Iconic UES French bistro, revived by Frenchette/Le Rock team. Classic ambiance, exquisite traditional dishes like duck & steak frites. Old-school NYC charm.
Explore Le Veau d'Or, an iconic Upper East Side bistro revived with classic French cuisine, known for its indulgent dishes and old-world charm. Perfect for special occasions.
Le Veau d'Or, a historic French bistro that has been a New York City institution since 1937, has been revitalized by the team behind Frenchette and Le Rock. It offers a classic Parisian dining experience with a charming, intimate atmosphere, complete with red velvet banquettes and attentive service. The menu features beloved French dishes, from escargot and frogs' legs to perfectly cooked duck and steak frites, alongside a selection of elegant desserts.
Le Veau d'Or is celebrated for its classic French cuisine, with standout dishes including duck, steak frites, escargot, and frogs' legs. The bread is also frequently mentioned positively. While generally highly recommended, some reviews suggest desserts can be less impressive than the savory courses, and one mention of a $125 per person pre-fixe menu indicates a higher price point.
"The duck at Le Veau d'Or is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with other praised dishes including steak frites, escargot, frogs' legs, and the bread. The martini also received a specific commendation."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Le Veau d'Or for its authentic French cuisine and charming, classic atmosphere, often recommending it for special occasions. Some note it can be pricey, but generally, the food and ambiance receive high marks.
Important Note
Some comments suggest that reservations can be difficult to secure, and one discussion indicates that a $150 minimum spend for solo diners might require ordering multiple drinks if not dining extensively from the prix-fixe menu.
"Le Veau D’Or is provided as a restaurant suggestion for the anniversary celebration."
Neutral"The user believes Le Veau d’Or is significantly better than Via Carota and expresses excitement about dining there soon."
Positive"The user pointed out that the fixed price of $135 for Le Veau d'Or does not include tax and tip, and reaching the $150 spending requirement would necessitate a higher total cost."
Neutral"Le Veau d'Or is described as a difficult reservation to secure. The user also notes that for a solo diner who doesn't drink, hitting the $150 minimum spend would likely involve ordering many mocktails."
Negative"This user is excited to try Le Veau d'Or, mentioning it as one of the most anticipated options. They have previously enjoyed Frenchette."
Positive"This user simply recommended Le Veau d'Or."
Positive"Le Veau D'Or is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Le Veau d'Or is ranked first among the user's top choices for steak au poivre."
Positive"This user recommended Le Veau d'Or."
Positive"The user is considering Le Veau Dor for a weekday lunch to celebrate a wedding anniversary."
Neutral"Le Veau d'Or is mentioned as a place with a good Bloody Mary."
Positive"Le Veau d'Or was mentioned as a dining suggestion."
Neutral"This French restaurant is suggested as a fun option for dining alone, especially for a birthday. The commenter highlights that the waitstaff is very friendly, contributing to a positive solo dining experience."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended as a place that will take excellent care of a solo diner celebrating a birthday. The commenter reassures that taking leftovers home is not considered strange."
Positive"The user mentioned Le Veau D'Or as one of the planned dinners for their birthday trip to NYC. No specific details about the restaurant were provided in this comment."
Neutral"Mentions Le Veau d'Or, a French restaurant with a long history of serving families, as a potential option."
Neutral"Recommended as one of the best restaurants in the city, with a high price point."
Positive"This user thanked the previous commenter for recommendations and expressed intent to try the suggested restaurants."
Neutral"This user recommended Cha-An, a Japanese restaurant serving savory food and homemade mochi, as well as Tonchin for kakigori, in response to a query about trying homemade mochi."
Positive"This user clarified that their earlier comment about mochi referred to typical Japanese restaurant offerings, which often source mochi externally, and not specialized dessert establishments. They are open to trying homemade mochi."
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