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La Boite en Bois, New York, NY

La Boite en Bois

4.6
4.6
3293 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Tucked away in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners since 1985. Family owned and operated, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience. As seen on Seinfeld, we are a short walk from Central Park, Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera.

With its rustic ambiance, diners are made to feel as though they are in a bistro in the French countryside. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck to Mussels, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, soups, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur, Seafood Crepes and Onion Soup. Come Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast or a La Boite Burger.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Catering
    All of our menu items are available for takeout. We offer local delivery. Find us on Seamless.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,293 people are saying

La Boite en Bois reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Boite en Bois is a charming, cozy French bistro near Lincoln Center, ideal for intimate dining. Guests rave about its "delicious" food and "attentive" service. With a "charming" atmosphere and consistently high-quality dishes, it's a beloved neighborhood gem. Outdoor seating is a delightful option.
3,293 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Conveniently located near Lincoln Center. I recommend the moules frites!

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  2. luv2eatsuperblyreasonably VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food especially fish stew, and seafood crepes!!! A special treat very near Lincoln Center opera, theater, music.

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  3. Judyt

    Cleveland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables are too close together for privacy. Otherwise, food was delicious, good choice of wines at reasonable price.

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  4. Steven VIP

    New York City207 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been disappointed with a meal at La Boite en Bois. The food and service are both very consistent.

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  5. Josephine

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is an excellent restaurant. The food and service were amazing. The only drawback is that it is very small and underground, and the tables are very close together. We were there on a Saturday night at 6:00 pm so it was packed. I would recommend going at a time when the restaurant is less busy if you want a quieter experience.

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  6. gene

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service outstanding, especially Anna who was very friendly and helped us with recommendations for our entrees . The place is very charming and small and can get crowded pre opera /theatre hours. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Julius

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelllent food, attentive, quaint atmosphere. A gem.

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  8. Charles

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful discovery after the opera this past Saturday. My wife raved about the fish special and I give four stars to the crabcakes. Wonderful little bistro convenient Lincoln center. Will go there often from now on.

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  9. bente

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place for its atmosphere and QUIET! You can have a concersation without yelling over your food, and the low volume Parisian music - Edith Piaf, brings Paris to your meal. The food is also good, though I tend to opt out of sauces. This is classic french food.

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  10. Raymond VIP

    Nashville43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and lively spot. Generous portions of delicious food. Only negative were the fries. They are basically McDonalds but not as good. Too thin not hot enough and not like France. You measure a French bistro by fries, steak, duck, coq au vin and a couple other items but fries are sub par here. The steak au poivre wsd delicious, tender and very good. Other items as well as drink pours were excellent.

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FAQs

La Boite en Bois does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Boite en Bois also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 874-2705.

La Boite en Bois is rated 4.6 stars by 3293 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for La Boite en Bois

75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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