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Dirty French

Dirty French

French Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Natalia R.
    "Lamb carpaccio, chicken for two, purée de pomme, and beignets."(15 Tips)
    Samantha L.
    "The grilled oysters and duck confit hash are a must."(7 Tips)
    Marci H.
    "Start with the tuna tartar and get the chicken for 2! Outstanding!"(9 Tips)
    Drew F.
    "Get the Lamb Carpaccio, mushroom millefeuille"(4 Tips)
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  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchulweisDecember 1, 2015
    Great ambiance. Loved the chicken, oysters, and the freshly baked flat bread with cheese they give to start.
  • Jessica L.heart icon on user image
    Jessica LeanneMay 31, 2016
    The flat bread is seriously addictive! Millefeuille is a revelation and the chicken crepes also very very good.
  • naveenheart icon on user image
    naveenNovember 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorites: the duck l'orange, the carpaccio, the steak au poivre (don't get it all at once).
  • Carolineheart icon on user image
    CarolineAugust 16, 2015
    Overall pretty fun place to check out, but the food menu needed a tiny something extra to catch my attention and match the fun decor and the servers' hot pink shirts.
  • Jukay H.heart icon on user image
    Jukay HsuMarch 6, 2016
    Thumping 80s music, flatbread with formage blanc, and decadent food and wine -- what's not to like
  • julia t.heart icon on user image
    julia tMay 25, 2015
    Loved it. Crudite salad tasty, textured, interesting. Millefeuille lives up to the hype. That free bread.
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    HolidayOctober 4, 2015
    Brunch- duck hash dreamy and I'm done eating for the day. Will be back for dinner and cocktails soon. Over the moon, here.
  • Ashley R.
    Ashley ReinerFebruary 23, 2015
    The naan and hummus that they bring out are amazing. The sides of mushrooms and green beans were so delish.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James HJanuary 20, 2015
    Mushroom mille-feuille is a crazy improbable fusion of French and Thai curry.
  • Cassidyheart icon on user image
    CassidyAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    the Pigalle and Grand Prix were my favorites. snag a spot on the furry couches and pretend you're John Snow.
  • Jeremy F.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy FisherFebruary 28, 2015
    Lamb carpaccio, millefeuille, duck, trout, and green beans all excellent
  • Rick V.heart icon on user image
    Rick ValenzuelaFebruary 8, 2015
    The Pigalle is my new favorite bourbon-based cocktail. It's in a large rocks glass to boot.
  • Stephanie M.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie MFebruary 6, 2016
    Really great brunch. I was particularly impressed by their version of avocado toast which can easily be so boring.
  • Drew F.heart icon on user image
    Drew FranklinAugust 28, 2016
    Get the Lamb Carpaccio, mushroom millefeuille
  • Dens
    DensSeptember 4, 2014
    If this spot feels a bit like Gemma at the Bowery Hotel, it's because it's built/designed by the same group (Sean MacPherson).
  • Dens
    DensSeptember 4, 2014
    The chai-bourbon isn't as grand as I hoped it be, but a regular bourbon old fashioned here is really pretty great.
  • Fred W.
    Fred WilsonDecember 17, 2014
    The short rib au poivre is fantastic
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerNovember 6, 2014
    The mushroom appetizer is excellent. You can get a better chicken for two at the nomad.
  • Samantha 💃 L.heart icon on user image
    Samantha 💃 LopezAugust 11, 2016
    The grilled oysters and beignets were fantastic. Everything else in between was medium and over salted.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015
    The Bitches say: B. Great apps and drinks, but we didn’t think the main courses warranted the steep price tag. Read more
  • Sophie B.heart icon on user image
    Sophie BakalarJuly 24, 2015
    Best bread I've ever had. The actual meal wasn't too memorable, but I'd go back just to get more bread.
  • emily c.heart icon on user image
    emily chenFebruary 12, 2015
    the flatbread hype is real. the chicken for two is ace... wasn't impressed with the 30 day aged duck but get it to try for yourself.
  • Wagner D.heart icon on user image
    Wagner De PaulaApril 3, 2019
    Great for a great intimate friend catch up!
  • Darynaheart icon on user image
    DarynaNovember 22, 2014
    Great place. On my onion allergy they had few options for me..my dish was for free...
  • Akeem A.heart icon on user image
    Akeem AdenijiDecember 16, 2015
    the Duck l'Orange, scallops, and short ribs are all solid choices.
  • Andy C.heart icon on user image
    Andy ChapmanFebruary 4, 2016
    Get anything, it's all good and they make a nice Old Fashioned
  • citizenM
    citizenMApril 20, 2015
    A little bit of French, a little bit of something else, always a classic Read more
  • S M.heart icon on user image
    S MNovember 11, 2014
    Foie gras terrine, steak au poivre, grilled oysters with herb
  • Katherine B.heart icon on user image
    Katherine BarnaAugust 30, 2015
    Beautiful atmosphere and great service. Brunch menu needs some help.
  • Jonathan E.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan EspositoMay 29, 2021
    Salmon and puree. The flat bread rocks
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel McDonoughFebruary 9, 2015
    Cool spot to grab a drink. The Old Fashioned is on point.
  • Andrew L.heart icon on user image
    Andrew LitvakFebruary 28, 2015
    The millefeuille is a must-have!
  • Claudia F.heart icon on user image
    Claudia FilthAugust 22, 2015
    Amazing cocktails, staff and food! Beignets till you die. 😍😍😍
  • Jenn C.heart icon on user image
    Jenn CoughlinFebruary 7, 2016
    Tuna, spare ribs, short ribs, cocktails
  • Mitchell W.heart icon on user image
    Mitchell WulfmanApril 12, 2017
    Make sure you sit in the greenhouse space in the back. Also the beignets
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantSeptember 7, 2014
    OMG I so wanted to love this place. LOUD vintage rock, ok food, confused staff all add up to major work in progress. Cocktails at the bar were the highlight - downhill from there.
  • Jameel J.heart icon on user image
    Jameel JiwaniSeptember 8, 2016
    Heavy but delicious. Get the chicken crepes
  • Tara T.
    Tara TaraFebruary 20, 2015
    The best thing about the Dirty French is that you can take a shit in their bathroom. Long live Max Fish! La resistance!
  • Janine Q.heart icon on user image
    Janine QuatrevingtDecember 7, 2014
    Order the Iced Mexican Mocha
  • Deanna M.heart icon on user image
    Deanna MatthewsOctober 17, 2016
    Pricey but food is delicious and atmosphere cozy
  • emre c.
    emre celkitenDecember 15, 2014
    of course the name was what convinced us to go in. dirty? sounds like somewhere I wanna eat, for sure. Great dishes.
  • Kate M.
    Kate McCormleyFebruary 5, 2015
    Get the clams. Trust me. (And I normally hate seafood!)
  • suneelheart icon on user image
    suneelFebruary 28, 2015
    the cote de boeuf, duck, tuna tartare are outrageous.
  • Kinjil M.heart icon on user image
    Kinjil MathurOctober 24, 2015
    Vegetarian friendly just ask for the vegetarian special.
  • Claire J S.
    Claire J SongJuly 7, 2015
    ribsteak with sides and sauces, seasonal vegetables ($200)
  • Guido T.
    Guido TorriniJune 30, 2018
    Duck, wine, lamb carpaccio
  • James John (Jay) C.heart icon on user image
    Great Sunday brunch. Cool ambiance.
  • Tina S.
    Tina SSeptember 14, 2016
    The lobster dish is the best!
  • Eugene K.
    Eugene KhafizovDecember 24, 2015
    Incredible food, order everything, immediately
  • Marc
    MarcFebruary 5, 2022
    TikTok: Top free bread with meal
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