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L'Express, New York, NY

L'Express

4.5
4.5
1049 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
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
  • Executive Chef
    Amitzur Mor
  • Location
    249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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 1,049 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 offers a charming French bistro vibe with consistently "great food" and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere, especially during holidays, adds to its appeal. Diners highlight standout dishes like the French onion soup and escargot, while appreciating the friendly, attentive staff. Despite occasional noise, its reliable quality and "amazing" drinks make it a favorite for many.

1,049 Reviews

  1. Vasilios

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite everything. The 1664 draft is perfect, steak tare tare was the most fresh. Service was great. Thank you

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  2. ash

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place. Good bistro food. Friendly vibe Fair prices

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The steak tartar downgraded -- no longer table side. The artichoke had too much citrus can't taste the artichoke. The french onion soup and escargot still has its standard but average. The service was horrible - had to ask for water and bread several times. They won't bother come fill your water. Had to go find someone to order food when it is not busy. Definitely no longer the same place versus before.

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  4. Harris

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just like their other restaurants, it's very good. Pricey but good. Nice atmosphere, great food, and overall very good.

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  5. Mohammad

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurant in NYC. The reason I gave 3 stars due to the change on their menu and food items. I normally go there to taste “the duck”. We went last night and found, they added pork fat and sausage in this item. It’s against my religion which I can’t eat anymore. I really missed the old item. Other than that everything is still the same and I always like to go there but with food items changes, they may loose Muslim customers.
    L'ExpressResponded on 7 January 2025
    Hi, Mohammad. Thank you for leaving us a review. We try to make changes every now and then to keep the menu fresh and exciting for our guests. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your favorite dish. Our goal is to make our guests happy, so I appreciate the feedback. I hope to welcome you back soon, Thor Oren - General Manager

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  6. Johannes

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to eat here, particularly during the holidays.
    L'ExpressResponded on 7 January 2025
    Thank you, Johannes, for the kind review. We're glad we can be there for you. We'll see you soon! Thor Oren - General Manager

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  7. Paolo

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice and lovely place. Food is excellent and good prices.

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  8. Shirl

    VIP

    Dallas

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the goat cheese salad! Others loved the 1/2 chicken and the beef tartare. Service was very friendly, courteous and helpful with the menu! Would definitely return.

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  9. Andrea

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A local favorite for brunch, lunch or dinner. Food is always good. Staff is friendly.
    L'ExpressResponded on 7 January 2025
    Andrea, thank you so much for the kind words. We're honored to be a favorite of yours! We'll see you soon. Thor Oren - General Manager

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  10. Alexa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun lively ambience! Food and drinks are absolutely amazing! Especially escargot and salmon entree

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FAQs

L'Express offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. L'Express also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 254-5858.

L'Express is rated 4.5 stars by 1049 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 36 times today

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
  • Executive Chef
    Amitzur Mor
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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