Mon Petit Café

(212) 355-2233

801 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10065 40.764078 -73.966833

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill

MONPETITCAFE.COM

Price:

$$

Last updated 5.18.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot

Cuisine:

French

What People Are Saying About Mon Petit Café

Featured Review

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Serving French fare and offering prix fix menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
On Sunday nights from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, catch a live three-piece French band creating a mellow, jazzy mood.
Save Money:
An daily early bird special from 5pm-6pm gets you a three course meal.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The small and intimate ambiance surrounds you with French music and French conversation and the service is pleasant, very attentive and never pretentious.
  2. cute, cozy little bistro, perfect during a day of shopping on the Upper East Side.
  3. This lovely French restaurant delivers superb meals, excellent/ friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere.
  4. The provinvial decor is so inviting and not over the top like some French restaurants.
  5. love the French music which adds the perfect and charm and ambience.
  6. Wonderful ambiance, service was excellent
  7. Charming, romantic, comfortable, excellent quality and very reasonable price, lovely French music
  8. Cosy romantic French style cafe with French speaking waitresses.
  9. This is a perfect place for a romantic date, the ambiance is radiant.
  10. best romantic atmosphere/ best french food
  11. It is just good simple food in a quiet relaxing atmosphere.
  12. Great location, lots of windows that allow you to watch the busy street life while you are enjoying a Boef Bourguignon or a Steak au Poivre with a glass of Cabernet.
  13. What I found was an intimate, charming bistro serving classic French fare and creative specials - I had the incredibly succulent pork tenderloin which impressed me no end and my friends (as romantic as it is, it's not just for gooey-eyed couples) both had
  14. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is fantastic.
  15. Its easy to see why loyal regulars, international visitors, and faithful new patrons visit this exquisite classic French restaurant with superior cuisine, service, and charming ambiance.
  16. If you want good food and a romantic evening out, don't miss this.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Everything we had was good and I remember really enjoying dessert!
  2. Follow it up with an excellent espresso and a little dessert, the fresh berries in whipped cream if they're serving it that evening.
  3. Le Steak au Poivre Flambé shell steak in a brandy, peppercorn, light cream sauce which the sauce is EXCELLENT!
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The coffee was good and the food was slightly above average.
  2. pretty good wine list too.
  3. This quaint, authentically decorated French Cafe is warm and welcoming and the food and wine is PERFECTLY French!
  4. Follow it up with an excellent espresso and a little dessert, the fresh berries in whipped cream if they're serving it that evening.
food quality
94.30999755859375% positive
  1. Most dishes were very good, but not all.
  2. Although the service was friendly and eager to please, my husband and I were rather disappointed by the steaks, we found them to be tough and of poor quality for the price charged.
  3. Not only is Mon Petit Cafe a neighborhood place, but, the food is delicious.
  4. everything is fresh and the service is couldnt be any better.
  5. The Les Crêpe au Suprèmes de Volailles Crêpes filled with chicken in a Mornay sauce with side of mixed greens was very good.
  6. Shrimp scampi very tasty and a large portion.
  7. My steak was delicious.
  8. If you have worked up a big enough appetite I must suggest the Steak Appoive served with fries.
  9. Its easy to see why loyal regulars, international visitors, and faithful new patrons visit this exquisite classic French restaurant with superior cuisine, service, and charming ambiance.
  10. Mon Petit is an oasis from the chaos of the city, chain eating, faux French cuisine and bad service.
  11. The coffee was good and the food was slightly above average.
  12. If you want good food and a romantic evening out, don't miss this.
  13. We also respect the owner greets you and truly cares about the quality of the food and experience--excellent customer service!
  14. The best french food outsdide of France
  15. My wife and I eat here all the time simply because its the best and most authentic french restaurant in the city!
  16. Yes, they serve authentic French cuisine but it is not executed very well.
  17. The food is superb and simply delicious.
  18. The food always excellent; the service great.
  19. The sauces are so tasty and be sure to have a glass of Pomerol!
  20. If you want authentic french cusine this is the place to go.
  21. It is just good simple food in a quiet relaxing atmosphere.
  22. Le Steak au Poivre Flambé shell steak in a brandy, peppercorn, light cream sauce which the sauce is EXCELLENT!
  23. We find the staff are particularly charming - It is always a very pleasuable meal and I highly recommend it for breakfast, lunch or dinner - it is my most favourtite restaurant in New York City
  24. What's up with all of these pretentious French places that have overpriced dishes tasting like crap?
  25. Friendly, and quick, this restaurant is the perfect place for any meal!
  26. this service is great and more importantly food is unbelievable.
  27. The food is excellent: Good French home cooking that never failed to excite me, served by friendly good looking young (French) people.
  28. have never had a bad meal here.
  29. Great French cuisine with impeccable service
  30. Our favorite restaurant in New York, Mon Petit Cafe is charming, quiet, excellent food and menu, reasonable prices.
  31. And the Eggs Mornay Florentine are the best eggs I have ever had in my life.
  32. best romantic atmosphere/ best french food
  33. Follow it up with an excellent espresso and a little dessert, the fresh berries in whipped cream if they're serving it that evening.
  34. Not only is the food excellent, but the staff is wonderful.
  35. This quaint, authentically decorated French Cafe is warm and welcoming and the food and wine is PERFECTLY French!
  36. This is the dish that even the staunch haters of French food will love, just for the thrill of a perfect steak.
  37. The eggs benedictine (which comes with smoked salmon on a croissant) were popular at our table and everyone enjoyed their meals.
  38. Dont miss this best of breed neighborhood landmark, pinnacle of affordable cuisine and first class service!
  39. What I found was an intimate, charming bistro serving classic French fare and creative specials - I had the incredibly succulent pork tenderloin which impressed me no end and my friends (as romantic as it is, it's not just for gooey-eyed couples) both had
  40. The service is always first class, the prices are great, as is the food.
  41. Also the shrimo scampi is another one of my favorite dishes.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Our favorite restaurant in New York, Mon Petit Cafe is charming, quiet, excellent food and menu, reasonable prices.
  2. The menu is fantastic with something for everyone!
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Our favorite restaurant in New York, Mon Petit Cafe is charming, quiet, excellent food and menu, reasonable prices.
  2. Mon Petit Cafe has become my husband and my favorite restaurant.
  3. Very good place in the city, better to reserve, especially for the great brunches!
  4. Went there for an anniversary with my fiancee and it was exactly what I was looking for a nice little French place.
  5. My wife and I eat here all the time simply because its the best and most authentic french restaurant in the city!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. always come back to this charming French Bistro in Lexington Avenue at the corner of 62nd Street.
service
94.20000076293945% positive
  1. The service is always first class, the prices are great, as is the food.
  2. was there saturday night with a big group, 16 people.
  3. We find the staff are particularly charming - It is always a very pleasuable meal and I highly recommend it for breakfast, lunch or dinner - it is my most favourtite restaurant in New York City
  4. The wait staff was very friendly and accomodating.
  5. Great French cuisine with impeccable service
  6. Even though most of the friendly wait staff spoke French but then that is not enough to be impressive.
  7. The food is excellent: Good French home cooking that never failed to excite me, served by friendly good looking young (French) people.
  8. We also respect the owner greets you and truly cares about the quality of the food and experience--excellent customer service!
  9. Its easy to see why loyal regulars, international visitors, and faithful new patrons visit this exquisite classic French restaurant with superior cuisine, service, and charming ambiance.
  10. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is fantastic.
  11. Wonderful ambiance, service was excellent
  12. Cosy romantic French style cafe with French speaking waitresses.
  13. Food was good and service excellent.
  14. Mon Petit is an oasis from the chaos of the city, chain eating, faux French cuisine and bad service.
  15. Dont miss this best of breed neighborhood landmark, pinnacle of affordable cuisine and first class service!
  16. this service is great and more importantly food is unbelievable.
  17. Our French waitress was very good -- attentive without being annoying.
  18. Although the service was friendly and eager to please, my husband and I were rather disappointed by the steaks, we found them to be tough and of poor quality for the price charged.
  19. The small and intimate ambiance surrounds you with French music and French conversation and the service is pleasant, very attentive and never pretentious.
  20. everything is fresh and the service is couldnt be any better.
  21. Not only is the food excellent, but the staff is wonderful.
  22. This lovely French restaurant delivers superb meals, excellent/ friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere.
  23. The food always excellent; the service great.
value
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. The specialties are amazing, on Monday evening we ordered the Beouf Bourguinon and a bottle of St. Emilion and at $42/bottle the price is right.
  2. Charming, romantic, comfortable, excellent quality and very reasonable price, lovely French music
  3. And the prices are right in this family business: Good value for your money.
  4. Dont miss this best of breed neighborhood landmark, pinnacle of affordable cuisine and first class service!
  5. Good foods with great value for money.
  6. Located on the upper east side it's the perfect restauraunt espescially after spending all your money at Bloomies.
  7. The service is always first class, the prices are great, as is the food.
  8. What's up with all of these pretentious French places that have overpriced dishes tasting like crap?
  9. Although the service was friendly and eager to please, my husband and I were rather disappointed by the steaks, we found them to be tough and of poor quality for the price charged.
  10. Our favorite restaurant in New York, Mon Petit Cafe is charming, quiet, excellent food and menu, reasonable prices.
  11. My husband ordered an expensive bordeaux only to find the temperature to be offensively hot.
  12. Wine is overpriced as well, anything cheaper than $8 a glass is plain vinegar.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Friendly, and quick, this restaurant is the perfect place for any meal!
  2. Located 2 blocks north from Bloomingdales this is a perfect place to enjoy a Kyr Royal after a long day of shopping.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/27/11

Authentic French cuisine

by West82nd

This amazing restaurant feels like Paris. It is one of my favorites. The French onion soup is perfect!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/10/10

Awesome food, cozy feel

by VirenS

I really like it here. The food is great and the feel is cozy. Brunch is $13.95 without alcohlic drinks. There nothing more one could want from a French Cafe

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/16/09

First class dining

by mfwolff

I have been lucky enough to dine at Mon Petit for several years. Mon Petit is an oasis from the chaos of the city, chain eating, faux French cuisine and bad service.

I have sent clients and friends here. Everyone comes back and thanks us for the suggestion.

Dont miss this best of breed neighborhood landmark, pinnacle of affordable cuisine and first class service!

  • Pros: Great food, service and feel
  • Cons: Ned more outdoor seating
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/09

Authentic French Cusine

by RRivas427

If you want authentic french cusine this is the place to go....the breakfast is amazing...everything is fresh and the service is couldnt be any better. I would definitely recommend it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/23/09

Nice little French place

by doog37

Went there for an anniversary with my fiancee and it was exactly what I was looking for a nice little French place. Quiet enough to be romantic without having to be in the dark (I like to see my food when I eat). Everything we had was good and I remember really enjoying dessert! This place is not for someone looking for gourmet or experimental food...

It is just good simple food in a quiet relaxing atmosphere.

  • Pros: Simple French food

The Details on Mon Petit Café

Place Categories:

  • friendly customer service
  • good simple food
  • perfect little french place
  • charming nice little french bistro
  • particularly charming wait staff
  • favorite classic french restaurant
  • wonderful romantic atmosphere
  • tasty sauces
  • never bad meals
  • charming wonderful ambiance
  • overpriced wine
  • warm quaint
  • fantastic menu
  • most authentic
  • favorite most dishes
  • affordable french cuisine
  • great prices
  • great value
  • good everything
  • big people
  • love o
  • very good french waitress
  • best eggs
  • comfortable french music
  • delicious steak
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