Zucco: Le French Diner
(Now Closed)French Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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agnes chanJuly 15, 2012Go here and feel like you're in the perfect little French bistro in Paris. Super tiny place with hearty portions. Creamy carbonara or steak frites cooked just right.
Wray SernaJune 21, 2012The prosciutto salad is as good as the salads I have eaten in Paris! This place is amazing, a true gem. Highly recommend! Owner is super friendly
Carbonara, Le faux filet with peppercorn sauce, all of the salads and sandwiches- all amazing. Hard to go wrong here...really. And the fries...mmm!
Spencer FryJune 16, 2012All I can say is just go here. You'll be happy you did. The people are awesome. The food is good. The wine is amazing.
LinaSeptember 17, 2011A grungy hole in the wall plastered w/polaroids of happy diners. You can sit at the bar and see them cook ur meal. Cafe au lait very good. Food v.pleasant
Matthew GordonNovember 18, 2012Light, fluffy, perfectly seasoned omelet and an excellent cappuccino. Friendly, fun service. You should eat here.
Nikki BeauchampJanuary 8, 2010a MUST,feels like being in Paris. Sit at the counter,watch the chef at work,and get to know fellow diners ! Will definitely be returning here OFTEN !
RIP Zucco. He was a staple of the neighborhood and the heart and soul of this place. The French Toast is the best I've ever had.
Greg BlochAugust 15, 2011The atmosphere is great but seeing the "chef" in action and tasting the food for the 3rd time makes me question the freshness. I'll try to avoid going forward.
Laura ChinNovember 19, 2011Squeeze in and sit at the bar. Talk to the owner, drink wine and make friends with your neighbors
BauzenJune 15, 2011Awesome little sidewalk cafe for a beer on a sunny afternoon. Makes you feel like you're back in Paris.
BravoNovember 11, 2010Smallest restaurant around! Original French bistro food. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Rosanna Le MayAugust 16, 2011Have the vegetable Risotto IT IS AMAZARAMA. Or just the wine. Thats amazarama too.
Dan BoujoulianOctober 23, 2009amazing soup. great sandwiches.. tiny little place you'd miss if you walked by and didn't know to look for it
John ChewApril 17, 2010The Carbonnara's great. Owners real friendly. I get to practice my miserable French. Owner's real patient.
Linda MizrachiJanuary 31, 2011steak au poivre is excellent--don't ask for ketchup because you will not get it.
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Zucco: Le French Diner
188 Orchard St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St.)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
(212) 677-5200
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine
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