L'Absinthe Restaurant

I took my husband there for his birthday......it was very diner like, the service was sub-par and the manager was not customer friendly at all. My husband ordered the sausage and pork loin plate. Needless to say it looked a mess....it had sausages, ONE slice of pork loin which was dry and also included but not mentioned on the menu, pork belly which was way undercooked and a ham hock all piled on boiled sauerkraut. Not very appealing at all. I ordered a very overpriced rack of lamb which came out very rare and very tough. The manager did not wish to hear anything. If you want ambience..fine.....if you want GOOD food, avoid it!! more

This place has a very nice decor and atmosphere. The food is very delicious and the waiter was very helpful. He introduced my wife and I to an absinthe called Le Tourment Vert. It's definitely a must try if you are here. more

This place has a very nice decor and atmosphere. The food is very delicious and the waiter was very helpful. He introduced my wife and I to an absinthe called Le Tourment Vert. It's definitely a must try if you are here. more

It’s the glamor of turn-of-the century Paris in all of its sumptuous glory at Jean-Michel Bergougnoux’s... more

It’s the glamor of turn-of-the century Paris in all of its sumptuous glory at Jean-Michel Bergougnoux’s... more

It’s the glamor of turn-of-the century Paris in all of its sumptuous glory at Jean-Michel Bergougnoux’s l’Absinthe. However, unlike many establishm... more

It’s the glamor of turn-of-the century Paris in all of its sumptuous glory at Jean-Michel Bergougnoux’s l’Absinthe. However, unlike many establishm... more

L'Absinthe really isn't that bad if you enjoy eating disgusting food and don't mind getting ripped off. I went with 5 of my friends last weekend, foolishly expecting an evening of fine dining. The menu looked very intriguing and impressive, which just amplified the level of disappointment when our food was finally served. I ordered lamb chops medium-rare, but instead got a well-done tasteless piece of cardboard. It did bring back a feeling of nostalgia though: I was reminded of how I almost choked to death while attempting to eat a Lego block when I was 5 years old. But at least I didn't have to pay $37.99 for the Lego block, and it was more properly seasoned than the lamb chops. None of the meat dishes that we ordered were cooked properly. Perhaps the executive chef took the night off and let the busboys man the stoves. Our waiter seemed to be an amiable fellow, but he was not very attentive to our needs at all, nor did he even seem like he had any idea what he was doing there. I guess his overnight transition from taco-bell-cashier to pretentious-french-restaurant waiter did not go as smoothly as envisioned. Even the restrooms were disgusting, and no fancier than your local pizzeria's. In short, the experience was HORRIBLE. For that price, you can find 200 better restaurants to dine at in New York. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews on Citysearch, because they're probably written by the restauranteurs themselves. Be wary of the fact that there are almost as many 1-star ratings for this place as there are 5-star ratings. L'Absinthe? More like L'Awful. Pros: no fo0d pois0ning afterwards Cons: bad food, overpriced, inexperienced wait staff, mediocre decor more

L'Absinthe really isn't that bad if you enjoy eating disgusting food and don't mind getting ripped off. I went with 5 of my friends last weekend, foolishly expecting an evening of fine dining. The menu looked very intriguing and impressive, which just amplified the level of disappointment when our food was finally served. I ordered lamb chops medium-rare, but instead got a well-done tasteless piece of cardboard. It did bring back a feeling of nostalgia though: I was reminded of how I almost choked to death while attempting to eat a Lego block when I was 5 years old. But at least I didn't have to pay $37.99 for the Lego block, and it was more properly seasoned than the lamb chops. None of the meat dishes that we ordered were cooked properly. Perhaps the executive chef took the night off and let the busboys man the stoves. Our waiter seemed to be an amiable fellow, but he was not very attentive to our needs at all, nor did he even seem like he had any idea what he was doing there. I guess his overnight transition from taco-bell-cashier to pretentious-french-restaurant waiter did not go as smoothly as envisioned. Even the restrooms were disgusting, and no fancier than your local pizzeria's. In short, the experience was HORRIBLE. For that price, you can find 200 better restaurants to dine at in New York. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews on Citysearch, because they're probably written by the restauranteurs themselves. Be wary of the fact that there are almost as many 1-star ratings for this place as there are 5-star ratings. L'Absinthe? More like L'Awful. Pros: no fo0d pois0ning afterwards Cons: bad food, overpriced, inexperienced wait staff, mediocre decor more

I love this restaurant and I'm not really a fan of going out to eat. The food is always excellent, the wine superb, the staff friendly, and the other patrons a joy. oh yeah, and the prices are reasonable! It's a great cozy place for an intimate dinner. Pros: food,service more

I love this restaurant and I'm not really a fan of going out to eat. The food is always excellent, the wine superb, the staff friendly, and the other patrons a joy. oh yeah, and the prices are reasonable! It's a great cozy place for an intimate dinner. Pros: food,service more

I was very impressed when i read the menu. But the dish i ordered was not tasted the way the menu had described it. I'm a bit disappointed since i heard so many good thing about them. more

I was very impressed when i read the menu. But the dish i ordered was not tasted the way the menu had described it. I'm a bit disappointed since i heard so many good thing about them. more

Fantastic from beginning to end. Chef Jean Michele Bergounoux never ceases to amaze us. We return again and again. He is magic with the fish and his lamb is succulent! The service is always outstanding. Why visit anywhere else in the city? This is the place to be! Take our advice - go now! Your taste buds will thank us later.\r \r Keep up the good work L'Absinthe! Pros: Makes you wish you were in Paris Cons: Makes you wish you were in Paris more

Fantastic from beginning to end. Chef Jean Michele Bergounoux never ceases to amaze us. We return again and again. He is magic with the fish and his lamb is succulent! The service is always outstanding. Why visit anywhere else in the city? This is the place to be! Take our advice - go now! Your taste buds will thank us later. Keep up the good work L'Absinthe! Pros: Makes you wish you were in Paris Cons: Makes you wish you were in Paris more

I took my parents to L'Absinthe last night for their anniversary and we all loved it! The atmosphere is wonderful...you feel like you are in Paris. The waiter could not have been nicer and more accomodating. My mom and I split the lobster salad and then I had the dover sole for my entree which was delicious and she had the duck. My dad has the fois gras for his appetizer which he loved then the lamb which he said was one of the best. For dessert we all split the caramelized pears and the warm chocolate cake! Both were delicious! We will definitely be returning! Had a great time! Pros: excellent food, service & atmosphere Cons: none! more

I took my parents to L'Absinthe last night for their anniversary and we all loved it! The atmosphere is wonderful...you feel like you are in Paris. The waiter could not have been nicer and more accomodating. My mom and I split the lobster salad and then I had the dover sole for my entree which was delicious and she had the duck. My dad has the fois gras for his appetizer which he loved then the lamb which he said was one of the best. For dessert we all split the caramelized pears and the warm chocolate cake! Both were delicious! We will definitely be returning! Had a great time! Pros: excellent food, service & atmosphere Cons: none! more

I am French and an expert on French food, I have tried many different French restaurants and cafes in NY and this one is by far the best. We went there with my husband for our anniversary and boy the experience was phenomenal, excellent food paired with really good wines, staff very courteous and knowledgeable, the chef stopped at every table to check how things were for everyone. The ambience was so French and genuine. We loved it and we will come back.... Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more

I am French and an expert on French food, I have tried many different French restaurants and cafes in NY and this one is by far the best. We went there with my husband for our anniversary and boy the experience was phenomenal, excellent food paired with really good wines, staff very courteous and knowledgeable, the chef stopped at every table to check how things were for everyone. The ambience was so French and genuine. We loved it and we will come back.... Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more

The service is top notch. the food lack of wow factor. for a restaurant that charges so much for food, ordinary food is unacceptable. the cook definitely needs some work. Pros: Excellent service. Cons: the food is expensive and very ordinary. more