La Boite en Bois

4.6

3289 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Tucked away in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners since 1985. Family owned and operated, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience. As seen on Seinfeld, we are a short walk from Central Park, Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera.

With its rustic ambiance, diners are made to feel as though they are in a bistro in the French countryside. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck to Mussels, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, soups, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur, Seafood Crepes and Onion Soup. Come Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast or a La Boite Burger.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 874-2705
Website
http://laboitenyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Gino Barbuti
Catering
All of our menu items are available for takeout. We offer local delivery. Find us on Seamless.

Location
75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Square
Cross Street
Columbus Ave and Central Park West
Parking details
There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
Public transit
Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup du JourUS$15.50
Onion Soup GartineeUS$17.50
Our Homemade Country Pate & ToastUS$16.50
Charcuterie (Black Forest Ham, Prosciutto, Pate, Bresaola) & ToastUS$24.50
Cheese Plate (Blue Cheese, Gruyere, Brie) & ToastUS$19.50
Traditional Escargot with Parsley & Garlic ButterUS$20.50
Endive, Arugula, Beets, Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus VinaigretteUS$19.50

Entrees

Any Dinner Items are Available for Lunch

Croque Monsieur - Traditional Grilled Ham & Gruyere CheeseUS$25.50
La Boite Salade with Frisse, Endive, Apples, Walnuts, Grilled Chicken and Blue CheeseUS$31.50
Salade Nicoise with Seared SalmonUS$32.50
Omelette Gruyere, Mushrooms, Chives with Roast Potatoes & SaladUS$25.50
La Boite Burger with Gruyere, Caramelized Onions & French FriesUS$33.50
Homemade Crab Cakes with Herb Mayo & Corn SaladUS$35.50
Seafood Crepes in a Cognac Mushroom Sauce & CouscousUS$34.50
Chicken Scaloppini in a Mushroom Sauce with Roasted PotatoesUS$33.50
Moules Provençale with French FriesUS$34.50
Homemade Mushroom Ravioli in a Light Mushroom SauceUS$31.50
Duck Confit Salad over Greens with Orange Sections & Toasted AlmondsUS$34.50
Pan-Seared Salmon with a Honey Mustard Crust with Couscous & SpinachUS$36.50

What 3,289 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Boite en Bois is a charming, cozy French bistro near Lincoln Center, ideal for intimate dining. Guests rave about its "delicious" food and "attentive" service. With a "charming" atmosphere and consistently high-quality dishes, it's a beloved neighborhood gem. Outdoor seating is a delightful option.

3,289 Reviews

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Josephine
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is an excellent restaurant. The food and service were amazing. The only drawback is that it is very small and underground, and the tables are very close together. We were there on a Saturday night at 6:00 pm so it was packed. I would recommend going at a time when the restaurant is less busy if you want a quieter experience.
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gene
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the service outstanding, especially Anna who was very friendly and helped us with recommendations for our entrees . The place is very charming and small and can get crowded pre opera /theatre hours. We will definitely be back.
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Julius
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelllent food, attentive, quaint atmosphere. A gem.
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Charles VIP
New York City36 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful discovery after the opera this past Saturday. My wife raved about the fish special and I give four stars to the crabcakes. Wonderful little bistro convenient Lincoln center. Will go there often from now on.
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Raymond VIP
Nashville43 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and lively spot. Generous portions of delicious food. Only negative were the fries. They are basically McDonalds but not as good. Too thin not hot enough and not like France. You measure a French bistro by fries, steak, duck, coq au vin and a couple other items but fries are sub par here. The steak au poivre wsd delicious, tender and very good. Other items as well as drink pours were excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was an extraordinary experience. I bought my partner who knows French culinary excellence to a place I used to visit when I lived in the neighborhood. I was so glad to see it alive. Excellent on all counts except that it was packed . The onion soup, duck, and fish stew were all pronounced true French. We'll definitely return and recommend this little treasure.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Escargot Crab cakes Burger Roasted duck Espresso Martini This was a quaint restaurant. Love it!
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Ariel VIP
Denver180 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very tasty Nicoise salad, bronzino special and more. Great, friendly service. Cozy, but fun.
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Kyle VIP
West Palm Beach4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Boite en Bois is a long time neighborhood place for very traditional French fare, but it gets overrun between 5-7:30pm with Lincoln Center show goers. That's when the loud talking, brusque service and heightened level of anxiety about making your curtain prevail. Then it calms... Otherwise, very nice and laid back, affordable French without wild flavors or sauces. Nice dessert selection. Not decadent in the least.
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DWin
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful small French restaurant. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Great date place. Very classic NY restaurant. Will happily go again.
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La Boite en Bois does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Boite en Bois also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 874-2705.

La Boite en Bois is rated 4.6 stars by 3289 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

Mar 16, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Columbus Ave and Central Park West
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
Public transit
Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gino Barbuti
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://laboitenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 874-2705
Catering
All of our menu items are available for takeout. We offer local delivery. Find us on Seamless.

La Boite en Bois

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Traditional Escargot

Profiteroles

Salad Nicoise

Appetizers

Soup du JourUS$15.50

Onion Soup GartineeUS$17.50

Our Homemade Country Pate & ToastUS$16.50

Charcuterie (Black Forest Ham, Prosciutto, Pate, Bresaola) & ToastUS$24.50

Cheese Plate (Blue Cheese, Gruyere, Brie) & ToastUS$19.50

Traditional Escargot with Parsley & Garlic ButterUS$20.50

Endive, Arugula, Beets, Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus VinaigretteUS$19.50

Entrees

Croque Monsieur - Traditional Grilled Ham & Gruyere CheeseUS$25.50

La Boite Salade with Frisse, Endive, Apples, Walnuts, Grilled Chicken and Blue CheeseUS$31.50

Salade Nicoise with Seared SalmonUS$32.50

Omelette Gruyere, Mushrooms, Chives with Roast Potatoes & SaladUS$25.50

La Boite Burger with Gruyere, Caramelized Onions & French FriesUS$33.50

Homemade Crab Cakes with Herb Mayo & Corn SaladUS$35.50

Seafood Crepes in a Cognac Mushroom Sauce & CouscousUS$34.50

Chicken Scaloppini in a Mushroom Sauce with Roasted PotatoesUS$33.50

Moules Provençale with French FriesUS$34.50

Homemade Mushroom Ravioli in a Light Mushroom SauceUS$31.50

Duck Confit Salad over Greens with Orange Sections & Toasted AlmondsUS$34.50

Pan-Seared Salmon with a Honey Mustard Crust with Couscous & SpinachUS$36.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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