“One of the Top Five bistros”

The flavors and textures were clearly articulated and flavorful.

—NewYorkBistros.net

“A rare instance of the real thing...absolutely first rate”

— Forbes Magazine

The owner “really goes out of his way to make you feel welcome” at this “old warhorse” that’s the “very definition of a “warm”, “cozy” Village bistro; with “honest French cooking” considered “worth every penny”, it’s a cherished neighborhood “standby”

“The owner, Alain Laurant, admits he actively cultivates an Old World feel. He takes every order himself”