Romantic French bistro serving up Lyonnais classics w/ standout gratins & quenelles.
This French bistro in the Financial District is lauded for its romantic ambiance and expertly crafted Lyonnais-inspired cuisine. Signature dishes like the quenelle de brochet au gratin and rich gratin dauphinois are highlights, offering a taste of classic French comfort food.
The food is French, with a focus on Lyonnais cuisine. Standout dishes mentioned include the quenelle de brochet au gratin, gratin dauphinois, escargots, and French onion soup. The pig trotter croquettes are also available.
"The French onion soup is highly praised and visually appealing. Other recommended dishes include the quenelle de brochet au gratin, gratin dauphinois, and escargots with pig trotter."
Customers express strong positive sentiment, particularly praising the romantic atmosphere and authentic French dishes. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and as a reliable French dining option.
Important Note
One comment notes that while the restaurant has a delicious pommes dauphinoise (potato gratin), it's different from pommes dauphine (fried potato balls). Another mentions that the quenelle, while fantastic, can be quite heavy.
"This commenter "thirds" the recommendation for Le Gratin's French onion soup."
Positive"This user seconds the recommendation for Le Gratin's French onion soup."
Positive"Le Gratin is recommended for French onion soup."
Positive"Le Gratin in FiDi is described as quite good and located in a beautiful space."
Positive"Le gratin was proposed as a potential venue for a cozy, dim-lit dinner date."
Positive"Le gratin is recommended as a brunch spot near City Hall."
Positive"The commenter misses the large format macarons previously available from Financier and Bouchon."
Negative"Recommended as a potential option."
Neutral"Le Gratin is listed as a restaurant that may be easier to get reservations for."
Neutral"Le Gratin is listed as a potential dining option."
Neutral"This is a Daniel Boulud spot downtown, known for its classic French dishes."
Positive"Le gratin was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
Neutral"This user suggests Le Gratin makes a good poireau vinaigrette and praises the restaurant for its value and Daniel Boulud connection, though it wasn't directly in response to a tartare mention."
Neutral"This user praised Le Gratin for its poireau vinaigrette and noted it's a great Daniel Boulud restaurant for its price."
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