Lucien

04/21/09

French Kiss

by MaggotDance

I went to Lucien's for Lunch, after a few trips here, its not difficult to see that it pays to be a regular here. The food prices haven't changed in probably ten years... This is one of the cheapest espressos/cappuccinos in the city, Go to some fake euro corp, like the Soho Grand, pay six dollars for a cappuccino or 7 for toast. Here its under three.

Wines priced close to retail, a restaurant that actually Wants you to buy wine. Its awesome.

It gets me pretty excited. A bottle here is the same price as two glasses at a lot of places, AND the selection is broad and clearly Picked by someone Smart and French. Whenever I leave I always write down the wines they get so I can buy it later (for nearly the same price!)

The service was good, casual, but polite... fit the vibe.. IT is weird, it does feel like time travel to france... a lot of the people there were french actually.

They could work on the menus there, theyre kind of hard to read. They could have a few more vegetarian options, But their vegetarian plate is really impressive, it looks like a cooked vege tower, WIth eggplant.

My friend had the fish soup, it smelled like the beach and he had it to the LAST drop.

YUM.

i think sometimes the food is a bit different day to day, but i think because they use REAL food, you know...?

Go there, but don't rush.

• Pros: old world, Old prices!
• Cons: not a place to go in a rush

01/14/09

Never Disappoints

by cbwestley

I've been going to this small French bistro for over 10 years and it has never let me down. The food is delicious, the staff friendly and efficient and the restaurant's somewhat cramped tables make it a perfectly friendly NY joint. Typically I get the same order - frisee salad and filet mignon - and have never been disappointed.

Sometimes there is a wait, but it's a good excuse to stand at the bar and get friendly.

• Pros: Frisee salad, Escargot, Filet Mignon.

10/10/08

Best French food for the $$$$

by billysantiques

Best French food in Manhattan for the money.Service is French in style so if your a hyper spoiled and neurotic New Yorker go home. ...Biker Billy