L'Express

Name: L'Express
Address: 249 Park Ave S, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 254-5858
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1093)

$30 and under

French

249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for brunch

Iconic French bistro in NY, serving classics such as steak & mussels, beer, wine & breakfast.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Wed, Thu 9:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–4:00 am
Phone number
(212) 254-5858
Website
https://lexpressnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Amitzur Mor
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Gramercy Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Offers

Late Night Dining at L'Express
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
One of New York City's late-night institutions, right by Union Square - Gramercy Park, this quintessential Lyonnaise bouchon is open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays!

Popular dishes

What 1,093 people are saying

L'Express 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Express offers a "delightful French bistro experience" with consistently "excellent food and service." The "warm and friendly staff" enhance its charming atmosphere, making it a "local favorite for brunch, lunch, or dinner." While some note occasional service issues, the "reliable, casual French fare" and lively ambiance remain highlights.

1,093 Reviews

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Alexander
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place for a bite of decent French food with nice service and ambience at a reasonable price. Great bar also.
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Alan VIP
New York City314 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a quiet lunch—busy, but not loud at all. The food is just what you want for a perfect meal: egg dishes with inviting ingredients, a nice steak, a variety of salads, burgers, of course, and sandwiches. Good service.
L'ExpressResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Alan, for the kind review! I'm glad we hit the spot for lunch. We hope to have you back again, perhaps for a more bustling dinner or brunch! Thor Oren - General Manager
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Myrna VIP
New York City57 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food delicious. One of very few french restaurants that still serve frogs legs. So hurry and get them before they fade away
L'ExpressResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Myrna, for leaving a review! I hope we continue to have guests excited about them so we don't have to give them up! Thank you for your service. We'll see you next time. Thor Oren - General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful early dinner outside. The staff was warm and friendly and I appreciated that no one was rushing us to close our tab so we were able to really talk and enjoy ourselves.
L'ExpressResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and like the service and ambiance. We hope to welcome you back soon! Thor Oren - General Manager
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claudia VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely staff Mediocre food Forgot to give bread and butter
L'ExpressResponded on June 2, 2025
Hi, Claudia. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your dishes! We take feedback very seriously and I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience more thoroughly. Please contact me directly when you have a moment. Thank you, Thor Oren - General Manager
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clayton
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food overall. All the dishes we ordered were cooked perfectly - the best ones were the duck and the branzino.
L'ExpressResponded on May 27, 2025
Thank you so much, Clayton, for the great review! I'm glad to hear everything went well and you enjoyed your experience with us. I love the Duck Cassoulet, myself. We hope to welcome you back soon to explore more of our specialties! Thor Oren - General Manager
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Leon
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coming here for many years. Consistent and excellent in every way.
L'ExpressResponded on May 23, 2025
Thank you, Leon, for the kind review! It's great to hear that you've been a patron for so long! Thank you so much for supporting us over the years. We'll see you soon. Thor Oren - General Manager
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Alan
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dependable French Bistro especially for lunch and brunch. Some dinner items I liked are no longer on the menu. I miss the calf's liver, the blood sausage and the Ceaser salad. Still, a worthwhile restaurant to visit.
L'ExpressResponded on May 23, 2025
Hi, Alan! Thank you so much for your review! I'm glad L'Express has been a reliable choice of yours. It's good to see that you enjoyed these older dishes of ours. Every now and then we bring them back as specials. Let me know a few days in advance and I can request for our chef to prepare some! Thor Oren - General Manager
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Jerry
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here many times over the past twenty years and whenever we visit NYC we try to visit this old favorite at least once. So many things made this such an unpleasant experience I think this dinner will be our last. Too many other options.
L'ExpressResponded on May 23, 2025
Hello, Jerry. Thank you for bringing your concern forward! We take all forms of feedback extremely seriously. When you have a moment, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience in more detail. Thor Oren - General Manager
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Michael
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The short rib I ordered was not short rib. It was brisket or some other cut of meat in the shape of short rib.
L'ExpressResponded on May 23, 2025
Hi, Michael. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't completely satisfied with your short rib. I hope you'll give us another shot and come back soon to give another of our dishes a try! Thor Oren - General Manager
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FAQs

L'Express offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. L'Express also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 254-5858.

L'Express is rated 4.6 stars by 1093 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Gramercy Park
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Wed, Thu 9:00 am–2:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–4:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amitzur Mor
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://lexpressnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 254-5858

L'Express

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Late Night Dining at L'Express

Popular dishes

Onion Soup

ONION SOUP GRATINEE

House Made Duck Confit

Menu

What 1,093 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does L'Express offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'Express restaurant rated?

Is L'Express currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information