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L'Express, New York, NY

L'Express

4.6
4.6
1021 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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 1,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Express offers a classic French bistro experience with consistently "excellent" food and a welcoming atmosphere. Patrons praise the "friendly and attentive" service, making it a reliable choice for brunch or dinner. Although occasionally noisy, its varied menu and "fantastic" drinks ensure a delightful dining experience.

1,021 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is delicious. Best onion soup in NY. We have been coming here since it opened more than 20 years ago, and it only improves.

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  2. Chris

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is amazing and stellar service. Loud, cramped, lots of tourists. Try to get a booth against a wall.

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  3. David

    New York City

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy the food and the atmosphere of L'Express. The service is fine. This was brunch which is very good and reasonable for the quality. What annoyed me about this request is that I had to go through double authentication to give an opinion. I almost just closed it out with a review. If authentication is for something I want or is important to me, authentication is OK. If it's something for you, double authentication is a nuisance and will reduce your responses unless I have a complaint. Personally, while brunches are very good, it's harder to get an excellent than it is for dinner. Thank you. I have no otherchanges to suggest as far as brunch. We will definitely be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have not been since before Covid. It was a go to. Beautiful place. Amazing food and ambiance. It got even better over the years. Loved it!!!!

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  5. Catherine

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and Lily was a fantastic, attentive, lovely and friendly server. Loved the background music too!!! Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Michael

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always consistently good. Service is spot on. Ask for Carmen section she is the best server!

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  7. Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Bloody Mary was sooo watered down, definitely not worth it. Food was average for NYC brunch. Place is cute and maybe when slower, better service and food quality. Skip a busy brunch.
    L'ExpressResponded on 19 November 2024
    Hi, Karen. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't fully enjoy your meal with us. We take feedback very seriously and would love to hear about your experience in more detail. Please reach out to me. Thor Oren - General Manager

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  8. Bernardo

    New York City

    210 reviews

    4.0

    210 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's good to see an established restaurant that is improving. Food, service and ambiance made for a pleasant experience.
    L'ExpressResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you, Bernardo, for the kind review. We're glad you're enjoying L'Express and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

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  9. alex

    New York City

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok but the restaurant is so loud that it's just not a pleasant experience . I just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible.

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  10. Norman

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Could be a bistro in a real French town in the east with a slight German accent.

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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 4.6 stars by 1021 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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