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Le Coucou, New York, NY
Le Coucou, New York, NY
Le Coucou, New York, NY
Le Coucou, New York, NY
Le Coucou, New York, NY
Award-winning

Le Coucou

4.7
4.7
4511 Reviews
$50 and over
French
After taking the Parisian dining scene by storm, acclaimed chef Daniel Rose brings home the James Beard "Best New Restaurant" award for his very first stateside restaurant. Located in SoHo, the space is a gracious modern nod to fine European gastronomy, with crisp linens, fliberking candles, and whitewashed brick. Updating classical French cuisine with charm and verve, Rose shrinks the intercontinental divide separating the City of Light and the Big Apple, proving that the true essence of fine French dining can thrive in any time zone.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 271-4252
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Rose
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    SoHo
  • Cross street
    Between Howard & Canal
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    6, R, J, Z to Canal Street

Experiences

  • A Very Coucou Christmas Eve

    $215.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Join us for A Very Coucou Christmas Eve Dinner. That evening only, enjoy our spectacular Christmas feast: a 5-course menu designed especially for the holiday for $195 per person. The prix fixe is exclusive of tax, gratuity, and beverage – allowing you to add on libations as you choose from our cocktail and wine menus. We look forward to celebrating the holiday with you.
  • NYE Reveillon: When the Clock Strikes Coucou!

    $495.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style at Le Coucou. Join us for a lavish dinner with delectable bites curated by Chef Daniel Rose and team. Champagne on us when the clock strikes twelve!
  • The Early Bird: Coucou Classics

    $215.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Get ready for the New Year with something classic! Before your night our on the town, join us between 5 -6:30pm to savor some of Le Coucou's most memorable dishes.

What 4,511 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    French

4,511 Reviews
  1. EllanP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great team. Especially the sommelier.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sommelier was fabulous. Food was absolutely delicious

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  3. CinciDiner

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wines by the glass. I could have stopped with 2 courses, but couldn't pass up the crepes Suzettes, which were great. The service was attentive without servers hovering. Tables nicely spaced for relatively private conversations. High ceilings, beautiful lighting.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great atmospher and the service was amazing.

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  5. Nyer

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful adult restaurant with beautifully conceived French classic food. The renowned rabbit all ways is worth a journey. Tables are widely spaced to permit conversion. Intelligent service. Overall, a great choice for a festive evening.

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  6. Anonymous

    New York Area

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic on all counts , the room , service and food , can’t say enough , one of our favorites

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing setting. Super service. Awesome vibe. Truly an unforgettable experience for a 40 year anniversary dinner. One of the best in NYC.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service too quickly for à dîner. Served the starters before wine. Not a 1 star Michelin level for us.

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  9. Marcher

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish the staff and the food were first rate. Helpful food and drink suggestions were all acted on and enjoyed immensely. Look at everything closely. Order a cocktail on ice and you get a large clear ice cube with the restaurant logo stamped into it. Wonderful touches like that everywhere if you pay attention. Portions were just right allowing a table of hardcore sharers the opportunity to expand our experiences without feeling stuffed. Keep Le Coucou on your special night's list.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very bad service. The waiter was very condescending and used a lot of imperative words when making recommendations. Very disgusting food. Very salty and sour appetizer; overly meaty entrees. Unplucked duck. Ew! DO NOT GO!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my favorite french resto in the city. Would recommend to everyone

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  12. NotisE

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, elegant ambiance, exceptional service!

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  13. GregRay

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining at Le Coucou - a mixed bag result. My wife's appetizer (Yellow Fin tuna) and entree (poached lobster) were outstanding. My appetizer (buckwheat battered deep fried eel) and entree (black bass with other sea food) were not good. The eel (which I normally really like) was one of the worst things I've ever eaten at any restaurant, let alone one with a Michelin star. It was overcooked (i.e., burnt), the batter was greasy, and the sauce had so much vinegar it made me wince. The black bass itself was fine, but the giant, head-on prawn that came with it was off (as in, bad). That simply shouldn't happen at a restaurant like this. Desserts were very good. Service was okay, except that the waiter "recommended" all the highest priced items on the menu, which, while not uncommon, is really off-putting at a fine dining restaurant. The ambience of the dining room was probably the best part of the evening. It is a beautiful room with a great, comfortable feel; the tables are well-spaced and the noise level is moderate (which, these days, may be enough to earn a Michelin star on its own). We may go back, but would hope for better food the next time around.

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  14. VanessaAnn

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service. The food was a delight. Will return there soon.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous. Food was divine and service was impeccable. Do not miss this very special experience. Five stars!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday and it was wonderful. The restaurant exudes elegance. The sauces were so perfectly French. We will be back.

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  17. JimK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It didn't suck. Superb, sophisticated, and delicious food, beautifully presented by professional, friendly (but not familiar) staff in a gem of a setting. Wine service was truly special.

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  18. JohnP

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional in pretty much every way. The sweetbreads and the venison deserve more stars than allowed.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in years! The Pauline dessert was the best dessert we had in New York

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  20. jamesc

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    good food excellent service but not as good as it was several years ago

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  21. maryf

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fifth time we have been and it just isn’t what it was. Will not go back as there are lots of French restaurants to try. So disappointed.

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  22. CharlotteB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and service at Le Coucou could not have been better, but the food was incredibly disappointing. Would not recommend.

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  23. rich

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Wonderful! Great food, attentive service, lovely NY AMBIANCE.

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  24. Foode

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and location were as expected. There wasn’t anything that was superb about the food. Presentation was great but didn’t match the expected taste.

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  25. KevinV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service and ambience. Best French restaurant in Lower Manhattan.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner! Thank you so much !i will be back

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been several times and it’s always great. Never disappoints

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  28. DianaS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience and the service was outstanding. Our appetizer and second course were rich and delicious. The duckling entree we shared was a bit chewy and couldn’t eat certain bites of the duck breast. That was disappointing.

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  29. SFFoodie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food has diminished in quality and taste, but prices remain high.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant, with a wonderful atmosphere, and amazing food. It has such a Parisian feel but with a splash of New York.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They charged $ 3000additional and have not given the credit after my claim

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  32. LNTX

    Las Vegas

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. Ethan was fabulous! Food was delicious!

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  33. AmzA

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came back to New York and made sure we made a reservation at Le Cou Cou! The last time we came we were unable to have a long sit down dinner because we had to hit the road again but they were able to accommodate us for a delicious quick meal. This time we were able to make a proper reservation. The ambience is beautiful and the staff are very attentive. The food is amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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  34. DeeDee

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and special experience. Beautiful ambiance, wonderful service and spectacular food. Quenelle’s are over the top. Every dish delicious l. Very very pricy but top notch and you won’t be disappointed.

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  35. LaCordo

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceeds expectations. Superb service….. must have the best trained staff in the city.

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  36. Mame

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a delicious dinnnr and it became a wonderful day.

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  37. CharlesM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Halibut in NYC. Always delicious! Beautiful restaurant, impeccable service

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  38. AnastasiaK

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptional! Service is great! Can’t wait to come back and have again the sweetbreads!

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  39. Tony

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love good food. That was my best experience in New York City. I'm a resident now, which means I go out to eat very often. Manhattan is expensive, we know. Dinner around 200 is normal for a couple. At Coucou, you will have a little more for exceptional wines, cuisine, and some nice people to care of you. Franciso (Paco) is one of the guys, and Dylan is in charge of the wines. ( I'm a good cook myself and they are better than me)

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  40. Judy

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very beautiful. The lobster salad and leeks tart not so impressive. The duck for 2 was amazing

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FAQs

Le Coucou is rated 4.7 stars by 4511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Coucou

138 Lafayette st., New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    Between Howard & Canal
  • Neighborhood
    SoHo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    6, R, J, Z to Canal Street
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Rose
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