L'Etoile

L'Etoile reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tatiana VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Its a nice restaurant in the neighborhood. Food was great! Noice level a bit high. Need some fine tuning in service. I felt rushed not with the ordering food but with receiving subsequent courses of the meal.
   

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   Kevin

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great new gem in Oyster Bay. Food, ambiance and service were all perfect!
   

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   Anna VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An exquisite new experience in historic Oyster Bay! We had a wonderful dinner. Everything was 10 out of 10 from food to services to elegant patrons! Make your reservation in advance! It was packed on a Wednesday night!
   

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   Christopher

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is average at best. Overpriced for quality of food, service and overall experience
   

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   William

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and food was to die for. Will definitely being returning again
   

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   debra VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely dining room and great bistro menu. All was delicious and as a group of 4 we all tried something different. Food served promptly and with kid servers - the dining room is super noisy so bring your loud voice. L’Etoile seems like an instant success given the many years it took to restore the location. So happy to have this in O Bay!
   

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   Herman VIP

   New York City29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food; good service; fair prices; nice ambiance;but noisy
   

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   Maria

   West Palm Beach1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Review of L’Étoile, Oyster Bay L’Étoile has brought fine dining to Oyster Bay, opening in the beautifully restored landmark Schnouder’s drugstore building. The space is thoughtfully and elegantly decorated, though I was a little disappointed that there was no homage to the building’s past — the old drugstore had such a unique charm, and a small nod to its history would’ve been a nice touch. Attached to the restaurant is a shop called Provisions, which looked very inviting from the window, although I didn’t have the chance to step inside. Service was excellent across the board. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and everything flowed seamlessly — a rare and appreciated detail. The atmosphere, however, was extremely loud. It was tough to hold a conversation at times, and a bit more noise control would really elevate the overall experience. As for the food — it was outstanding. To start, we shared a cheese plate, a meat plate, escargot, caviar, and steak tartare prepared tableside. Every single bite was delicious and beautifully presented. (The French onion soup also looked incredible, with a gorgeous puff pastry crown — definitely something I’ll try next time.) For my main course, I had the moules frites in a white wine and cream sauce. The mussels were perfectly cooked and flavorful. Sadly, the fries were a major miss — they tasted like cardboard. And really, a good fry only needs a great potato, hot oil, and a sprinkle of salt. It was a surprising misstep given how strong everything else was. Around the table, other dishes included the duck (excellent), the meatballs (also excellent), the chicken in a lemon garlic sauce (delicious), and a chicken stew served over puff pastry that my friend said was good, though it felt more like an upscale chicken pot pie. L’Étoile is definitely on the pricey side, but in this case, it felt worth it — it’s true fine dining for Oyster Bay. If they can fix the french fries, lower the volume a bit, and maybe give a little
   

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   Alistaire VIP

   New York City11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice new restaurant from Stellina folks. Unfortunately the ceiling is quite low so the noise level is terrible. Food generally good. Not classic French food but they try. Excellent oysters and mussels. Very fresh. Veggies not fresh and salad over dressed. Overall a nice experience but would prefer to return when not so crowded and noise level lower.
   

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    Ruth VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Quality food, service and drinks. Would recommend highly.
    

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