anaMr guerra

Best onion soup in the city! The salmon with vegetables was delicious, and the panna cotta with raspberries was a perfect dessert. Fantastic service—Carmen was amazing. Great atmosphere and music. Highly recommend!

Jhossua Vasquez

We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! German and Esteban treated my family and me incredibly well from the moment we arrived. Their attention, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out and made us feel very welcome. The food was excellent—everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and served perfectly. The attention to detail and overall service were on point. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place!

Roshni Bernadette Abayasekara

I had a peaceful Christmas lunch here in 2025. Their Christmas menu was only for dinner but there were a lot of Christmasy dishes on their regular menu for lunch. The smoked salmon starter was nice with a pan-Asian dressing. The organic roast chicken was out of this world! I highly recommend it as one of the restaurant’s piece de la resistance plates. I know my French cuisine very well, after living in France for 5 years. The service: other than forgetting to give me my change, was pretty ok but the red haired lady waitress was kinda odd and really annoying, to be quite honest. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot for excellent quality food, hearty, authentic French cuisine, reasonable prices, the cosy, chic ambience, and a good Christmasy holiday atmosphere - especially if you are away from your own Christmas kitchen at the end of the year like I was. And of course, if you are missing France and its gloriously wonderful cuisine at this time of year. Bon appetite! Happy holidays!

Paul Day

I love visiting this place when I’m in NYC! I’ve never had a bad meal here. I highly recommend any duck confit dish, it’s always prepared wonderfully with a crispy sear. Other French staples (frog legs, escargot, soup) have always been tasty as well! Nice selection of wines by the glass to top things off. Definitely worth a visit!

Yulia V

My favorite place for steak tartar! Even my 10 year old child gets this steak tartar and she loves it. Escargot is amazing, too. For me it’s the ultimate NYC dining experience. I love the vibe of this place. It’s good for any occasion: a casual getting together with a friend or a birthday celebration. We’ve been coming here for about 25 years and it never fails. Really good food with consistently good quality. Our waitress Jenny was wonderful this evening! Thanks to all who keeps this place running well!

Kathy Pickens

Stumbled upon this lively restaurant while walking to Union Square. We had a fabulous lunch served by Maritza and the whole experience was unforgettable. First the food- bread was excellent, water glass constantly refreshed……I had quiche of the day with salad, and hubby had the Spanish omelette. We both scraped our plates clean it was so freakin delicious. Both were loaded with veggies, and seasoned lightly to perfection. I opted for a glass of wine and when I asked our server about the grape of wine, she checked with the bartender and also went online to their website to give me the exact blend. Much more info than I expected for sure. It was also delicious… then panna cotta for dessert…. Heavenly! Truly I think this is the kind of place you can order anything and not be disappointed. Staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful. This is the kind of place I love to support. Thank you Maritza for the excellent experience!

melis turkgench

Everyone is so sweet here and the service is phenomenal!! Samantha greeted us at the door and helped us to our table kindly. Carmen serviced us amazingly. Franco made some killer drinks. Herman was great and so was Michael. Overall, the staff make this place feel so comfortable and lovely. Additionally, the food is phenomenal!

Linying Ho

Absolutely incredible experience at L’Express! The food was outstanding — every dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The drinks were just as impressive, beautifully balanced and delicious. The ambiance was exactly what you’d hope for: lively yet cozy, with that classic New York charm that makes you want to stay for hours. A special shoutout to our server, German, whose exceptional attention and warmth made the evening even better. He was attentive without being intrusive and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Can’t wait to come back — L’Express truly delivers on every level!

Gabriella Rebhan

L’express has been my go-to for over a decade. Best late night steak tartare and French onion soup. Love this place forever. Our server, Moises, was wonderful, kind and attentive. Thank you!

Marlee Sullivan

Loved waitress Carmen almost as much as the croque monsieur. We had several tasty espresso martinis. Great location for a ladies gossip night under dim lighting, hard to identify faces which is good for this type of discussion with the tea we're dropping. Bathrooms very nice. Thank you Carmen!!!!

Cesar Caicedo

It’s the only place in NYC that you feel that you are in a fine dinning experience after midnight, the servers are really cool. German twice took care of me. Nice! Escargot OUI chef… ask for the bread… grilled artichokes with Cesar’s dressing. WOW! 🤩 just order a REAL!!’ Expresso Martini while you write a review .

Jae Gottlieb

Just had dinner here with a friend, amazing chicken salad and the lamb burger was AMAZING. The service from Claudia was so refreshing, and made me feel really comfortable. Will most definitely be coming back sooner rather than later.

Bairj Donabedian

Our server Lily was awesome. She connected us to the best stuff. This is my first time here. It certainly will not be my last.

New York

Went to L’express for dinner with friends who were visiting from overseas and excited to experience French cuisine in NYC. I tried items off their limited time Forgotten Foods Festival menu. The chef curated an incredible menu that really brought out the French flavors in every bite. The Potage Garbure and the blanquette de cochon were cooked to perfection. The service was also unmatched as all our needs were met. Not to mention the cocktails were out of this world. Would totally recommend the Sazerac and the Apple Martini!

+1

Anthony M

Great service in a very French vibe. The food was incredibly well prepared and the drinks were phenomenal. The lamb burger was so good and the tuna was deftly seared. They are accommodating with allergens but it is a shared kitchen. Definitely enjoyed our meal and the quality of service.

+2

This is my favorite French restaurant in the city. The food is amazing and much more affordable than you might expect from a nice restaurant, and in such a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The serv…

This is my favorite french restaurant in the city. The food is amazing and much more affordable than you might expect from a nice restaurant, and in such a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The se…

I really love this place! Food is tried and true, excellent service and a cute and cozy ambiance.

I really love this place! Food is tried and true, excellent service and a cute and cozy ambiance.

Great restaurant with a very complete French menu at an affordable price. Food is delicious, service is great and it's a beautiful place.

L'Express gets 5 Danny Seals!\n\nIf you want legit outdoor seating--dope for people watching--L'Express has you covered. The prices?! Shockingly chill for top-tier French food, especially in NYC. I…

L'Express gets 5 Danny Seals!\n\nIf you want legit outdoor seating--dope for people watching--L'Express has you covered. The prices?! Shockingly chill for top-tier French food, especially in NYC. I…

I really wanted linguine with clams! They delivered! Also the French onion soup was perfect. The ambiance with quick and friendly service. I'll be coming back!

I really wanted linguine with clams! They delivered! Also the french onion soup was perfect. The ambiance with quick and friendly service. I'll be coming back!

Adorable little french restaurant near Gramercy Park - it's always packed for weekend brunches. They open up the doors and have outdoor seating to create the perfect little french cafe ambiance. \n…

Lovely lunch. soup du Jour was a tomato soup was divine. Salad Nicoise was Excellent as always. Great ambience great efficient service.

I like to come to this place and just order several items and sit and talk with friends. It is excellent for a quick bite to eat as well. Terrines, escargot, that sort of thing. Great place!

L’Express is a cozy unpretentious bistro with a casual vibe but do not let that fool you, it has an excellent beer and wine list that is waiting for you. Then when it is time to order food you will n…

L’Express is a cozy unpretentious bistro with a casual vibe but do not let that fool you, it has an excellent beer and wine list that is waiting for you. Then when it is time to order food you wi…

L’Express is a cozy unpretentious bistro with a casual vibe but do not let that fool you, it has an excellent beer and wine list that is waiting for you. Then when it is time to order food you will…

After having a terrible experience at the Hillstone. We came to L’Express for dinner. The place was packed and they were still welcoming and got us a spot at the bar. They service was amazing an…

This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. We had one dinner and two breakfasts here in the last two weeks. As one would expect from a French bistro, the bread and pastries are exceptional. Th…

What an amazing experience all around. Wonderful staff and food. Everything was amazing. Great atmosphere. It was so good we came back twice!

What an amazing experience all around. Wonderful staff and food. Everything was amazing. Great atmosphere. It was so good we came back twice!

What an amazing experience all around. Wonderful staff and food. Everything was amazing. Great atmosphere. It was so good we came back twice!

Party of four: - burger was excellent. - Frisee & lardon: excellent. - The crispy goat cheese appetizer was universally loved. - The Crispy Pig Croquettes were perfection and the salad that …

Party of four: - burger was excellent. - Frisee & lardon: excellent. - The crispy goat cheese appetizer was universally loved. - The Crispy Pig Croquettes were perfection and the salad that came…

Might as well be in Paris. Charming place on Park/19 & 20. Great service, delicious food, reasonable prices. We will go back.

What a cool spot in Union Square. Made reservations for dinner on a Saturday night and were promptly sat. Service was friendly and we were un-rushed. Underrated wine list that has some value spots.…

TLDR: Chill diner-type spot with nice decor, and great desserts. Fries and creme brulee hit the spot, and the flourless cake was really rich and enjoyable (imo).

Shared lunch with a friend on a Wednesday afternoon. Felt like I was inside a French Bistro in Paris. Roomy, comfortable and not noisy. The service was very warm and friendly. They did not rush us in the least and just like Europe you are not getting the check until you ask for it. I had the Onion Soup and Turkey Club sandwich. They said it came with house cured Turkey. Hmm definitely not cut from the bird directly. The fries not quite crisp and the soup not piping hot. The Espresso was very bitter. So the food was fine but the atmosphere and service was the standouts. I would go back again so I would also recommend it to you.

Mila K

We came here for brunch, it’s really great French bistro food. We had a salad to share and burgers, their burger is one of the best in New York, solid and perfectly seasoned. Service is good and fast, cozy and warm atmosphere.

We came here for brunch, it's really great French bistro food. We had a salad to share and burgers; their burger is one of the best in New York, solid and perfectly seasoned. service is good and fa…

We came here for brunch, it's really great French bistro food. We had a salad to share and burgers; their burger is one of the best in New York, solid and perfectly seasoned. Service is goo…

We came here for brunch, it's really great French bistro food. We had a salad to share and burgers; their burger is one of the best in New York, solid and perfectly seasoned. Service is good and …

This iconic restaurant has been opened since 1996. Closes at 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays! It is an authentic French bistro where you can sit outside and people watch. We had the Salade niçoise an…

Great French bistro food. An old nyc staple for late night high quality food and drink. burger is amazing. Rosemary fries delicious. Drinks Martini and everything under the sun are great as well. I…

Burger was good, service was efficient, price fair. However lighting was rather bad and toilet a little smelly..

Had a very nice aged steak here. Nice atmosphere and good service. Nice French menu with terrines and the usual selections.

Had a very nice aged steak here. Nice atmosphere and good service. Nice French menu with terrines and the usual selections.

We had a quick stop here for drinks and were impressed with the atmosphere and vibe of the place. Service was great and price decent

We had a quick stop here for drinks and were impressed with the atmosphere and vibe of the place. Service was great and price decent

We had a quick stop here for drinks and were impressed with the atmosphere and vibe of the place. Service was great and price decent

L'Express is a serviceable brunch option (though I see in reviews it is also known for late night eats) in what might be the city block with the highest concentration of brunch spots per square inch.…

L'Express is a serviceable brunch option (though I see in reviews it is also known for late night eats) in what might be the city block with the highest concentration of brunch spots per square i…

Not a fan, service was slow and food was quite mediocre. If you're looking for a great French place, better off skipping this place. You can tell the escargot is frozen as it lacks flavor.

Had dinner at L'Express on a busy Saturday evening. Lively atmosphere with tables packed in relatively tightly.\n\nStarted with the onion soup and the Salmon Tartare - both were solid. For entree…

Everything about my experience was not great: slow, uninformed service, burger not cooked to order and cold, dry, flavorless vinaigrette. I remember when this place was good. Will not be back. 0 st…