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L'Express, New York, NY

L'Express

4.5
4.5
1029 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 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 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 254-5858
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 - 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
    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!

What 1,029 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

NoiseModerate

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.

1,029 Reviews
  1. Kristina

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Gary

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  3. Adrienne

    VIP

    New York City

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Rosemary

    New York City

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Cory

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Have been here several times over past 20 years. Food, ambience & service excellent! Only problem this time was the noise level. No acoustics & couldn't have a pleasant conversation. Unfortunate because it's a great place.

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  6. JP

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    1.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Mostly empty restaurant and service was atrocious. Food was inedible (overdressed salad). This place used to be decent. Will not be returning.
    L'ExpressResponded on December 10, 2024
    JP, thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We take all feedback very seriously and appreciate your help. I want to apologize for your dissatisfactory experience, and would be happy to discuss this experience in more detail.

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  7. Jenny

    New York City

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    L’Express does fish well; the monkfish special is no exception. My dining companion’s lamb special was rubbery and hard to cut as well as to chew per his observations. The room was lively and noisy as per the holiday season. For dessert, the chocolate mousse cake was perfect, not too sweet. Great texture.

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  8. Stef

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve loved this restaurant forever! We always come for Thanksgiving because it’s legit the best deal in town.
    L'ExpressResponded on December 4, 2024
    Aw! Thank you so much, Stef, for the kind words. We're glad and honored to be your go-to Thanksgiving spot! We hope to see you soon, hopefully before next Thanksgiving! Thor Oren - General Manager

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    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.
    L'ExpressResponded on December 4, 2024
    Thank you so much, Susan, for the review, the kind words, and more so the continued patronage! Wow! I'm glad to hear that you've been a part of the L'Express community since the beginning. We look forward to serving you over the next 20+ years. Thor Oren - General Manager

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  10. Chris

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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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 1029 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 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

  • Neighbourhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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