Old-school NYC French bistro w/ a charming, intimate ambiance. Indulgent classics like escargots, frog legs, & duck magret. Perfect for date nights.
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.
A venerable Upper East Side institution, Le Veau d'Or has been meticulously revived by the team behind Frenchette and Le Rock. This classic French bistro transports diners with its charming, old-world ambiance, complete with red banquettes and attentive service. The menu offers indulgent, traditional French dishes, from herby escargots and sizzling frog legs to expertly prepared duck and lamb, ensuring a memorable and romantic dining experience.
Le Veau d'Or excels in classic French bistro fare, with standout dishes including herby escargots, sizzling frog legs, and a highly praised duck magret aux cerises. The bread is noted as exceptional, and desserts like the chocolate mousse and Île Flottante are also highly regarded. While generally lauded, some reviews suggest the duck dish can be unmemorable, and a recent critique mentioned an omelette as the surprise standout with issues regarding the wine sauce for chicken.
"Highly recommended dishes include the escargots, frog legs, duck magret aux cerises, and the steak frites. The bread and desserts like the chocolate mousse and Île Flottante also receive praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Le Veau d'Or, highlighting its exceptional classic French cuisine, romantic ambiance, and attentive service. The restaurant is frequently recommended for special occasions.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to secure, especially for prime times. Some diners found the restaurant to be expensive for the perceived quality, and one review mentioned issues with the wine sauce on a chicken dish.
"The user recommends the Ile Flotante at Le Veau d'Or."
Positive"This commenter notes that the strategy of showing up at opening might not work on Valentine's Day, although it's usually a good approach."
Neutral"This user advises looking elsewhere, stating that their two experiences at the restaurant were very disappointing and not worth the hype, price, or effort to get a reservation."
Negative"This commenter directly states that getting a reservation on Valentine's Day is impossible."
Negative"This user speculates about the notification system's architecture, suggesting that batch notifications might explain why reservations disappear quickly."
Neutral"This commenter shares their own experience of having reservations in their cart but losing them, emphasizing the difficulty of getting a table on Valentine's Day."
Negative"This commenter suggests snagging a lunch table as an easier option and making an afternoon of it."
Positive"The user agrees with the suggestion to celebrate on a different day and thanks the commenter for their advice."
Positive"This user suggests that high demand and the nature of popular French restaurants, especially on Valentine's Day, make reservations difficult. They also suggest celebrating on a different day for an easier experience."
Positive"The user responds to criticism by stating their belief in 'capitalism' and the potential use of third-party services for booking reservations, and expresses that the prior comment was unhelpful."
Negative"This user is questioning the idea that others might not be faster, explaining that popular restaurants often have thousands of parties on notification lists, especially for holidays."
Positive"This user, who works at the restaurant, suggests showing up when they open at 5 PM to sit at the bar and enjoy a meal."
Positive"This commenter describes the restaurant as very small and believes it will be one of the hardest places to get a table in town for Valentine's Day."
Negative"This user shares a past success in getting a reservation via notification, attributing it to luck and the speed of seconds in the booking process. They acknowledge the difficulty on Valentine's Day."
Positive"The user is expressing frustration about being unable to secure a reservation despite receiving multiple notifications, questioning if bots are involved."
Negative"This is the most sought-after romantic restaurant in the city, and it is quite small."
Positive"This user simply listed Le Veau d'Or as a recommendation."
Positive"This commenter praised the decor of Le Veau d'Or."
Positive"The commenter simply suggested Le Veau d'Or."
Neutral"Le Veau Dor is ranked below Jua and Yuu in the user's personal ranking, indicating it's a consideration but not as highly favored as some others."
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