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Dirty French

French Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Dirty French

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Ranked #6 for seafood in Lower East Side
The experts at Eater and Gothamist recommend this place
"Lamb carpaccio, chicken for two, purée de pomme, and beignets."(15 Tips)
"The grilled oysters and duck confit hash are a must."(7 Tips)
"Start with the tuna tartar and get the chicken for 2! Outstanding!"(9 Tips)
"The grilled oysters and beignets were fantastic."(7 Tips)

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Kate FurmanJuly 13, 2015
The duck l'orange is one of the best aged duck I've had in NYC. Two large pieces of breast meat, aged for 30 days then cooked in a 850 degree oven for 20 mins, perfectly tender and full of flavor.
Jon SteinbackNovember 5, 2015
everything is kinda amazing. for two people, I'd go two appetizers and a main so you can sample more. and, with a bigger group, get the chicken and crepes (min. 2 per table); it's unreal.
Josephine SonSeptember 19, 2014
Get yourself here! Clams amandine: great! Steak au poivre: great! Pommes purée: great! Bouillabaise: great! Citrus tart: great! Lamb carpaccio: TO DIE FOR! I will be back soon!!!
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EaterSeptember 12, 2017
Dirty French is creative at heart with dishes inspired by the Middle East (lamb carpaccio with mint and sheep’s yogurt) and Southeast Asia (fish sauce and lemongrass-braised chicken thighs). Read more
Chad HornerApril 1, 2016
all the food is a fun infusion of more exotic flavors into traditional French fare, but the standout is simply the bread served with fromage blanc, which is on the house!
Gina FullerJanuary 13, 2015
The flatbread is legit. Bass is good. Steak is excellent! Napoleon crunchy & ok. Tuna tartare is spicy & ok. Carpaccio with Mediterranean favors is great & comes with delicious bread. Crepes are good.
Jason BrewDecember 4, 2015
Trendy LES French restaurant serving all means of French influenced food from creole to Moroccan to typical French styles you know. Highly recommended the poached cod!
harryhSeptember 9, 2014
Tartare: great. Oysters: great. Pork chop: great. Mushrooms: great. Pigalle cocktail: great. As far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong. Visit immediately.
Samantha LewisApril 19, 2018
he weekend brunch here is extremely enjoyable. There is a live band playing that just sets a very nice mood. The grilled oysters and duck confit hash are a must. More: http://www.brunchwithsam.com
Syd LeighApril 30, 2015
Chicken and crepes is something to try. The white meat is deliciously dressed in curry sauce and the dark meat is crispy with hints of lime and soy. The bread to start is something to look forward to
David RosenbergMarch 25, 2015
The lamb carpaccio, the terrine and the mushroom millefeuille (sup Pete Wells best NYC dishes of '14!) to start. And then the duck because obviously. Finish it with beignets.
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 26, 2017
This place leaves an impression: decor, delicious food and beautiful people. Only go for the orange duck if you like yours very chewy. The lamb carpaccio is out of this world, a must.
Julie HicksMarch 28, 2015
Def a tough resi to get. Loved the ambience & overall style. flatbread with cheese spread is hands down the best bread ever! Must have the grilled oysters & lamb carpaccio! Both are heaven!
Amanda GluckNovember 3, 2014
The foie, lamb carpaccio and frisée salad are the best apps. Duck and steak by far the standout entrees. Get mushrooms, pommes frites and green beans as sides. Skip the chicken for two.
Meredith BlechmanFebruary 19, 2015
Great bar scene and ambience. I could make a meal of the flatbread. The mushroom millefeuille was incredible if you like curry. Chicken crepes and cabbage side were delicious. Ice cream is legit.
Allan BeaufourMarch 20, 2015
Get the fried oysters as the appetizer. Get the duck and pureed potatoes as the entree. Both stellar dishes. Not as amazed by the millefeuille as the rest of the world it seems.
KellyJuly 15, 2015
From the pre-dinner proper cocktail, to the appetizers, to the entrées and sides, right up to dessert, absolutely everything is superbly well done and tasty. Hugely recommend.
Brian Van NieuwenhovenDecember 25, 2018
Good for unstuffy special occasions. Lots of appealing choices with a little bit of adventure! Strong cocktail menu and wine list
J.R. ReedMay 27, 2018
A bit on the expensive side but very worth it - carpaccio, artichoke salad are must starters. Duck and pork chop are amazingly well done - would go back for sure!
Dylan StilinDecember 10, 2014
No reservation? No problem. Sit at the bar where a limited menu of appetizers and salads will still leave you more than satisfied. Side note: The flatbread hype is real.
Lori LuoMarch 26, 2015
Reservations are difficult to get at Dirty French, but the mustard-heavy Pork Chop, the perfectly seasoned Tuna Tartare, and the signature Lamb Carpaccio are well worth the effort.
ReserveJanuary 28, 2016
Dirty French dishes out classic French bistro fare, updated with modern techniques and bold flavors. Chandeliers hang from the wood-beamed ceiling, and leather banquettes fill the contemporary space. Read more
Jordan MApril 13, 2016
Lamb carpaccio + duck a l'orange yields as luxurious a food coma as I've ever experienced.
Ms HeleneMarch 9, 2017
The millefeiulle app is actually Finely sliced layers of giant mushrooms formed into a noodle like consistency and crisped on edges to resemble pastry, served with diced kaboucha squash in Viet curry
Xiaoyi LAugust 18, 2015
What a surprise! I mean, it is expensive but the food is superb. I liked every bit of it and the service too, very attentive but not too overwhelming. Will go back.
Natalia RamirezJuly 21, 2021
Lamb carpaccio, chicken for two, purée de pomme, and beignets.
Meredith BlechmanFebruary 19, 2015
Fun fact: the big mirror in the back of the restaurant has been covered in drip wax by artist Rashid Johnson, in the style now iconic to his practice. I was told he eats there at least once a month.
Tian XieAugust 15, 2015
A lot has been said for the duck à l'orange (which was excellent), but the mushroom mille feuille is also an excellent appetizer.
Danielle WestMarch 22, 2016
Had an AMAZING birthday meal here. Everything from start to finish was fantastic, but have to say I was partial to our appetizers, the grilled oysters and kale salad.
Lee CochranMarch 14, 2015
Flatbread delicious. Loved the spicy oysters. The vibe is bumpin, even on a Monday. Monte Carlo beverage is all ice - not worth it. But the Grand Prix is awesome albeit tiny
Giovanni D'PalmaAugust 15, 2015
The atmosphere and service were great. I liked the food. The appetizer was creative and the duck main course was tasty but overall I wasn't left in awe of anything.
Hilary Cramer RobinsonAugust 7, 2015
The bread is worth the hype and the mushroom thing was good. I liked both the chicken and the duck. I am writing this tip about the waiter, the actual worst waiter I have ever had in a decade in NYC.
Wilson ZhouNovember 25, 2017
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, one of the original gangsters of global French fusion, should be jealous as it's the type of dish that wouldn't be out of place at his three-Michelin-starred flagship. ★★★
StefanieMarch 1, 2016
I could eat the flatbread and call it a day. But we kept eating...loved the tuna tartare and the trout.
Marci HyattApril 13, 2016
Service is amazing! Food is even better! Start with the tuna tartar and get the chicken for 2! Outstanding!
New York PostSeptember 14, 2014
The Moroccan-tinged French restaurant from the guys that brought you Carbone is swarmed by fashionistas willing to forgo their diets for the $39 duck a l’orange. Read more
Christopher TaiMarch 23, 2015
Start with the carpaccio or a half dozen oysters. Come here for the 30 day dry aged duck a l'orange!
Natalie YoungNovember 28, 2015
Tuna Tartare and Chicken for Two are on point. Good sized portions and great cocktails. Wouldn't come for brunch. Duck Hash is mostly about the concept, not much flavor.
kate kJune 21, 2015
Pastries are above average on balance - great flavors but only OK consistency. Coconut madeleines, monkey bread and hibiscus beignet with custard inside.
AmateurConciergeMarch 21, 2015
Can't get in for dinner? Get in at brunch and sample some of the best items from dinner without the hassle of trying to get a reservation
Giulia MJanuary 12, 2016
Flatbread and cheese they bring to the table, tuna tar tar, mushroom mille-feuille, short rib, lamb, pommes frites, chocolate fondant
Justin FerrantiJanuary 2, 2017
Great date spot. If you book on OpenTable for a special occasion, ask for a corner table and they'll treat you to a complementary glass of bubbly
PureWowFebruary 23, 2016
Chicken and crepes is like the Olive Garden, but instead of unlimited breadsticks, you get unlimited crepes. (Oh, and the food is way, way, way better.) Read more
Cusp25June 15, 2015
Tuna tartare and mushroom millefeuille to start. The delicious bread is served hot with chèvre
Aileen TseJanuary 18, 2016
the chicken for two was both delicious and fun to assemble (similar in concept to a Peking duck)
Luke CardyJanuary 1, 2016
We went on a Saturday night and the vibe was really cool. Although I ordered the Duck a l'Orange which the waiter advised would be more suited to the women in our party which was a bit strange
Lindsey KimJanuary 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The bread and cheese is fantastic and highly addictive. You MUST order the chicken for 2!
Thea RodgersOctober 28, 2014
So GOOD. Way better then carbone. Lamb carpaccio, duck, chicken for two, steak were all great. Fun cocktails too! Pricey.
GothamistSeptember 2, 2014
New spot Dirty French, specializes in traditional dishes like Cote de Boeuf alongside Moroccan dishes and even creole flavors from Louisiana. Read more
Seth ForesterJuly 11, 2016
The scallops are very good. Filling as an entrée. The drinks are basic but setting is great. Seating in a Sunday is easy peasy.

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