Benoit New York
French restaurant · Midtown West
60 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Highlights
Classic French bistro fare with escargot, steak frites, & soufflé
Classic French bistro fare with escargot, steak frites, & soufflé
"This bistro from prolific French chef Alain Ducasse is a tidy, pristine place serving tidy, pristine food. The chalk-white walls are lined with drooping Art Nouveau light fixtures, and the menu offers a range of French classics, with a few Italian items tossed in. Is it all a little stuffy? Sure. But that’s part of the charm, and it’s hard to complain about a textbook roast chicken with crispy, salty skin. If you’re dining solo, make use of the bar area up front." - bryan kim, will hartman, hannah albertine, kenny yang
"Famous for its pricey bistro fare, the Restaurant Week deal includes a half-dozen snails, sirloin with pommes Anna and Bordelaise sauce, and apricot cheesecake." - Robert Sietsema
"This Alain Ducasse bistro, housed in the venerable La Côte Basque space, may have been renovated in recent years, but it remains decidedly Old World in look, feel and taste. The setting remains a sight to behold, with its abundant framed mirrors, red velvet banquettes and oak paneled walls. In the front salon, two red wingback chairs are tilted in to face a working fireplace and make an idyllic spot for nibbling madeleines at the end of your meal.The unabashedly French menu is stacked with comfortable, familiar bistro dishes that feature the likes of cassoulet, pâté en croûte and foie de veau. Traditional desserts are a highlight, especially the crème caramel, flecked with vanilla beans and served in a generous pool of sauce." - Michelin Inspector
"A decades-old Parisian bistro transplanted to New York with a warm, booth-forward dining room that lends itself to intimate reunions; its classic French brasserie vibe provides the cozy, slightly theatrical setting for a chance romantic catch-up in a big red booth." - Eater Staff
"After an initial address mixup, Carrie and Aiden reunite at Benoit, the Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse restaurant. This year, Benoit is celebrating its 15th-year anniversary—an accomplishment for any business, especially one in the notoriously difficult New York City hospitality field."
