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Cognac Brasserie 70th, New York, NY
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Cognac Brasserie 70th

4.5
4.5
1634 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf & Fabio Granato brought their love for French culture & cuisine to NYC by giving the Big Apple an authentic slice of France when they opened Brasserie Cognac in April 2008. Guests can choose to dine in the outdoor sidewalk café, main dining room, lively bar or private Cognac Room as they enjoy meals complimented by over 85 varieties of cognac and a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux and Burgundies offered by the glass of bottle.

UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant. You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first com

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7:00 PM


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:<br />- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;<br />- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;<br />By Bus:<br />Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 1,634 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

1,634 Reviews
  1. mikeyclimb

    New York Area

    167 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    a neighborhood brasserie and not a tourist trap. had a nice Old Fashioned, downed some delicious gougeres, wife had delicious escargots, I chose the nice fried calamari. my chicken dish was sumptuous and perfectly prepared w puree and haricots verts. on the UES there are many places ti choose from. this is one to keep coming back to

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  2. MaureenC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for lunch with the girls on a rainy day! Staff was great and accomodating!

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  3. SMsoccermom

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a neighborhood favorite. Always great service and ambience. Love their French onion soup, Niçoise salad, and burger.

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  4. Mkay

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great find for a bite after a concert at the Armory. Lovely service and very good salmon and beef burgers. If it hadn’t been so late we would have been tempted by the more classic entrees. Too bad the egg dishes aren’t available after 3. Quiche or an omelet would be perfect after theater fare.

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  5. GinnyC

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is excellent and great food for a reasonable price.

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  6. GailF

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food as always but very noisy.

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  7. madelineW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cognac is our neighborhood favorite local favorite. It is consistent in service and quality food

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  8. SarahC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the fabulous weather outside on quiet East 70th Street. My moules frites and floating island were absolutely delicious!

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  9. AlCas

    Greater Boston

    93 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Uninspiringly prepared standard lunch dishes with French accent. McDonald's fires look like Michelin 3 stars by comparison.

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  10. Visitor2359

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my new favorites to go too! Good service good food and great atmosphere

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  11. Susanlee235

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent and the service impeccable. Love the Salad Nicoise, but wish they would put in a little more lettuce. Other than that, I have had almost everything on the menu and it is all delicious and well-prepared. Cognac is one of my go to favorite restaurants in my neighborhood.

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  12. DavidD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had my mother's 96th birthday part there last Friday. The food was wonderful, the ambiance exciting, the service excellent. It was a wonderful experience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! Will definitely go back!!

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  14. SusanC

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good service and good food. Excellent neighborhood restaurant.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    You can do better at home! Why go out when the food is ordinary. Service was good

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  16. BCJ57

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adorable French restaurant with a great selection of delicious food.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cognac Brasserie 70th never disappoints. Great appetizers. Great entrees. Great wine list. Great service.

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  18. KathleenG

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautifully presented meals with fresh ingredients. My first time but I will be back!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is always good - great food, wonderful service. The weather was beautiful and we sat outside.

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  20. MichelleT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Only second time dining at Cognac 70th. Staff seriously under trained. Ordered rose Prosecco and server insisted it was (twice) when questioned why it was “yellow” and not “pink.” Another served is bread after our meal and another staffer sent him back to deliver to adjacent table instead. Tuna tar tar was good but overall food just ok, especially given the disconnected service.

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  21. Mart

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Food is delicious as usual. Service was abysmal. Waiter was very uninformed and my order sent back for correction. My friend almost broke her tooth on what she thought was a piece of glass in her escargot—turns out it was a nugget of sea salt but nothing offered as an “I’m sorry” gesture. Better get it together, people!

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  22. helenp

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Attractive place. Food just ok considering the price. Great proximity to Park Avenue Armory!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A fabulous experience. Lovely staff. Delicious food. It was so relaxing. I enjoyed all the fabulous pictures on the wall. Will definitely recommend to friends and will be back!

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  24. peterk

    New York Area

    87 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The service was good --- attentive and efficient. The fine was ok/good (cheese fondue, chicken salad); probably other dishes we didn't order are better. Nice location and fine for dining outside.

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  25. MichaelB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! Will definitely be going back.

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  26. Rick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced

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  27. Jackey

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Outdoor dining was lovely, food excellent, waiter terrible. Rest of staff, including bussers, hostess, was very good.

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  28. LettyG

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dining at Brasserie Cognac is a special treat. This local, intimate restaurant has wonderful French food echoing visits one has in provincial France. Brunch, lunch or dinner one finds well prepared food that is pleasing and beautifully plated. Salads are lightly dressed; plates are beautifully composed. All around a fun filled Dining experience

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    All of the food that my party ordered looked and tasted delicious. The service was very good and servers were attentive. It was a bit noisy, but mainly because other guests do not have appropriate social skills and insight.

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  30. JohnM

    Greater Boston

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good take at a reasonable price. Staff very nice and welcoming.

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  31. DeborahM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    This upper east side bistro is consistently packed both inside and out. So I thought I would give it a try after having a blah experience about a year ago. I booked inside and went with a friend. The ambience is lovely. The menu is adequate. The wine list is good. We ordered the mushroom tart as a starter but it was not available at 6 pm. So we went with an off menu puff pastry tart filled with goat cheese and tomatoes. It was nicely prepared. My entree was a salmon burger with guacamole, jalapenos, tomato, shallots, etc on a bun with fries. The presentation was poor, the bun was large and the salmon burger was small. The guac became sliced avocado and the whole dish lacked flavor of any kind. I also did get have any spicy tomato remoulade which was listed in the description . The fries were fair. The potatoes were lacking in texture and flavor. I ate half of the burger and left the rest. Will not be going back.

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  32. JMAC

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We sat outside on the sidewalk with the pooch. Everyone was happy.

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  33. local

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We live in the neighborhood and have been to Cognac many times and have found the food to be pretty consistent and good. We took friends and were raving about the food. This time, the food was not very good. The Halibut was very dry. Two of our guests ordered the mussels, and both found many of them to be inedible. The fries, which we usually look forward to, were not crispy and seemed to have too much oil. The burger, which is a consistent staple that we order, and typically delicious, lacked taste, along with the chicken salad. The service was impeccable, as usual. Our waiter checked in on us and let us talk and linger. Perhaps, there is a new chef, but we are saddened that one of our go-to restaurants was quite disappointing. Perhaps, it was an off night for the kitchen, but not sure that we'll return too soon to try it again.

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  34. LAjavaGuy

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely neighborhood gem for basic bistro fare in a relaxed, but stylish setting.

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  35. PeterB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience5
    Generally, the food and service at this restaurant has been good to excellent. The staff and kitchen this summer has been well below acceptable standards.

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  36. Kiki

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming neighborhood restaurant! We enjoyed the mussels and the salmon. Service was excellent. I wish I lived closer to it.

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  37. gpbrooklyn

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. Moderate sized portions, which was very nice. Service was excellent.

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  38. Julia

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is delicious, although portions are smallish for the price. Service is pleasant and attentive. Always an enjoyable evening.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in new york city. Beautiful decor, wonderful food and a fantastic staff.

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  40. MelodyO

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very fun afternoon, mostly good food (the salmon burger was overcooked and under seasoned, but everything else was great.). We appreciated being left alone to enjoy our company and have a leisurely lunch

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Cognac Brasserie 70th using the Order Online button. Cognac Brasserie 70th also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Cognac Brasserie 70th also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 249-5100.

Cognac Brasserie 70th is rated 4.5 stars by 1634 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 50 times today

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Google Map for Cognac Brasserie 70th

963 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;By Bus:Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
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