La Bonne Soupe

“This place is a NYC classic, been around since the 70s and a true gem for midtown. Perfectly executed French bistro fare. One of the best French onion soup in town, plus fries and escargot. Other greats are steak hache (ground beef) au poivre (pictured) and beef bourguignon (although I wish the still served it with pasta rather than mashed potatoes!)”

“We visited on a Thursday night and definitely hope to return. The space was small and intimate. Since it was our first time there, the diners at the table next to us recommended the French Onion Soup; however, the best approach is to order the Prix Fixe menu and share. For starters, we ordered the French Onion Soup and the Artichoke Salad; for our entrées, we chose meat dishes—specifically a stew—and for dessert, we absolutely had to have the crêpe. What a gem! It is a fantastic spot that felt truly authentic, with reasonable prices and delicious food.”

“I came here for the first time with my step sister and we enjoyed the overall experience. The restaurant had a nice cozy ambiance. The service was great, really nice people working there. The food was so delicious and offered great portions. We can't wait to come back here”

“Really loved this spot. Proper French bistro style cuisine, chilled out resturant with solid food. Service was great, food was great, what more could you ask for. One of the better meals I had in midtown and punches above its weight against far more expensive fare.”

“I showed up with a reservation that was accidentally for the wrong day, which I didn’t realize until checkin. They were able to accommodate us, on a Saturday, but at 4pm and only for 2. It’s a small place, so I recommend making a reservation (and making sure it’s correct!). The French onion soup was delicious. I ordered a side of bread, which was useful for getting the cheese. Prices were very reasonable. I agree with the inattentive service. I had to request a water after none was served beyond the first glass at seating. When we requested the bill, they gave me the check when it should have gone to the other person, no big. But when she came with the card reader, my dining companion had the cc in her hand but the server pushed the reader into my face and zoned out—I had to call her attention twice to get her to pay attention and give the reader to the other person. Then, when she brought the receipt, she gave it to me. When the lights went down for dinner service, it became very, very dark, which is typically for nyc restaurants but it was a stark contrast from the lights, so best to go during the daytime if you have vision impairments. Noise level was low until dinner service started and then it got very loud; it’s a small place. All said, I will go back.”