Classic French bistro with impeccable duck and steak frites; a charming, old-world NYC gem.
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 dating back to 1937, has been revitalized by the acclaimed Frenchette team. It offers a charmingly old-school atmosphere with red velvet banquettes and attentive service, reminiscent of classic Parisian dining. Diners rave about dishes like the perfectly cooked duck and tender steak frites, although some note that desserts can be less impressive. It's a place that consistently delivers a special and memorable experience, making it a highly recommended destination for classic French fare.
Le Veau d'Or is celebrated for its classic French cuisine, with standout dishes like the duck, steak frites, escargot, and martini receiving particular praise. While some find the desserts can be a bit weaker, the overall food quality is consistently high, evoking a nostalgic Parisian bistro feel.
"The duck dish and steak frites are consistently highlighted as must-try items, with many diners finding the duck to be exceptional. The escargot and the martini also receive specific mentions for their quality."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Le Veau d'Or, frequently recommending it for its classic French cuisine and charming, old-world atmosphere. Many find it to be a special and memorable dining experience.
Important Note
While many dishes are praised, some reviews suggest that the desserts might be less remarkable compared to the savory courses. The restaurant can also be difficult to get a reservation.
"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."
Neutral"This user provided recommendations for Asian desserts, suggesting Fong On for douhua and noting that a recent Reddit thread contains suggestions for shaved ice like bingsu."
Positive"This user believes Le Veau d'Or deserved a three-star rating from the NYT and that the two-star review was a significant disappointment."
Negative"This commenter shares a negative personal interaction with the bar manager and her partner, suggesting it reflects poorly on her character and views."
Negative"This user disagrees with the negative sentiment in the thread, finding the bar manager's response to the NYT review to be a valid pushback against what they perceived as a poorly researched and written review."
Negative"This user corrected the previous statement about mochi, highlighting that many places, including restaurants like Patisserie Tomoko, Cha-An, and Golden Manna, make mochi in-store and offer various types beyond ice cream."
Positive"This user humorously suggests the other commenter might have a naturally bitter disposition and expresses enjoyment in their ongoing debate."
Neutral"This commenter reiterates their point about projection and emotional responses."
Negative"This user continues to question the other commenter's claims of their own anger, suggesting a bitter disposition."
Neutral"This commenter dismisses the other user's accusations of anger and projection, maintaining their stance on Priya Krishna's lack of qualifications."
Negative"This user questions the other commenter's emotional response and continues to defend their interpretation of Priya Krishna's review."
Neutral"This commenter refutes the idea that their critique of Priya Krishna is due to "bitterness," instead focusing on factual points about her qualifications. They also criticize the other user's comments as emotional and lacking substance."
Negative"This user offers a detailed defense of Priya Krishna's review of Le Veau d'Or, countering arguments about her professionalism and interpretation of the dishes. They believe the criticism of Krishna is overly harsh and possibly personal."
Neutral
