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Libertine

3.4 (111 reviews)
Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Duck two ways
Nicole K.

This is a really cozy little spot. The duck is an absolute must. Great service, and great wine & cocktails as well

Lydia Y.

Dare I say it, this is my fav french bistro in the city. Libertine has that classic romantic charm with an added modern touch. It's paris without the cramped tables and new york with just the right amount of "bareness" ‍ We started with the oeuf mayo, simple but elevated. Beautifully plated with trout roe for extra texture. The scallop with seaweed was delicate, bright, and a pairing I haven't tasted before. The standout was the two way duck - sliced breast au poivre & confit under potatoes The breast is an exceptional dish, one that I'd come back for. oeuf mayo $19* scallop + seaweed $21 saucisse puree $33* duck deux facons $68* 맨하튼에서 제일 좋아하는 프렌치 비스트로. 로맨틱한 파리 감성에 뉴욕식의 모던함이 잘 어우러진 곳이다 계란마요(?)랑 오리 추천! 심플하면서 깊이있는 디쉬들이다. 데이트 장소로 베리굳 ‍

Midori G.

I had a lovely lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. I walked in by myself and was able to snag a table right away. The lunch menu is rather limited in a good way. They stick to what I would consider to be Parisian lunch classics. I ordered the croque monsieur and let me tell you....it truly rivals any of them I had in Paris. I would argue it was better. The bread was perfectly buttery and flaky and the proportions of all the ingredients were so well-balanced. My server took good care of me and made sure my drinks were always full. As far as the interior, I appreciate how spaced out the tables are. They didn't try to just cram as many spots as they could into the restaurant. The owner was the one seating customers. I always note that. Libertine is one of the best lunch spots I've been to in a while. I will have to come back for dinner sometime.

Stewart L.

This restaurant had a lot of buzz when it opened last year, which is how I, a NY visitor, first heard about it. Reservations are a bit easier to come by now. I came here for a weekend lunch (they're only open for dinner weekdays). The place is bright and airy, the ceiling is fairly high and the tables/booths generously spaced. The decor is pretty classic French bistro. The menu is presented on chalkboards strategically placed. There is some outdoor seating as well. For lunch, Libertine offers both an a la carte menu and a 2-course "formule" (starter and entrée) for $48, with 2 choices for each. On this day the starter choices were their famous oeufs mayo or trout crudo; the entrée choices were scallop poelee or lamb braise. I ordered the oeufs and the scallops, plus the bread and butter (anchovies are additional) and pate maison. Everything was pretty stellar, especially the oeufs mayo (amped up with trout roe, so creamy) and the scallops (well-cooked and light). I finished with a classic rice pudding. Service was decent. Libertine is on the pricey side, but is refined and worth another visit.

Duck two ways, beef bourguignon, bread & butter
Hannah H.

Perfect date night! We came for a valentine's date and it couldn't have gone better. Our server, Cliff, was incredibly attentive, fun, and knowledgeable about the menu. The duck was AMAZING and the beef bourguignon was the best we've ever had. The kitchen was very attentive to allergies, which is always a green flag at higher end restaurants. We loved it here and can't wait to come back - Couldn't recommend enough!

Duck deux facons
John A.

Wow -- this friendly neighborhood-y place was not what I was expecting when I heard the name "Libertine." Ok, ok it was, in fact, because I read the reviews. I suppose if I had to connect the name with the experience, I would say that the warmth of the place, the wholesome and creative preparation was seductive. We arrived late (thank you NY traffic) and could easily have been turned away. Instead we were greeted with glasses of champagne until two seats at the bar opened up. For me, I would skip the scallop next time because the standout were the entrees. Mi oni -- the duck (or ducks as they say) was amazing. And the Dover sole! Crispy skin was a nice textural contrast to the tenderness of the sole and silkiness of the sauce. As we chatted with the bartenders and others at the bar -- we would be forgiven if we thought we had entered a home in the French countryside much less the streets of Paris. Unfortunately, we had to rush out to a show but not before the bartender treated us to some home made amaro! What a delightful way to end the meal. For better or worse, I am not a libertine but I did open my palate to the experience that night and was glad I did.

Baguette
Franny A.

Finally! Petit dejeuner lunch, emphasis on petit. Two courses are $48. This is a very popular restaurant for good reason. The care and attention to detail is unrivaled. A huge slab of French butter is at the entrance to the kitchen. There are 3 entrees & 3 plats at lunch. Not ideal for me but we managed. Ate: Bread & butter $9 Trout Salad My fried ate Trout Sausage plate The trout was outstanding. Delicate & delicious with shaved leek and good moutarde. They gave me a larger salad which was necessary The sausage bite I tasted was also delicious. Breads bakery baguettes like Frenchette was perfect and the butter ooh La La,. Next time dinner..

Christian Y.

I came here for someone's birthday dinner without any expectations of the place and it became an incredible dining experience. The space is your typical French bistro style dining room with a couple of chalk board menus up on the walls, which is hard to see in the dim lighting. Our waiter brought a large chalkboard up to our table to see it, which was much appreciated. The menu is short and focused, but everything is delicious. We started with the bread, which honestly, I think you can skip. At $9 for an okay baguette, it would be easy to pass. Onto the appetizers and mains - The Jambon Persille ($18) was slightly salty (it's ham after all) with a nice texture and enough bounce. It came with a lovely spicy mustard and cornichons to balance out the flavors. -The gnocchi Parisienne ($29) was surprisingly delicate and airy and came with a great mushroom sauce -Lamb a la Moutarde ($38) was tender and rich and flavorful -Duck Deux Facons ($72) is on the pricey side but so worth it! The "shepherd's pie" was cozy and the chunks of duck were super tender and juicy. The duck dish itself was very rich with a thin crispy chicharron-like skin.

Saussice
Citlali A.

Yum, can't wait to try more here! Super super nice hostess seated us outside in perfect weather. We enjoyed two beers and split the saussice over mash and it was delishhh! Can't wait to get back and try the duck two ways-- good to know ahead that the duck must be ordered at an inside table as the outside tables are too small to accommodate and they don't serve it outside. Can't wait to go back.

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Rachel S.

I decided to dine here on a recommendation and I am so glad I did. It was still a little too cold to sit outside, but inside was cozy, not too loud and great for a catch up with an old friend. The service was absolutely excellent with an enthusiastic staff. The menu options were described to us in great detail and we were struggling to decide what sounded best! I was very impressed with the Ris De Veau and Scallop and Seaweed. The diver scallops were so fresh and all of the sauces were to die for. We loved the surprise dessert brought out to us- rice pudding with cashews and caramel drizzle.

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Food very good, Service excellent especially Andre. Great vibe. Drinks good. I hated the crunchy rice pudding. Still 5 stars.

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Very good french cuisine. A little loud but fun. Waiter was very helpful. Reasonable pricing. I would go back.

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Thoughtful and attentive waitstaff. Classic French bistro ambiance. The food was divine. Definitely try the duck.

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Service was fine. Portions were incredibly small. Ordered the beef bourguignon. Carrots were undercooked.

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