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96.42999649047852% positive |
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classic old-fashioned restaurant with great service, tons of atmosphere and fantastic food. ”
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The space is intimate and tiny, the ambience quiet and romantic, and the food delightful. ”
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The service is wonderful, the place itself is cozy and romantic without being cheesy. ”
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Cozy, romantic spot, although a little cramped ”
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tiny little gem that is so cozy, you will leave there feeling so mellow. ”
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would recommend this restaurant if you want somewhere a little quieter and romantic. ”
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It's small and romantic plus the service and food are wonderful! ”
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Le Gigot is a tiny place (8 tables) on a lovely tree lined street in the Village that is romantic and serves very good bistro food. ”
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Amazing spot for romantic dinner ”
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Very friendly and personal atmosphere. ”
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The ambience is warm, charming, and very romantic. ”
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Everybody loved the cosy atmosphere and cuisine. ”
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That said, the ambiance is cute and cozy and staff provided excellent service. ”
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the food does nt have to be complicated: in my view, in simple well prepared dishes bad ingredients are harder to hide. ”
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My boyfriend brought me to Le Gigot for my birthday, and I fell in love with this charming and romantic little French restaurant immediately! ”
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While the atmosphere is charming and the service gracious, it is the food that draws us back. ”
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had a great romantic dinner here with a new friend. ”
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The food was superb, the atmosphere was warm and romantic and the service was perfect. ”
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The food was absolutely yummy, the service was amazing, the wine was tastful, the decor was enchanting. ”
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The two of us shared a cozy little table for Sunday brunch and loved every bite. ”
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The ambience at Le Gigot is utterly charming, the service is impeccable, the food is delicious. ”
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We sat close together at a small table and had one of the most romantic evenings we've ever had in New York! ”
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With an 8:30 reservation, we were promptly seated; the host and wait staff were friendly, informative and effecient; the noise level was relatively quiet; the space was properly lit (not bright) and romantic. ”
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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. ”
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Not rushed, great atmosphere, nice bathrooms, small place, make reservations. ”
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this restaurant serves truly delicious food in a fantastic, personal atmosphere. ”
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have to say the food and service is amazing, and the atmosphere is exactly what a nice quant restaurant should be. ”
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The service was great and the atmosphere is so comfortable. ”
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| dessert |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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Apps and entrees were very good with desserts being a little disappointing but still good. ”
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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. ”
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Everything was delicious, from the lobster salad and escargot to the duck confit and chocolate dessert. ”
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ordered the crab cake special which was mouthwatering to perfection (probably the best main dish that night). ”
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The chocolate cake with creme Anglaise was superb. ”
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Excellent food, outstanding service, short (safe)walk from the 1 9 subway at Christopher St. Great value, between two people had two appetizers, three glasses of wine, two specials (lamb & lobster/shrimp), one desert, one cap, all for $118.00. ”
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We usually are celebrating when we go there, so we order appetizers, entree, dessert and wine AND cocktails, and spend about $250. ”
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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. ”
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recommend the flambe desert (which of course the waiter lights on fire on the table). ”
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| drinks |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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The food was absolutely yummy, the service was amazing, the wine was tastful, the decor was enchanting. ”
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We usually are celebrating when we go there, so we order appetizers, entree, dessert and wine AND cocktails, and spend about $250. ”
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The service is terrific, the chef turns out consistently wonderful food (I love the Duck Confit) and the wine is carefully selected. ”
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The service sucked--we didn't get bread, our eggs were cold, and their brunch prix fix does not include an alcoholic drink. ”
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Fairly reasonable (but small) wine list. ”
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The Prix Fixe menu was outstanding value - espresso coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a brunch dish (I had the eggs benedict) for only $15. ”
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Great coffee too! ”
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He recommened a fantastic french white wine, and struck a very pleasant and extremely friendly conversation with him! ”
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especially recommend them for their wine selection and terrific service. ”
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Excellent food, outstanding service, short (safe)walk from the 1 9 subway at Christopher St. Great value, between two people had two appetizers, three glasses of wine, two specials (lamb & lobster/shrimp), one desert, one cap, all for $118.00. ”
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Sitting there, its interesting to watch the two side-by-side tables behind the bar get rejected a lot (although some repeat guests seem to demand them too!) ”
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| food quality |
92.23999977111816% positive |
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Despite it's tiny space and smallish tables the food was excellent. ”
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Everything on the menu is delicious! ”
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Wonderful food (try the scallops), great and personal service, no rush. ”
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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. ”
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The service sucked--we didn't get bread, our eggs were cold, and their brunch prix fix does not include an alcoholic drink. ”
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Excellent food, outstanding service, short (safe)walk from the 1 9 subway at Christopher St. Great value, between two people had two appetizers, three glasses of wine, two specials (lamb & lobster/shrimp), one desert, one cap, all for $118.00. ”
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It's small and romantic plus the service and food are wonderful! ”
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There are too many good dishes I've tried to name but there really does seem to be an emphasis on quality, locally sourced organic ingredients (According to the wait staff) - and you can taste the difference, I think. ”
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Fantastic food! ”
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Everything was delicious, from the lobster salad and escargot to the duck confit and chocolate dessert. ”
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The mixed green salad was the best! ”
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classic old-fashioned restaurant with great service, tons of atmosphere and fantastic food. ”
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nice meal for two ran about $110, but it was worth the price if you're looking for something special! ”
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Great service and food ”
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Food is always good and they will accomodate your requests to remove or add ingredients to a dish. ”
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Our waiter was excellent, pacing out our meal so nicely. ”
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The food is always exquisite and unlike the usual french fare, it is never too greasy or heavy. ”
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Flexibility and quality (rather than tasteless quantity) here seem to be key: Firstly, the food: the kitchen seems talented, and even 'basic' veg seems to have a special effect of herbs and spices - perhaps its the head chef's senagalese influence (accord ”
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Brunch is great too-eggs benedict is so yummy. ”
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Most amazing food I've ever ate, outstanding service, and a very reasonable price. ”
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The service is terrific, the chef turns out consistently wonderful food (I love the Duck Confit) and the wine is carefully selected. ”
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Great food, superb service and friendly staff. ”
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The ambience at Le Gigot is utterly charming, the service is impeccable, the food is delicious. ”
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Oysters are always fresh and amazing. ”
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Service was attentive and the food was fabulous. ”
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The food was absolutely yummy, the service was amazing, the wine was tastful, the decor was enchanting. ”
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Authentic French food in a delightful (if cramped) space. ”
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The salad with apples was delicious as well. ”
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It was a bed of soft, fresh, baby mixed greens with an extremely light and refreshing, cool dressing. ”
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The Prix Fixe menu was outstanding value - espresso coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a brunch dish (I had the eggs benedict) for only $15. ”
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Charming with good food ”
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It is about the best French food for the price in Lower Manhattan. ”
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Crabcakes were excellent, however steak and lamb were okay - certainly not worth the price they were charging. ”
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the food does nt have to be complicated: in my view, in simple well prepared dishes bad ingredients are harder to hide. ”
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The food was superb, the atmosphere was warm and romantic and the service was perfect. ”
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My lamb shank was great, osso bucco was just amazing! ”
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The waiter was pleasant and professional -- the food delicious and attractively presented. ”
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the food was finger-licking good. ”
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While the atmosphere is charming and the service gracious, it is the food that draws us back. ”
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I've enjoyed every meal I've had there. ”
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this restaurant serves truly delicious food in a fantastic, personal atmosphere. ”
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have to say the food and service is amazing, and the atmosphere is exactly what a nice quant restaurant should be. ”
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wonderful food and delightful service. ”
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Everybody loved the cosy atmosphere and cuisine. ”
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especially love the escargot, lamb chop, and seared tuna. ”
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Le Gigot is a tiny place (8 tables) on a lovely tree lined street in the Village that is romantic and serves very good bistro food. ”
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The eggs benedict are the best in NY. ”
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For example, a beautiful lobster salad, heirloom tomato salad, killer frites, or just the great berries and sorbet make a nice, but well prepared change. ”
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Delightful food--especially the lamb. ”
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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. ”
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The fish selections are always fresh. ”
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Thirty bucks for cold eggs and a mimosa--give me a break! ”
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ordered the crab cake special which was mouthwatering to perfection (probably the best main dish that night). ”
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The food was very good and reasonable. ”
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Talked to other dinner who said he ate there maybe 5 times a week and never had a bad meal. ”
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escargot, duck confit and the steak, was wonderful. ”
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The space is intimate and tiny, the ambience quiet and romantic, and the food delightful. ”
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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. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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The fish selections are always fresh. ”
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The chef has a wonderful sense of favor which is reflected throughout the menu. ”
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especially recommend them for their wine selection and terrific service. ”
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Everything on the menu is delicious! ”
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The Prix Fixe menu was outstanding value - espresso coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a brunch dish (I had the eggs benedict) for only $15. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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stumbled upon this wonderful place by chance about four years ago, and it has become my favorite special occasion restaurant. ”
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Le Gigot is a great restaurant to take a date. ”
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have to say the food and service is amazing, and the atmosphere is exactly what a nice quant restaurant should be. ”
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Le Gigot has become my favorite New York restaurant. ”
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Not rushed, great atmosphere, nice bathrooms, small place, make reservations. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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come back to this place every few months for the last 4 years and I've never had a bad experience. ”
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would not go back there and would not recommend this place ”
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highly recommend Le Gigot and will go back in the future. ”
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| service |
93.17999839782715% positive |
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While the atmosphere is charming and the service gracious, it is the food that draws us back. ”
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The service is wonderful, the place itself is cozy and romantic without being cheesy. ”
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The service was perfect. ”
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And when I said we were leaving, the hostess looked incredulous at my complaint, feigning amazement at the idea that her comment had been rude. ”
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The service was warm and friendly and caring. ”
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Our server, Jay, achieved perfection -- professional yet completely at ease and affable. ”
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That said, the ambiance is cute and cozy and staff provided excellent service. ”
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Thank you to our waiter Jon for his fabulous recommendations and perfect service! ”
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Most amazing food I've ever ate, outstanding service, and a very reasonable price. ”
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The service was great and the atmosphere is so comfortable. ”
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wonderful staff ”
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Wonderful food (try the scallops), great and personal service, no rush. ”
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The service sucked--we didn't get bread, our eggs were cold, and their brunch prix fix does not include an alcoholic drink. ”
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Very friendly and personal atmosphere. ”
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The ambience at Le Gigot is utterly charming, the service is impeccable, the food is delicious. ”
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It's small and romantic plus the service and food are wonderful! ”
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He recommened a fantastic french white wine, and struck a very pleasant and extremely friendly conversation with him! ”
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The food was superb, the atmosphere was warm and romantic and the service was perfect. ”
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Great food, superb service and friendly staff. ”
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recommend the flambe desert (which of course the waiter lights on fire on the table). ”
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found the restaurant very accessible to the 1 and 9 subwayline, the staff was most helpful and warm. ”
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Great Experience (Jon the waiter was perfect) ”
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Excellent food, outstanding service, short (safe)walk from the 1 9 subway at Christopher St. Great value, between two people had two appetizers, three glasses of wine, two specials (lamb & lobster/shrimp), one desert, one cap, all for $118.00. ”
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There are too many good dishes I've tried to name but there really does seem to be an emphasis on quality, locally sourced organic ingredients (According to the wait staff) - and you can taste the difference, I think. ”
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The food was absolutely yummy, the service was amazing, the wine was tastful, the decor was enchanting. ”
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Service was impeccable, but the waiter had trouble keeping our wineglasses from running out. ”
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With an 8:30 reservation, we were promptly seated; the host and wait staff were friendly, informative and effecient; the noise level was relatively quiet; the space was properly lit (not bright) and romantic. ”
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especially recommend them for their wine selection and terrific service. ”
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Friendly staff. ”
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Authentic French Cuisine at reasonable prices with a friendly staff. ”
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The service and attention was flawless. ”
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wonderful food and delightful service. ”
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The waiter was pleasant and professional -- the food delicious and attractively presented. ”
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Service was attentive and the food was fabulous. ”
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The service is terrific, the chef turns out consistently wonderful food (I love the Duck Confit) and the wine is carefully selected. ”
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The service was divine - polite, friendly and very quick. ”
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The service was very attentive as well. ”
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If you like good cooking, well presented by a chirpy team of staff, then this might be it. ”
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This restaurant was recommended to me by many people. ”
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classic old-fashioned restaurant with great service, tons of atmosphere and fantastic food. ”
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The hostess was rude and after 10 minutes wait, she didn't want to give us a table and said "they were not baby friendly", even though the restaurant was empty. ”
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have to say the food and service is amazing, and the atmosphere is exactly what a nice quant restaurant should be. ”
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Great service and food ”
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Our waiter was excellent, pacing out our meal so nicely. ”
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| value |
78.5699987411499% positive |
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great value ”
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nice meal for two ran about $110, but it was worth the price if you're looking for something special! ”
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Authentic French Cuisine at reasonable prices with a friendly staff. ”
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The place is a bit expensive but definitely worth every penny. ”
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very good value. ”
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It is about the best French food for the price in Lower Manhattan. ”
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Thirty bucks for cold eggs and a mimosa--give me a break! ”
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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. ”
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Most amazing food I've ever ate, outstanding service, and a very reasonable price. ”
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Crabcakes were excellent, however steak and lamb were okay - certainly not worth the price they were charging. ”
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The Prix Fixe menu was outstanding value - espresso coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a brunch dish (I had the eggs benedict) for only $15. ”
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And the pre-fix brunch prices make it one of the best deals around. ”
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For an expensive restaurant like this, this is unforgivable. ”
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Excellent food, outstanding service, short (safe)walk from the 1 9 subway at Christopher St. Great value, between two people had two appetizers, three glasses of wine, two specials (lamb & lobster/shrimp), one desert, one cap, all for $118.00. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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The service was divine - polite, friendly and very quick. ”
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The hostess was rude and after 10 minutes wait, she didn't want to give us a table and said "they were not baby friendly", even though the restaurant was empty. ”
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