Le Parisien

This is my wife's and my favorite restaurant in NYC. We discovered this gem years ago and now it's a must have every time we visit. Each and every time it's perfect. Service is so friendly, the restaurant is warm and inviting, and the food is just lovely. It feels like when your friends cook for you. The flavors, the care and attention to detail. I cannot recommend it enough. The Duck Confit is simply perfect. The Steak Frites are a revelation. Amazing French Onion Soup and every dessert is awesome too. Just go!

"The best duck I've ever had" my gf's parent exclaimed as we talked about our time at Le Parisien, so to get things going, this place was enjoyable.

A very intimate experience with only having 13 ish tables to seat people, a reservation is a must when you are heading here for dinner.

This would be a nice date night spot, saw a few couples out on dates and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I had the French Onion Soup, which is a must in a rainy and cold New York environment, very good, and also had the Chicken Paillard which was just okay, they have some thyme and other trimmings on it that you shouldn't eat, so it would be good to take that off before serving.

But overall, a nice spot for a dinner date, 4 stars

Food was pretty good but the space was very tight . Additionally there was very littler interaction with the wait staff because they made you order your entire meal, including dessert all at once. I ordered the steak frites because there was at least one on every other table. It was clearly what people come there for and it was delicious. Steak was perfectly cooked, fries- well seasoned, and it was a huge portion.

Despite this, I was underwhelmed by everything else. If my plans fell through in the area and I was hungry, I'd go again. However, I would not make this my main destination

A real neighborhood gem. Be sure to make a reservation. The decor is great. The space is tight. The food is delicious. The service is welcoming and friendly.

Nice little cozy place to tuck in some dessert. We had the creme brulee and good coffee.

Cute, rustic with outdoor and indoor seating options. Limited space, so reservations encouraged
I was surprised at how quickly the food came out.
I mean it was like instant (almost) but the food was fresh and delicious. The chicken (roasted) was fresh, tender and cooked well through with a flavorful jus and a soft silken bed of mashed potatoes.
The profiteroles come two to an order but since there were three of us they were kind enough to add a third.
We also didn't feel rushed which was a welcome change from how it has become more and more in NYC dining.
Will try this place again.

P.S The owner is also usually milling around if you want to ask him about the place.

My first venture into Parisien cuisine, and I quite enjoyed it!

If you're a bigger group, definitely make reservations because the place is small. I have never been to Paris, but I felt the vibes from how this quaint place transforms into such a warm ambiance into the evening, with fitting music, candles, and bustling chatter.

The Escargots With Garlic and Parsley ($17) was a must for me. I mainly tasted the delicious pesto-like sauce doused onto the snails. The land snails were relatively bland, although chewy.

For my main course, I got the Duck Confit With Crispy Potatoes and Frisee Salad ($32). Confit, I learned on the spot, is a method of having the meat cooked slowly in its own fat. You can tell, from the greasy richness infused into every bite of duck. The duck meat itself were skinny strips too. The best part was when you get a hold of the aromatic duck skin on your potato slice! The salad was pretty bitter tasting to me, despite the dressing.

The service was fantastic, and the meal, of quality. It is pricey though, so prepare the wallets.

Cute little restaurant that reminded me exactly of Paris! We were originally seated inside, but it was a little dark, so moved outside. It was so cute and had great vibes, but outside suited the occasion more. The service was very nice as well! We didn't feel rushed at all during the meal.

The Steak Frites was amazing! The steak was tender and sauce was delicious! The shallots paired with the steak very nicely and added a little sweetness to the dish. Didn't try the French Onion Soup or Duck Confit, but heard they were amazing as well.

I really want to go back to try their brunch!

3 - Slightly below expectations
The place was cute inside and good service. However, the food was disappointing for the price. It was simple and greasy. Most dishes come with French fries. Wanted a little more from a French restaurant for brunch.

This place makes me very happy. Amidst the modern Manhattan (with poodle and purse snippy eye rollers and good looking but moronic Marty McGillicuddy frat boys), this eatery is snug, well worn, and Montreal brasserie worthy. The owners are young and very true to tradition in this place. The escargot was a classic in garlic butter. The trout almandine was lovingly prepped (half a trout). The prices are very reasonable for Kip's Bay/Murray Hill (ironically only two blocks away from my first address in life). This place evokes understated elegance and evokes a time when Manhattan actually had a soul... Will be back.