La Petite Auberge Inc

Very homey, cozy, French restaurant where you can tell the regulars from the not. My large party of 7 was in the ""not"" section - but we had great service, an attentive waitress (she was such a dear), even though I know we were a big group. The place is cramped but the waitstaff were pros at navigating the tiny spaces and making at all work for us. The clientele is a bit on the older side, but our little spirited group didn't seem to bother them. \r \r The food was good, staple French. Nothing that blew me out of the water, but definitely a good in the tummy kind of meal. I had the veal scallopini, but we also sampled the beef stew, hangar steak, scallops, and dover sole. My friends enjoyed the soups and, of course, the baguettes. The wine was also standard, staple, French. Can't really go wrong here.\r \r Hands down though - the best part of the meal was the Chocolate Souffle for two. Yes, its 18$. Yes it looks huge. (My table split it among 6) but I could have eaten 4 of those big boys on my own. Light as air, creamy and smooth, rich yet delicate! I can go on forever. Fantastic.\r \r I'll be back - even if only for souffle. Pros: Staple solid French Cons: a little cozy. more

SCRUPTIOUS FOOD MOUTHWATERING..... Everything I have ever eaten there or any guest I have ever had loves the restaurant. My only regret is that I didn't find this place until 10 years ago on a recommendation by my neighbor that I go there for my birthday. I had a great time and enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the waitors and staff. The owners are particularly fun loving frenchmen with impecable taste especially in wine.\r They have a very nice wine list at reasonable prices to boot!\r \r TRY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!\r more

Amazing food, great service, ambiance to match: ladies and gentlemen this is the genuine article! \r It's been around for more than 30 years and we will keep coming back as long as the souffle is on the menu.\r \r La vie en rose is definitely the feeling you get when you dine here. Don't miss it!\r Pros: food, ambience, quality, wine list, price! Cons: no outdoor area more

My boyfriend and I used to go to this restaurant and we always loved it. However, our last visit was horrible and disturbing. Not only was the service slow and inattentive, but I ended up discovering that they should be inspected by the Board of Health. When we ordered our Chocolate Souffle and asked the waitress to cut it in half for us, she returned with our dessert and my boyfriend's portion had a strand of black hair about 4 inches long stuck in the dessert. We called over the manager, who sat down at our table and began to try to explain that ""these things happen"". At first he was somewhat polite but then he began to tell us stories of his experiences in other restaurants -how he broke his crown on something foreign in soup and how he found a used band-aid in his meal. He took the hair and said that there was nothing he could do because accidents happen. After we told him that it was unacceptable he walked away and then returned a few moments later. He told us that he checked with his staff and that no one had hair that matched the one found in the dessert and that it probably was mine! I HAVE BLONDE HAIR; NOT BLACK. IF THE MANAGER THINKS IT IS OK TO FIND HAIR, BAND-AIDS, ETC IN FOOD, THIS PLACE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT KIND OF DIRTY KITCHEN THIS PLACE OPERATES. IT GIVES ME THE CREEPS. Cons: EXPENSIVE, DIRTY more

aww this is a really nice cozy family tradition type french restaurant.. the service was friendly.. we got... more

aww this is a really nice cozy family tradition type french restaurant.. the service was friendly.. we got the duck a la orange from other reviews.... more

I feel like I'm back in Paris with the prices of 1980. Continued great food and service,makes thai a destination place to eat. I'm always in a plane and a new city or country and it is very hard to find a place to eat that is small, select and not full of hype. more

This is the worst French meal I've ever had. The fois gras "special" was cold, pre-packaged mousse. After insinuating that I might not be able to afford a certain entre, the maitre d' brought me a strip steak instead of the filet I ordered. And it was incredibly expensive. Pros: None Cons: Condescending staff, bad food, too expensive. more

Mixed feelings about this restaurant: atmosphere, service are first rate- if you want to speak french go ahead because the wait staff are all french. The escargot was very good, the salad was average at best. Our entrees were 'okay' but the chicken breast was a little dry which to me is a bit of a sin for a good restaurant, especially french. My veal was good but nothing exciting. The desert was a type of 'flan' that was average at best. The martini was very good and the house wine was was nothing to get excited about. Lots of locals at this place. If you want chic or nouveau- go elsewhere. If you like conventional/standard french food you will probably be satisfied with this restaurant. Pros: service, atmosphere Cons: unexciting food more

Pris fixe is the best bet - four courses for under $30. But if you're a group of four or more stick to the standard menu and order the souffle (one of each to share) and you'll be more than pleased. The house wine is a good bet, too. Pros: Authentic Cons: not trendy more

Enjoy the vinegar-like Chardonnay as you sup from $2.99 Pier 1 ramekins. Let's face it, this restaurant is serving cafeteria-style French food and fooling you into thinking it's homemade or simple. Check out the freaky painting of the rooster, too. Each entree comes with (1) bald white potato sprinkled with parsley and some near-canned green beans. There must be some catering business next door - the waiters are constantly leaving *to go outside* with plates of food. You'll constantly be reminded of all the ways this place is trying to save money -- at Le Petit Auberge, you're putting up with the restaurant, not the other way around. As you dine, delivery men will be entering and exiting the front door with their cargo - charming. Lovely dessert menu, too, mispelling EXPRESSO. Is a place like this really to be trusted? Avoid. I'd rather dine with a bunch of dangerous, shaggy freaks. more

I love this place. It's a simple, classic French restaurant that deserves to endure. Very good food, very good service -- including honest and helpful recommendations from the waitress. Small and intimate, but not stuffy or pretentious, this is the kind of place that makes me love New York. Everything classic dish we tasted was just right -- filet with bernaise sauce, filet of sole, fresh asparagus, a wonderfully simple salad, and an absolutely perfect chocolate mousse (although my friend was equally pleased with the peach melba). Can't wait to take other friends and family there for an everning that's sure to be, well, just right. more

Good food, cheap...what else do you want. Very homey and cozy. more

I organized a special dinner at LPA for 11 after proposing to my now fiance. The small inviting atmosphere swallowed us as we entered. The service was great. I could hear everyone at the other end of the table. The food was tremendous for the value. I have zero complaints. This is the perfect place to have a nice dinner with 10 or so of your favorite friends. Price Fixed Dinner, with drinks, for 11 people was 510 without tip. We all left smiling...and my fiance is still on cloud 9. more

Almost lost in the teaming clutter of Southeast Asian restaurants sits this quaint and charming bistro where you're apt to find your grandparents dining there right along side you! Great for either quiet interludes with your significant other or a dinner with a group of your friends, the gentlemanly service is steady and old pro. Their affordable menu and moderately priced wine list is the perfect antidote for those who chronically suffer from overpaying for simple brasserie fare like steak frites, duck l'orange, and coq au vin in this city. more

The food here is pretty good, but that isn't what stands out in my mind. I left the restaurant very pleased with the quality of the service. The waiter was extremely friendly, funny, and helpful. It has a very relaxed, cozy atmosphere. The creme brulee and foie gras there are wonderful. Otherwise, the food didn't impress me too much. I tried the onion soup and that was a bit mediocre. I wouldn't go back because there are so many other restaurants that offer great service with even better food. more

Besides the main restaurant, they also have a private room upstairs with a separate entrance and bathroom. A surprisingly pretty, warm, cozy, inviting place with a separate bar and audio setup. We had a bridal shower there - the food was FANTASTIC, the service was EXCEPTIONAL, and the value with their prix fixe menu was unbeatable for Manhattan! Highly recommendable for those on a budget. more

SWEETBREADS AND EXCARGOT ARE HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS BUT THEY ARE SERVED ON A DAILY BASES AS WELL AS MANY OTHER SPECIALTIES. I ENJOYED THIS CASUAL FRIENDLY PLACE. more

As I walked through the door, I was transported back to France, from the decor & atmospere, to the aromas, drifting from the kitchen and from table to table! Qu'elle joie....... This classic style of French cooking is what we Americans call Good Home Cooking, like the steak au poivre, filet of sole meuniere, pate, etc..... Desserts are wonderfully french, the service as it should be, and all at moderate prices. Would definetely return and would highly recommend! more