Incredibly consistent expense account breakfast spot. Literally the only choice in midtown for a high end power breakfast

Michael’s still has its charm. From the moment you settle into a comfortable chair, you’re transported into a different world—one defined by relaxation and understated culinary mastery. The food is consistently fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the winter specials are an absolute must-try. The wine selection is equally impressive, with an award-winning list that always delivers. On our visit, we enjoyed a memorable 2007 Chambolle-Musigny. Service is excellent—attentive, knowledgeable, and present when needed without ever feeling intrusive. A place I truly love and one I’m always happy to return to.

I had an outstanding 5-star experience at Michael's. The food was flawless, earning a perfect 5-star rating. The service and atmosphere were also very strong, earning 4 stars each, which created a professional and inviting environment for an exceptional overall meal.

Came in first time for our 20th anniversary… Couldn’t have been more impressed! Absolutely fantastic experience! Food was excellent, and staff was attentive and very engaged! Loved it! Will definitely be back!

Came here for a dinner with colleagues. It's almost Halloween so the decor was themed artistically and was nice. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and they were all solid. I got salmon for my entree and it was really juicy and nice.

Absolutely love this place—our new favorite spot! Every bite is delicious, with each dish offering its own unique twist. The service is excellent from start to finish, and we appreciate the round tables that make group dining feel cozy and connected. Even though it is crowded, the noise level is perfect for conversation. Can’t wait to go back

A great night out all together. Starting with a warm welcome at the door, the night continued to get better and better with lovely food and wine served by friendly staff in a beautiful setting.

Stumbled upon this place while on a work trip. AHHHHMAZING!!!!!! I had the fish special "skate with ramps". The sauce was maybe a buerre blanc, not sure but wow! For dessert I had Eton's Mess. A delightful mix of berry compote with vanilla ice cream, fresh cream and crumbled meringue. Service was top notch from the hostess to our waiter. Atmosphere was lovely and dimly lit with candles. I'll definitely be back. 10 out of 10!

Akshay Sinha

Thank you for the lovely experience. We have visited the restaurant four times now and have completely fallen in love with it. We particularly loved the onion soup—it is probably the best in the world—as well as the steak frites. Everything was perfect, from the amazing service of the staff to the cozy atmosphere. Thank you again for the wonderful experience.

J W

This place was my go-to bistro back in the old days, especially with crepes and fondue. They used to have a daily dinner special. I believe it has changed owner, but the food quality is still very good. The onion soup and escargot were still amazing. I had the steak sandwich in my latest visit, those cheese with sweet onion on the meat is just delicious.

Shreya Pande

went in for a cheeky birthday date night, we opted for the 3 course meal selection and wine, it was delishh, our server was very kind and helpful with the menu. She also provided us with complimentary champagne as we were celebrating 🩷

Dan Stowell

Stumbled upon it the other night, searching for a low key, cozy spot in Midtown. Excellent experience from the hostess to walking out the door. Quality service and food. No frills. Reasonable prices for that area. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good, honest, memorable meal. Merci, Bonne Soupe!

Roy Shelley

Kinda small, reservations recommended, although I was able to be seated pretty quickly about 12:30p on a Thursday. Had to get the French Onion soup, of course. Very good, thick layer of cheese and packed with savory beef. Coffee was tremendously good. Update 12/5/25: had to return to this favorite on a cold day. Immediately seated at the bar (only 3 stools). Great service, great suit, and great coffee.

+2

Anastasiya Manchanka

Nice place for really good dinner and warm conversation. Ordered Butternut Squash & Bacon soup (was perfectly balanced), soups de jour (tomato taste) and gnocchi. Portions are good, food came on time and hot. Bread was tasty and served with soup. The cranberry juice was also good.

Ryan H

This BEST French onion soup in the city. Every time I go it's an utter delight. It's a very cozy vibe inside and I love to go with friends for a nice relaxing and simple french dinner with amazing flavors. My go to is their dinner prefix menu which is soup or salad, entree, then dessert. I always get the same thing: starting with the French onion soup. The flavors are INSANE. Perfectly crispy cooked cheese on top, the right about of croutons for the consistency, and the beef and sherry flavor just blows my mind every time. When I say they make the best French onion soup, I dare you to try this and tell me one better. It blows them all out of the water! The steak frites is always my entree and the sauce is just so thick, creamy, and an absolutely flavor explosion (bet you haven't heard that one in a while lol) it truly is! Then the dessert... not only is it decadent and delicious but it's always camera ready...by that I mean you're absolutely gonna wanna film yourself pouring the indulgent chocolate on top of it. It gets the people going! This is one of my absolute favorite places to go for a meal in the city, and I hope they continue to be amazing. Well done, La Bonne. Well done.

+6

Sarah Laveyssieres

This restaurant has been a staple in my family since I’ve been a child, and I am so glad that it has remained faithful to the French culture and food that I’ve grown up with. The food is absolutely delicious, menu filled with a multitude of options for every guest. I always recommend their soupe à l’oignon & mousse au chocolat. I went with my friend; we had their moules frites and bœuf bourguignon & it was amazing. Highly recommend dropping here if you’re missing a taste of France or even if you’re looking for a great place to dine.

Tchanavia Bryant

This was a cool French restaurant. I was an American and ordered a burger and fries lol. It was really good. It had a lot of caramelized onions. Wasn’t a huge fan, but I also didn’t request them not to include them. We also got fresh bread while we waited for our food. My friends ordered some of the French dishes and they really enjoyed them. They said the mushroom soup was really good. I would definitely go back.

The menu is relatively small, but everything is very good. I've been eating here for years whenever I visit NYC.

All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service. \n\nLoved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've h…

All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service. \n\nLoved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've…

All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service. \n\nLoved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've…

Very unassuming from the outside. Cozy, relaxed, and indulgent. We all did the pre-fixe dinner menu and enjoyed each course. The french onion soup is delicious, and you can't go wrong with any …

Best french onion soup in the world!!! Congratulations La Bonne Soupe! Perfect for before or after theatre!

Cozy bistro atmosphere and menu to match! Had a delicious croque madame with a side salad...with the delicious salad dressing that only French bistros can make. \n\nService was perfect, not obtrusi…

Cozy bistro atmosphere and menu to match! Had a delicious croque madame with a side salad...with the delicious salad dressing that only French bistros can make. \n\nService was perfect, not obt…

Great ambience, food and staff! Def recommend! Came in late, around 8:30pm and was still able to get a table.

The absolute best French onion soup I have ever hade and the dressing on the side salad is perfection.

Cute little French cafe not far off 5th and MOMA. Perfect stop for lunch or brunch. Very friendly staff. Awesome French onion soup with Caesar salad. Looking forward to trying other stuff in future…

Just like every other review, the French onion soup is a go to at this restaurant... entrees and drinks were just as good

Nice place, great location. Lunch on the zinc bar, great service. the boeuf bourguignon was perfect. the unions stups looked very good two.

Nice place, great location. Lunch on the zinc bar, great service. the boeuf bourguignon was perfect. the unions stups looked very good two.

Excellent food and atmosphere, authentic French food from escargot to moules, steak frites. We would highly recommend .

Excellent food and atmosphere, authentic french food from escargot to moules, steak frites. We would highly recommend .

Excellent food and atmosphere, authentic French food from escargot to moules, steak frites. We would highly recommend .

Excellent food and atmosphere, authentic French food from escargot to moules, steak frites. We would highly recommend .

Had a wonderful light lunch here today: Soupe Combo -- It came with soup (Red Lentil), a house salad, bread, and wine (or coffee if you prefer). Delicious food, great service and chill atmosphere. …

Had a wonderful light lunch here today: Soupe combo -- It came with soup (Red Lentil), a house salad, bread, and wine (or coffee if you prefer). Delicious food, great service and chill atmo…

Had a wonderful light lunch here today: Soupe Combo -- It came with soup (Red Lentil), a house salad, bread, and wine (or coffee if you prefer). Delicious food, great service and chill atmosphere. …

Had a wonderful light lunch here today: Soupe Combo -- It came with soup (Red Lentil), a house salad, bread, and wine (or coffee if you prefer). Delicious food, great service and chill atmosphere…

Had a wonderful light lunch here today: Soupe Combo -- It came with soup (Red Lentil), a house salad, bread, and wine (or coffee if you prefer). Delicious food, great service and chill atmosphere. …

Wow — what an incredible experience! The food here is better than what I’ve had even in France! The onion soup is absolutely to die for, rich and full of flavor. The snails… oh my, we devoured ev…

We really enjoyed our dinner upstairs on a cold New York Feb night. The onion soup is better than any soup you could get in Paris and the servers and cozy atmosphere are top noche as well. We sh…

We always return to this bistro when we visit NYC. The location is great, the vibe is French, the service is goo, and the food is excellent. This time I had the house salad topped with grilled sa…

Finally old school French food and old school great service. Prices super reasonable. The onion soup and escargot are soooo classically prepared. Pepper sauce steak is soooo delicious but the sk…

Every time I come here, I love it. I feel at home and the service is lovely. I cannot recommend it enough for a nice dinner or lunch. I love the steak frites with a glass of wine. The French onio…

Every time I come here, I love it. I feel at home and the service is lovely. I cannot recommend it enough for a nice dinner or lunch. I love the steak frites with a glass of wine. The French onion …

Fabulous little bistro. Really good food & ambience. Friendly service. I would love to go again and try the Boeuf Bourguignonne. Nice intimate dining space, great with friends but would also be…

I really enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to anyone coming to New York. The beef bourguignon was a particular highlight for me and there was a nice wine list that ticked al…

Food is ok, not spectacular as I had expected from previous reviews. The tomato was very good, but the rest was not very tasty. Service was great, the waiter’s was very attentive. The chair was badly worn and is in need of some tlc. It was not very busy when I was there.

It seems like making a reservation is the best idea. We visited for lunch, and it packed up quite quickly. The food was okay. The service was good.

Darius Elliott

Laid back spot. Escargot is official, crème brûlée was too dark on top for my liking. Food is authentic. Great date night spot. Not suited for groups imo. I was served late but I’ll put this more on my server than the restaurant. For what it is it’s great. It’s not souped up for American liking. It’s real French meh food but it’s not a bad thing it’s just a French thing.

Analeigh Horton

I showed up with a reservation that was accidentally for the wrong day, which I didn’t realize until checkin. They were able to accommodate us, on a Saturday, but at 4pm and only for 2. It’s a small place, so I recommend making a reservation (and making sure it’s correct!). The French onion soup was delicious. I ordered a side of bread, which was useful for getting the cheese. Prices were very reasonable. I agree with the inattentive service. I had to request a water after none was served beyond the first glass at seating. When we requested the bill, they gave me the check when it should have gone to the other person, no big. But when she came with the card reader, my dining companion had the cc in her hand but the server pushed the reader into my face and zoned out—I had to call her attention twice to get her to pay attention and give the reader to the other person. Then, when she brought the receipt, she gave it to me. When the lights went down for dinner service, it became very, very dark, which is typically for nyc restaurants but it was a stark contrast from the lights, so best to go during the daytime if you have vision impairments. Noise level was low until dinner service started and then it got very loud; it’s a small place. All said, I will go back.

Nancylee Spitzer

Comfortable French bistro filled with mostly locals. Restaurant spans two floors. Food is delicious

Vritika Arya

We had the tomato soup and the chef’s omelette—both dishes were absolutely amazing. The omelette comes with buttered tomatoes and a fresh salad. Truly a must-visit place!

HELLO CHLOE

The kind waitress recommended the creme brulee, as her favorite dessert ; It was so lovely, it had hints of orange zest, creamy texture and perfect vanilla flavor . Always listen to the staff recommendation, Oh la la ❤️ J'adore les frites, 🍟🍟🍟🍟

Sabrina Urban

The French onion soup is delicious!!! You must try!! The food overall was so good. The cons for why I wouldn’t go out of my way to come back due to the service. The service was slightly rude and slow.

Y O

We went there for our team lunch. It is a cute place and our waiter was very friendly. The lunch deal was pretty good too. As for food - it was just too much cheese and heavy. I should have picked a salad instead of onion soup.

the bb

An old midtown classic that consistently delivers a solid meal. One of the few places I know where you can get a nice fondue meal. The fondue is what draws me there not sure I would necessarily go out of my way to go there otherwise since it’s not convenient, but it’s a solid spot in Midtown, especially for children and out of town guests and it’s cozy in the winter.

The restaurant was recommended by a coworker and did not disappoint. The space is cozy, and the service was excellent. There were a few minor hiccups during the meal, but our waitress addressed t…

Sweet place and great food! Good but stressed server - not enough people on the Monday night shift.

We enjoyed the food at La Bonne Soupe and finally had snail. The service was not bad but they seemed not going to second floor as often, so we waited for ordering and paying. It is a very cute spac…

Tried the soup, salad n coffee combo for $25. Tasty n filling for me. Enjoyable. Small restaurant but decent menu. Enjoy!!

Amazing French onion soup!! Packed restaurant, so definitely make a reservation before a show. The kitchen was slow at this time so be prepared to wait a bit for your food. Close to Carnegie Hall.

We just walked in for lunch, sat down right away, and ordered the lunch specials. The French Onion soup was maybe the best we've ever had. Our sandwiches were also very good: Steak sandwich and Cro…

We just walked in for lunch, sat down right away, and ordered the lunch specials. The french onion soup was maybe the best we've ever had. Our sandwiches were also very good: Steak sandwich a…

had a great experience. The food was fresh, the staff was friendly, and the service was quick. The place was clean and well-maintained. I would definitely visit again!

The name remains but there is nothing about the current restaurant that is like the old, original Not the same salad or salad dressing, not the amazing bread and perfect butter, and the menu look…

Thelma Daley

Cute little spot. Unfortunately we were greeted rudely by the waitress. She was blonde with a ponytail and bad accent. Think she was bothered when she saw us come in with 3 kids. Could have been a better experience but after her attitude we didn’t stay for long and only ordered a dessert and wine. If you are going to work in customer service have a better attitude and smile.

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The escargot and steak were disappointing, the onion soup was just okay but the mussels were good enough I wouldn’t say it was a bad restaurant, but I don’t think I’d go back

The food was good not great but better then average. However, the service was VERY slow

The food was good not great but better then average. However, the service was VERY slow

The food was good not great but better then average. However, the service was VERY slow

We ordered a lunch prefix for $35. \nThe french onion soup was the Best.\nMy steak sandwich was very salty and heavy on the sauce, and my friends think that Andre was just OK. The service was v…

I would skip this restaurant. We were a party of 8 with 3 kids heading to the Rockette's. We arrived at 3:30 and were seated upstairs given water and menus. No one came, and at 4pm one of our party…

We arrived at 7:30 and were told the wait would be an hour. We were out on the waitlist and went to another bar to wait. at 8:30, still no word, so we called to check and the hostess told us it w…

Francesca Messina

We arrived early for our reservation—at 3:30 PM for a 4:00 PM seating—as we were a large party of nine and wanted to make sure everything was in order. The restaurant sat us promptly, which we appreciated, but unfortunately that is where the positive experience ended. No one informed us that dinner service would not begin until 4:00 PM. Had they communicated this, we would have adjusted expectations. Instead, we sat without a single acknowledgment from a server. By 4:15 PM—45 minutes after being seated—we still had not so much as been greeted. I eventually had to get up and look for a manager or server myself. We were heading to Radio City for the Christmas show with three children, and we were ready to order starters and drinks. Had a server approached us in a timely manner, we likely would have ordered significantly more. When we finally did place our order, one of the children’s meals was incorrect. This resulted in the child having to wait 10 minutes longer than the rest of the party to eat, when we had ordered this meal first and asked for it to come out with the starters. What made the situation even more frustrating was watching the table behind us—seated after us and consisting of three adults with no children—receive attentive, timely service. For a $600 bill with an automatic 20% gratuity, the service simply did not come close to meeting expectations. I often send clients and partners to La Bonne Soupe during the week, and I am genuinely shocked by how poor the service was during this visit.