Tocqueville Restaurant
American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, and French Restaurant$$$$
Union Square, New York
"The Sea Urchin Carbonara is a must try dish."(8 Tips)
"Parmesan Grits or the Seared Diver Scallops with Foie Gras"(8 Tips)
"Lunch Prix fixe menu with wine pairing is an absolute steal"(8 Tips)
"four-course menu includes a Cato Farm Bloomsday cheddar salad"(2 Tips)
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Trae FFebruary 22, 2015The food here is spectacular. Had the chef's tasting menu at lunch. What a treat! Service is friendly and attentive. The Foi gras was divine. Lunch crowd was missing though. A little too quiet.
- Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Look no further for classic French dishes served in an upscale ambiance. Don't miss the signature Truffled Creamy Parmesan Grits or the Seared Diver Scallops with Foie Gras; it's worth the splurge.
- Joyful BellyAugust 8, 2014My favorite meal in NYC. The Sea Urchin Carbonara is a must try dish. The refined french technique and cuisine of the michelin star elite at a fraction the cost. NYC's most underrated by far.
Evan KleinmanSeptember 29, 2013Get the truffle grits appetizer and the scallops and foie gras as an entree. They are both the restaurant's signature dishes and they are life changing. Don"t miss the chocolate souffle for dessert.
Mary Elise ChavezAugust 4, 2013Reminiscent of Gordon Ramsay's place at The Hotel London; surprisingly chic spot just off of Union Sq, great alternative to Blue Water Grill. Mellow spot, good for conversation & sophisticated dining.
William MonApril 13, 2020If you want to help support the restaurant staff during the restaurant shutdown, go to the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tocqueville-and-15-east-staff-relief-fund
eric bornemannMarch 21, 2021Good classic French fare that is somewhat underrated in NYC. The bar is great as well to get stuffed on the delicious gougeres while you sip.
Their fish dishes are consistently the most perfectly executed menu options, including sashimis, pastas like the signature sea urchin angel hair carbonara, and a sea trout.- The wine list is focused and outstanding for the northern hemisphere, and Roger Dagorn is always available and truly one of the best sommeliers in New York.
- The main dining room is terrific for quiet parties of 6 or fewer, including a great table for a singleton. There is also a private dining room that can accommodate roughly 20.
The Corcoran GroupApril 3, 2012Try and get a seat upstairs to take in the classy environment as a whole. The seasonal menu is spectacular – Cauliflower Soup, Grilled Octopus and Risotto.
Halstead PropertyOctober 18, 2012Is there anything better than discovering a Truffle Tasting Menu? No. A pricey, yet entirely worth it tasting menu including house-made potato gnocchis, mushrooms & white truffle, among other treats.
LittleLs Dog TreatsJanuary 1, 2016Superb service, excellent food, a bit uptight ambience but their amazing cocktails will help you to relax :)- The special seasonal and holiday menus are a nice touch. Last night there was a ramp tasting menu and several lovely ramp dishes a la carte.
- Gilt CityDecember 12, 2011The four-course menu includes a Cato Farm Bloomsday cheddar salad, truffled creamy parmesan grits and sunny side up country eggs, seared diver sea scallops and foie gras.
- Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013It’s time for more people to start buzzing about this fine dining, especially after having the Seared Diver Sea Scallops and Foie Gras, which combines the mushroom and artichoke flavors flawlessly.
- Don't miss some time at the bar for a cocktail or champagne before your meal. It is small and intimate and friendly.
Lara RoseNovember 21, 2014Bar tender will make whatever type of drink you like...I asked him to make it as spicy as he could...he succeeded and I loved it.
Jennifer IrizarryNovember 20, 2011The frisee, shaved fennel and cheddar salad was delicious, and larger, more peasant-like and less sculptural than other apps...which is a good thing!
CompassApril 25, 2014The French-American theme is complimented by house cocktails and funky dishes like California sea urchin and angel hair carbonara.
NYMagDecember 13, 2012Holiday Hint: Bring the whole family to Tocqueville for Christmas dinner. The three-course menu is $95 for adults and $55 for children under 10. http://nym.ag/UIbCRS
Jess PengFebruary 20, 2012The carrot curry soup (with coconut milk, kaffir lime, grilled eggplant puree) is amazing. I could eat a whole vat of it.
Kay TeoMarch 19, 2015Great service, well executed food but nothing memorable. Safe lunch prix fixe option.
Duck is excellent. Fig Napoleon dessert is to die for.
Dexter KingAugust 1, 2009Check out their $24 lunch menu. Fantastic and available year round! Also, have an amazing greenmarket lunch for a bit more.
Edwin A.December 23, 2009Try the fall vegetable salad, the truffled grits, the sea urchin pasta, or the scallops with foie.
Josh DembySeptember 9, 2009Get the Prix Fix lunch, it's a great deal for the amount and quality of food
Laurence BAugust 17, 2016The food is as described on the menu, the service is attentive, but there's nothing special about Tocqueville to justify the high prices.
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Tocqueville is acclaimed for its use of the best seasonal ingredients, and award winning wine list.
Closed until 5:15 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:15 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 647-1515
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