L'Absinthe Restaurant
(212) 794-4950
227 E 67th St
New York,
NY
10021
40.7664
-73.9622
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill
Hours:
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About L'Absinthe Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
You could be at a brasserie on Paris' Left Bank, for the setting has all the accouterments of the real thing: oversized mirrors, ornate chandeliers, brass railings and roomy banquettes. Contributing to the romantic scene are discreet servers, who know when less is better. Because of its slightly out-of-the-way location, it draws an older crowd.
The Food
Chef-owner Jean-Michel Bergougnoux, formerly of Lutece, melds the best of classic cuisine with modern accents--some of them surprising. Luscious seared fois gras arrives with a corn crepe and sweet rhubarb confit, while tender pork tenderloin gets a textural boost from roasted macadamia nuts and porcini mushrooms. You won't find a better choucroute garni in town--sauerkraut, potatoes and assorted sausages--and the thin-crusted apple tart alone is worth the trip.
User Reviews
gfunk21
January 28, 2009
This place has a very nice decor and atmosphere. The food is very delicious and the waiter was very helpful. He introduced my wife and I to an absinthe called Le Tourment Vert. It's definitely a must try if you are here.
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kim69nc
October 27, 2008
L'Absinthe really isn't that bad if you enjoy eating disgusting food and don't mind getting ripped off. I went with 5 of my friends last weekend, foolishly expecting an evening of fine dining. The menu looked very intriguing and impressive, which just amplified the level of disappointment when our food was finally served. I ordered lamb chops medium-rare, but instead got a well-done tasteless piece of cardboard. It did bring back a feeling of nostalgia though: I was reminded of how I almost choked to death while attempting to eat a Lego block when I was 5 years old. But at least I didn't have to pay $37.99 for the Lego block, and it was more properly seasoned than the lamb chops. None of the meat dishes that we ordered were cooked properly. Perhaps the executive chef took the night off and let the busboys man the stoves. Our waiter seemed to be an amiable fellow, but he was not very attentive to our needs at all, nor did he even seem like he had any idea what he was doing there. I guess his overnight transition from taco-bell-cashier to pretentious-french-restaurant waiter did not go as smoothly as envisioned. Even the restrooms were disgusting, and no fancier than your local pizzeria's. In short, the experience was HORRIBLE. For that price, you can find 200 better restaurants to dine at in New York. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews on Citysearch, because they're probably written by the restauranteurs themselves. Be wary of the fact that there are almost as many 1-star ratings for this place as there are 5-star ratings. L'Absinthe? More like L'Awful.
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ritterpete
October 09, 2008
I love this restaurant and I'm not really a fan of going out to eat. The food is always excellent, the wine superb, the staff friendly, and the other patrons a joy. oh yeah, and the prices are reasonable! It's a great cozy place for an intimate dinner.
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What to Drink:
L'Absinthe's international wine list is notably rich with selections from Burgundy and Bordeaux. For those who like to sample several wines at a sitting, there are more than 30 half-bottle selections.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch
