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    Leciel

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM

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    Victoria W.

    AMAZING spot!! Hidden new gem in the LES! The food and service from John were phenomenal. I'll be back!

    Beef crisp
    Marianne F.

    It's a nice little restaurant with a cute fit out (maybe a little too squishy), a more mature crowd than usual in the LES. Very friendly and attentive service. Dishes looked promising, but didn't love the flavours. They do brunch too, I'd be interested to try that.

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    Anna M.

    A friend and I were walking around for brunch and we stumbled upon this lovely spot. We got 2 seats at the bar. The menu was large and had a lot of options. The store is on a corner so it has great lighting. I do not drink but they have a really neat cocktail menu. The food was okay. It sounded better on the menu but did not match in execution. I did not think it was impressionable by any means. It was average and took about 25 minutes. Our bartender was really good and on top of things. It is a little pricey for what it is. Overall, I would not go again but I am glad I tried!

    Cocktails
    William A.

    This was our second time at Leciel. We had wanted to return as we enjoyed our first visit so much. Second visit did not disappoint. Not trying to compare restaurants but we had a reservation at Smithereens in the East Village the night before which has been a popular buzz spot and Leciel was better in every aspect. Will definitely return here. Everything was good but the "Raw and Crisp" was a standout and a must order.

    The Brussel sprouts, burrata (without bread) and salmon tartare

    So incredible! From the moment I entered I was taken care of. The staff were so kind and the food was INSANE. Like- the care they put into each bite. Every time in in New York I'm coming back.

    Branzino
    Alice D.

    LECIEL is a super cozy and friendly place. Reese was super helpful in suggesting drinks. The food was PHENOMENAL. The branzino was so crispy to perfection, highly recommend getting.

    Cocktails (the leciel, yuzu cloud, a peach oolong one, and a matcha one)
    Jocelyn Y.

    Got to try this spot after they've only opened for 3 weeks! Really delicious and bold flavors -- this is everything I want from a New American meal that's truly innovative with flavors. The cocktails were super unique and carefully thought out. You definitely get Asian notes and flavors from each of them. I got the Leciel and it was creamy and delicious, but you can't go wrong with any of them. For starters, we got the salmon crudo and the brussel sprouts. I could literally eat a whole bucket of the brussel sprouts. For mains, each one knocked it out of the park. The tiger prawn linguine is supposed to be inspired by a fusion of Thai and Cajun seafood boil. The steak came with three different sauces and it was a rich and creamy delight. The Branzino was delightfully crispy and fluffy as well. All around great weekday and weekend meal! Prices aren't egregious either, considering portions are sizeable too. Ambiance and service were attentive and wonderful too. Definitely give it a try!!

    New spot in LES I def recommend! John was amazing and very knowledgeable! The happy hour was worth it. Leo the bartender was amazing as well! 10000/10000 Support them!

    Reimagined beef tartare with egg curt. Must try!!!
    Ben C.

    Amazing new neighborhood restaurant. I was surprised by the caliber this new spot brings to the table. Great food and people. I will definitely come back!

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    SUPER cozy and sooo good. Love this place. Great music as well. Get the linguini and chicken parm

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    Leo and Reece did an amazing job! This is the best restaurant I've had in NYC. I would highly recommend.

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    Lola's

    Lola's

    4.5
    (92 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    My parents and I stopped into Lola's for a Sunday night dinner. We were seated right away in the…read moreback near the kitchen (which is open concept and fun to watch). We perused the menu and decided to go with the Naan, Beet and Rhubarb Salad, Yellowfin Sashimi, and then entrees grit cakes, low country broil, and dumplings. The food was exceptional. Nice combinations of flavors with fresh ingredients. Ambiance is nice. It's a cute spot, not too loud. Definitely a nice spot to relax. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. My mom also has an allergy to chili and the staff was nice enough to go through the menu and help her pick options that worked. Overall, highly recommend Lola's! Lovely staff, flavorful food and a cute atmosphere will make for a fun evening.

    Stumbled across this spot by just walking in flatiron. We were seated by the kitchen counter which…read moreis a pretty cool concept. The ambiance was great and I loved watching the food being cooked. Service was 10/10 and our waitress was really attentive. Apologies that her name is slipping me at the moment. I wish they had more items to choose from but overall would recommend. I had the low country boil and my friend had the pork dumplings and grit cakes, all very delicious. I will come back for the fried chicken thighs

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    SOUTHERN CHOPPED HERITAGE PORK sweet potato, black garlic honey butter, collard greens
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    HOUSEMADE NAAN carrot masala yogurt, cilantro chutney

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    HOUSEMADE NAAN carrot masala yogurt, cilantro chutney
    Zou Zou’s

    Zou Zou’s

    4.2
    (583 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

    Mixed feelings towards Zou Zou's. Having dined at most of Quality Group's restaurants, we had high…read morehopes for Zou Zou's and booked a table for dinner on Easter. Walking in, it's a stunning restaurant and on this night, not too crowded which made us wonder why they would seat us next to the servers station away from dozens of much nicer tables. Note that I booked through Open Table where I have Gold status which I thought meant you get a better table. Next fail, we wanted to start with a Mediterranean dip, but they only offer that if you go with a $39 tray with multiple dips. Not something a party of two would be able to east, so we skipped apps altogether. Sucks too, because several tables had it and it liked amazing, just too much for two. For dinner I had the Yemeni Au Police Kebab, Filet Mignon which was absolutely delicious. The peppercorn Hawaii really sweetened the meat's flavor. So high marks for the steak. My wife had two small dishes which she wasn't as thrilled with, Grilled Artichokes which were too dry for her liking and Manti, which she liked. Main takeaways. Very pricey, beautiful atmosphere (if you get a nice table) and maybe a place that's better for a group than a couple.

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