Le GigotGreat little spotEnjoy the W. Village ambience in this great French provencal restaurant. I ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon which was superb. The bread and mussels were amazing too. Simple very good French comfort food.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMIntimate and superb experience!Our first dinner at Le Gigot was a revelation. Our party of four had unanimous praise for the quality of the food and service. The dining area seats approximately 28 at tables, and 4-6 more can be seated at the small bar. The breeze came through the front windows as we dined on deliciously prepared Seafood Couscous, Lamb Fete, Beef Bourguignon, and Arctic Char. It was experience we plan to repeat.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMCosy, friendly and amazing foodMy boyfriend and I went there for a sunday dinner. It was a nice quiet night, although the restaurant is small so I guess it does not even get that noisy when completely full. Service was great - attentive, helpful and friendly. Food we ordered was excellent. They also have a good range of choice on the menu. The only thing we did not like is that it was cash or AmEx only.6/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAs good as ever!!!!Fantastic experience as always . Food is spot on and the service fantastic. Warm and friendly staff.
One small complaint . I Wish the menu could be more inventive(seasonal).5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMStopped by for lunch and hadStopped by for lunch and had the beef bourguignon (and yes I had to Google that to check the spelling) which was truly outstanding. Service was top notch - friendly without being intrusive. Highly recommeded.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMRich, tasty french cuisineThe service at Le Gigot is really the shining element. Our waiter was attentive, in a great mood and really knew the menu. The food was tasty and the menu had lots of rich, provincial options. The leg of lamb was absolutely delicious. At the end of the meal, however, our waiter let us know that they only take AMEX. Fortunately, one of us had one, but really they should take all major credit cards. If one of us were dining alone that could have been a problem. Overall, I would definitely go back.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMPayment alertExcellent food and friendly efficient service; Nice romantic atmosphere; Only takes American Express and cash, but no one tells you this upfront.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMBeef bourningnon an frisée saladThat I've had in the US. After traveling to Lyon recently I've been looking to relive some gastronomic favorites. Le Gigot is my new go to for hearty French fare. Tiny place and no outdoor seating, but food makes up for it.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMOur lunch was totally wonderful.Our lunch was totally wonderful. The service was attentive but not intrusive. I will definitely go back!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I absolutelyMy husband and I absolutely adore this romantic little restaurant. We always feel as though we are in Paris when we dine there. The food is delicious and the wine list is impressive. The owner, Pamela is always the perfect hostess and John, Derrick and Daniel are so very friendly and attentive. This restaurant is truly a gem.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place for Mother's Day brunchBrought my parents here for Mother's Day brunch. The food was very good (both parents had the Eggs Benedict while I had the omelette). Service was that of a five-star restaurant and the space was warm and cozy.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMreally attentive without beingreally attentive without being intrusive service, both from the waiter and barman, let me wait for a friend without any pressure, helpful with wine suggestion, let us linger for a while, food was great for one person who wanted to eat lightly, the other wanting traditional French fare5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were in from out of townWe were in from out of town and looking for a low-key French bistro done well. Le Gigot was just that place -- unpretentious, good food and service. We were surrounded by "regulars", which always speaks well of a restaurant. It's in tight quarters, but not at all unpleasant in that regard- good things come in small packages.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have eaten here four timesWe have eaten here four times in two years and always had a great meal--brunch, lunch and dinner. While the tables are almost as tight as Paris the food and service make it worthwhile and it's still comfortable. Oysters by the piece and sparkling wine by the glass are a great afternoon break. If you're going to the Met it's only a couple of blocks from the #1 train and a much superior value to the restaurants around Lincoln Center.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMCalm in the StormLe Gigot is like stepping into a wonderful French bistro in the Marais except you are in NYC's West Village. It is charmingly small, the service is warm and welcoming and the food is authentic French bistro cuisine. The chef uses fresh local produce and meats in the preparation of your meal.
Not to be missed dishes are the Bouillabaisse, the roasted leg of lamb or the Boeuf Bourguignon. The specials are often so appealing that is is hard to choose. We have always left feeling happy and satisfied.
We have been going to Le Gigot for 15 years (they have been open for 17). Living in San Francisco, we would come to Le Gigot the first night of every trip to NYC. Having recently moved to NYC, we will be there more often.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWe loved itMy wife and I had a very nice dinner at Le Gigot. The food is definitely authentic. The place is charming as well.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMA gem in the VillageGreat little gem of a restaurant. Great food, service, and ambiance. Located on a lovely street in the west village really worth the visit. We had a frisée salad and wild goose oysters. Then duck confit and hangar steak. All superb. We shared the bread pudding dessert which had a lovely creme anglaise sauce ( think the sauce is called creme anglaise). The dessert was also superb. Very very highly recommended.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMLove this restaurant. We goLove this restaurant. We go whenever we know we'll be in the neighborhood. The menu has quite a few choices but not too many. The food is very good and service is friendly. Make a reservation if you know you'll be in the area. We'll be back.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMThe brunch--French toast,The brunch--French toast, paysan omlette, eggs Benedict--all standard brunch entrees, were prepared and presented exceptionally well. The waiter was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The music, a combination of jazz and Broadway standards created a cozy mood without disrupting conversations. We, a group of four friends, spent an extremely enjoyable Sunday morning. We will all go there again very soon.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMEcellent romantic hole in the wall.Very small but excellent food and service. Took off points because we were not told that they only take American Express What millennia is this?4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMLOVED this restaurant. ReallyLOVED this restaurant. Really good, good food and very nice people.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMLittle French gemWonderful food and service. Very small and intimate. Makes you feel like you are in a little Paris cafe.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMThe world's best crab cakes!! TotalThe world's best crab cakes!! Totally awesome!! I have been to Le gigot a few times over the years and have never been disappointed. Food is really good and wait staff very warm and friendly. I have send alot of my friends there over the years and they have never had a bad experience.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMThis place did everythingThis place did everything right from ambiance to service to food and wine. Top notch in every way.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWe arrived early because weWe arrived early because we had to see a show at NYU Tisch. The staff/owners were extermely hospitable and made some great wine selections for us. The bouillabaisse was excellent and my wife had the special fish (bronzino) dish. Absolutely nothing to complain about and every thing to complement regarding this cute little bistro!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMThis place was great. TheThis place was great. The service was incredible and everyone was so nice. The food was amazing and it could not have been a better pick for my girlfriend's birthday! The menu was easy to understand and everything that we ordered was delicious.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMBest lamb in the universe!Have you ever gone to a restaurant PERFECT in EVERY way? This gem is truly perfect. We go on a regular basis. Amazing service. Owner Pam warmly greets all guests and makes them feel special. Candle lit atmosphere with french music makes on feel they are in France. Zagat rated as best bistro in NYC and no wonder. From the Crab cakes with no bread or filler, lamb done perfectly, all dishes magnificent. And brunch is wonderful with OJ squeezed from 3 different types of oranges making it the best tasting OJ on the planet......I recommend this restaurant and once you go you will return again and again as we do.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMNice brunch with French touchNice brunch with French touch and very smily service3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMCozy dining room. Great serviceCozy dining room. Great service and wonderful French bistro food.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMNot bad place to dine.The dinner was great, especially the service. Staffs were friendly. Mussels were great because the flavorable sauce. Crabcake was delicious!! Must try.. However, the braised rabbit wasn't great. It was a bit salty. Not as good as I tho it would be..3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMTerrific FindGreat little hide-a-way restaurant down in the Village. This is the smallest restaurant we've been to in terms of the number of tables and size of the dining floor and appreciated the intimacy. Attentive service and terrific food. Staff is extremely knowledable about their wine list and offered a tasting of a couple different wines before choosing. Will definitely return.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThree of us had dinner atThree of us had dinner at Le Gigot. My friend's rabbit and my husband's seafood risotto were much to their liking. However, I had the lobster risotto, which had carrots, celery (I think), and herbs in it. I suppose this is a very French preparation, but wasn't so appealing to me. I'll try something else next time. We love Le Gigot!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMif you still with the Frenchif you still with the French basics, such as the duck dishes, they do a very solid job of preparation.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMCozy, inviting, with warmCozy, inviting, with warm service, Le Gigot offers classic French bistro fare that's tasty and nicely presented. The crab cake is succulent, with no bready filler. Eggs were perfectly cooked. Side salads were fresh and not overdressed. I'll definitely be going back, and not just for brunch.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had an enjoyable dinner.We had an enjoyable dinner. Definitely a cozy restaurant with tight space, but we had a late reservation and by the end of the evening, we were one of two tables left and there was no rush for us to leave. A relaxed, neighborhood feel. Waiter was great. Salad was amazing - the French always master the dressing.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThere are no negatives aboutThere are no negatives about Le Gigot: food, service, ambiance are all wonderful. Anyone who has a problem has unrealistic expectations. We have yet to order one thing on the menu--or an off-the-menu special--that we would not order again--and we have been coming here for years.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMA really excellent dinnerA really excellent dinner in a wonderful restaurant. Service and ambiance can't be beat. If you haven't gone you have to go and enjoy. For dinner we both had the frisée salad. Excellent. For the main course I had the coq au vin special which was perfect and my wife had the risotto special which also was excellent. For dessert we shared the bread pudding which was soaked in a cream sauce. Superb. Our wine was a very nice St. Emilion.3/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful little restaurantHave eaten here both of our last two visits to NYC. Will keep it on our short list of restaurants to keep returning to. Like the food, wine list, waiter and intimate atmosphere. We have enjoyed the mussels, oysters, cassoulet and duck. Price is reasonable to us.2/23/2013 12:00:00 AMA great findHad no idea what to expect and was very pleased. The service was lovely, warm and expansive. I was able to taste all of the reds by the glass in order to make my selection. While seated at a table for two that was a bit awkward for conversation, we were able to move to the first vacant larger table in the midst of our dinner -- very accommodating! And, the food was very good -- real French comfort food from hthe fresh spinach soup to the boeuf bourgignon to the lamb three ways. Bread was warm and delicious.11/27/2012 12:00:00 AM