It's a small, quaint, romantic restaurant that makes it feel like you are dining a back alley in Paris. Love the vibe Not great for large parties given how small restaurant is. Best for parties of 2-4. While they did have bar seating, no one was sitting there while we were eating. Food Must order - fish. We had the Seabass, which was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Perfect in every bite. - coq au vin-again perfectly cooked and the chicken was not dry. Accompanying vegetables were delicious. - French onion scoop. Well done. -bread pudding with side of fig and crème fraîche ice cream. The ice creams were light and creamy. -excellent wine selection we loved these the Gigondas - we also got a special that was a French Stu with multiple meats, which was good but fairly salted. The meats were cooked perfectly, however. Service was fantastic and we were not rushed. They were very attentive and changed plates and utensils in between each course. Cannot stress how much we enjoyed our dinner and cannot wait to go back read more

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This spot was highly recommended by one my friends who owns a dental office nearby. It's very cozy and I would never have ventured here on my own because space is limited. However, he often dines out often after a tough day of work so I trusted him to pick a good place and I was not disappointed! Food was excellent as well as the service which was very personable and felt right at home. We opted for the bar area because it's easier and more intimate to sit next to each other. We were a group of 3- meat was tender, great wine and I was obsessed with the dessert which was like some cookie concoction with ice cream. Beautifully plated. Can't go wrong with amazing food, wine and good company! read more

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Came here late on a Saturday afternoon and had the coziest brunch. The staff were super kind and sweet. We had a delicious French onion soup and shared a croque forestier that came with fries and a little side salad. Still thinking about the French onion soup I need to go back. The sandwich was pretty big and buttery, a bit salty but with really good mushrooms. Would love to come back and try dinner here. read more

The service and food here is beyond compare! The trendy restaurants in the West Village can come and go, they will never touch the consistent warmth, intimacy, excellent service and quality of cuisine at Le Gigot!!! This place is the tops. read more

Extremely cozy and delicious French food. An intimate dining experience with professional and friendly staff They serve classic French dishes at good portions- not too big or small. This place is a price splurge for sure but in my opinion worth it for the high quality food and ambiance. For example the salad was simple but so well dressed. Those small details make it worth a date night or special occasion. We went for a holidays girls dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Get the French onion soup!! So delicious Note I wouldn't recommend groups of more than 4-5 here, the it's not a very large room read more

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This is the epitome of an original Greenwich village neighborhood spot. Tiny, cozy, but ever so personal. You may never find a more hospitable team of welcoming and charming restaurant workers When you arrive you get the feeling of entering one's home rather than a place of business The menu consists of true French traditional meals and does not disappoint Nice selections of wines by the glass, paired with delicious crab cakes, and a sumptuous salad complete with toasted bacon and goat cheese Our bouillabaisse was prepared with very fresh seafood selections without a trace of grit or sand. The broth, so savory without being too salty perfect. Very fair prices and a really lovely din from fellow diners. We will certainly revisit! read more

Charming and intimate neighborhood spot. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is comforting and cozy.

Hopefully you don't have to wait for your table for long. Very tight space and a bit uncomfortable waiting. Once seated the ambience is cozy, you could tell there were regulars vibing with the staff. Service was great, friendly, and knowledgeable. Food was good across our table (lamb, fish, mushroom pasta, steak frites). My only critique was I feel like the quality could've been a bit better (didn't knock me out of my seat) given the price tag. Specifically the lamb special, was a ragu, they didn't serve the lamb over the pasta. The pasta was virgin from the lamb and when I tried to pair just didn't mix well. I ended up just eating the lamb separately from the pasta and never mixed them together. The fries with the steak frites were a bit soggy. We left with clean plates but the meal wasn't something I will be bragging about. read more

Their escargot and the bouillabaisse was amazing! I had read they had a good bouillabaisse and I'm glad I went to try it. read more

Le Gigot - Bouillabaisse. - French Near Me - New York, New York

Phenomenal service. An area frequented by locals (skewed elderly) which is always a good sign. Wait staff split one our hangar steak frites onto two plates for us, with more than enough fries for each. Consistently checked in with us and showed genuine interest in our dining experience. Steak was good but wasn't a huge fan of the texture (perhaps I am simply not the biggest fan of hangar steak) -- felt like it was too floppy. The complimentary bread was terrific. Rustic and artisan. Prices are a little steep (though it is French fare, after all) but still would return to try some of their other items. read more

Le Gigot - Steak - French Near Me - New York, New York

Super noisy super cramped prices are super high excellent service excellent food. Paid 17 dollars for one tiny profiterole. Duck confit consisted of one small leg for $40 dollars read more

Ate evening of 9/18. Service was extremely slow. 7:15 reservation; one in our party arrived late at 7:30 so call that the actual start time. Glass of wine, appetizers, entrees, and a couple of shared desserts took two hours and fifteen minutes. Food was good. Have happy memories of dining there before; will not be going back. read more

Unfortunately this place was really rather forgettable for me. I came here for dinner and was happy to be seated immediately. They have both indoor and outdoor spaces - unfortunately outdoor is on the pavement and the claxophony of cars doesn't help with the experience. Notwithstanding we tried the crab cake and the bouillabaisse. The crab cake was good and it was only crab meat with no fillers. Unfortunately a very forgettable meal for me. I came here for dinner. We were seated outdoors immediately. They have some indoor seating - about 8 tables mostly for couples. Outside they have about 5 tables in the summer. The service was relatively slow and since the menu didn't have too many options I was hoping all the food that they did they would do well. From menu to leaving we ordered about 3 dishes and it took 2.5 hours. At best the food was fresh but it wasn't either tasty or memorable. It didn't have either flavor complexity or interest in terms of ingredient combination. I would probably come here for a basic meal but at the prices I expected something a little more upscale I suppose. We tried the heirloom tomato salad, the crab cake and the ravioli. I would pass on this place for dinner - might be a better lunch option to be fair read more

Le Gigot - Heirloom tomato salad - French Near Me - New York, New York

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On first glance, this is a nice little French bistro. Dining here, the crab tagliatelle was one of the single best dishes I had in 2023. It defies belief that such an exquisite dish hasn't garnered more attention. The escargot, steak frites, and and bouillabaisse were very good. The cheese plate was uninteresting. read more

We went to Le Gigot for brunch last weekend, and it was perfect! The food was delicious and the service was top notch. They were so sweet and told us we could stay as long as we like. The restaurant has a cozy vibe - it kind of felt like we were in Europe. read more

I have had this place bookmarked for a long time. Was pleased to be sitting inside on a hot summer weekend night. The decor is dimly li and cottage like. Wine: Crémant d'Alsace, rosé. Medium body, very refreshing. Apps: I had the escargots which arrived in a wonderful sauce made of butter, herbs and garlic. As an entree, I had the braised beef cheeks with a side of asparagus, carrots and potato au gratin. I really loved the freshness of the veggies. I requested more which my waiter effortless granted. I left very happy. Had a wonderful solo dinner here. read more

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What an ambiance. Transport yourself to the densely wooded French countryside with an intimate trip to Le Gigot. It didn't hurt that it was raining outside the beautifully decorated little restaurant either. The food was fantastic. The bouillabaisse was rich and smoky. Perfect for soaking up their unreal bread. The chicken was also perfect. It tasted like a Christmas gathering with all your favorite warm spices. The veggies and potatoes were delicately flavored to offset the richness of the chicken. read more

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Hits all the marks. Excellent food, warm vibes and friendly, accommodating staff. Great ambience that reminds you of a locals-only place in Paris. Servers are excellent and attentive and front of house staff are super nice. The food is mostly authentically French, but with subtle twists, like a chicken broth base for their onion soup, which made all the difference. Loved the duck confit, coq au riesling and do not skip the creme brulee for dessert. Excellent wine selection too. As in French restaurants, you are never rushed and the meal is well paced. We sat at one of the side-by-side two seaters across from the bar during one visit, but it wound up to be a pleasantly intimate setting with a good vantage point and we were very comfortable. Been twice already, and will definitely return again. read more

Been coming here regularly when in the city. So glad to see things somewhat back to normal. We were a party of 4 with outdoor seating. Although there were heat lamps available it was still warm and pleasant out. Aside from the regular items on the menu there were a few daily specials: arctic char, rack of lamp, soft shell crab. Our party had bottle of the cremant, a few appetizers, seafood bouillabaisse, soft shell crab; hanger steak and lamb perfectly cooked med rare. Staff was fabulous. Attentive to our need for water and bread. The guys that helped out on our Saturday night were the best and all pros. read more

Le Gigot - Entrance - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Outstanding food and service. We ordered the escargot, crab tagliatelle, and beef bourguignon, which were all excellent. The crab tagliatelle came with a generous portion of lump crab and had the perfect texture. Service was impeccable as the wait staff was highly informative and responsive. It's a small bistro with a very cozy ambiance that makes you forget you're in NYC. read more

Le Gigot - Boeuf Bourguignon - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Wonderful French food in an intimate hole-in-the-wall. We started off with a number of apps- a salad with great dressing, delicious oysters that weren't too fishy, and escargot that were verrry garlicky. Their house bread is clearly freshly toasted and it was those small details that added up to my great experience. We got a number of entrees to share- the steak was perfect at medium rare with a DELICIOUS blue cheese sauce and the fries were crispy but not greasy. The seafood risotto was amazingly cheesy and they didn't skimp on the seafood. The salmon was also very good, although the vegetables were a little softer than I liked. The bouillabaisse came with more toasted bread and some cheese to melt. Service was great- I don't think our wine or water glasses ever emptied. The cherry on top was their port- such a nice treat at the end of the night! I would definitely come back on a date for their seafood dishes especially! read more

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Had a variety of dishes, pate, escargot, beef Bourguignon, Bouillabaisse. Everything was Pretty tasty. The appetizers were pretty solid. The soup was a special and was the best thing on the menu. Our entrees were solid choices, the seafood was great and the beef was good as well. Nothing was mind blowing but everything was a good choice. I'd ask for the soft starter bread with the seafood next time since it came with some crunchy breads. The dessert was also good. The wine was great read more

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Passes the vibe check!! Went on my second date with this v quirky boy so you know, it's romantic. The place is bijou. I like that their Instagram is not constantly being updated, adds to the whole rustic vibe of the restaurant. He got le Hanger Steak and I got l'Arctic char. I added the le's and l's because it's fun I later realized I was being charmed by this Ivy-educated, semi-awkward tech bro whilst simultaneously having identity crisis thoughts, but the Tarte tatin saved me. The restroom has tasteful wallpaper and the photograph reminds me of le petit Nicolas. We went for a post dinner walk to Washington square park and he called me cool as I pulled a pack of cigarettes out of my purse, it's really not that tough to be a Parisian. read more

Le Gigot - a bathroom with a sink and a mirror - French Near Me - New York, New York

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You know how you walk into a French restaurant, thinking "THIS is going to be the one I dream about? The one that makes me think of Paris? The one you walk out of two hours later feeling you missed it again? This is the bistro you'll come back to, wondering how you missed it. I'm serious. It's small, it's crowded, you'll get bumped into, it'll be a tight squeeze in the restroom, and the menu won't have anything on I it you haven't heard of. You'll eat some of the best food of your life. All the classics: French onion soup, coq au vin, oysters on the half, and so on. And they're all good. You'll taste what your friend is eating and think "I shoulda ordered that" and then realize if you did that , you wouldn't have the wonderful food in front of you. The staff is quirky, knowledgeable, and they give as good as they take. Treat them nicely, you'll get steered to a better wine. Treat them poorly, you'll get a shoulder shrug and " it's up to you." No " I just moved to NY and I'm an actor" types either. These folks are as good as the food. Seriously, go. Make a reservation because I wasnt kidding when I wrote it's small. Come with an appetite and a smile. You won't regret it. read more

I live in NJ but went into city to see a friend and we wanted French so took a 15 minute walk over. They are so friendly and place was warm and perfectly lit not to bright or dark. We ordered some nice dry wine(little pricey 18 a glass) Then my friend got the escargot and I got the salmon tartare. Wow both were amazing Then we both got the beef Bourguignon shepherds pie. I have eaten a lot of French food but this may have been the best dish I had. We then split the chocolate mousse I would have given 5 stars but a little pricey so if you live in the west village go you will love read more

I absolutely love le gigot. My partner and I come here for many special occasions. Its romantic setting, traditional Provence dishes, and delicious wine are all high quality. If you're looking for a cozy french bistro for a date night or special occasion, this is your place! read more

This was a very good French bistro it's small and has a very authentic feel up to it. The service was excellent and the food was excellent as well and it better be because it was not $28 For the duck confit but it was 32, the prices have gone up. We had an appetizer, main course shared a desert, and 3 glasses of wine for a grand total of $80 a head, and that's without the tip. However you get what you pay for, and it was certainly very good food. I can't give it five stars for these prices though; I think it's a bit overpriced but very good. read more

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My friend and I were actually on our way to a different spot for brunch, but we passed by this place and it looked too cute to not stop by and I think it was fate that we went here instead because this place is such a gem. We didn't have reservations (refer to previous paragraph for obviousness), but they were able to accommodate so well. The brunch prix fixe comes with a choice of orange juice or coffee and a main entree (no dessert rip), but the eggs florentine I had was so good 11/10 one of the best hollandaise sauce I've ever had, and I've had *a lot* of hollandaise. The best part of this place though is definitely the atmosphere. It's so charmingly French and I can't describe an aura in words -- you just have to be there. So go and be there. read more

Le Gigot - Outside view. So inviting, which is why we went in - French Near Me - New York, New York

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We came here for dessert and it was beyond delicious and the coffee drinks were amazing. The staff here were so kind and hospitable and treated us very well. 10/10! read more

Le Gigot - Decaf cappuccino - French Near Me - New York, New York

I can't describe how much I love this place. It reminds me of the mom and pop owned restaurants I went to in Paris-- rustic good food that is not trying to be trendy/fancy/instagrammable. Inside it is darkly lit with a few small tables. It is very cozy, warm, and intimate. Over the summer they have some outdoor tables which were also nice to sit at since Cornelia St has a lot of outdoor dining. The crab cakes (~$24-26 for the app) are the best crab cakes I have ever had. They do not have any flour in them I believe so it is mostly just crab. They are a must get. The seafood salad ($36) is also one of my favorites for a lighter dish. It has crab, shrimp, fish, lobster, beets, green beans, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, radish, carrots, frisee, asparagus and an herb vinaigrette. It is actually a large portion and is filling. The bouillabaisse (I think it's close to $30) is also really nice on a cold day. It is on the thicker side in terms of broth and it is delicious with the bread and rouille. I do not eat meat but I was told the cassoulet ($42) is amazing as well as the duck confit ($28) which comes with the best potato gratin. Highly recommend this spot-- it is a perfect romantic date night place and the food is really good. read more

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"As if you could kill time without injuring eternity." -- Henry David Thoreau, "Walden" Friday finally arrived at day's end after a long utter difficult laborious journey and summons libation with good food. A storm was brewing from the remnants of Hurricane Dorian 2019 forwarding north which became very windy and cold, but did not stop me from enjoying life amid alone. I entered broken. Le Gigot is a quaint small French Bistro in West Village, Manhattan very accessible by A, B, C, D, E, F and M trains at West 4th Street subway station. I miss the City of Light "Paris: La Ville-Lumière", Paris, France. Reservations for parties of three and larger are recommended. I sat at the bar counter, amid very content with the passage of time slowly my mind became phlegmatic. My server Derick is very staff is attentive, professional, welcoming, ready, able and willing with enthusiasm who suggested wine pairing with my food selection. I desired small plates, but not a entree. Upon exiting the weather became colder and the staff inquired if I had a sweater to shield from the cold. Background music was not boisterously loud and is conducive for conversation with dates. Facilities are relatively clean but somewhat small size. The bill is handwritten but itemized. Business cards are available. No Happy Hour is available, but good food, libations and quality customer service are present. Green Salad $14 Baby greens and fig vinaigrette dressing with half cherry tomatoes The greens were fresh and the dressing was a good consistent amount slightly salty but a good starter. Potatoes au gratin $12 It has been forever since I had intake this side dish and I enjoyed it to the tee. The cheese, milk embedded was not thick nor excessively rich or heavy, neither too creamy which I am happy that it was neither. This is one of my favorite classic French side dishes. Chocolate Cake $14 Served with chocolate sauce and fresh blueberries this dessert was a true delight. I am truly enamored of this dessert. Muscadet, (Domaine des Quatre Routes Sur Lie) 2018, $15 This white wine was partnered with richer dish as my potato au grain as suggested by Derick which he is on point. Pale with bright yellow tint for a bouquet acidic citrus, orchard fruit that hones a distinct taste. This wine is a nice balance to intake heavy foods. Pay it forward as my server Derick who served me very well I left a very generous gratuity. Credit cards are accepted. I was well respected, the food is good, overall I was served attentively with humility and grace. I would surely return for the Onglet (hanger steak). I have taken my leave for the evening with the intent to go home comforted and a phlegmatic disposition was achieved. read more

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This is certainly another great French restaurant. The beef stew dish was soooo good. The sauce was reduced to the point that all the flavors were condense. Meat was tender. And dipping the bread (crispy and soft) in it was just so satisfying. The duck confit was done perfectly. The skin was crispy. On that day, the special was the lamb, also great. I'm taking half a star off from the unsharpen steak knife. So hard to cut the meat. read more

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Didn't want to write a review since they say if you don't have anything nice to say...but since I've been blown away elsewhere recently and was led astray by reviews here to try Le Gigot, so: When the beef bourguignon is supposed to be their speciality and it was the worst you've ever had you know you're in the wrong place. Maybe their cassoulet is great, but we couldn't try it as intended because the menu changed (the day we went we checked online to ensure it was still served). We understand that it's a winter dish, but this was early spring (and still quite cold) and it was presented as being available and was the main reason for going there. To sum it up this place was a disappointment, from food to ambiance and service. I was told the crabcake was decent tasting despite seeming to be canned meat. Regardless for the price and size it was not a good value. This place overcharges for subpar food and crams you in a tiny room, where somehow you still have trouble getting the waiter on occasion. I literally couldn't eat my dish (the stew). I think the only thing that was good at all was the wine and that our waiter was nice and tried to be attentive (until the end). Oh and when you're served a hot chocolate cake for dessert when you were expecting a delicious chocolate mousse cake to save you from your disappointing dinner, it sucks. Maybe they don't want to be one of those places that serves lava cake, but that's basically what that cake is. and surprising someone with hot cake is not cool or okay. I LOATHE lava cake. They at least took that off the check, but I see they haven't changed the name of the cake on the menu yet. PLEASE do! read more

We got super lucky and snagged a 645 resi last minute for NYE! And to my surprise it is located on the famous Cornelia street (Swiftie over here iykyk) across from Taylor swifts old townhome. Such a treat! But I love a good French meal more than anything so we were super stoked about coming here and getting a table. It's one of the few places around that serves my favorite food: boeuf Bourguignon. I will always rave about it. But it was so good here! The sauce was perfect consistency. Definitely pricey ($38) BUT the serving size was very big. It was surprising. We started with escargot of course... so delicious. Served with the bread it was the best app. The butter for the bread was also extremely good. Noticeably good butter. My boyfriend got the duck confit his favorite dish. He said it was very good and the potato gratin with it (also a generous portion) was insanely good. This is definitely a great restaurant. The service was 10/10 too. Constant water refills and an appropriate amount of checking In on us. Always cleared our table and stuff and cleaned off crumbs. Very very good with our coats too. The man was holding it up for me to put on before I even got to the door as I left. It was really impressive honestly. Definitely a tight space with limited seating. No plexy glass barriers between you and other guests so you're like basically sitting with the people next to you due to very tight space. So if that bothers you just be aware. Hope to visit here again someday ! read more

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It. was difficult to fond this small restaurant. The food was very good. a bottle of too salty as many restaurants are. The floating island dessert was nothing special a chocolate dessert was better. Service was wonderful. Atmosphere was diminished by the small slightly cramped space. read more

Small quaint, inviting French spot with wonderful food and service. Ambiance. Small, unassuming and cozy. Great spot for a nice but low key date. Service. Our server was outstanding with recommendations and was very friendly and attentive. Food. Wonderful. Everything. This is where I developed my recent (all caps) LOVE for escargot. - Pate. Excellent. - Seafood risotto. Divinely creamy and delicious. - Escargot. I've craved escargot several times since, due to their amazing introduction. - Duck confit. Tender duck, perfectly cooked. - Creme brûlée. Outstanding. Definitely recommend for a cozy comfortable date spot. Given their limited seating, make reservations ahead. read more

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Le gigot is always such a great dining experience. Every time I've dined at le gigot over 20 years I've been thrilled. Their menu changes slightly with the season. If you're lucky enough to get a table in the fall/winter you have to try their signature Cassoulet. It's one of the best cassoulets I've ever had. Service is gracious and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and warm. Such a romantic place. Beautiful wine list too. read more

I went specifically for their Boeuf Bourguignon. Probably the best Bourguignon I've ever had in NY. Their escargots is also a must to order. read more

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After a screening of " The Taste of Things", my friend and I decided to dine French and this charming restaurant fit the bill perfectly. We shared a classic endive salad, bouillabaisse, and coq aux vin, and with glasses of a crisp Muscadet. The food, ambiance and service were excellent and on a par what was created and served in the film! read more

Found a hidden gem for French food lovers! Although that was brunch time, we all opted for classic French dishes. They gave a generous amount of escargot and it tastes oily in a good way. The Niçoise salad was simple yet delicious, light yet flavorful. I really like their salad dressing. The duck confit was for share and they considerately split it for two dishes. For desserts, my friends tried the bread pudding and ice-cream trio while I had the cheese plate instead. I love the blue cheese but the other one was mediocre. Only one thing I don't really like was their bread. Not bad but I expect better in a French restaurant. The restaurant was tiny and quaint. The servers were friendly. Everyone took their time to enjoy their food. The atmosphere reminds me of those little bistros in Europe. If you don't want those trendy spots, this might also be a cute place to date. More food reviews, Instagram: xuxinyi_nancy read more

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