Le French Diner

WOW WOW WOW. If I was a local I would definitely be gatekeeping this special place due to it only seating around 15 people. But coming from out of town I must recommend this to any couple or solo travelers going to nyc!The service was top notch, felt very intimate and personal. The food was also immaculate from the perfectly cooked octopus to the delicious steak and potatoes you cannot go wrong with a single item here. We put our name in around 7 on a Saturday evening and got the call within an hour. No reservations but plan ahead and you'll have a memorable dinner worth the wait!Can't wait to come back on our next visit to NYC!

I really wanted to love this place but was very disappointed with the food. The vibe was great and server was warm and friendly, but the food did not live up to all the hype and the price.We started with the escargot with anchovy butter. Did not taste the anchovy at all, and was not salted enough so it didn't bring out the flavor of the escargots. And the escargots were tiny.Then we got the grilled octopus. It was extremely charred. To the point that it masked the flavor of the octopus. And sauce was light and nice though.For main we shared the hanger steak. This was the highlight of the meal. The potato was to die for and steak was well cooked and juicy. Though, one side of the steak was better than the other. And for dessert we got their only dessert, panna cotta with sour cherries. All I can say is skip dessert please. It tasted like Trader Joe's yogurt with sour cherries. Not worth it at all, just walk a couple blocks and get ice cream around the area if you are craving sweets.Not sure if they had a bad night but the food was just ok. Not too good, not too bad. Would not wait in line for this. If it really was just a bad night, work on your consistency. Part of being a good restaurant is being consistent.

Cool hidden place with a cool vibe. Dim lighting, upbeat staff and great music. Some really great food items and some average ones. The chickpea appetizer was incredible, as was the charred octopus; easily the best octopus I've ever eaten. The beef tar tar wasn't anything special, nor was the steak with onions. The duck was cooked perfectly, but desperately needed a sauce. The serving was tiny for $40+. The best part of the dish was the carnival squash it came with was incredible. Soft, sweet and had a delicious curry flavor, that was the star here. Really a 3.5/5, but for how expensive it was, rounding down.

Food, service and ambiance were sensational. Thankfully I got there 30 mins before opening so we didn't wait in the snow storm but I honestly would have if I had to . That's how good the food was.

I have heard and seen the crowds, so I came in mid week just at the time of opening. The gentleman taking my order, as this was a small place, recognized I was new, and answered my questions patiently as he poured me a glass of water. I had the seared scallops. Laid on top of pieces of squash. Seasonal ingredients. I usually am not a fan of squash, but this was really good, and had the consistency of a ripe pear. Not mushy at all. The seared scallops were amazing, swimming in a lightly buttered sauce. The best I ever had.

Wow, this place was a dream! I cannot wait to go back. This service was super friendly and the place is really cozy. The restaurant itself is really small and does not take reservations, but it is absolutely a hidden gem and worth it. Got here around 545 on Thursday night and it was still fairly empty. The place filled up around 630 though and people started having to wait. Would definitely recommend getting there before 630 if you do not want to wait. Below is our ordered food in order of my preference1. Hanger steakWow this was absolutely delicious and I could not stop eating it. The steak itself was perfectly cooked. It was so tender and just melts in your mouth. Paired with the sauce was just unstoppable. The potato on the side was also so flavorful and so good. It pairs really well with the steak 2. OctopusOne of the best octopus I've ever had. It looks like such a simple dish--just two octopus tentacles sitting there, but it was perfectly cooked. Just the right tenderness. Moreover, the sauce that came with it was great. It really alleviated the octopus's taste. 3. Steak tartareThis was good, however nothing too special! The garlic oil bread pairs really well with it though 4. EscargotThis was my least favorite item, but still good. I think the sauce could be a little more flavorful, but overall still a good dish!

Really awesome little French restaurant serving no frills, delicious French food. The food here is not fussy, you won't see the chef pull out a pair of tweezers to perfectly garnish a dish (plus there's probably no room even if he wanted to). But oh man, the food is delicious. Hanger steak is of course good but the grilled asparagus may be the best rendition of asparagus I've ever had. Everything here is absolutely packed with flavor. The menu seems to rotate a bit but don't worry, it's all good stuff. Service here was pleasant, but please do note that while it's not slow, food is delivered at a leisurely pace. This is a type of place where you chill for a bit, drink some wine, and catch up with a friend. It's also walk-in only, and there will probably be a wait, but don't worry, it's worth it.

No wait at 6pm on a week day Great tartare and great bread to go with it My steak frites came well done :( the au gratin was fabulous Friendly service

i knew i was going to love it and i did - you've got to drop everything and come here PRONTO tips: line up at around 445 - the first group is a handful of ppl and the second group gets in depending on the first, waits i've seen can be up to or past 3 hours. come in a group of 2 (trust) the food: insane. hanger steak and potatoes is a must, octopus was juicy. need to try the salad next time! the drinks: skin contact wine - superb. the service: so friendly and lovely the space: small but intimate

Transparently, I would give a 4.5/5, but rounding up as I think a 4 is too low. I got there right before 5:30, and there already was a line forming about 3 parties before me. It's a very small spot and they don't take reservations -- get there early!!The service was excellent. The food came quick, and the server was extremely attentive (I'm sure it helps having the place be so small). I really loved sitting at the bar and watching all the food get prepared. I ordered the socca de nice and the hanger steak. GET THE SOCCA DE NICE!! The texture is pillowy and soft with a slight char from the broiler, buttery and a crunch from the flaky salt. It was DELICIOUS. The steak was prepared to the perfect temperature and the onion sauce was spectacular. My one knock was the potatoes were warm at best. They were well cooked, just not the right temperature. I will definitely be back to try more dishes.