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French, Romantic, French Bistro · $40–80 per person

Lucien — Best Restaurant in East Village

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Address14 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009, New York, NY · Get Directions
Phone(212) 260-6481
Websiteluciennyc.com
Hours
Monday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vibe
RomanticFrench BistroDate NightCelebrity SightingOld School
Best Times
AfternoonBreakfastBrunchDinnerHappy HourLate Night
Group Size
Friends (2-3)Small Group (4-6)
AboutClassic French bistro open since 1998, now run by founder Lucien Bahaj's son Zac. Rustic Parisian atmosphere with paintings of France lining the walls. A fixture of the East Village dining scene that draws a mix of neighborhood regulars, downtown creatives, and celebrities.
Know Before You GoReservations are not available online — stop in during the afternoon to book a table. The bar is a good backup if the dining room is full, and drinks are under ten dollars. Go on a weeknight to avoid the worst waits. Steak tartare, lapin a la moutarde (rabbit in dijon mustard sauce), filet mignon au poivre
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Reservations are not available online — stop in during the afternoon to book a table. The bar is a good backup if the dining room is full, and drinks are under ten dollars. Go on a weeknight to avoid the worst waits. Steak tartare, lapin a la moutarde (rabbit in dijon mustard sauce), filet mignon au poivre

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