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Le Philosophe

Le Philosophe

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French Restaurant$$$$
NoHo, New York
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    The experts at Epicurious and New York Post recommend this place
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    • New York Post
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  • Geoffroy B.heart icon on user image
    Geoffroy BablonFebruary 8, 2015
    One of my favorite places in the city. Ask to be seated downstairs in the wine cellar. The duck is a staple, to follow up with the tarte tatin or the crepe suzette if they're available.
  • New York Post
    New York PostAugust 25, 2014
    Bouchot mussels are the plumpest, sweetest little specimens, in a crackling broth of creme fraiche and Aleppo pepper. The house masterpiece is duck à l’orange. Read more
  • Christy K.
    Christy KuoAugust 13, 2013
    Food is great and price is reasonable. Frog leg is a must. Steak with seared foie grad taste really good!! The only thing is that the restroom smells like shit.
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015
    Modern, sleek, but still FRENCH. The prices – for both food and wine – are reasonable. Oyster; bouchot mussels; blanquette de veau; hake; kale salad; croque monsieur; taste tatin; profiteroles.
  • Marc
    MarcMarch 5, 2014
    Tasting Table Top10 Steak Frites: "Grilled Flat Iron, frites, sauce choron, sauce bordelaise" Frenchy real-deal: beefy & tender flat iron fanned out over earthy, jus-like borderlaise...
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
    Duck à l'orange—here a crisp-skinned breast with a stroke of ultrarich potato puree—retains none of the cloying fruitiness that sometimes mars the dish. Read more
  • Wilson Z.
    Wilson ZhouApril 28, 2014
    The contrast between tradition and informality seems of a piece with the chef, Matthew Aita, a Philadelphian who has been a sous chef under both Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
  • J L.heart icon on user image
    J LAugust 14, 2014
    Terrific affordable wine list. Great apps and classic bistro fare. The desserts are great too.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneDecember 22, 2015
    Lobster Thermidor $39, Brussel sprouts, pommes mouselline, clams provecale and foraged salad were best.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiMay 10, 2015
    French bistro on bond street. Foie gras and filet mignon are musts! They have wonderful rosé too
  • Sofia P.
    Sofia PapastamelosOctober 13, 2014
    Large wine list and top notch pheasant special. The profiteroles are some of the best I've had! Beautiful and cozy date spot.
  • Maire G.
    Maire GriffinSeptember 17, 2013
    I want to tell you this place is HORRIBLE - just so I can keep it to myself! The bone marrow, wickedly sinful; the duck l'orange, dastardly delightful; the crepes Suzette, heaven. Stay away!
  • Glo G.
    Glo GonzMarch 14, 2013
    Highly recommend the Lobster Thermidor, one of the best I've had and believe it or not... the jasmine rice was also incredible and worth trying!
  • Andrea H.
    Andrea HongMay 3, 2014
    If you're there for brunch, sit outside and get the duck confit with a fried egg, crispy potatoes, and grilled bread - YUM.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015
    The Bitches say: B. It was a good, solid meal with no surprises, but it lacked the pizazz that us New Yorkers seek in our city brunches. Read more
  • B R.
    B RNovember 18, 2012
    This little hideout has a sexy cavernous atmosphere. Our table shared a bunch of dishes and they were all great! The orange duck is a must have!
  • Lindsey K.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey KimDecember 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service and amazing food! Try the duck à l'orange and profiteroles
  • Brandvirtuoso A.
    Brandvirtuoso Aka MarieLApril 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My fav restaurant of all time. Steak w foie gras, bone marrow, lobster, foie gras terraine,...anything...its all good!
  • Brandvirtuoso A.
    Brandvirtuoso Aka MarieLAugust 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My fav spot in NYC !!! Must try bone marrow, beef with foie gras, foie gras terraine and lobster!
  • Christie H.
    Christie HatgesFebruary 10, 2014
    Make sure to ask for extra bread to soak up the tasty sauce the muscles are made in. Frog legs are also a must try - truly delicious!
  • Cezary
    CezaryNovember 16, 2012
    Try the juicy duck a l'orange - it will make your mouth water. The restaurant is from the same owner as Heidi and Extra Place.
  • zahy a.
    zahy atmeNovember 18, 2012
    Industrial chic spot tucked away on Bond st. The chocolate mousse was delectable. Actually everything was! You won't be disappointed. Also, celebrity sighting alert!
  • Michael C.
    Michael CooperFebruary 10, 2013
    The bone marrow is worth the visit. Best I have ever had. Go for it!
  • Ginger S.
    Ginger StanleyMarch 22, 2015
    Joan of arc is an amazing cocktail with a bit of a kick. Fromage plate and scallops are a must.
  • JD H.heart icon on user image
    JD HarringtonAugust 7, 2015
    Steak frites were solid. Maybe a little small on the cut of steak, but very nice all around.
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerOctober 6, 2014
    The duck was delicious. Downstairs atmosphere was great, like eating in a wine cellar or library.
  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RAugust 18, 2014
    Get the duck and a bottle of pinot noir. Don't skip dessert (profiteroles FTW)
  • Andrew N.
    Andrew NuscaMarch 14, 2013
    No matter how you measure it, this place is a bargain. Top-notch technique with a tiny tab. Definitely a regular visit. (But let's keep it between us, ok?)
  • Tory B.heart icon on user image
    Tory BrooksFebruary 8, 2013
    OMG the mussels. Seriously TDF. Also this place is so cute and not loud which is hard to find in this area of the city.
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJuly 24, 2015
    Everything is amazing here. But can we talk about the bread? Better than balthalzars!!
  • Julie P.
    Julie PeckFebruary 2, 2013
    The kale salad is decadent and it's definitely enough for brunch if you're not super hungry!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
    A great modern take, with some classic French cooking
  • Brandvirtuoso A.
    Brandvirtuoso Aka MarieLSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing birthday dinner w bone marrow, lobster, chic mousse and wine for my friend MariA - hell yeah
  • Pam B.
    Pam B.May 5, 2013
    Ideal meal: country pâté, duck à l'orange or tournedos Rossini, chocolate profiteroles.
  • The New Yorker M.
    The New Yorker ManagerMay 6, 2013
    "The food, for the most part, is not merely French but old-school French..." Read more
  • Ryan
    RyanAugust 24, 2014
    No cocktails. Just wine and beer.
  • Cary L.
    Cary LawsonMay 7, 2013
    Excellent chilled pea soup. Get it while it's still in season.
  • Lina
    LinaMay 27, 2013
    Salmon is amazing as are the frog legs which are deboned!
  • Elias W.
    Elias WehbeNovember 18, 2012
    Although the food was good (average by NY standards), it wasn't good enough to make up for the 45 min it took to get here. And I just didn't get the ambiance. To be fair, they opened this Wednesday.
  • Maria G.
    Maria GilabertFebruary 7, 2013
    The Orange Duck and the Tournedos Rossini are soooooo good!
  • ben v.heart icon on user image
    ben van alboomOctober 26, 2014
    Mussels were delicious!
  • Samuel P.
    Samuel PalmerFebruary 3, 2013
    Duck l'orange is a must have order.
  • Camilla C.
    Camilla CSeptember 24, 2013
    They don't observe reservation time... But the food was worth the wait.
  • naveen
    naveenDecember 14, 2012
    the bone marrow. the roast amish chicken.
  • Simon K.
    Simon KuoApril 21, 2013
    Name the French philosophers on the wall!
  • Krystle M.
    Krystle MobayeniNovember 18, 2012
    No liquor license yet. BYOB. Take advantage.
  • Sterling I.
    Sterling InfinityJune 24, 2013
    The orange duck!
  • Emily D.
    Emily DaingerfieldMay 11, 2014
    Amazing food... Horrible service
  • Anet I.
    Anet Izmitli CourbotAugust 23, 2015
    The service is sooo slow! Unless you are willing to stay there for 3 hours, do not go...
  • Caitlin C.
    Caitlin ChaganMarch 15, 2014
    Probably the worst service ... Ever.
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Le Philosophe
55 Bond St (Bowery and Lafayette)
New York, NY 10012
United States
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Classic French farm to table bistro located on charming cobbled stoned Bond street, we offer the best of old school french fares with a modern twist.
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  • Mon–Thu
    • 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
  • Fri
    • 5:30 PM–Midnight
  • Sat
    • 11:30 AM–Midnight
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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(212) 388-0038
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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