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Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side, New York, NY

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

4.7
4.7
1877 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf & Fabio Granato brought their love for French culture & cuisine to NYC by giving the Big Apple an authentic slice of France when they opened Brasserie Cognac in April 2008. Guests can choose to dine in the outdoor sidewalk café, main dining room, lively bar or private Cognac Room as they enjoy meals complimented by over 85 varieties of cognac and a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux and Burgundies offered by the glass of bottle.

UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant. You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:<br />- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;<br />- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;<br />By Bus:<br />Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,877 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cognac Brasserie 70th exudes charm with its cozy, neighborhood vibe and classic French bistro fare. This Upper East Side gem offers "the best Nicoise Salad this side of the ocean" and "amazing" cheese soufflés. While service can occasionally falter, diners consistently praise its "friendly and professional" staff and "delicious" dishes.

1,877 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! Fondue, followed by duck and scallops, were excellent. Absolutely delicious. Service was superb. Our party was delighted.

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  2. Lars Kristian

    Miami

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As French food lovers we have high standards. The beuf bourgiugon and salmon dishes were fine but we had to send back the quiche twice. It was undercooked and not well prepared. Also, the instructions about salad didn’t materialise which is unfortunate. Lastly the profiteroles were mediocre. However, we will be back. We have been jere many times before and like the atmosphere and are hopeful chef will get it right next time.

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  3. Barbara

    New Mexico

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely small French restaurant; comfortable, charming and excellent food

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  4. Michael

    New York City

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A reliable neighborhood standby. Plus, the absolute best chocolate soufflé!

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  5. BETTINA Ford

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    As one of our local resturants for over 10 y, we have used to be very happy at Cognac UES. Not so this time. We had some table issues due to the fact that they placed 5 people at a table for 4. Resulting in very little space for waiters to pass behind our chair. Changed table and told the responsable people the reason. Still an issue, but more surprising within 8 min they placed a new couple at the table we just had left next to us and the situation contiued now with a domino effect. On the food side I had Dover sole and ordered Fries. Had to send the fries out tweice since they were burned and uneatable both times. Upon leaving I tried to talk to the responsible person present but meet very lillte understanding for our side. We took out the fries from the bill was the response we got. This is just not what it used to be like, but it seamed like they did not care. And as all of us know there are lot of other restaurants on the same block

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  6. Chelsea

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food and delightful staff. A little cramped and noisy. Would absolutely return.

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  7. Henry

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A pleasure to dine at this restaurant.Great food. Friendly and efficient service. A rare experience. Thank you.

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  8. Barbara

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable evening - excellent food and service.

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  9. Laraine

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brasserie Cognac, with its modern take on the classic French menu , is a gem. The service was efficient and friendly and the food excellent. The wine list offered a thoughtful selection of French wines at reasonable prices and the dinner offerings boasted broadly appealing: favorites: duck a l’orange, coquille St Jacques, boeuf bourguignon, Dover sole, among others. The menu also offered salads and lighter dishes as well as a variety of desserts. I had the halibut with risotto and my friend had the duck. We both enjoyed our dinner enormously and highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back soon.

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  10. Norman

    New York City

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and wonderful French bistro food. Will definitely return

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FAQs

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 249-5100.

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side is rated 4.7 stars by 1877 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 43 times today

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Google Map for Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

963 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;By Bus:Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
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