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(212) 586-7650
48 W 55th St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7622
-73.9766
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About La Bonne Soupe
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Citysearch
The Scene – A universal quest: "Where can I find a restaurant in the Theater District that serves good food, has a lively and comfortable atmosphere and is inexpensive?" For nearly three decades, La Bonne Soupe has been providing just that. The colorful main dining room has all the trappings of a real bistro--red-checkered tablecloths, neighborly banquettes, amiable French waitresses--and, indeed, the soup is good. – – The Food – The soup-centric bistro menu offers plenty of familiar favorites. The more adventuresome might go for the excellent brandade de morue, a…
12/11/09
Great place close to Radio City
by Gloria M at Citysearch
We went by tour bus to Radio City and only had a short time to eat. Our reservations were for 6:15 and the show was at 8. The bus was very late and when I called the restaurant at 6:45, they said come on over, you will make it. The staff was great and got us served quickly so we made the show. The food was great too. I would love to go back and have a more leisurely dinner.
- Pros: Great food and Service
12/05/09
GREAT
by Nick Kelly at Citysearch
good food; good atmosphere; good prices; service could improve; reminded me of Paris!
- Pros: All Food on the Menu
- Cons: When busy -- service poor --run out of french bread too quic
03/18/09
Don't get "Les Bonnes Soupes"!!!
by Jen78 at Citysearch
So, I had this place recommended to me by a business lady I was talking to on the plane. I love French food and asked if she knew any good places...
Since the place is named the "good soup," I figured, I should order soup. I think that's primarily where I went wrong. Their minestrone soup was fine but lackluster. French food is usually creative and tasty not just okay.
That would have been okay, but this is what I was offended by. So, they offer this deal:
Les Bonnes Soupes $17.25
Each Of Our Soups Is Served With Bread, Salad, Dessert And A Beverage (Glass Of House Wine, Beer, Soda Or Coffee)
A bowl of soup is 6 or 7 dollars, so I figured I would be getting a decent side salad and some yummy fresh bread for the extra $10. Oh, no. I got a bowl of green leaf lettuce with dressing on it. Not a single other vegetable in it. That's lettuce not a salad! And then the bread was anything but tasty it was a crusty cold piece of baguette. It would have been much smarter to order a bowl of soup and one of their dinner salads. I think they serve the baguettes if you order a bowl of soup anyway.
I do have to say that their salad dressing was very tasty and the chocolate mousse I had for dessert was good as well.
I'm wondering given the reviews if their other food is more interesting. I wouldn't go back for the soup but maybe their salads or other entrees are good?
I'm in agreement about the wait staff. Not friendly or attentive. They weren't rude to us, just did nothing and weren't personable.
- Pros: Cute little place
- Cons: Rip off soup package
The Details on La Bonne Soupe
Know Before You Go:
Lunch is very busy, so call ahead for a reservation.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Prix Fixe Menu, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining
