Javier Kohen

Excellent French food. The duck and the beef tartar both had a very complex flavor. The chocolate mousse was to die for, and the portion was generous. Service was a bit slow, and the place was pretty loud.

Rachel Thalia Fisher

A classic French bistro with an elevated twist. I cannot say enough about the service here- they were so sweet to us and the food was incredible. We only got the gnocci Parisien and the poulet a la creme to share, but both sauces were absolute GOLD and executed perfectly. The roast chicken was elevated into a gorgeous and thoughtful plate with the chicken two ways. I will say it’s expensive but we can’t wait to come back as a treat!!

+2

Stephanie Wei

We dined here on Saturday night with our kids. What a delicious and wonderful dining experience. We can’t get any French food of this caliber in Toronto. My kids loved the gnocchi and they’re usually picky. The scallop appetizer was also incredible. The sausage and mashed potatoes was so simple but so good. The duck two ways was executed so well! Every dish we had was so good. The service was top notch. It was such a cute local spot. We would love to go back when we are in New York next!

+1

Alex Wiley

Had a lovely experience at this new West Village restaurant. Our favorite dish was the chocolate mousse although everything else we ate was fabulous. We had the scallop and seaweed, steak tartare, gnocchi and the sausage. Flavors were excellent and drinks were on point. The martini was served with the olives in a tiny ice bath on the side! We did notice a large gap between when the appetizers and entrees were served and the restaurant was very loud. It's a scene but with the food to back it up.

+2

Jake Rakov

Libertine is really a special place, and a welcome addition to the New York food scene. The vibe and service are comfortable and friendly. This is a restaurant you want to be at and stay at. The food is spectacular, and new. Not the traditional French bistro fare but something beyond that, more special. The duck two ways is phenomenal, and Chef Max's lamb dish is something everyone should have at least once in their lives. The wine list is as expansive as it is interesting. Cody and the staff are incredibly gracious and knowledgeable. Definitely save room for dessert.

+2

Kerry Mackinnon

This place is amazing! The decor and service are sublime perfection. But it’s the food that steals the show. The scallop and seaweed could possibly be the best dish I have ever eaten. Ever. The lobster chou farci, monkfish and gnocchi were dreamy too. The place was PACKED at 6 pm. Every table was full and the bar was buzzing. What an exciting addition to the NY restaurant scene. Reservations are booking weeks ago. I’m So glad we jumped on it.

+1

P. S.

Cool bistro atmosphere and great wine list. The experience was more or less as expected but they could do better with service and food. Server did not mention that the halibut had a creamy sauce, even though I said I was passing in another dish because it had heavy cream. Bread in bread basket, which you have to pay for, was chewy. step up!

Rovik Robert

French bistro style food with prices on the higher end. They have their menu on a blackboard which is charming at first but the prices can be quite striking, especially when you actually start to get the portions. The egg mayonnaise is completely not worth it, and the tartare is interesting but virtually four or five bites. The duck is really the star of the meal and it’s executed well enough that I’m willing to accept it’s worth the price tag but it’s still a painfully high price. Desserts are irreverent but tasty which I actually did enjoy. I guess it’s a good spot if you can stomach the bill!

+1

Michael Kelley

I want to give this retro style French bistro 5 ⭐️ but it slightly missed the target 🎯 across the board. Don’t get me wrong. I do recommend it tho. The chalkboard menu selection is top notch and exemplifies a beautiful range of French classics. The scallop & seaweed was delightful but left me searching for one more spoonful. The oeuf & mayo (egg & mayo) seemed promising based off the reviews but was lackluster and without pizazz. Not very flavorful TBH. I do have to say that the duck “two ways” was truly the highlight! Gorgeously prepared and decadently delicious, this entree made the day! Go with friends, enjoy martinis and have a great time! Not OTT but worth the trip.

+2

Emma

I had dinner at libertine on a Saturday night. The restaurant was full and we got a table in the middle of the restaurant in front of the entrance. Our table was 2 tiny bistro tables stuck together with the most uncomfortable chairs I ever sat on. I understand it's "Parisian bistro" style but couldn't hurt to make thing a bit more comfortable. The food I ordered was dissapointing to me. The Gougères laked flavor but the lamb sauce was hyper salty. The dessert, rice pudding was good along with the wine selection.

+7

Rachel Mandel

I rarely write reviews, but my experience at Libertine was disappointing enough that I feel compelled to share it. When we arrived, we were told the restaurant was “committed for the night,” despite the fact that nearly half the dining room was visibly empty. We mentioned we actually had a reservation in 45 minutes and were told, rather dismissively, that we’d be seen “in 45.” When we returned, the same empty tables remained untouched yet we were seated at a four-top in the center of the restaurant, even though there were several far more comfortable, available options. When we politely asked if we could move, we were told no without any explanation. When our server came over, we mentioned that the hostess had been quite rude, hoping for some understanding. Instead, he immediately defended her, saying she was “dealing with a very busy West Village restaurant,” and told us to “be nice to her.” It was a stunning lack of professionalism we hadn’t been unkind, simply honest about how we’d been treated. After that exchange, the hostess came over again and made the situation so uncomfortable that we decided to leave before even ordering. It’s unfortunate, because the space itself is lovely and I had eaten here once before. But the experience left us feeling unwelcome and embarrassed and that’s not the kind of energy any restaurant, especially one in such a competitive neighborhood, should be putting out.

Suzanne Limozinere

I'm in the neighborhood and haven't been there in a while. Don't bother! My fish ( halibut was tasty)but cold . I told the barkeep. He was very happy to replace it but instead they put it in a microwave! Not eatable and they still charged me . I heard it changed owners and chefs and my recommendation is they train their kitchen and front house better! I'll never return which is a shame since I love supporting my local places.