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L'Express, New York, NY

L'Express

4.5
4.5
1070 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Iconic French bistro in NY, serving classics such as steak & mussels, beer, wine & breakfast.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Wed, Thu 9:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–4:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amitzur Mor
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Offers

  • Late Night Dining at L'Express

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
    One of New York City's late-night institutions, right by Union Square - Gramercy Park, this quintessential Lyonnaise bouchon is open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays!

What 1,070 people are saying

L'Express reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Express offers a charming French bistro experience with "fantastic food and service" that's consistently praised by patrons. Known for its "great ambiance" and "authentic atmosphere," this lively spot delights with classic dishes like onion soup and escargot. While it can be noisy, the attentive staff and delicious menu make it a neighborhood favorite.
1,070 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for late night dining with a nice vibe and tables turning as if it’s 2in the afternoon. We left @12:30 an people were still coming in.

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  2. meghan

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was under seasoned and not greasy. Service was terrible. Maybe it’s better for dinner but it def was not good for brunch.

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  3. Nina

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently fantastic food and service. Keep going back for 20 years

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  4. Stacey VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent eggs Benedict and my Pet lawyer had the chicken Caesar, which he reported was very good. I'd go back!

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  5. KellyP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place. We had a quiet table after a crescendo. Highly recommended

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  6. Linda

    New York City108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here. Food was excellent. Frisée salads are hard to find these days and it was well prepared. Salmon was cooked perfectly. Will come again

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  7. Mark

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food. Thank you. My only negative was that we were ‘hurried out’ despite the restaurant not being full…

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  8. AlanS

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous bistro food. Feels like Paris Frisée salad, bread and escargot- amazing Attentive staff too!
    L'ExpressResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hey Alan, Thank you so much for writing to us. Excellent choices! It sounds like you had a wonderful meal. We love to hear it. Come back again soon; we can't wait to see you again. Ruben Coach - Manager

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  9. Céline VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect family lunch in an authentic French bistro atmosphere. Pork chop is juicy, the Croque Madame is perfectly seasoned, and Tarte tatin and Creme Brûlée perfectly served. Kind and warm staff. Highly recommended ! We will come back.
    L'ExpressResponded on March 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for writing us, Celine. These are very kind words. I'm very happy you enjoyed your evening with us. Can't wait to see back again soon! Ruben Coach - Manager

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  10. Tracey

    New York City64 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty solid neighborhood bistro…good food but noisy
    L'ExpressResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hey Tracey, I'm Glad you enjoyed the food. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do for your next visit. If we can, we're more than willing to adjust the volume or try and get you to a quieter table. Ruben Coach - Manager

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FAQs

L'Express offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. L'Express also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 254-5858.

L'Express is rated 4.5 stars by 1070 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 24 times today
Google Map for L'Express

249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Wed, Thu 9:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–4:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amitzur Mor
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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