Le Basque French Vegan Restaurant

Had an amazing dinner at Le Basque in NYC — this place really impressed us. The food was delicious and super creative. You can tell a lot of thought and care goes into how they work with plants — every dish looked great and tasted even better. It’s one of those spots that reminds you how exciting plant-based food can be. The service made the night even better. Our server, Will, was incredibly attentive and informative — he took the time to explain the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. It honestly felt like a five-star experience, but still warm and welcoming. Big thanks also to Russell, the manager, who helped with our reservation and made us feel welcome right away. He even took photos for us before we left — a thoughtful gesture that really rounded out the evening. It’s clear he takes pride in making sure diners have a great experience from start to finish. Le Basque isn’t just a place with great food — it’s an eloquent dining experience, led by people who truly care. Grateful for the evening and already looking forward to coming back.

What an incredible space! The ceiling and centerpiece upstairs were gorgeous for brunch. And lovely, friendly service. But the food is mind boggling. How does the lentil "faux" gras paté get such rich flavor and smooth texture? The steak croissant on the brunch menu is just... An incredible rendition. Great flavors across the board and we loved being there for the brunch menu and also being able to order off the dinner menu.

One of the best vegan restaurants we've been in - and we've been in many! The food was just delicious, with amazing textures and well-balanced flavours. The cocktails were also flawless. I recommend at 100%.

Went here for brunch and I've been dreaming about it since. The pressed croissant with strawberry balsamic drizzle and drops of whipped cream was mouth watering. My mouth is watering thinking about it again. Also the dips were so good and the bread that came with it was literally heavenly. I will be back. I need to try everything.

We had a great lunch there today. The cheese board had some of the best vegan cheese I've ever tasted. The paella was another standout, and the croissant was also great. And the desserts were delicious, particularly the Entremet aux Noisettes, which was a chocolate cake with hazelnut mousse. I'm looking forward to going back on my next NYC trip.

This was the most amazing anniversary dinner we've ever had! Johnny? Ronnie? Great service, the drinks were so good the name eludes me! Food was very well made and presented. We felt the experience and food were the stars and we were encouraged to experience it all at our pace. Loved everything, Chef Guy is amazing. We also had willow and beyond sushi during our visit, nailed it! My wife is a vegan chef and had no complaints in the slightest about anything, 10/10

My husband and I went here to celebrate our 51st anniversary and we were so not disappointed! I’ve been vegan for quite a while. And he managed to find a restaurant that I haven’t been to and it was amazing. I had to keep stopping and asking is this really vegan? The food was superb presentation over the top, service was really great. I couldn’t recommend this enough and I look forward to coming back again because we were not able to eat everything on the menu!

New fully vegan restaurant @lebasquenyc is quite amazing! The brioche was better than many other bakeries’ and I really enjoyed the mushroom steak. The space was beautiful and the staff were friendly throughout the meal. We had a good time and I’d love to try their brunch menu in the future!

Recently went for a friend's birthday dinner and we received absolutely impeccable service! The staff was super accommodating to our birthday brunch needs and the food was more than delicious. I feel like there's often a stigma about vegan cuisine but the food here was so good it was easy to forget the entire menu is vegan friendly! Drinks were strong too, but don't worry there are good mocktails for those who don't consume alcohol. Would 100 come back for another brunch!

What an incredible experience at Le Basque! This is in my top 2 of Guy Vaknin restaurants and Ive been to all of them. Will was our server and he was attentive and knowledgeable! You can tell he takes pride in his work. The food was elevated but not pretentious. I love leaving a restaurant excited to come back! Must haves- Foie Gras, Chicken Pallea, Sunchokes, DEFINITELY get desert!!!! We had the Apple compote. YUM!!!!!

We came here for our anniversary dinner and what an amazing job Chef Guy Vaknin has done with this place - food, drinks, ambiance, service - everything is great! The vibe is modern, dark and swanky! Perfect spot to celebrate your special occasion, that too at an all VEGAN restaurant. We loved all other city root hospitality's vegan restaurants and was looking forward to try this newest place under their umbrella. I went ahead with white wine based tropical sangria and devoured it throughout my dinner. Husband's bare it all cocktail which is mezcal based had an amazing kick too! We started off with pinxtos which are kind of tapas small plate items. We opted for both soy based pinxtos. I loved the chorizo especially appreciated the crunchy salad and sauce it came with. The Mint lamb was also delish, but I would have liked a dash of lemon on it. In the main course we went with Chicken paella and blue oyster mushroom steak. Best was chicken paella - the soy based chicken was so nicely spiced and smoky charred. Even during our Spain visit, we didn't had such a good paella :) And great creativity with the oyster mushroom steak - my husband couldn't believe it was mushroom, hahaha! I loved the sauce as well which came with this dish and asparagus on the sides were perfectly cooked! The service was quick and they were very attentive of our needs. Lot of people were ordering the chocolate based dessert which looked tempting but we were too full. Probably next time!

I was meeting a pescatarian friend for dinner and gave her a few fish-heavy and vegan restaurant options to choose from, in an effort to make sure she had enough variety from which to select her meal. She was super intrigued about the compelling, meat-referenced dishes on Le Basque's menu and just how they would be able to make those with alternate sources of protein. I had been similarly interested, so I was glad that she selected the place as our dining destination. While I waited for her at the host stand on that planned evening, I chatted with the sweet hostess about just how beautiful the restaurant was. She had explained that they had been open since November and that they were part of a larger, all-vegan restaurant group that was also planning to soon open a dessert and cocktail spot in Brooklyn. She noted that while the downstairs lounge and bar were on the quiet side, we would be sitting upstairs in the main dining room, which was much busier. The second floor was also very bright and welcoming, thanks to a large skylight in the center of the ceiling. The furnishings in the place were modern, classy, and artistic. It really was a stunning space! Reading through the descriptions on the menu, one would be shocked to discover that all of those "meat" dishes were actually anything but. We each wanted to try so many things that we thought it made the most sense to just get a bunch of items to share. We began with 4 types of skewers: lamb, mushroom, beef, and salmon. The Mint-Grilled Lamb was my absolute favorite! It tasted exactly like meat, though a more like brisket than lamb. It had been rubbed with cumin, pistachio, and mint for a spiced and aromatic crust. It was served over an asparagus purée that I could not get enough of! The Wild Mushroom skewers included a mix of chanterelle, oyster, wood ear, cremini, and hen of the woods types that were laying in a tarragon porcini cream that was drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. It was another winner that packed a variety of earthy notes. The Truffle Beef ones looked like ground beef patties and actually tasted more like lamb to me! They were plated over a black garlic lemon sauce and a truffle goat cheese purée. A slice of fake quail egg was draped over the beef and tasted just like the real thing. Burnt shallot oil and chervil were sprinkled over the dish. The beef skewers were the most elaborate of the presentations. Lastly, the Paprika-Crusted Salmon was surprisingly fishy tasting, perhaps maybe too much so. These filet-looking pieces were placed over a blend of confit sunchoke, dehydrated black garlic powder, and aged balsamic. In addition to the skewers, we shared the Duck Confit Salad, which was a large mountain of frisée greens, dotted with shredded duck confit, pommes persillade, and shaved manchego, all seasoned with shallots and a red wine vinaigrette. The roughly-cut duck and diced potatoes might have looked slightly different, but they tasted fairly similar. I did not get a lot of fowl flavor in the dish. In addition to the cuisine we sampled, I also tried the Bare It All cocktail, which was a smokey and refreshing blend of mezcal, herbal liqueur, elderflower, Aperol, lime, and mint. It was a very enjoyable drink. I also should call out that the service was very professional and refined, which perfectly paired with the upscale decor. From start to finish, Le Basque provided an elegant and artfully prepared experience that I would recommend to vegans and carnivores alike.

Came for lunch and blew my mind. The restaurant was gorgeous. Ground floor was . Second floor was . I'm not a French food fan (non vegan or vegan) but this place is def changing my mind. Everything that was suggested was 10/10. Service was professional/Michelin level. 100% recommend for all vegan or not.

New fully vegan restaurant @lebasquenyc is quite amazing! The brioche was better than many other bakeries' and I really enjoyed the mushroom steak. The space was beautiful and the staff were friendly throughout the meal. We had a good time and I'd love to try their brunch menu in the future!

Great spot for a date - the food is elevated without being too stuffy. I was surprised by how closely the flavors of the fish dishes were to the real deal! Some things didn't quite sing, but that happens. The waitstaff was so friendly and attentive without doing the whole refill your glass every couple minutes deal (a fine balance!)

As huge fans of the chef's other restaurants (Anixi and Coletta), we were excited and intrigued at the prospect of vegan basque cuisine (fusion of southern France and northern Spain). The restaurant is an experience. It is an elevated fine dining space that feels exclusive but romantic, modern but classic. We were able to secure a table in the coveted upstairs dining room with a stunning skylight and decor that will impress. Our waiter walked us through some highlights of the menu; they seem particularly proud of the cheese plate, the homemade bread, the pintxos (skewer appetizers), and the chicken paella. We started with the trio of pâté dips accompanied by rustic sourdough bread. This dish is a work of art. Each dip has multiple beautiful garnishes and an accompanying jam. The smoked goat cheese was shockingly realistic; all three dips were interesting and tasty. The sourdough was equally impressive; we would have been happy to bring home a loaf. Next, we enjoyed the chorizo pintxo. It was packed with flavor. We were tempted by the allium pintxo and will have to try that next time. We also really enjoyed the duck confit salad with frisée lettuce. We were tempted by all the vegetable sides and settled on the torched leeks drenched in a red wine sauce. This was a beautiful, tasty, and unique dish. The only entree we had the chance to try was the chicken paella. This ended up being our favorite dish. The portion was fairly small, but every bite, whether it was the chicken, the confit sunchokes, or the piquillo peppers, was incredible. For dessert, they had run out of all the options except the entremet aux noisettes, a chocolate dome filled with hazelnut mousse and drizzled with salted fig caramel. It was amazing. Overall, this was a fantastic meal unlike any we had ever had before. It is an opportunity to sample diverse, memorable flavors from a cuisine (basque) that is rarely found in the United States and is certain to be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.

From someone who is a regular at Anixi and Coletta... The ambiance was lovely, but the seating felt really cramped my jacket was touching the arm of the person at a different table next to me, and the tables were so close together/ music was loud that it was hard to have a conversation across the table. The upstairs was marketed as the more intimate seating area and it was not. The food had its highs and lows. The escargot was flavorful, but it mostly tasted like garlic butter--delicious but something I could easily replicate at home. The romesco grilled chicken was a standout--tender, juicy, and reminiscent of Anixi's chicken skewers, though with a slightly moister texture. But with my eyes closed they would both taste the same. The cheese board was good but didn't quite wow me. The presentation could use a bit more attention, and I would have liked more olives or pickled items to balance the flavors. Plus, the four small slices of bread weren't nearly enough for the amount of cheese provided. Dessert was amazing like a huge Ferraro Rosher- loved it! Overall, it's a nice spot, but for the price point, I was expecting a bit more in terms of portion sizes and attention to detail. Still, the flavors were enjoyable, and I can see the potential here with a few tweaks!

Another phenomenal restaurant from City Roots that just happens to be vegan. The plant-based interpretations across all the dishes were both artful and delicious. The escargot was a hit as well as the paella. I'm gluten-free and was well accommodated by the staff. The service was a bit hit or miss, the servers were still in training and unfortunately were bickering with the manager at a station right behind our table, but it's a new restaurant and mishaps are bound to happen. The wine list is outstanding, sporting an impressive collection of French and Spanish wines by the glass and an extensive number by the bottle. This is true upscale dining that just happens to be vegan.

Came here tonight for our 17th wedding anniversary. It was absolutely amazing!! This is the 4th restaurant of Guy's we've been to. They are all incredibly well executed food with above and beyond wait staff. Would return and can't recommend enough. So very fancy inside, which made it perfect for our special celebration!

My review profile on Yelp just increasingly becomes more and more glowing reviews of culinary adventures of Chef Guy but I can't help it that he just keeps making amazing vegan restaurants. My husband and I were very excited to try Le Basque, in part because it's been ages since I've had paella after going vegan. We did order the grilled chicken paella, which was very good, but honestly not the star for me. The two appetizers we got were so delicious I think I want to come back and just order more starters. What we tried: -the escargot - so garlicky and buttery, we thoroughly enjoyed it -the faux gras - first of all, great name. This was so delicious, smoky, fatty, and the presentation of the server using a kitchen torch to sear the top when it arrives tableside was a nice touch of fancy. The sweetness of the jam paired with this one was also a great compliment. Our favorite of the night. -the steak - the mojo! Chunk steak is a great vegan substitute if you haven't had it before, but order this for the sauce. -the grilled chicken paella - a solid dish. I am curious to try the mushroom paella next time we go to see if that maybe alludes more to seafood. Our server, Ana, was also wonderful and made some great recommendations. We will definitely be back to try more dishes (and this time leave room for dessert!).

I stumbled into LeBasque with my family. Did not know what to expect but we all had a wonderful time. The decor is quite elegant. Will was our waiter and besides giving good recommendations for dinner, he gave us a tutorial on our selections and matches. The food was very good and tasty. Nobody rushed us and the servers were quite attentive. Would I return? Absolutely, because everything was excellent. Thank you, Will, and manager Freddy who also has a keen eye for service.

The full experience leaves nothing to criticize. The staff maintained a friendly tone while working efficiently. The food expands your culinary horizons noticeably. These guys are solid. This restaurant offers comfortable familiarity.

Absolutely. Amazing!!!! From the decor, food and service, everything was perfect!! I went for my birthday, brought my non-vegan husband and he was blown away how delicious the food was. We got the Escargot starter, Blue Oyster Mushroom Steak entree, the Salmon entree and he was in awe how much the salmon dish resembled real fish. I also appreciated the attentive service and the heartwarming birthday gesture. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Vegan or not! Thank you for an amazing birthday dinner!!

excellent service, ambience and delicious food. The best vegan restaurant in the city. highly recommend eating here!!!!

The hype made me doubtful until I tasted for myself and understood the praise. This place is an exceptional discovery!!! You won't leave hungry with these portions. I plan to make repeated visits to this place. The dishes impressed us and employees helpful. I'll return!

I think this was the last of the restaurants in the City Roots group I had yet to try. On this trip alone we went to Anixi and Sentir. Previously we have been to Beyond Sushi and Willow. I would say Willow is probably my favorite in the group (though it been years since we have gone there). Le Basque was my least favorite. First, the space is beautiful. This is the highlight of the whole restaurant. It really feels upscale and glamorous. Unfortunately it goes downhill from there. Our service was atrocious. We ordered a bottle of white wine. The server brought out the wine and a bucket of ice. Unfortunately they never came back at any point to refill our glasses. We had to self-serve the wine. I know how to pour myself wine, but for the price point of this restaurant it seemed like a server should be coming back to check. There were 4 of us at dinner. Both couples ordered mains to split. My partner and I got our main. However our friend's main course came out way later (after asking two different servers where the dish was). We ended up sharing the first dish because of how long the wait was. And by the time we decided to eat it the dish was cold. At no point did the server apologize for the delay. Then when the check came, not only did the server not give any compensation for the dish that took forever, they also charged us for a dish we did not order (and did not recieve). Again no apology when the first check came. I don't like writing bad reviews, but this experience was comically bad. I understand mistakes can happen, but you can't forget a main course and then charge for a dish that wasn't ordered. The food was hit or miss. Some delicious bites and some not so great. But for the price point, I expect all the food to be good and the service to be better. I will not go back.

Arriving leaves questions unanswered initially. The items I received satisfied my taste buds. The workers here set the service standard. Le Basque maintains their excellent reputation. This place deserves to be successful long-term.

The food at Le Basque was delicious. The pricing is on the higher end and the portions are somewhat small. We had the cheese plate to start, it had a variety of different style vegan cheeses as well as some nuts. For entrees, I went with the chicken paella and my friend went with the mojo flank steak. I enjoyed the dish a lot; It was so flavorful.My friend also enjoyed her dish. The night we went they only had the cheesecake for dessert options. It has a savory taste due to the rosemary and is a bit mousse-y and not too dense. The decor of the restaurant definitely feels intimate so I would say more date and celebratory than for casual dining or for large groups:

I found myself agreeing with all the positive reviews after eating here. Their food tastes remarkable. The workers here become part of customers' lives. My party enjoyed this restaurant thoroughly. I stumbled across this enjoyable restaurant while browsing online.

I had the cheese platter, escargot, and mushroom paella. Highly recommend this creative vegan experience!

Truly amazing vegan food in the style of Basque cuisine that tastes as good as it looks. Standout by far was the chicken paella but the faux gras was also delicious so stop by if you're in Union Square and support this great restaurant

The best vegan meal I have had in NYC. Absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is beautifully appointed and the wait staff very attentive. Will go back MANY times.

Had a Great Sunday dinner at Le Basque during the weekend!!! As usual, the cuisine was terrific, atmosphere was excellent and service was wonderful. Our drinks made by Israel were amazing The entire staff was very attentive and accommodating especially with my family's dietary restrictions. The whole experience was amazing!!!!

My wife and I visited Le Basque for Valentine's Day and it's pure magic! The ambience, staff, cocktails, and (especially) the food totally blew us away. We tried the pate, sunchokes, chicken paella, and the flank steak. Wow! Everything here is vegan, beautifully plated, fresh, and wonderful. Le Basque is one of the very best restaurants in all of Manhattan :)

For a proud and loud carnivore I didn't know this place was vegan. I naturally rolled my eyes and said let's do this! I need to tell you EVERYTHING was great. Ambiance, service, and food. Will our server was perfect, we had the duck confit, escargot, mushroom paella, pintxos grilled chicken, salmorejo. Reminder, all of this is vegan! The best part of the evening other than the food was the service. All the staff, and I mean all were lovely. In short, I would totally come back. There is said it, I don't mind being vegan for this!

I can't even begin to explain how amazing this restaurant is. The staff was so helpful in guiding us through the menu choices and just so caring and on point. The atmosphere is lovely. The food was delicious. We ordered the Faux Gras which I still dream about every few nights while cooking dinner (and will try to recreate at home soon). The flame was an extra added touch. The paella is yummy, especially the "chicken" and the sun chokes. We also had the Impossible meat skewers with the "quail egg." That egg blew our minds. Please go and enjoy your time at Le Basque.

This place completely changes how you think about vegan food. The sophistication of every meal is astounding. You can have it all. The service is super friendly and atmosphere is great. Definitely will come back!

New French/Spanish vegan spot in Union Square! My favorite dish was the dessert called Entremet aux Noisettes! It tasted like a large Ferrero Rocher chocolate yum. Our service was on point. The waiter recommended most of the plates. Apparently the restaurant has two floors. We sat on the first floor however I hear the second floor is the place to be so I definitely will be going back!

I absolutely love Anixi and Sentir so I was excited to try this place! I wasn't super impressed by the escargot because it was small and tasted similar to things I've made at home. But the port beef bourguignon has a fantastic sauce on it and the entrement aux noisettes dessert was unbelievable. Our server was also very kind and attentive.

Wonderful experience. The food was incredible, our server was kind patient, and knowledgeable of the dishes. The atmosphere was inviting and comfortable. This is a stop well worth pausing for. Enjoy.

Simply the yummiest vegan meal I've had in a long time. The "oysters" and paella were well flavored. Best part however was the croissant infused martini.

The decor and ambience of the place as well as the soft music makes dining there pleasant. Overall, the food was well executed - the bread was delicious, and so were say the paella and pate. Though I do wonder if the restaurant may want to work on the menu by not trying to make the food resemble real meat, both by the way dishes are named as well as the the aspirations of what the dish is. Plant based food doesn't need to imitate meat dishes by any means but can standalone be what they are and delicious. An intro page in the menu about the restaurant could be helpful too.

Had dinner hear with friends and thought everything was great. Service, food, and atmosphere! Definitely would go back. Also want to try their sister restaurants.

This restaurant in Union Square is an absolute gem with such a romantic atmosphere--great for a date or a night out with friends. I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed every dish; they were all so creative and delicious, just as you'd expect from a Guy Vaknin spot. The cocktails were also fantastic and beautifully crafted. Have you ever seen a cocktail with a croissant in it? It was unique and tasty! My friend had a smoky cocktail that was full of flavor and really enjoyable. I'd love to come back again soon.

It is always amazing the "art " aka food that comes from Guy Vankin. I really enjoy what he and his team does from the food to the design and this place is wonderful. The bread and butter all the way to the unique choices for entrees and even the basque cheesecake... it was all so good and I am always a fan. The ambiance and the food wonderful. Great work all.

It disappoints me to write that factors other than the food ruined the experience myself and my group had at Le Basque. For a restaurant with nice ambiance and surprisingly delicious dishes, they really need to improve on their service and how they manage their organization and timing in the kitchen. I have worked in fine dining before, and what transpired the night we went to Le Basque would never had flown at any of my past restaurants, much less others in NYC. We had a group of 9 guests, and ordered bread and appetizers (pintxos) as soon as we sat down. We then ordered drinks. The bread came right away and our drinks came quickly as well, and after the bread arrived we decided to put in some entrees. Long story short, the entrees came out, and we were long done with them before I had to complain (multiple times) that we were still waiting for the pintxos. It ultimately resulted in us asking to cancel the pintxos, because one of us was already onto dessert. Our server said he would cancel the pintxos and get the manager, and not only did the pintxos then arrive when the manager came, but the manager chose to address the issue to me at the table, explaining to me that the reason the pintxos took so long to come out was because the kitchen had to "make them fresh". Well, first of all, shouldn't everything be made "fresh" back there? And even if something had to be prepped or par-cooked - it's a Saturday night, during the dinner rush. You need to be prepared, especially with these smaller appetizer-sized dishes. The interaction just felt aggressive, and he didn't offer to comp anything at all for the inconvenience. Not only did we have to scarf down a bunch of pintxos we were already too full to eat, but on multiple occasions, we had to call to the staff to bring us silverware- they didn't bring any serving spoons with the food, they forgot new silverware when the dessert came, we had to ask repeatedly for water refills. All in all, the food was good, but not enough to merit the poor dining experience that we had. And on top of everything, it was not cheap. The total bill was almost $1k. I wish we had gone with a smaller group, because the 20% auto-gratuity was not deserved. If you consider trying this restaurant, let's just say, I'd order it to go.

You've never had upscale vegan food like this! Every dish has a multitude of flavors and textures. Would recommend ordering a variety of small plates to really experience the range.

This was one of the best colony experience I've ever had. I did not come with expectations. As soon as I walked in, you feel you are walking into an upscale restaurant. The food was out of the world, presentation, flavor. We are walking an air. When you go out to dine in Manhattan, there are expectations...and they were met .

I've been to Anixi and liked it. So I was excited to try this new place from City Roots especially since vegan French food is hard to find. Sadly, we thought the food was really not good. To start, we ordered the pates and the tuna crudo. The pates were ok, but I didn't realize it was three different pates and when the waiter dropped the plate at our table, he dropped it and ran with no explanation of what we were about to eat. The tuna crudo was just awful. The "tuna" was overly cured and I had to force myself to eat it. And the vegan caviar was inedible. All it tasted of was salt. We got two skewers which I hoped would be better since I like the ones at Anixi. However, they were both bad and tasted too much like a bad imitation of meat. We got the salmon and the lamb and both tasted reminiscent of the real thing but a bad version of it. My friend and I were both felt a little sick to our stomach because they tasted so much like their meat version. We skipped dessert. Glad we tried it but won't be going back.

Do not SLEEP on VEGANS. They can COOOOK. The creativity was astonishing. The 3 dips appetizer with Mushroom Walnut Smoked Goat Cheese & Jamón Salted Cod & Spring Onion were excellent portions with a generous helping of sourdough. I was very impressed with the cod one, made from cashews . It actually tasted like cod or a tuna. I was lowkey freaked out, but I ate it . Now I LOVE goat cheese so I can't say it encapsulated it perfectly but the texture and looks are there. Still good. The mushroom steak was a little undercooked but lowkey not a problem for me. I destroyed that from the inside out . It was a nice helping with the orzo and asparagus. The sauce was rich and a subtle taste of barbecue and vinnagaratte . Very unique and delicious. The escargot was a favorite for us. Nice and crispy with a rich oil flavor that pairs great with the bread. The sweets were a perfect palette cleanser after the heftiness of our meals . If you just get an entree here, I don't think you'll get a bang for your buck. This menu is an experience and see it more as a sampling menu than a place to fatten up. Eat it slow take your time have fun and you'll be more than full. For what it is I think the portion sizes were perfect. Idk when I would come here again but if I got a vegan friend again, I would so recommend this spot.

Vegan French?! Yes please!! Ambiance: Old NY charm perfected. Somewhere you'd be proud to take your 80 year old lifelong New Yorker grandmother to. Service: Professional, funny, and thoughtful staff. We had a large party with a variety of needs (gf, picky kids), and we were well taken care of. The food: We had a large party mixed with vegans (me and my hubby, and the rest definitely NOT vegans with some who are suspicious of vegan foods). We all enjoyed it tremendously. Here's what we loved: - pate: all three were insane - butters: I had to close my eyes to savor how ridiculously amazing these were... the cured olive caramel one... I'll be dreaming about that one for a long time - bread: brioche 100%. Like a challah but fresh and even softer? Cooked in house so comes out fresh. Just ridiculous. I wish they had a bakery business I could buy it from on the side. - cheese board: WOW WOW. I've had a lot of vegan cheese in my day and this was a solid array. The blue cheese is exactly like blue cheese. Satisfied the blue cheese craving perfectly. The jams on the board were also so special. I'd love some olives on it too maybe? - escargot: all the yumminess of escargot (buttery, garlicky), without the chewy texture. - salmorejo: to me it was like the perfect gazpacho flavor with vegan blue cheese and vegan ham with some perfectly buttered toasted bread. I'd come back to just have this again. - port beef bourguignon: very good, I'd just like it presented in a deep bowl to give the warm and cozy feels this dish is known for - grilled chicken paella : yes. So much yes. Even our teens loved it. - blue oyster mushroom steam: so comforting, so yummy, we all had to have a bite it was so good - desserts: they were out of the tarte de citron but the other two desserts were phenomenal and I'd visit a vegan French coffee shop with these desserts on the regular if it existed. The cheesecake was the perfect moist, creamy, and sweet cheesecake. And the entremet aux noisettes was like a giant ferrero rocher but softer and easier to cut with a fork. We order two of each and not a drop was left. Definitely go soon before it's impossible to get a reservation here!!

Love this place! The service, drinks, vibe & food are top notch. Everyone is always so welcoming, professional, & knowledgeable. This is definitely the spot to go to for any occasion - date night, something special, or just casual drinks.

Overall disappointing experience. We arrived on time for our reservation and had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. We waited at the bar area which in besides the entrance door. It was cold, no seats were available and we were blocking the 'service hallway' where staff was waling up ad down. Not great. Service was all over the place. We were seated to a table with not enough covers for the numbers of guests. We ordered a bottle of wine and they brought us a glass for the group. Food was then served before wine which is no good. Both rounds or appetizers came out quickly and we then had to wait forever for the maims. Timing was off. The restaurant itself is furnished with chairs that are so big you cannot actually sit properly resting your back. You have to sit on the edge of the seat to be able to eat. Super weird. They selected these narrow tables and the dishes are massive, hence there it's always a game of how will we fit everything on the table. Super annoying. Also the upstairs room had no ambiance. No music and because of high ceilings, it was echo. All you heard was people talking loudly. The food itself was ok. Nothing to rave about. Nice presentation but way overpriced for what it is. The 'Escargots' are shredded mushrooms with vegan cheese. Tiny portion for 20$. You would need 3 of the 'Escargots' to cover one small piece pf bread. The mains were ok. Again, overpriced. The seafood paella was a joke, it was way too spicy for a paella and the 'seafood' was what it seemed to be mushrooms cut to resemble actual seafood. That was 34$, probably should've been priced at 15$. The other menu items were ok but overpriced as well. We ended the meal with dessert. The Entremet aux noisettes was good. The cheesecake was disgusting. I had one bite and could barely keep it it my mouth. Horrible Really. Dinner was almost 900$ for 6 people and I felt ripped off. I would never go back there even if you paid me! Overpriced fake meat in a restaurant with zero ambiance.

I absolutely loved the vibe upon entering. Angel gave us excellent recommendations and great service - and the plant based dishes were wonderful from the ingredients to the presentation. The cocktail menu is in a class of its own,(you must try the Palo santo infused one as well as the dulce-w whip cream on top) I was in heaven. Will definitely be back!

Where to start? From the food to the drink to the service- everything was a 10! Truly can't pick a favorite dish. Will definitely be back.

Le basque, the food was delicious and quite fresh. Excellent service and drinks so good inclusive the ones without alcohol

My wife and I met friends here, as we do every time Chef Guy opens a new restaurant. As usual, EVERYTHING was incredible. The food, the atmosphere, the drinks... easiest 10/10 I've ever given. Will be back soon!