Lafayette

For all the hype here it was just ok. The food was meh - the fries were soggy and cold and the service felt rushed and sloppy. The deserts however, were truly stellar. The decor and ambiance were terrific.

My friend was coming from out of town and got lost on his way to the restaurant. The girl checking guests in was kind enough to reassure me they would make something work for us. I was so grateful as they were busy and would have totally understood if I lost my reservation but they were kind enough to find a table and accommodate us.
Thank you so much!

It can get loud but in warm weather months there
Are outdoor tables. Great food, friendly service. A great
Place for lunch, brunch or dinner.

Celebratory date with girlfriend

The nicoise salad was not good at all the tuna was all different sizes and not the same colors on the pieces and had a funny taste. The bread was good.

WENT FOR PRE-THEATER LUNCH WITH 11:15 RESERVATION ONLY TO FIND THEY DON'T SERVE BETWEEN 11:30-12 NOON. BREAKFAST STOPS AT 11:30 AND LUNCH DOESN'T START UNTIL NOON.
DIFFICULT TO NEGOTIATE TO GET TO THE MATINEE AT 1PM

Lovely space. Very noisy. Nice waiters. Very expensive for what you get. 56.00 for a hamburger, plain no garnish and an onion soup and club soda.

The food and service is always very good here, staff very attentive.

Nice looking restaurant but I found the food and service didn't warrant the prices. Service was below average and food was just okay.

2 Things you absolutely have to try: the black macaroni (get it spicy) and the crispy duck. Their house-made french macarons and bread are also quite good. Cocktails are fairly unique and well done also.

Lafayette was perfect in every way. My parents were joining my husband and I for dinner and late from traffic. We had to make my sons show and we were able to order dinner for my parents so when they arrived it was ready. The food was excellent and the staff incredibly accommodating on a busy holiday night. I will be back again soon!

Terrific staff, fantastic menu and the atmosphere is top notch. I took my granddaughter there for her birthday dinner after seeing The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center. It was a perfect way to end the day before our drive back to Massachusetts. The cheese plate, which we let the wait staff pick was a great mix of hard to semisoft cheese and with the bread from their bakery was almost enough for a full meal. My favorite was the Mimolette. I had the “Duck-Duck-DUCK” Bolognese, my daughter the Rotisserie Chicken Grand–Mère and granddaughter the Bistro Steak. All cooked to perfection. Most of our plates were completely empty. All except for the chicken because, well, it was 1/2 a whole chicken! We topped it off with coffee and dessert. Never rushed and quite comfortable. It's my fourth time eating there and I always leave more than satisfied. I'm looking forward to my next trip to the city so I can stop by again.

Overall it was a very nice experience. The service was excellent, our server was Leslie. She made food and wine recommendations that we really enjoyed.

Comida mala y fría, por lo demás bien

Good was cold had to be sent back

Horrible service nice place food was ok

Lovely place to go if you go to the Public Theater. The food is almost French regular. The staff is nice.

Just terrific.
Very welcoming
Good food.
Excellent service

Great atmosphere, great food, great service!

this is a great place for brunch, its always hopping with people waiting for tables. The baked goods are really good as are the egg and traditional breakfast dishes. This is not a value brunch with egg dishes in the ~$20 range, but its a fun place to hang out on a sunday afternoon

nice ambience . service a bit slow bc it’s so busy

Exceptional service and attitude of staff, very helpful and willing to make our visit special, recommend to all, will be back....

Food was outstanding and the staff were very friendly and helpful! I would 100% come here again.

Great spot for a special occasion.

Disappointing service and meal

Perfect pre theatre venue.

Fantastic French restaurant with outstanding modern French cuisine.

The welcome was good, the food was good, the service was not good; very slow and a complete disregard for us.

Booked for lunch. Despite limited brunch menu, food was very good.

I eat at Lafayette all the time. The food and service are great. I was disappointed this last time because we had a 9 PM reservation and did not get seated until 9:45. No one offered us drinks, an appetizer or dessert on the house for the wait and inconvenience. A small gesture like that would have gone a long way. And I am disappointed that they did not know better.

The trout was amazing. It reminded me of eating food cooked over a campfire. And the seasoning of the mussels (was that curry? Cilantro? Anyway the seasoning was fabulous!! Everything was great down to the bread and butter. It was so good we came back after the theater for coffee and desert. Jon’s well done! Including the service.

Got seated right away even though my friend was still walking over. This was my 2nd time back, wanted my friend who was in town to experience it as well. Did not disappoint. Food, service, all excellent. Our waiter was somewhat dry, not rude, but also not extremely friendly. He was ok... one of the managers checked on us quite a few times throughout the meal, so that kinda made up for it. Our reservation was at 2, and we stayed almost till 5 drinking mimosas and catching up. Great brunch!

Service was rushed

I've loved this place since I went the first time years ago. I've continued going for brunch whenever I can, especially when I have friends visiting the city, it's always a sure shot and they love it. Now that we have a baby, choosing brunch places takes some time and dedication, since NYC restaurants are not very kid friendly. The hostess was quick to accommodate us in a great table, making space so that we didn't have to take the stroller apart, a true delight! The waitress was wonderful. It was, as usual, a delicious Sunday brunch at Lafayette!

Great lemon pancakes.

Was a special occassion for a family reunion and they sat us next to the restroom

Just excellent. The escargot at Lafayette I think are the best in NYC. We shared them. Next we both had agnolotti with sunchokes in a Parmesan foam. Just superb. All paired with a very very good premier cru Chablis. Very highly recommended

Besides food service from the whole staff great.

I frequent this place often, usually has the right combo of great food and excellent service. The last time was different, no one really checked in on us and parts of our order were wrong and missing. I will still stop by for some of my fav dishes.

We needed a place where we there was a variety of bistro options for a group of 6. This was ideal - there were great burgers, pommes frites, salads, fish and cheese choices. Picky eaters and persons looking for interesting food were all happy. Not the cheapest bistro, but we would return.

Lovely restaurant in great location with helpful and attentive staff but the food was not good.
My daughters strip steak was inedible, just a slab of gristle and the Bernaise butter had zero flavor. No salad or veggies, just a heap of French fries that looked as if they had come from Mc Donald's. I had the Mussles which were prepared with curry ( why? This is French restaurant!!) and were tiny and chewy, not plump and succulent.
Dessert was beautiful but small. Shame. Such a beautiful location!

Not good for vegetarians.