Le Coucou
French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
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"Order the pike quenelle"(7 Tips)
"... and best of all the Dover sole"(4 Tips)
"The duck with cherries and foie gras is an absolute must order"(7 Tips)
"... had ever as was the crab crepe"(2 Tips)
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- dover sole
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Jastine KhoNovember 16, 2016Romantic ambience. Great date spot. Portions are generous. The three way rabbit was really good. Chocolate mousse in the attached photo was fantastic as well.
Emily WilsonMay 19, 2017Dessert was my favorite part of the meal. Order the pavé au chocolat with hazelnut praline ice cream and the omelette norvégienne with pistachio ice cream, cherries, and kirsch. 😋
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 21, 2016Phenomenal on all levels. Delicious food - halibut is amazing. Pricey and watch out for "house" sparkling water which you are actually charged for although it sounds like it will be gratis
Elizaveta T.February 22, 2017The place is extremely nice for breakfast and outstanding for lunch/dinner. The lentil soup was the best I've ever had, duck was out of this world! Pommes frites 👌🏼 as well as cheese & all desserts.
Ben K.January 14, 2017Fantastic classic French from Daniel Rose and Stephen Starr. Order the oysters, veal terrine, pike quenelle, and bourride. Rice pudding for dessert!
Kiwi WangSeptember 27, 2017SO beautiful! Crepe with crab and chicken/foie crepinette (kinda like a meatball) were amazing. Monkfish navarin was a knockout- unbelievable broth.
- AmateurConciergeJanuary 20, 2018One of 2017’s most lauded openings is a classic high brow nyc experience. Everything we had was great: crab crepe, the filet and best of all the Dover sole
Victor C.February 25, 2017They do very authentic french recipes (quenelle, endive au jambon, etc.). Reminds me the food I used to have at the school's cafeteria but super good. 👌
Milos IcevicJanuary 8, 2020Stylish and sophisticated restaurant, so is food. Love the enterior. Service is good, though some additional smile from staff would be nice. 😊 in bathroom they have adorable Aesop hand wash.
Kuo-yu LiangApril 8, 2018Beautiful dining room, good service, excellent food (try the scallops & lobster stuffed in cabbage). Be aware the wine list is very expensive, very few bottles under $100.
FreshJune 29, 2018Just excellent in all the ways. Haven‘t found a better place in NYC yet. Lamb is great. Get a table near the window, it offers more space
Jeremy FisherFebruary 21, 2017Excellent food and service, beautiful space. Great place to take the parents. Dover sole, pike quenelle, endive salad, chicken and foie
Joseph MarchettiMay 6, 2017The best brunch we've ever had . Everything was amazing . Gold was a fantastic server . The buckwheat crepes was savory and a must have!
jiresellNovember 24, 2016Had a wonderful breakfast here. The room is stunning! Try the poached eggs but be sure to get the half avocado with them.
Lily FrancoisJanuary 23, 2017Service is really profesional and friendly, food is amazing and good portions (trip to the restroom is very nice aswell, through the hotellobby)
Polina WeitzDecember 24, 2019Cane for brunch. The pancake with blueberries was unique and delicious! Coffee was great too, and srvice is superb. Perfect for the early birds.
ShivanSeptember 19, 2016Order the Comme Un Clafoutis - a French pancake with blueberries and creme fraiche. Unique, filling, sweet and delicious! #FoursquareFinds
Ashley ChanApril 7, 2017Very fancy & romantic ambience. Not your typical French restaurant, they serve interesting parts of meats such as veal tongue and fried veal head. No dish really stood out to me and is quite pricey.
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019Very romantic French restaurant. Wonderful spot for lunch and very picture-worthy. Everything from the service to the food is outstanding here.
Delicious, elegant, proper and wonderful. The food is amazing! Service is great. Ambiance second to none.
CharlottesAugust 24, 2017Glorious space backed by impeccable service and super rich food. We got greedy on shared plates and I couldn't get through my main. Save room for dessert!
Allison KaminskiJuly 27, 2024Everything was amazing! They will also recommend a wine pairing for a glass or two
CCNovember 21, 2016Service and food is wonderful, as is the wine. The sommelier gives great suggestions. Oysters, sweetbreads, pike were standouts.- Nina HarcusJuly 19, 2016Order the pike quenelle, filet de boeuf and berries and tarragon and you won't be disappointed!
Lillian CheungFebruary 12, 2017Highlights: veal tongue, pike quenelle, duck with foie gras and rice pudding dessert
Adam SeanFebruary 17, 2020Amazing traditional French in a modern, elegant setting. Ask for the rear dining room. Monkfish is great, skip the lobster ay poivre.- Maria RiabtchenkoJune 16, 2017We ordered half the menu and didn't regret a bite! But must haves include the Montauk eel, Dover sole, pigeon and the crepe for dessert 🍨
No Leftovers Jackie GebelJanuary 11, 2017Gorgeous space with even better food; you can't go wrong with any order
Rachel 🍰February 6, 2017Lunch prefix menu for $48. Enjoyed the chicken+foie gras crepinette from the main entre. Lovely chandeliers and stunning service.
Roniel TesslerJanuary 23, 2018Yes, this place serves good food, but with all the hype, I was expecting a life-changing dinner. The pretension meter is off the charts. The tongue and pheasant are very good.- Mark MunroNovember 11, 2017Absolutely wonderful lunch. Beef tartare was some of the best I’ve had ever as was the crab crepe
- James H.November 1, 2017Visited CouCou to understand why it has not gotten the Michelin star. The food was excellent. The service was fine but not on a level with the STARS. The first course came before the wine. Not cool.
Gino GianneschiDecember 22, 2017Such a great group of professional characters at this place. We had such a fantastic 5 star experience last night.
Wilson ZhouNovember 25, 2017Le Coucou is the beating, albeit transplanted, heart of grand old French cuisine in New York right now. ★★★
- Nicholas M.May 21, 2017Excellent at all levels. Service, food, wine, ambiance. Sweetbreads and monkfish were best.
James TsaiJanuary 13, 2017Great for a celebratory night - beautiful interior and plating, flavorful dishes
jeffrey arnoldFebruary 23, 2018excellent $50 lunch pre-fix. Quenelle, chicken/foie, crab pancake were stars.
marcus HApril 23, 2017Go here for lunch and be part of the luxury! At least the lunch menu is kind of affordable.
AimeeOctober 1, 2016Sensational. Reminiscent of Daniel Rose's first iteration of Spring in Paris. But 20x staff.
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- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
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- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 271-4252
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- 8.1
"Adorable location and great food. Every special of the day was unreal- from house-made cavatelli to cherry bread pudding."
Katherine Barna - 8.1
"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."
Amanda Gluck - 8.8
"Great service. Try both the west coast & Rhode Island oysters!"
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"The sake cocktail is very refreshing. Music is mainstream urban, such a nice lounge could use better beats 🎼"
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"Love being able to restock in person, but the location is challenging w/ the single elevator access. And wish that it was easier to pick up products w/out all the extra (albeit cute) packaging."
Linds - 9.3
"Best service and amazing wine list!"
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