L'Express
A French bistro hosts cafe-goers on Park Avenue South all day and all night.
(646) 461-6523
249 Park Ave S
(at Between 19th Street and 20th Street)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7382
-73.9879
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Gramercy Park
What People Are Saying About L'Express
The Owner
L'Express
Owner
L'express, a Lyonnaise bouchon, merges the traditional southern and northern influences of French cooking. Since its founding by the Romans, Lyon has long been the second city of France, and the bustle of this hub of culture and cuisine is reflected in L'express's twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week schedule. The menu celebrates the meat and dairy products of the region, with daily Sausage selections, Charcuterie and Cheese plates, Pig's Feet, Sauteed Tripe, Pike Dumplings, and plenty of beers and Beaujolais.
The Editor
Melanie Berliet
Citysearch
In Short
You don't have to be a Francophile to appreciate a casual, 24-hour bistro with a menu heavy on specialties from France's so-called culinary capital of Lyon, such as such as charcuterie, tripe, pig's feet, and other hardcore French country classics. (There are of course all the standard New York bistro items: steak frites, burgers, and the like also) Wicker chairs and small tables set with paper placemat menus embody a no-frills environment--somewhat of a contradiction to its Park Avenue address. Mabye this uniqueness is what pulls everyone in, from Gramercy residents to tourists passing by. In the dining room, a waitstaff serves consistent cuisine combining influences from the southern and northern regions of France with aplomb.
User Reviews
DianeK49
July 09, 2009
While the sun may be setting on my night, I have to say there is a true light at the end of the tunnel when I know that I can head right to L'Express for a delish end to the night. While diners can be amazing there is a level of sophistication that is provided at L'Express that makes late night eating appear to be that much more civilized.
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alexana
March 23, 2009
I stopped in with my 2 friends around 3 am on a Saturday night. The place was buzzing. However, my tea was barely warm and I requested hotter water. The waiter brought it, but he wasn't happy. Then my burger, which I've ordered there before, arrived with no cheese (also was barely warm). I asked the waiter who glared at me in a subdued manner, before saying in a controlled but obviously irritated voice, "you have to request it if you want it."!! Both my friends looked up in unison with a shocked look. It was more so the manner in which he said it. My other friend's water for tea was also barely warm, but she decided against asking the waiter to change it because he was so rude. She wanted to return her burger to be cooked a bit more for it was too raw, but because of the waiter with an unwelcoming attitude, she ate it without returning it. She is definitely not a shy person and would usually speak up if she's not happy with something. But we certainly didn't want him to take it out on our food. I'm not saying he would, but we didn't want to risk it.
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ynakanishi
January 31, 2009
Had Hamburger at L'Express for Lunch on January 31st, 2009 and after couple hours later I had the worst food po1soning experience. Not sure if the kitchen was dirty or they used bad meat but whatever I ate made me very sick.
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The Extras:
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Know Before You Go:
You can book reservations online at www.lexpressnyc.com.
When to Go:
Head to this always-open spot as an alternative to late night diners with less impressive fare.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Late Night Dining, People Watching
General Info:
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Message from L'Express
- Open 24 Hours
- Great Brunch Sat. & Sun.
- Great Beer Selection
L'express, a Lyonnaise bouchon, merges the traditional southern and northern influences of French cooking. Since its founding by the Romans, Lyon has long been the second city of France, and the bustle of this hub of culture and cuisine is reflected in L'express's twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week schedule. The menu celebrates the meat and dairy products of the region, with daily Sausage selections, Charcuterie and Cheese plates, Pig's Feet, Sauteed Tripe, Pike Dumplings, and plenty of beers and Beaujolais.
