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La Boite en Bois, New York, NY

La Boite en Bois

4.5 (3319)
$31 to $50
French
75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Tucked away in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners since 1985. Family owned and operated, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience. As seen on Seinfeld, we are a short walk from Central Park, Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera.

With its rustic ambiance, diners are made to feel as though they are in a bistro in the French countryside. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck to Mussels, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, soups, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur, Seafood Crepes and Onion Soup. Come Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast or a La Boite Burger.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Catering
    All of our menu items are available for takeout. We offer local delivery. Find us on Seamless.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,319 people are saying

La Boite en Bois reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Boite en Bois offers a charming French dining experience with "excellent food" and "warm, accommodating service." Its cozy, intimate atmosphere is perfect for pre-theater meals near Lincoln Center. While seating is snug, the "authentic French menu" and "wonderful ambiance" make it a delightful culinary escape.

3,319 Reviews
  1. Julie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, excellent service and classic New York small, cozy atmosphere.

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  2. Sergio VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    All good and hidden place like entering to a Paris restaurant . Service needs to improve to rookie the waitress that help us. Good food

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  3. David VIP

    New York City100 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We very much enjoyed La Boite. Friendly, excellent service. It's a small room with a low ceiling, so when crowded it could be very loud. We went on a Sunday afternoon. Very quiet. Try the escargot, beet salad, duck confit salad, and the crab cakes. A great glass of Sancerre. Excellent espresso and decaf coffee. Dessert of creme brulee and chocolate mousse. We won't hesitate to return.

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  4. John VIP

    Little Rock7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful traditional French cuisine. Very attentive service.

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  5. Ivana VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent French food and wine! Cozy, charming too! Great place to grab dinner before Lincoln Center shows.

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  6. Susan VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The escargots were just wonderful, and the bread, the pilaf, and the profiteroles excellent. The service was great. The noise level was surprisingly tolerable, especially for such a small space; it was actually possible to have a conversation! The duck did not meet my expectations.

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  7. Joan

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dream anniversary dinner! Even on extremely short notice, the entire staff’s warmth and attentiveness was perfection! The food is luxurious but healthful to be sure, with servings sizes that are generous. We prefer cozy to cavernous and that is precisely what this lovely place offers.

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  8. Daniel VIP

    New Jersey115 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s like being in France. But better. Because it’s here. Small place. But they know how to French.

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  9. Steven VIP

    New York City208 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Boite en Bois is a gem in the Lincoln Center area. The food is both delicious and consistent. On this most recent visit we had the salmon and the cod fish. Both dishes were wonderful, including the side items.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a really nice date place. The restaurant was comfortably seated with good attendance. The staff also let us stay as long as we wished. The duck confit and crème brulet were superb. We both got the amaretto sour and enjoyed it enough the get a second. Thank you!

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FAQs

La Boite en Bois does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Boite en Bois also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 874-2705.

La Boite en Bois is rated 4.5 stars by 3319 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for La Boite en Bois

75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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