La Mangeoire Restaurant

(212) 759-7086

1008 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10022 40.756882 -73.967055

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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East

www.LaMangeoire.com

Years in business

Established in 1981

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm Monn-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm

Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm

Sun 5:30pm-10pm, 11:30am-2:30pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Casual Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Upscale Casual Dining, Food Delivery, Carry Out, Notable Wine List, Private Parties, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

French

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What People Are Saying About La Mangeoire Restaurant

Featured Review

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Entrees like steak au poivre and grilled daurade come in regular- and small-sized plates at this Provencal bistro in midtown.

Editor's Tips

Prixe Fixe Menu:
A $55, five course tasting menu lets you sample the "Flavor of the Cote D'Azur."
ambiance
90.0% positive
  1. “Oh, I can't say enough about this cozy comfortable and unassuming restaurant.”
  2. “Three differnet decorated rooms all cozy and beautiful in their own right, reminding one of coutryesque settings.”
  3. “This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan for a meal with friends or for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend.”
  4. “It's a cozy place with a warm feeling and nice simple decoration.”
  5. “Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service and outstanding food.”
  6. “Both the food and the decor are impeccable.”
  7. “With such superba dn authentic decor, immediately one is taken aback by the warmth and charm of the ambiance and the staff.”
  8. “always enjoy a warm welcome, and love both the evocative French-country atmosphere and the traditional dishes.”
  9. “The old world style, inviting atmosphere and regional cuisine fit a budget and was much more practical than taking a trip to Riviera.”
  10. “Wonderful service & decor: On top of all the great tasting dishes, the service is just wonderful and the atmosphere is so charming and quaint!”
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Wonderful prix fixe $23 lunch- started with caramelized onion tart followed by cold poached salmon over a bed of julienned cucumbers with a great vinaigrette then ended with two small scoops of decadent chocolate mousse on a sauce of mocha.”
  2. “For dessert: The lavendar creme brulee is delightful and interesting.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “the prix fixe brunch is an excellent value - had several cups of coffee at no extra charge.”
food quality
81.40999794006348% positive
  1. “Shrimps were extremely fishy, Vegetables and potatoes were tasteless additions.”
  2. “The food was good, the holiday menu was delicious.”
  3. “And the duck breast in pear sauce is just delicious.”
  4. “The old world style, inviting atmosphere and regional cuisine fit a budget and was much more practical than taking a trip to Riviera.”
  5. “terrible food”
  6. “For dessert: The lavendar creme brulee is delightful and interesting.”
  7. “Wonderful prix fixe $23 lunch- started with caramelized onion tart followed by cold poached salmon over a bed of julienned cucumbers with a great vinaigrette then ended with two small scoops of decadent chocolate mousse on a sauce of mocha.”
  8. “always enjoy a warm welcome, and love both the evocative French-country atmosphere and the traditional dishes.”
  9. “food was awful.”
  10. “My fiance is in love with their fresh bread w/ anchovie sauce (It sounds strange, I know.”
  11. “With such superba dn authentic decor, immediately one is taken aback by the warmth and charm of the ambiance and the staff.”
  12. “This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan for a meal with friends or for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend.”
  13. “it's a lovely place with good food.”
  14. “very good food and staff”
  15. “Very nice prompt service,food was also good-my faves snails very just amazing,mussels in curry also were delicious”
  16. “can't think of a time I have ever had a bad meal, or experience here.”
  17. “Both the food and the decor are impeccable.”
  18. “The Provencale style food is delicious.”
  19. “Wonderful dishes: Their escargot in a pastry shell is my favorite escargot dish in all of NYC and Paris!”
  20. “Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service and outstanding food.”
  21. “don't mind spending money on a nice meal, but this was the most insulting overpriced, tasteless meal I've ever had.”
  22. “With a myriad of options ranging from food selection to half plates, the sizable menu was not overwhelming, though disheartening: I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO CHOOSE BECAUSE EVERYTHING SOUNDED AMAZING.”
  23. “The provencale style fish soup is interesting and flavorful.”
  24. “The fish soup is the best I've had in the city, as is the onion tart.”
  25. “Amazing staff, great food (The tuna and scallops and watermelon salad.”
  26. “Wonderful service & decor: On top of all the great tasting dishes, the service is just wonderful and the atmosphere is so charming and quaint!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “With a myriad of options ranging from food selection to half plates, the sizable menu was not overwhelming, though disheartening: I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO CHOOSE BECAUSE EVERYTHING SOUNDED AMAZING.”
  2. “The food was good, the holiday menu was delicious.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan for a meal with friends or for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend.”
  2. “All time favorite restaurant in the city.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Very nice prompt service,food was also good-my faves snails very just amazing,mussels in curry also were delicious”
  2. “service was great.”
  3. “With such superba dn authentic decor, immediately one is taken aback by the warmth and charm of the ambiance and the staff.”
  4. “Amazing staff, great food (The tuna and scallops and watermelon salad.”
  5. “Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service and outstanding food.”
  6. “Wonderful service & decor: On top of all the great tasting dishes, the service is just wonderful and the atmosphere is so charming and quaint!”
  7. “service is excellent.”
  8. “very good food and staff”
  9. “good service.”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Regular portions are very plentiful so small plates are a good option and help the budget.”
  2. “the prix fixe brunch is an excellent value - had several cups of coffee at no extra charge.”
  3. “don't mind spending money on a nice meal, but this was the most insulting overpriced, tasteless meal I've ever had.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/18/09

nice and casual spot for

by gurjak

Very nice prompt service,food was also good-my faves snails very just amazing,mussels in curry also were delicious .Perfect to have a light brunch at outdoor seating( at summer time of course).

  • Pros: outdoor seating,yummi mussels
  • Cons: little bit pricey for local lunch spot,but still it worth it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/27/08

Great, Personable Service!!!

by rslade

Friends took us here for the first time last night. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service and outstanding food. This place is like home! A must for everyone.

  • Pros: Everything
  • Cons: Nothing that we saw
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/17/07

Favorite go to restaurant!!!!!!!!!!

by pop2lifejulie

All time favorite restaurant in the city. Amazing staff, great food (The tuna and scallops and watermelon salad...i could go on and on). And cant say enough great things about Gerard - hes my favorite! :)

Definitely a place EVERYONE needs to try !

  • Pros: Food, service, ambiance
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/16/07

My Absolute Favorite Place!!!!

by sardo14

I absolutely love this restaurant. Both the food and the decor are impeccable. I have eaten here for years and every person I have ever brough here (and I bring everyone) has been delighted!! This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan for a meal with friends or for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend. A+++

  • Pros: authentic cuisine, outstanding decor!!!
  • Cons: in good weathther there can be a wait
2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/25/07

good service...terrible food

by drpersianversion

I ate at this place many months ago....it's got character but don't go there for the food ...you WILL be disappointed...service was great...seating was great...but I hate to say it...food was awful...

  • Pros: service, outdoor seating
  • Cons: food and...FOOD

The Details on La Mangeoire Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good provencale style food
  • very nice prompt service
  • favorite little french restaurant
  • inviting evocative frenchcountry atmosphere
  • overpriced meal
  • flavorful provencale style fish soup
  • nice spot
  • authentic decor
  • beautiful rooms
  • charming maitre d
  • amazing staff
  • nice option
  • delightful lavendar creme brulee
  • wonderful traditional dishes
  • awful food
  • not unassuming restaurant
  • perfect mediterranian
  • tasteless additions
  • just delicious duck breast
  • great vinaigrette
  • favorite escargot dish
  • nice simple decoration
  • best pal
  • excellent value
  • fresh bread w anchovie sauce

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