Le Baratin
French restaurant · West Village ·
Classic French bistro with steak frites, escargot, duck
Classic French bistro with steak frites, escargot, duck
"A Parisian bistro invoked as an example of a place that resists far-advance bookings: its proprietor reportedly refuses reservations made weeks or months ahead, rebuffing callers who try to book a table a month in advance." - ByAmiel Stanek
"Despite its central West Village location, Le Baratin isn't a very high-profile place. It has a lot of regulars, so people obviously know about this charming little bistro, but it doesn’t get as hectic as nearby spots like Rosemary’s and American Bar. So if you want to impress someone who thinks they know every good restaurant in the neighborhood, bring them here for some well-dressed steak tartare and intensely garlicky escargot. The little space is very casual, with mismatched chairs, chipped wooden tables, and an interesting assortment of decor that includes sports jerseys, empty wine bottles, and a saddle." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick
"You’ve probably seen Rosemary’s. It’s that big, light-filled Italian restaurant at 10th and Greenwich where your roommate’s best friend likes to eat after attending a sample sale in Soho - and it gets extremely busy. So instead of going there, try Le Baratin. It’s only a few doors down, and it’s a charming neighborhood spot that feels like something you’d find on a residential street in Paris. Inside the brick-walled room it usually smells like a mix of incense and chicken. The food isn’t exactly mind-blowing, but you can get some steak frites or a good piece of duck here, and you’re going to want to hang out for several hours regardless of what’s in front of you." - bryan kim
"You’ve probably seen Rosemary’s. It’s that big, light-filled Italian restaurant at 10th and Greenwich, and it gets extremely busy. Instead of going there, try Le Baratin. It’s only a few doors down, and it’s a charming neighborhood spot that feels like something you’d find on a residential street in Paris. You can get some solid steak frites or a good piece of duck here, and you’re going to want to hang out for several hours regardless of what’s in front of you." - team infatuation
"A neighborhood legend serving deeply soulful, classic French food with an unpretentious, intensely flavorful approach that attracts devotees." - Catherine Down
