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L'Express, New York, NY

L'Express

4.5
4.5
1036 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
22:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Iconic French bistro in NY, serving classics such as steak & mussels, beer, wine & breakfast.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 254-5858
  • Website
    https://lexpressnyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Daily Breakfast at L'Express

    Multiple dates available
    L'Express is open for breakfast, every day from 9am. Dive into dishes from Omelette Parisienne, to our classic Croque Madame, and Brioche French Toast.

Offers

  • Late Night Dining at L'Express

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 01:00
    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!

Menu

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What 1,036 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Express is a vibrant French bistro offering "classic cuisine in an energetic setting." With "delicious food," friendly service, and a charming atmosphere, it's a beloved spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Despite occasional noise, its "great bistro fare at reasonable prices" and "wonderful service" make it a consistent favorite in NYC.

1,036 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure at L’Express! Lovely decorations for the holiday season. Service was great and food was excellent as always.

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  2. Anna

    VIP

    New York City

    143 reviews

    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, everything was great. Sunday brunch is very popular in NYC and L'Express is always at the top of the list. So it was busy, crowded, but service and food were still excellent.

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  3. Saturin

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L’Express everything was pretty good. French onion soup was great and the burger was good as well. Only problem was the steak my girlfriend ordered it could have been a bad one out the batch or something but it was very tough to cut. Being in the industry we know that happens definitely will go back again when she’s ready to try another experience.

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  4. Rhonda

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner with friends that did not disappoint! The braised short rib bourguignon is one of the best I’ve eaten !

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely Holiday lunch with a friend who I worked with for many years, both retired now and living in different boroughs. The food was excellent and the waitress could not have been any nicer, always checking to see if we were happy and if we needed anything. Great place to get together with family or friends especially in the Holiday Season with Union Square Market so close by! Can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Suyeon

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was breakfast meal and the food was good enough for breakfast. They open 24 hours and ambiance is excellent. Waiters were good enough too. They did not have almond milk and, in these days they need to have alternatives other than regular cow milk. This is very cosy place and ppl love the ambiance in general here.

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  7. Kristina

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Noise level was very high since people seem to believe that they need to yell at each other and laugh VERY LOUDLY to show they're having a good time. I'm starting to wonder if younger people are hard of hearing!!

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  8. Gary

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great meal despite being so busy.

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  9. Adrienne

    VIP

    New York City

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L'Express is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants these days. It has a nice French bistro vibe, and the service is attentive but not intrusive. It is classic French food, which I love. It can get busy and noisy on a Saturday night, but go early and miss the crowd. Highly recommend.

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  10. Rosemary

    New York City

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was tasty and well prepared. It was very noisy- It was hard to have a conversation. A man at the next table knocked his chair over onto me. My big issue was that after and hour and 15 minutes, we were asked to leave for another party to have our table for two.

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FAQs

L'Express does offer 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 1036 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'Express

249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–02:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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