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Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side, New York, NY

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

4.7 (1977)
$31 to $50
French
963 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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:- 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,977 people are saying

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side shines with "excellent food and service" and a "wonderful menu" of classic French dishes. This cozy neighborhood gem offers a "charming, cozy spot" perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Patrons praise its "intimate atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff," making it a favorite local destination.

1,977 Reviews
  1. Corazon

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samantha was extremely hospitable to us. She’ll be the reason why we will be coming back. Merci Samantha.

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  2. jim VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the main and only issue its that they tried to rush us form start to finish we were asked to order 3 times in the first 10 minutes of sitting and then told we had to leave (admittedly after 1 and 1/2 hour

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  3. Jane VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated outside. Had 3 appetizers and one main ( tuna tartare larger portion.) -3 glasses of wine. A lovely night on the UES.

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  4. John

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend.

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  5. Wendy

    New York City78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a wonderful tuna poke salad and a glass of Brut Prosecco. Double espresso for "dessert." The service was vbery good and, as usualm, so was the food! I hioghl;y recommend this restaurant; it's especially nice at lunchtime.

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  6. james

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been eating at Cognac for years. It’s our neighborhood “go-to.” Food and service are always great. Wonderful staff. We had my mother’s 100th birthday there! Highly recommended.

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  7. dean VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It is so nice to sit outside!

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  8. Alan VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a local favorite. Had escargot, steak tartare and my daughter had mussels. Will be back soon.

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  9. Karen VIP

    New York City282 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our Easter brunch of Classic Chicken Salad and the Poke bowl. Both delcious, fresh and light, the perfect brunch - also improved upon by the basket of Cheese Puffs Gougeres! We sat upstairs where it was bright and cheery and also quiet.

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  10. Roger VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I don't like having to constantly seek out a waiter or busboy for a refill of my water. Also, for $36 I'd expect a healthier portion for the beef bourguignon. It's typically made with chuck meat, one of the cheapest cuts of meat. The amount provided was inadequate!

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FAQs

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 249-5100.

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side is rated 4.7 stars by 1977 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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