La Boite En Bois

NYC's Most Romantic French Bistro. Now Serving: Beef Bourguignon as seen in the movie Julie and Julia, Pumpkin Soup, and our new Four Cheese Plate!!

(866) 916-4332

75 W. 68th St
New York, NY 10023 40.7747 -73.9799

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Neighborhoods: Midtown, Lincoln Square

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Hours:

Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 10:30pm

Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm

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Price:

$$$$

Parking:

Street Parking Available

La Boite En Bois

What People Are Saying About La Boite En Bois

The Owner

La Boite En Bois

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Chef/owner Gino Barbuti, who originally hailed from Parma, Italy honed his skills as a first rate French Chef at Le Coq D'Or in London. His french menu at La Boite en Bois is a summary of the culinary treasure Gino has amassed in his travels, with specialties like Roast Duck, Seafood Crepes, and a wonderful Fish Stew. Large baskets are filled with warm rolls, and guests plates are replenished throughout the night. Homemade french desserts include the always popular Profiterols, and a selection of home made sorbets are available each night. The wine list is large, and is made up primarily of…

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Countryside French fare, plus a wine list, full bar; serves lunch, dinner and brunch.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/08

great

by agent99712

arrived at noon to a quiet and quaint space. we were greeted by the owner, who quickly put on his chefs jacket and chatted with us. we ordered the veal, the salmon with cous cous, the whole wheat pasta and the delicate seafood crepes. i cannot do justice to the quality of food, it was impeccable. large chunks of lobster in my crepes! perfect size portions. the warm, crispy rolls were as fresh as could be, the onion soup was not too salty and just the right amount of gruyere. right down to the butter on the table, perfect. of course he makes all the desserts and we chose the tart. lunch special is $25 and dinner pre-fixe is $40. a bit more than typical pre-theater dining, but beyond worth it. it is small space so be sure to make reservations if dining during this time. gino thank you and continued success.

  • Pros: quaint, super fresh ingredients, knowledgable staff...
  • Cons: tart was not what i expected
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/01/08

nuanced flavors, gracious staff, cozy to cramped

by chipnyc

The oysters on the half shell were icy cold, full of their liquor, delicate Blue Points. Could not be better. Monkfish with saffron sauce was a subtle yet complex with the leeks and mushrooms, and the fish medallions had a perfect texture. The ricotta cheesecake with raspberry coulis had a lemony zing and was light and airy, a perfect finale to a completely pleasant meal.

The staff is lovely. The atmosphere is rustic as one should expect, but it is too cramped. A small price to pay. I'll be a regular -- and I had a feeling I was one of the few who are not, already.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/11/08

Best little restaurant in NYC

by yingperez

My husband and I discovered this little gem one Friday evening for dinner and we've gone back again for Sunday brunch the same weekend! Unlike other experiences with many restaurants in NY, it's consistantly great. Fine service, quality of food and not heavy on the salt like many cuisines. Desserts are outstanding too. I hope they will be around for a very long time because it will be our regular place for dining.

  • Pros: Everything a great NY restaurant should be.
  • Cons: None.

The Details on La Boite En Bois

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

French

Message from La Boite En Bois

  • Take out available for all Menu items
  • Sunday Brunch
  • Pre-Theater Crowd Welcomed

Chef/owner Gino Barbuti, who originally hailed from Parma, Italy honed his skills as a first rate French Chef at Le Coq D'Or in London. His french menu at La Boite en Bois is a summary of the culinary treasure Gino has amassed in his travels, with specialties like Roast Duck, Seafood Crepes, and a wonderful Fish Stew. Large baskets are filled with warm rolls, and guests plates are replenished throughout the night. Homemade french desserts include the always popular Profiterols, and a selection of home made sorbets are available each night. The wine list is large, and is made up primarily of French wines, with a touch of vintages from California, Italy, Argentina, and Australia. A french prix-fixe menu as well as a Sunday brunch are added touches to this Upper West Side "wooden box", as its French name implies.

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