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Bar and Dining Room - Brasserie Cognac Midtown East, New York, NY

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

4.4
4.4
179 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato opened Brasserie Cognac de Monsieur Ballon in April 2008. The duo brought their love for French culture and cuisine to New York City and gave the Big Apple an authentic slice of such, with a brasserie style menu combining French classics with modern creations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cafe Dining, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 392-5976
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    Corner of East 48th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brasserie Cognac Midtown East offers a charming slice of Paris in the heart of New York City. With a "perfect breakfast menu" and "wonderful attentive staff," it caters to both casual and celebratory occasions. The "incredible" food and "great location" make it a standout choice for French cuisine lovers.

179 Reviews
  1. jerrold

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was an awful experience, and the staff was as rude as anyone could be.

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  2. Francine

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. Food delicious. Quiet and relaxing vibe. attentive staff

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  3. Janine

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Incredible service and amazing food!

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  4. Joanna

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular. La comida increíble y la atención también

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  5. Diane

    VIP

    Chicago

    142 reviews

    3.0

    142 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my most disappointing experience at the restaurant. The eggs Benedict were incorrectly poached. The french fries were not hot. The only redeeming thing was the chocolate soufflé at the end.

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  6. Katie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our third time eating at Brasserie Cognac Midtown - we've loved our prior experiences, hence the third visit. We had a reservation for 11:45 on a Sunday - prime brunch time. It took 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge us standing there (not hyperbole). Once we were seated, service was slow and standoffish. Our food arrived cold and we waited longer than the tables around us (we were a four top, there was a party of six nearby and also two two tops). Overall it was a mediocre experience that was not worth the time or the price.

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  7. Joy

    New York City

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced and small portions Much better places to eat in NYC midtown East

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  8. Amy

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The folks were kind and fun and made my daughter's birthday special. The fondu was incredible., the fries perfect. It took a pretty long time to get the main courses and by the time they came, a lot of it was cold and the kids didn't eat it. I asked to have my burger heated up, land et him know we were on a time crunch, but he said they would remake it- which was kind, but took more time. The desserts also took a lot of time, so much so that they covered the cost. Despite this, it was a wonderful place, perfect for folks who enjoy a cool atmosphere and are hoping to lounge for a good 2-3 hours.

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  9. Peter

    VIP

    New York City

    170 reviews

    4.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed Cognac, its a nicely decored place that brings you to Paris. Service was good and the waiter was delightful. The French Onion soup was not great, ok. I enjoyed the Beouf Bourgonion, though i did not like that they substituted brussel sprouts for the pearl onions. The steak frites was pretty ordinary. Overall I liked Cognac, its a pretty good value considering how absurd prices have become. I gave it 4 out of 5 because they had no specials, out of creme brulee, out of croque monsieur. Maybe with the holidays they under stocked the kitchen.

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  10. James

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very mediocre. Nice room but if you want a true French bistro look elsewhere

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FAQs

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 392-5976.

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East is rated 4.4 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017-1204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of East 48th Street
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cafe Dining, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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