Le Gigot on Postcard

"At first glance, Le Gigot transports guests to an inviting little family-owned bistro—the kind you’d only find in La Ville-Lumière. The service exceeds expectations with uncharacteristic warmth that brings a welcoming vibe to the nostalgic dining room. Tasty renditions of classic bistro fare dominate the menu, so expect the cooking to be familiar and pleasing. The petit bouillabaisse begins as a saffron fish broth with a red-peppery North African accent to elevate the traditional fish and seafood dish. Their cassoulet is a beloved Toulousaine version with duck confit, bacon, cannellini beans, herbs and luscious pork. Finally, apple tarte tatin, served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche and fresh blueberries, is a perfect closer." - Michelin Inspector

Le Gigot

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"Modeled after a classic French bistro, you can't help but feel like you're in Paris here. When you try the food—light, fluffy crab cakes, delectable bouillabaisse—you'll feel truly transported. This is a great place for brunch. They take American Express or cash, only."

The West Village & Soho Guide

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"Senegalese chef Alioune Ndiaye has been serving up Provençal cuisine here for over two decades." - Marguerite Imbert

10 Exceptional Brunches in the West Village

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"At first glance, Le Gigot transports guests to an inviting little family-owned bistro." - Marguerite Imbert

10 Exceptional Brunches in the West Village

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Jake Sager

Google

Had a pretty underwhelming experience. French onion soup was made with chicken broth, and the onions weren’t even caramelized. No depth of flavor. The steak frites were a big disappointment: a couple slices of sirloin (not flank, which I’m told was recently changed) with a sad amount of peppercorn sauce, and mediocre french fries definitely not cooked in tallow. They charged $50 for this dish, which is laughable.

Dave M

Google

We just finished an excellent meal at Gigot. Delicious endive salad. Fresh favs beans. Plentiful escargot with onions and herbs. The soft shell crabs were the best I’ve ever had. For dessert we had the profiterole. A wonderful night at this tiny, cute French restaurant tucked away on Cornelia street.

Shawn Oisin Freeman

Google

Absolutely wonderful and lively neighborhood restaurant. Everything flowed perfectly as a small packed restaurant should on a Friday night. The staff was great and never once had to call for their attention. The food portions were massively delicious. Stay for desert. We had no regrets about this place.

Zoe Zhang

Google

Cozy place for fantastic food and service! We got the crab cake, the duck confit, and the beef bourguignon. Everything was sooo delicious. We didn’t have an appetite for dessert but I’m sure they’ll be as good. Service was phenomenal too. Love the hairstyle of the staff :)

Rachel Xenophon

Google

I've come 3 times over the last few years as I live in PA and don't get to the city often. This place has blown me away every time. It's expensive but it is worth it. Every single dish, from the fresh bread and butter to the decadent chocolate cake will make you glad you came. For appetizers, I recommend the escargots, steak tartare and buratta with peaches. For my main I always get the duck because it's too good for me to even try anything else. It's tender and flavorful. The potatoes au gratin are the best I've ever had and even the veggies (which I'm not normally a huge fan of eating) are well seasoned. I'm also not normally a chocolate cake person but I am for their chocolate cake. Go and enjoy because the experience of eating here really gives you an idea of what dining in a small bistro in France is like. Your taste buds will thank you.

Logan P

Google

What a special place! I made this reservation for my girlfriends who were visiting. The table we were waiting for was running behind and they kindly gave us each a free glass of wine. The atmosphere is fantastic. Intimate and friendly. The waiters are so attentive to the little needs and were extremely thoughtful and friendly! The food is delicious. Lots of bread provided! This is my favourite New York restaurant experience to date. I would highly recommend.

Mark Mangrich

Google

We were a party of 8. We took up an entire section of this cute and quaint little place. They had a large selection of specials that were not on the menu that our server explained to us. We ordered wine, starters, mains and dessert with coffee. Everything was great. The escargot is amazing. I had risotto with shrimp and crab. It was rich, but exactly what I was looking for. The desserts were great too. The restaurant is small but you feel like family there. They pay careful attention to your food and experience. The neighborhood is safe and off the beaten path.

Rits M

Google

Unfortunately a very forgettable meal for me. I came here for dinner. We were seated outdoors immediately. They have some indoor seating - about 8 tables mostly for couples. Outside they have about 5 tables in the summer. The service was relatively slow and since the menu didn't have too many options I was hoping all the food that they did they would do well. From menu to leaving we ordered about 3 dishes and it took 2.5 hours. At best the food was fresh but it wasn't either tasty or memorable. It didn't have either flavor complexity or interest in terms of ingredient combination. I would probably come here for a basic meal but at the prices I expected something a little more upscale I suppose. We tried the heirloom tomato salad, the crab cake and the ravioli. I would pass on this place for dinner - might be a better lunch option to be fair

Jake Sager

Google

Had a pretty underwhelming experience. French onion soup was made with chicken broth, and the onions weren’t even caramelized. No depth of flavor. The steak frites were a big disappointment: a couple slices of sirloin (not flank, which I’m told was recently changed) with a sad amount of peppercorn sauce, and mediocre french fries definitely not cooked in tallow. They charged $50 for this dish, which is laughable.

Dave M

Google

We just finished an excellent meal at Gigot. Delicious endive salad. Fresh favs beans. Plentiful escargot with onions and herbs. The soft shell crabs were the best I’ve ever had. For dessert we had the profiterole. A wonderful night at this tiny, cute French restaurant tucked away on Cornelia street.

Shawn Oisin Freeman

Google

Absolutely wonderful and lively neighborhood restaurant. Everything flowed perfectly as a small packed restaurant should on a Friday night. The staff was great and never once had to call for their attention. The food portions were massively delicious. Stay for desert. We had no regrets about this place.

Zoe Zhang

Google

Cozy place for fantastic food and service! We got the crab cake, the duck confit, and the beef bourguignon. Everything was sooo delicious. We didn’t have an appetite for dessert but I’m sure they’ll be as good. Service was phenomenal too. Love the hairstyle of the staff :)

Rachel Xenophon

Google

I've come 3 times over the last few years as I live in PA and don't get to the city often. This place has blown me away every time. It's expensive but it is worth it. Every single dish, from the fresh bread and butter to the decadent chocolate cake will make you glad you came. For appetizers, I recommend the escargots, steak tartare and buratta with peaches. For my main I always get the duck because it's too good for me to even try anything else. It's tender and flavorful. The potatoes au gratin are the best I've ever had and even the veggies (which I'm not normally a huge fan of eating) are well seasoned. I'm also not normally a chocolate cake person but I am for their chocolate cake. Go and enjoy because the experience of eating here really gives you an idea of what dining in a small bistro in France is like. Your taste buds will thank you.

Logan P

Google

What a special place! I made this reservation for my girlfriends who were visiting. The table we were waiting for was running behind and they kindly gave us each a free glass of wine. The atmosphere is fantastic. Intimate and friendly. The waiters are so attentive to the little needs and were extremely thoughtful and friendly! The food is delicious. Lots of bread provided! This is my favourite New York restaurant experience to date. I would highly recommend.

Mark Mangrich

Google

We were a party of 8. We took up an entire section of this cute and quaint little place. They had a large selection of specials that were not on the menu that our server explained to us. We ordered wine, starters, mains and dessert with coffee. Everything was great. The escargot is amazing. I had risotto with shrimp and crab. It was rich, but exactly what I was looking for. The desserts were great too. The restaurant is small but you feel like family there. They pay careful attention to your food and experience. The neighborhood is safe and off the beaten path.

Rits M

Google

Unfortunately a very forgettable meal for me. I came here for dinner. We were seated outdoors immediately. They have some indoor seating - about 8 tables mostly for couples. Outside they have about 5 tables in the summer. The service was relatively slow and since the menu didn't have too many options I was hoping all the food that they did they would do well. From menu to leaving we ordered about 3 dishes and it took 2.5 hours. At best the food was fresh but it wasn't either tasty or memorable. It didn't have either flavor complexity or interest in terms of ingredient combination. I would probably come here for a basic meal but at the prices I expected something a little more upscale I suppose. We tried the heirloom tomato salad, the crab cake and the ravioli. I would pass on this place for dinner - might be a better lunch option to be fair

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