l’abeille
French restaurant · Tribeca
412 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
Highlights
L'Abeille in Tribeca blends refined French bistronomy with subtle Japanese touches, serving imaginative dishes in an intimate, elegant setting.
L'Abeille in Tribeca blends refined French bistronomy with subtle Japanese touches, serving imaginative dishes in an intimate, elegant setting.
"Sort of French, sort of Japanese, L’Abeille is an antidote for tasting menu fatigue. The Tribeca dining room with velvet furniture and sheer curtains is intimate without being stuffy, and the chef's tasting feels imaginative and new, with unexpected items like a foie gras crème brûlée resting under a scoop of onion-flavored ice cream. Reservations aren’t hard to come by, so if you’re looking for a last-minute option for a special birthday or anniversary dinner, pop in for some scallop carpaccio and gazpacho sorbet." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick
"In celebration of the quarter-century, One MICHELIN Star L'Abeille and Chef Mitsunobu Nagae will offer a special menu that takes inspiration from iconic, century-old dishes. Through creative interpretations and new ingredients, Chef Nagae has breathed new life into dishes like Paul Bocuse's fish en croûte, Régis Marcon's cassoulet, and Joël Robuchon's signature caviar and sea urchin. Following in that spirit is beverage director David Bérubé’s wine program, where vintages and specially sourced magnums of Dom Pérignon 2000 and Krug 2000 take center stage." - Kevin Chau
"L’abeille is collaborating with chef Bruno Verjus of Two MICHELIN Star Table by Bruno Verjus for their latest 'Chef in Residence' series. The exclusive two-night dinner will feature ingredient-driven menus, including blue lobster 'mi cuit mi cru' and chocolate tart with caviar." - Kevin Chau
"This jewel box of a restaurant is something of a rarity, as small dining rooms with even smaller menus are harder and harder to come by these days. To describe this as a bistro or remotely casual makes sense only in comparison to its next-door, tasting-menu-only sibling. Otherwise, this is a refined operation with handsome wood floors and tables, marble finishes, and a French-Japanese cooking style that makes the most of high-quality product. Think croquettes but filled with plump lobster meat or risotto finished with a runny Jidori egg and shaved white truffles. Nothing here is inexpensive or everyday, but for those who appreciate intimacy, privacy, and quality, it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood." - Michelin Inspector
"This jewel box of a restaurant is something of a rarity, as small dining rooms with even smaller menus are harder and harder to come by these days. To describe this as a bistro or remotely casual makes sense only in comparison to its next-door, tasting-menu-only sibling. Otherwise, this is a refined operation with handsome wood floors and tables, marble finishes, and a French-Japanese cooking style that makes the most of high-quality product. Think croquettes but filled with plump lobster meat or risotto finished with a runny Jidori egg and shaved white truffles. Nothing here is inexpensive or everyday, but for those who appreciate intimacy, privacy, and quality, it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood." - MICHELIN Guide
