Le Gigot
(347) 223-5220
18 Cornelia St
(at Fourth Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.7314
-74.0014
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
Hours:
Lunch: Tue-Fri 12pm-3pm.
Dinner Tue-Thu 5pm-11pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm
Sun 5pm-10pm
Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Le Gigot
The Owner
Le Gigot
Owner
Serving provincial cuisine in an elegant setting, Le Gigot offers patrons a relaxed and unique dining experience in the West Village. This French bistro distinguishes itself by using only the freshest ingredients and simplicity of preparation for each dish.
Specialties include gigot d'agneau, bouillabaisse, crab cakes, duck confit and steak au poivre. Seasonal dishes are french onion soup, coq au vin, cassoulet, braised short ribs and lamb shank.
From Le Gigot's opening in 1996, the owner has cultivated a sense of intimacy through scrupulous attention to the smallest details.
Come in for lunch or dinner or enjoy their specialty brunch on the weekend. A petite zinc bar, banquettes and floral arrangements foster a warm and cozy ambiance, and an attentive and knowledgeable staff strives to ensure customer's comfort and satisfaction at this beautiful NYC bistro. Come visit Le Gigot.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
In another example of food knowing no boundaries, Senegalese chef Alioune Ndiaye turns out superb French cuisine at this cozy, if a bit cramped, West Village bistro. With warm lighting, a welcoming bar and friendly service, this Cornelia Street shines among the very best restaurants on its block.
The Food
Rock-solid starters among the full-flavored bistro staples include onion soup and a chevre plate that includes a piquant caper and olive tapenade. Entree standouts include the location's namesake dish, a sublime leg of lamb served with exceptional garlic mashed potatoes, the steak frites, and the perfectly moist Cornish game hen.
User Reviews
db1647
March 08, 2009
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 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. And the food, incl. escargot, duck confit and the steak, was wonderful. Factor in the upbeat yet unpretentious vibe, and I will certainly be back.
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chivali
March 03, 2009
I love this place. I usually go alone and I like sitting in the front by the bar. Oysters are always fresh and amazing. Big pour on the wine. Food is always good and they will accomodate your requests to remove or add ingredients to a dish. Staff always greets you with a smile. True it is small but it doesn't feel cramped like other places in the area. They don't try to fit in just one more table. They keep it comfortable.
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TheChampagneReview
January 06, 2009
Need a French Cassolet on a cold night to warm the soul - there's none more delicious in NYC. We stumbled into this French restaurant one freezing night to find the most comforting food; the warmest host;s and the friendliest and most knowledgeable set of staff - truly devine from start to finish. The wine pairing was spot-on (and inexpensive). Even though I claim to be an expert in seafood- these crabcakes made me weep with joy. I never determined their unfamiliar spice- but it was pefect harmony with the crab. My partners steak frites were half the cost of the previous night's with twice as much spirit and taste. For an inexpensive, yet intimate and delicious night out - Ca c'est magnifique.
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- Romantic-Warm-Cozy
- Local Organic Produce
- Crab Cakes,Steak Frites
Serving provincial cuisine in an elegant setting, Le Gigot offers patrons a relaxed and unique dining experience in the West Village. This French bistro distinguishes itself by using only the freshest ingredients and simplicity of preparation for each dish.
Specialties include gigot d'agneau, bouillabaisse, crab cakes, duck confit and steak au poivre. Seasonal dishes are french onion soup, coq au vin, cassoulet, braised short ribs and lamb shank.
From Le Gigot's opening in 1996, the owner has cultivated a sense of intimacy through scrupulous attention to the smallest details.
Come in for lunch or dinner or enjoy their specialty brunch on the weekend. A petite zinc bar, banquettes and floral arrangements foster a warm and cozy ambiance, and an attentive and knowledgeable staff strives to ensure customer's comfort and satisfaction at this beautiful NYC bistro. Come visit Le Gigot.
