L'Express

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   Erik

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Valentines Day for most restaurants is a chaotic experience so I’m going to give them a pass. They wanted to seat us at a tiny table and I’m 6”2 and 215 lbs. I did wait a little and got a decent table. The service was slow but we like to take our time so it wasn’t an issue. The special, chilled seafood salad with cucumber, cumin and crème fraiche was very special. The onion soup and pistachio terrine were as tasty as ever. My steak could have been warmer but the frites were nice and crispy. My partners duck a l’orange was nice but now what he expected. The flourless chocolate cake was as good as ever but served way before my partners almond tart. However the waitress was very accommodating and I did get a free glass of wine for the wait. The prices have gone up ALOT! I think $40 for a duck breast and steak frites is Al little steep for a casual French bistro, but again, that is the cost of dining in NYC.
   

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   Erik

   New York City

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Consistently great quality French food in a bustling environment. Wait staff is attentive and professional.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you, Erik! We appreciate the feedback always. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   Mary

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 4 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Coming many years and always have had good food and service.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Mary, thank you so much for your feedback. See you soon! Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   David

   New Mexico

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 29 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Classic bistro fare well prepared and reasonably priced. The house-made terrine and Frisée aux Lardons were delicious as was the house red Cote du Rhone.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   David, Thank you for the feedback! Hope to see you soon - Frisee will be waiting. Ruben Coach - manager
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   New York City

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun dining experience. Lively ambience. Good food.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   Hey Richard, Thank you so much for the feedback! See you soon okay. Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   L. C.

   VIP

   New York City

   33 reviews

   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 21 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I took advantage of Restaurant Week to return to L'Express, a familiar, friendly and reliable hangout a half block from my office. I've been going there since it opened thirty years ago, almost coinciding with my firm's first 10-year lease. It's no long a 24/7 dive. Covid took care of that. But what has not changed is the familial warm standard that it has remained in the neighborhood: a place where you can go for an excellent burger, an omelette, a nice piece of fish almost anytime of the day or night.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   L. C Hi! Thank you greatly for taking the time to give us some feedback. We are now open more late nights again, 2 am Sunday - Thursday and 4 am Friday- Saturday. Stop by anytime. Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   Itay

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Service is not attentive at all, had to ask for water and bread refill numerous times, as well as the table was not cleared until we asked even when it was obvious that plates are empty and garbage. Even though everyone was pleasant in communication it looks like there's a lack of personal. Concerning the food, it felt like the butter and cooking oil were not fresh enough as it reflects in specific taste and aftertaste on food. Nevertheless atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. Hope those defects will be fixed soon.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   Hey Itay, I'm very sorry to hear about this. Thank you greatly for the feedback. Please contact me if you have a moment. I would love to hear more about your meal. We love any opportunity to improve ourselves and look out for our guests. Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   Ellen

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very warm and inviting place with delicious food and our waitress Carmen was excellent! Highly recommend the crème brûlée for dessert.
   

   L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Ellen, thank you so much for the feedback! Carmen is great; she can't wait to see you again soon. Ruben Coach - Manager
   

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   Vasilios

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 15 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exquisite everything. The 1664 draft is perfect, steak tare tare was the most fresh. Service was great. Thank you
   

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    ash

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Nice place. Good bistro food. Friendly vibe Fair prices
    

    L'ExpressResponded 3 days ago

    Hey Ash, thank you so much for the feedback! I would love to hear any ways we can improve. Hope to see you again soon. Ruben Coach - Manager
    

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