Lucien

"Charming" owner Lucien Bahaj's East Village French "favorite" rolls out "first-rate bistro" classics and a "convivial" vibe that will "take you to Paris in a flash"; ok, it's on the "cramped" side, but tell that to its regulars who "leave with a smile every time."

Posted on January 13, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Average Rating

60

A French bistro in the West Village, serving cuisine with traditional gems like escargots de bourgogne, moules mariniére traditionnelle, and Marseille-style bouillabaisse alongside a full wine list.

Posted on November 07, 2012. Brought to you by nyc.

One of NY's best small, cheap(er) bistros. Rules its loyal clientele with love. Steak frites, escargot, raw bar, and rabbit in Dijon mustard. Narrow, intimate space with requisite scratchy mirrors and miniscule bar. Snuggle in for an evening of Parisian passion. Late-night dining has been the opening scene of many an on-the-spur seduction. Has challengers for authenticity, but they're uptown...

Posted on September 17, 2011. Brought to you by blackbookmag.

Editorial Review

French bistro in the East Village serves classic onion soup, steak frites, pate and escargot in a cozy atmosphere.

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on November 03, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

A piece of France in NYC

Average Rating

80

We asked the staff at our hotel desk where to go to eat steak and a fellow guest who overheard immediately recommended Lucien. It's a small and intimate place. Don't expect space around your table. But we were treated really well by the staff, and we loved the steak frites (which - at New York prices - was good value),...

Posted by CCP1967 on May 05, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A typical French-style Bistro

Average Rating

80

If you are looking for an authentic French bistro with foie gras, escargots, rabit, steak tartare and tarte tatin on the menu, Lucien is your kind of place. Nothing pretentious there. It's family style and cozy (to the point you almost touch the next table... as it is in any good Parisian bistro). Very friendly service. Interesting and reasonably priced...

Posted by DoJH on March 28, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

great french restaurant

Average Rating

100

Wonderful little place! As soon as they served me some french bread, I felt at home. The food is very tasty and the ambiance is very chill. The food is a bit more expensive than the average meal (i guess) but it's so good! La tarte tintin was to die for! service is also amazing

Posted by Cookiebaum on March 15, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A Great LITTLE French Bistro

Average Rating

100

I took my wife, stepson and his girlfriend to dinner at Lucien at the beginning of his 30th birthday week. WHAT A FIND! Although small, crowded and cramped, there was undeniable energy throughout the restaurant that literally screamed out: FUN!
That said, the food is the star of the show. Every dish that we ordered was absolutely top notch French...

Posted by James J on March 08, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Just beautiful

Average Rating

100

Beautiful food, the best tarte tatin I've ever tasted and exceptional service. We discovered Lucien after our reservation at Prune along the road was not honoured and we were delighted to find this little gem. We can't wait to return to Lucien when we visit NYC again. Thanks to the delightful hostess who made us feel like part of the...

Posted by Angeladellascozia on February 15, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Open for : Dinner, LunchAlcohol: Full Bar

Posted on March 15, 2017. Brought to you by showmelocal.

French bistro with traditional gems like escargots de bourgogne, moules mariniére traditionnelle and Marseille-style bouillabaisse.
Full wine list.

Posted on April 25, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Lucien can be found at 1st Ave 14. The following is offered: Restaurants: French. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 114 other Restaurants: French . An overview can be found here.

Posted on April 13, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

French bistro cuisine with traditional gems like escargots de bourgogne, moules mariniére traditionnelle and Marseille-style bouillabaisse.

Posted on February 19, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

This East Village French restaurant ranges from cozy to cramped, depending on the night. But through engaging conversation, the attentive staff makes patrons forget they are literally rubbing elbows with strangers at the next table. Nice accents are placed throughout the restaurant. The walls feature attractive paintings, and dinner by candlelight provides a romantic setting. You can begin with...

Posted on September 09, 2008. Brought to you by cityseekr.