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Le Parisien

4.7
4.7
1998 Reviews
$30 and under
French
Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.
Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.

Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 889-5489

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Thomas Tapia

  • Private party facilities

    Please inquire about private events

  • Neighborhood

    Murray Hill

  • Cross street

    b/t Lexington & Third Ave

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    33rd Street from the #6 Train

  • Additional

    Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,998 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    French

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  1. NancyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional. Very attentive and help set a wonderful mood!
  2. gigi

    New York Area

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C'est délicieux ! La nourriture, l'ambiance, le vin - ça marche !!
  3. SteveD

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was fantastic!!! Space for dining was a bit challenging but after drinking a few glasses of good wine & eating such great authentic French food (My Mom is from France)it wasn’t a concern! Will come back!!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Was disappointed in the food and the overall attitude. Mussels were an entrée & they were  plump and looked great but were pretty tasteless. Best part was the bread and butter at the beginning of the meal! Very delicious. Everything else was just average.  very convenient for us -was hoping to like it but won’t bother going back. Sorry.
  5. StephenP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic and not fussy. Real French cuisine in an excellent bistrot setting. Get the specials!
  6. StephanieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So, so good. Traditional French bistro and everything is good. Don’t overlook the trout or the Floating Island. Two standouts.
  7. FredR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. The pork and chicken were nicely cooked and tasty with flavorful pan sauces. Restaurant was full and slightly loud due to a table of 5 nearby.
  8. RichardC

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always friendly home style authentic Parisienne service. Great food and wine selection
  9. Panilla

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food a bit overcooked but good service and great ambiance
  10. LauraD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So lucky that this French bistro is in my neighborhood. Always a wonderful experience.
  11. MargaretD

    Houston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little neighborhood find. Recommended to me by a friend. Lovely little French Bistro.
  12. NYCMom

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a pleasure to dine here. Went for early dinner so place was not crowded. Service very good. Food (mussels, steak frites, chicken) were all very good.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best French food in the city!!! The specials were amazing, the service devine, I couldn't recommend enough
  14. peeps26

    London

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Can always rely on a great meal here. The special mushroom soup was very nice. I ordered the roast chicken as always but next time I will order something else. My husband ordered steak frites and enjoyed. We shared creme brulee. The place is quite small and tables tight- just like in Paris.
  15. photogal

    New York Area

    82 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food in a pleasant atmosphere. Service is friendly. Great neighborhood find.
  16. Hippieg

    Phoenix

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and Parisian charm. Excellent service.
  17. tee24

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as always. There were 4 of us and each one ordered something different and we all cleaned our plates.
  18. Steve

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best small French restaurants in New York
  19. Tvl4gooofood

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love Dining at Le Parisien! Delicious!!! Classic French cuisine!
  20. yoonoh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    feels like a authentic local parisien restaurant!
  21. KoulaD

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a happy dining experience. It was exactly what we expected from French bistro that was evocative of an earlier time in NYC. Food was delicious and plated in a gracious manner. Could not ask for a better way to end a hectic week.
  22. AnastasiaD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went in to privately celebrate our wedding anniversary, just the two of us. Perfect little place for something like that. Food was amazing, and the ambiance was ideal for what we had in mind.
  23. JLK10

    New York Area

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My trout was amazing! It is a small space but it was comfortable. They charge a small credit card fee unfortunately.
  24. AtlantaMom

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely French bistro in NYC. The food was very good and the service was attentive.
  25. AlanM

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Small place. Nice Ambiance. The chicken fish and Duck were all very good. The salad was OK. It was all good and the service was good. For me 5 stars for food requires it to be great.
  26. LisaM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always go to Le Parisien when visiting NYC. It is our favorite restaurant anywhere in NYC. Just a really special place.
  27. MLJP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Parisien is a place we always stop at when we’re in the city. I make a point of making it the first place I get a reservation. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience Paris, in New York City.
  28. Sasha

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is delicious and service is friendly and helpful.
  29. Dopam

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been coming here for years, if we lived in the area we'd be there every night. Cozy, delicious food, amazing ambiance, can't wait to go back!
  30. Vickiel

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint place, loves the food, the family loved it!
  31. AquaTad

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great little spot! Been here twice and enjoy the Steak Frites
  32. JillC

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The food was disappointing compared to other visits.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are huge fans of Le Parisien. A true neighborhood gem that is worth traveling for.
  34. KEITHNYC

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A neighborhood gem. We had a fantastic meal and experience
  35. Gene

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Parisian is always good, this particular experience was exceptional. All aspects of the meal were perfect. I look forward to our next time.
  36. PK800

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant service. Delicious branzino and salmon. Great bread. Lovely place to have in the neighborhood
  37. ramen

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Came here for brunch. Small cozy place but noisy because it’s small and tables are close together. Eggs Benedict was very good and I would get it again but I asked if I could have ham and spinach the server was like no can’t do it. I immediately offered to pay extra but I’m unclear why the restaurant couldn’t accommodate this request. It’s just bizarre. I didn’t ask for anything crazy.
  38. JohnA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very good. The pan-seared branzino was amazing, mussels and roast chicken were delicious, apple tart tatin good but not as caramelized as possible. The restaurant is compact so the tables are VERY close together (but we ended up having a nice conversation with the diners at the table next to us) and the noise level is pretty high. The servers were nice, although a bit rushed. Overall, it is a great neighborhood place with a wonderful Parisian flare and top-notch food.
  39. KevinC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I recommend duck confit here because I think they made it better and it’s also the cheapest that I ever found
  40. BwayJoe

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Long live Le Parisien. A very homey and intimate French bistro offering a bevy of favorites. Close your eyes, inhale, exhale, and believe you're on the Left Bank.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Le Parisien offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 889-5489.

Le Parisien is rated 4.7 stars by 1998 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 25 times today
Google Map for Le Parisien

163 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

  • Cross street

    b/t Lexington & Third Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Murray Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    33rd Street from the #6 Train

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Thomas Tapia

  • Additional

    Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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