Le Penguin - Greenwich

4.6

778 Reviews

$30 and under

French

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Show what you love! A fun & frolic filled French Bistro in Greenwich, CT. Music, ambiance, fantastic bistro fare!!!!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday- Friday: 11:30am -2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday:5:30pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am- 3:00pm
Phone number
(203) 717-1200
Website
http://www.lepenguinbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
61 Lewis Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
Neighborhood
Greenwich
Cross street
Greenwich Avenue
Parking details
Street and parking lot
Public transit
Greenwich Railroad Station off MetroNorth
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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S. Blanc, Domaine du Tariquet, FR
- Gl$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Pinot Grigio, Stemmari, ITA
- Gl$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Chardonnay, Henri Clerc Bourgogne Blanc, FR
- Gl$14.00
- Btl$56.00
Chardonnay, Joseph Carr, CA
- Gl$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Viognier, Ch. de la Selve, Rhone, FR
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$48.00

Vins Rouge

Syrah, Ch. Laval, Costieres de Nimes, FR
- Gl$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Grenache/Syrah, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, FR
- Gl$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Pinot Noir, Louis Max Bourgogne Rouge, FR
- Gl$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Brouilly, Domaine Vougeon, FR
- Gl$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Bordeaux, Ch. Dubraud, FR
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Select, CA
- Gl$14.00
- Btl$52.00

A Partager / To Share

Rilletes de Saumon$15.00
Smoked & Poached Salmon Spread, Toast
Assiette de Charcuterie$24.00
An assortment of meats & our house-made pate
Assiette de Fromage
Chefs daily selection
- (3)$15.00
- (5)$19.00

Pour Commencer / To Start

Salade Frisee aux Lardons$14.00
Poached Egg, Neuskie Bacon
Salade de Betteraves$15.00
Roasted Organic Beets, Goat Cheese fritters, Mixed Greens
Salade 'Bien Etre'$12.00
Local organic vegetables, grape seed vinaigrette
Carpaccio de Thon$18.00
Tuna Carpaccio, Mango, Jalapenos
Salade de Tomates 'Heirloom'$17.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Buratta cheese, Balsamic
Salade d'artichauts$15.00
Sliced Artichoke, Arugula & Fresh Herbs, Pecorino Cheese
Carpaccio de Boeuf$17.00
Beef Carpaccio, Arugula, Parmesan
Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00
Garlic butter, puffy pastry
Raviolis aux Champignons Sauvages$14.00
Pea Shoots, Chanterelles, Sage Butter
Tarte aux tomates roties$15.00
Roasted Tomato tart, puff pastry, Arugula
Pate de Campagne 'Alsacien'$14.00
Chefs country Pate, Baby cornichons

Salades Et Sandwich

Salade de Legumes grilles$21.00
Grilled Vegetable Salad, Avocado, Choice of chicken or shrimp
Salade de tomates Et Prosciutto$22.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Buratta cheese, Proscuitto
Lobster 'Cobb' Salad$24.00
Fresh Lobster, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing
Salade Nicoise$23.00
Classic nicoise, grilled tuna, white anchovies
Burger Vegetarien Grille$15.00
Grilled Veggie Burger, Goat Cheese, Fries or Petite Salad
Croque Monsieur or Madame$15.00
Bechamel, ham & cheese Madame w/egg on top
'Le Pingouin' Burger$16.00
Grilled, Comte Cheese, Sauteed onion, pommcs frites

Plats Principaux

Raviolis aux Champignons Sauvages$22.00
Wild mushroom ravioli, Pea Shoots, Sage Butter
Moules Frites 'Le Pingouin' Mussels
Marinieres w/shallots, garlic, thyme, white wine or Saffron w/shallots, white wine, light cream. Main served with frites
- App$14.00
- Main$22.00
Poulet 'Cajun'$23.00
Grilled Cajun Chicken, Beurre Blanc, Pommes Frites
Vivaneau Rouge sauce vierge$28.00
Crispy Red Snapper, Sauce vierge, wild quinoa
Saumon poche$26.00
Cold Poached Salmon, 'Tin Roses' Potato Salad w/snap peas & dill
Tartare de Boeuf$26.00
Toast, frisee
Filet au Poivre$34.00
Grilled Filet Mignon, Roasted Peewee Potato,. Organic Peppercorn Sauce
Steak Frites 'Bearnaise'$27.00
Grilled hanger steak, bearnaise, pommes frites

Plats D'accompagnement

Pommes Frites$8.00
Truffle Frites$8.00
Pommes Puree$8.00
Sauteed Spinach$8.00
Haricot Vert$8.00

What 778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

778 Reviews

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KristinaG
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun place with good food and attractive people ! We went and it was someone’s bday and there was a big fun celebration with the whole restaurant.. like they do At Abyss but for adults !
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JohnandSteven
VIP
New York City
308 reviews
5.0
308 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Saturday night it’s like dinner with family. Thank you to the Le Penguin team for great service, food, setting. Our favorite spot in Greenwich. Without peer.
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AnnabelleG
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This used to be my favorite place. This last time, the best part of the meal were the French fries. Something happened. Hopefully an off night, but everyone’s food was bland or overcooked. So sad.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food well below average. All 4 mains not finished.
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JodyH
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. We all ordered specials, thanks for our enthusiastic server. We always ask ourselves why we don't go more often.
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Dane91
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A fun, bright experience for a midsummer lunch treat for Mom which Le Penguin did not disappoint. Lively, colorful, intimate dining room that fluttered with chatter. Attentive wait staff and Ivan made sure we were happy. Love the simplicity of the table with the penguin drawing on the rustic paper bag looking table runner and blue polka dot salt shaker - fun! We feasted on the Tomato Burrata appetizer which melted in my mouth with a happy marriage of savory and sweet flavors. Saumon Grille was poached to perfection (although not sure what the crunchy shavings were atop the fillet) and Mom raved over the Moules Frite in a dreamy saffron sauce. I am no fan or mussels, but that sauce was a huge "yum"! No complaints, even with being seated at a small table only 3 steps from the front door which would not usually rest well with me. Great bistro to elevate a lunch date. Magnifique - looking forward to returning soon!
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ArthurB
VIP
New York City
111 reviews
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent small French Bistro. Food was very good and reasonably (for Greenwich, CT!) priced. Charming ambiance. We had lunch before visiting the Brandt Gallery
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always spot on. Very consistent quality across the menu. Can get noisy and cramped on busy nights.
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pete
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Two out standing entrees - a cauliflower salad that was quite unusual and excellent then an amazing trout. I mentioned the noise level was high , but that was just one boisterous party and when they left (finally!) it was much better.
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DanC
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall experience fine - tried to modify reservation to add a fourth to our group - we were told we were given the only three top in the restaurant- when we arrived we were seated at a table that clearly could have seated four
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61 Lewis Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

Additional information

Cross street
Greenwich Avenue
Neighborhood
Greenwich
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday- Friday: 11:30am -2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday:5:30pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am- 3:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and parking lot
Public transit
Greenwich Railroad Station off MetroNorth
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lepenguinbistro.com/
Phone number
(203) 717-1200

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Vin Au Verre / By the Glass

Sparkling & Champagne

Baron de Seillac Rose, FR

Champagne de Monrency, NV FR

Rose

L'Opale, Provence, FR

Ch. St. Martin 1er Cru, Provence, FR

Vins Blanc

S. Blanc, Sancerre, H. Bourgeouis, Loire, FR

S. Blanc, Domaine du Tariquet, FR

Pinot Grigio, Stemmari, ITA

Chardonnay, Henri Clerc Bourgogne Blanc, FR

Chardonnay, Joseph Carr, CA

Viognier, Ch. de la Selve, Rhone, FR

Vins Rouge

Syrah, Ch. Laval, Costieres de Nimes, FR

Grenache/Syrah, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, FR

Pinot Noir, Louis Max Bourgogne Rouge, FR

Brouilly, Domaine Vougeon, FR

Bordeaux, Ch. Dubraud, FR

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Select, CA

A Partager / To Share

Rilletes de Saumon$15.00

Assiette de Charcuterie$24.00

Assiette de Fromage

Pour Commencer / To Start

Salade Frisee aux Lardons$14.00

Salade de Betteraves$15.00

Salade 'Bien Etre'$12.00

Carpaccio de Thon$18.00

Salade de Tomates 'Heirloom'$17.00

Salade d'artichauts$15.00

Carpaccio de Boeuf$17.00

Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00

Raviolis aux Champignons Sauvages$14.00

Tarte aux tomates roties$15.00

Pate de Campagne 'Alsacien'$14.00

Salades Et Sandwich

Salade de Legumes grilles$21.00

Salade de tomates Et Prosciutto$22.00

Lobster 'Cobb' Salad$24.00

Salade Nicoise$23.00

Burger Vegetarien Grille$15.00

Croque Monsieur or Madame$15.00

'Le Pingouin' Burger$16.00

Plats Principaux

Raviolis aux Champignons Sauvages$22.00

Moules Frites 'Le Pingouin' Mussels

Poulet 'Cajun'$23.00

Vivaneau Rouge sauce vierge$28.00

Saumon poche$26.00

Tartare de Boeuf$26.00

Filet au Poivre$34.00

Steak Frites 'Bearnaise'$27.00

Plats D'accompagnement

Pommes Frites$8.00

Truffle Frites$8.00

Pommes Puree$8.00

Sauteed Spinach$8.00

Haricot Vert$8.00

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