Le Gigot

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18 Cornelia St (at nr. 4th St.)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 627-3737
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I'm far from a hard core foodie but my date and I both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the overall experience for dinner here on a busy Friday night. With an 8:30 reservation, we...

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It is so sad when a lovely, picturesque cozy little restaurant such as this is ruined by an arrogant, offensive self-absorbed owner, who rather unfortunately, insists on being in ...

Cozy, romantic spot, although a little cramped 1/19/2006

My husband and I went there for his b-day and i called the staff in advance to let them know. they were extremely nice, seated us promptly and at the end brought out a dessert plate with a candle for my husband....awesome!! the food was finger-licking good. only drawback is lack of privacy because it's a little cramped, yet very welcoming and cozy. wil go there again for sure! Pros: great food, great service Cons: small space more
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Loved it !!!!!! 11/15/2005

This is one of the most nicest, warmest, coziest, romantic restaurants I have ever been to. The food was absolutely yummy, the service was amazing, the wine was tastful, the decor was enchanting. What a lovely little place in the heart of NYC. The place is a bit expensive but definitely worth every penny. I would definitely visit here again and again and again..... Pros: Romantic, Cozy Cons: Expensive more
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Fantastic Location, food and service 8/27/2005

Best French in NYC! The mixed green salad was the best! It was a bed of soft, fresh, baby mixed greens with an extremely light and refreshing, cool dressing. Not overwheling! The Crab cake appetizer also had a small mixed green salad on the side! It was over- flowing with crab! It could not stay put together! The main meal I had Steak and Paum Frittes! Perfectly cooked to order and a real rustic, misquite taste to the steak! Fantastic! The fries were thin and mostly crispy and lightly salted! Fantastic food! Perfect location in the heart of Greenwhich! Our waiter was the best part of our meal! 1 waiter for all 12 tables, and we still felt like we were his only customers! He recommened a fantastic french white wine, and struck a very pleasant and extremely friendly conversation with him! I felt like we were truly welcome there! Pros: Location, Service and feel, Food and Atmosphere more
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Best on Cornelia 8/1/2005

I have been visiting Le Gigot since the week it opened several years ago. Even after I left NYC, I visited whenever I came back to visit. It is about the best French food for the price in Lower Manhattan. The service is terrific, the chef turns out consistently wonderful food (I love the Duck Confit) and the wine is carefully selected. Always recommend to friends. Pros: Food more
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Best Bistro in NYC 7/8/2005

At the risk of letting the word out, Le Gigot is a must. While the atmosphere is charming and the service gracious, it is the food that draws us back. The French onion soup is the best in the US (and France), but don't overlook the butternut squash/crayfish and mushroom/roasted garlic soups. Once you sample the crab cakes, you will be disappointed with them anywhere else. The fava bean salad with smoked gouda, walnuts and chive olive oil can't be beat. Plenty of other tasty salads to choose from. My husband rarely tears himself away from the roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes. The steak frites is a classic. The fish selections are always fresh. The attention paid to each plate that leaves the kitchen is clear. The chef has a wonderful sense of favor which is reflected throughout the menu. Le Gigot is a favorite of ours! more
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My Favorite Restaurant in NY 6/26/2005

Le Gigot has become my favorite New York restaurant. The food is consistently excellent, the ambience is perfect and the price range for the quality that you get makes it one of the best values. The crab cakes are the best Ive had anywhere and are no doubt made with the highest quality fresh crab meat and no bread filler The soups are always exceptional and the salads are delicious. They make a light salad dressing which I believe is made with some sort of fig reduction which is outstanding. The meat dishes are equally exceptional. Be sure to try it for lunch or brunch too. The eggs benedict are the best in NY. And the pre-fix brunch prices make it one of the best deals around. Just go, you will love it. Pros: Excellent Food, Good Value, Comfortable Ambience more
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Best Unknown French Restaurant 5/5/2005

I come back to this place every few months for the last 4 years and I've never had a bad experience. The food is always exquisite and unlike the usual french fare, it is never too greasy or heavy. The service is wonderful, the place itself is cozy and romantic without being cheesy. Best dish I've tried there yet is the Lobster Risotto. Oh, and the lunches there are great..especially Salad Nicoise! Pros: food, service, ambience more
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Parfait! 4/15/2005

Le Gigot made me feel like I had stumbled into some magical back alley of Montparnasse where everyone speaks English. The receptionist greeted us as if we were old friends, and the unpretentious little dining room put my date at ease after a stressful week. Service was impeccable, but the waiter had trouble keeping our wineglasses from running out. The small winelist has bottles in the $40 range. I recommend the flambe desert (which of course the waiter lights on fire on the table). Make a reservation and bring cash (no Visa/MC). Pros: romantic, good presentation Cons: price more
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Horrible Service & Cold Eggs!! 3/26/2005

This small cafe has a very cute bathroom, but it's positives end there. The service sucked--we didn't get bread, our eggs were cold, and their brunch prix fix does not include an alcoholic drink. On top of that, they charged us more for our glasses of champagne and mimosas than what was marked on the menu. Since we were a group of 5, they automatically added 18% gratuity. Thirty bucks for cold eggs and a mimosa--give me a break! more
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Great service and food 2/1/2005

Le Gigot is a great restaurant to take a date. It's small and romantic plus the service and food are wonderful! Pros: Food, Service, Value more
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Charming and Romantic 1/6/2005

My boyfriend brought me to Le Gigot for my birthday, and I fell in love with this charming and romantic little French restaurant immediately! The space is intimate and tiny, the ambience quiet and romantic, and the food delightful. My boyfriend's duck was unforgettable and my salmon was light but savory. We sat close together at a small table and had one of the most romantic evenings we've ever had in New York! more
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fitzhammer2000 11/7/2004

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here on Saturday night. The food was superb, the atmosphere was warm and romantic and the service was perfect. I highly recommend Le Gigot and will go back in the future. Pros: Romantic, Great and Attentive S more
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Pathetic 10/27/2004

Promt seating was the only good thing about this place. From splashing water over me, to forgetting to put a candle into my wife's birthday dessert (although I specifically called and reminded them couple of times), it was not a pleasant 'special occasion' experience at all. At to top it all, the food was just OK. For an expensive restaurant like this, this is unforgivable. Pros: Prompt seating Cons: , Clumsy service more
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Great find 7/12/2004

We just happened to be in the village looking for somewhere to go when we found this lovely place. Authentic French food in a delightful (if cramped) space. Service was attentive and the food was fabulous. Prices were a bit high but this is NYC. Le Gigot is definitely meant to be a date spot, not a place for big groups. The tables are very close together and small to begin with. So small in fact that my girlfriend set her menu on fire as she tried to read it because of a candle on the table. Sacre bleu! Pros: Great food, Charming, Wine list Cons: , Expensive more
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Charming with good food 6/24/2004

While looking for a restaurant venue for my friends birthday I stumbled upon Le Gigot (with location & cuisine in mind). With party of six we were seated comfortably in the quaint resaurant. The service and attention was flawless. I ordered the crab cake special which was mouthwatering to perfection (probably the best main dish that night). Everybody loved the cosy atmosphere and cuisine. I would recommend this restaurant if you want somewhere a little quieter and romantic. It wasn't crowded when we went so not sure if things would be the same on any other night. Pros: Ambience, Not too large & loud more
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Good Value 3/22/2004

My husband and I had 8:00 reservations but weren't seated until 8:45. We had to sit on the window seat akwardly squished between the pile of coats and the couple seated at the bar. Things did improve however. We found the wine list to be affordable and compatible with what was on the menu. We started out with the homemade pate which was great. The salad with apples was delicious as well. My husband had the bouliabasse which had generous portions of seafood, but the broth was a tad bit overpowering. I had the leg of lamb served with beans and roasted garlic. It was done to perfection and I absolutely loved it! The service was very attentive as well. I would definitely return. Pros: good value, romantic lighting more
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Fab 3/6/2004

Everything about this place is charming - and the whole package makes for a wonderful dining experience. If I was forced to find fault then it's the lack of French Apertifs in the bar, but I think that can slide. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more
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wonderful 2/19/2004

We went here for Valentine's day, and the place was just perfect. Its a very small restaurant, but very cute and romantic. The service was perfect. I was even more impressed when a previous diner from the evening called in to report she had lost her watch, and the owner extensively looked for it for her. The food was really tastey as well. We were so happy with our experience there. I should warn though that the prices are as high as you might expect to find in a larger, more well-known place. But its worth it. Pros: Romantic, Great Service, Tasty food more
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Delicious 12/28/2003

I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and we were both very impressed by the atmosphere and the food. Authentic French Cuisine at reasonable prices with a friendly staff. The only downside is that the tables are very close together and you can only pay with AmEx or cash. All in all, a great experience. Pros: Excellent Food, Romantic Atmosphere Cons: A little crowded, Only take AmEx more
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We were pushed out... 10/30/2003

I wanted to try somewhere new with an out-of-town visitor. The food came out almost immediately, giving us the (correct) impression they wanted us out of there fast. The food was okay, but not outstanding for the price. After only being there a total of 45 minutes, the check came. Five minutes later we were asked (nicely) if we could leave our table b/c the next table was waiting. Ours wasn't a small bill. They offered free glasses of champagne at the bar, which we took because we were still in shock. The manager came over later and was very nice and apologetic about it, seemingly not knowing what had happened in the dining room. But it was a little too late. I will stick to my tried and true, Le Tableau. Pros: Warm Ambience Cons: They make you leave, You feel rushed more
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  • Hours: Lunch: Tue-Fri 12pm-3pm. Dinner Tue-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm; Sun 5pm-10pm Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
  • Payments: American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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