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Dirty French

Dirty French

French Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Natalia R.
    "Lamb carpaccio, chicken for two, purée de pomme, and beignets."(15 Tips)
    Samantha L.
    "The grilled oysters and duck confit hash are a must."(7 Tips)
    Marci H.
    "Start with the tuna tartar and get the chicken for 2! Outstanding!"(9 Tips)
    Drew F.
    "Get the Lamb Carpaccio, mushroom millefeuille"(4 Tips)
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  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanJuly 13, 2015
    The duck l'orange is one of the best aged duck I've had in NYC. Two large pieces of breast meat, aged for 30 days then cooked in a 850 degree oven for 20 mins, perfectly tender and full of flavor.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SteinbackNovember 5, 2015
    everything is kinda amazing. for two people, I'd go two appetizers and a main so you can sample more. and, with a bigger group, get the chicken and crepes (min. 2 per table); it's unreal.
  • Josephine S.
    Josephine SonSeptember 19, 2014
    Get yourself here! Clams amandine: great! Steak au poivre: great! Pommes purée: great! Bouillabaise: great! Citrus tart: great! Lamb carpaccio: TO DIE FOR! I will be back soon!!!
    Upvoted Sep 28
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 12, 2017
    Dirty French is creative at heart with dishes inspired by the Middle East (lamb carpaccio with mint and sheep’s yogurt) and Southeast Asia (fish sauce and lemongrass-braised chicken thighs). Read more
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerApril 1, 2016
    all the food is a fun infusion of more exotic flavors into traditional French fare, but the standout is simply the bread served with fromage blanc, which is on the house!
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    harryhSeptember 9, 2014
    Tartare: great. Oysters: great. Pork chop: great. Mushrooms: great. Pigalle cocktail: great. As far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong. Visit immediately.
  • Gina F.heart icon on user image
    Gina FullerJanuary 13, 2015
    The flatbread is legit. Bass is good. Steak is excellent! Napoleon crunchy & ok. Tuna tartare is spicy & ok. Carpaccio with Mediterranean favors is great & comes with delicious bread. Crepes are good.
  • Samantha L.
    Samantha LewisApril 19, 2018
    he weekend brunch here is extremely enjoyable. There is a live band playing that just sets a very nice mood. The grilled oysters and duck confit hash are a must. More: http://www.brunchwithsam.com
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewDecember 4, 2015
    Trendy LES French restaurant serving all means of French influenced food from creole to Moroccan to typical French styles you know. Highly recommended the poached cod!
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RosenbergMarch 25, 2015
    The lamb carpaccio, the terrine and the mushroom millefeuille (sup Pete Wells best NYC dishes of '14!) to start. And then the duck because obviously. Finish it with beignets.
  • Syd L.heart icon on user image
    Syd LeighApril 30, 2015
    Chicken and crepes is something to try. The white meat is deliciously dressed in curry sauce and the dark meat is crispy with hints of lime and soy. The bread to start is something to look forward to
  • Ernesto G.heart icon on user image
    Ernesto GutierrezMarch 26, 2017
    This place leaves an impression: decor, delicious food and beautiful people. Only go for the orange duck if you like yours very chewy. The lamb carpaccio is out of this world, a must.
  • Julie H.
    Julie HicksMarch 28, 2015
    Def a tough resi to get. Loved the ambience & overall style. flatbread with cheese spread is hands down the best bread ever! Must have the grilled oysters & lamb carpaccio! Both are heaven!
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GluckNovember 3, 2014
    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.
  • Meredith B.
    Meredith BlechmanFebruary 19, 2015
    Great bar scene and ambience. I could make a meal of the flatbread. The mushroom millefeuille was incredible if you like curry. Chicken crepes and cabbage side were delicious. Ice cream is legit.
  • Allan B.
    Allan BeaufourMarch 20, 2015
    Get the fried oysters as the appetizer. Get the duck and pureed potatoes as the entree. Both stellar dishes. Not as amazed by the millefeuille as the rest of the world it seems.
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    KellyJuly 15, 2015
    From the pre-dinner proper cocktail, to the appetizers, to the entrées and sides, right up to dessert, absolutely everything is superbly well done and tasty. Hugely recommend.
  • J.R. R.heart icon on user image
    J.R. ReedMay 27, 2018
    A bit on the expensive side but very worth it - carpaccio, artichoke salad are must starters. Duck and pork chop are amazingly well done - would go back for sure!
  • Dylan S.heart icon on user image
    Dylan StilinDecember 10, 2014
    No reservation? No problem. Sit at the bar where a limited menu of appetizers and salads will still leave you more than satisfied. Side note: The flatbread hype is real.
  • Brian V.
    Brian Van NieuwenhovenDecember 25, 2018
    Good for unstuffy special occasions. Lots of appealing choices with a little bit of adventure! Strong cocktail menu and wine list
  • Lori L.
    Lori LuoMarch 26, 2015
    Reservations are difficult to get at Dirty French, but the mustard-heavy Pork Chop, the perfectly seasoned Tuna Tartare, and the signature Lamb Carpaccio are well worth the effort.
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MApril 13, 2016
    Lamb carpaccio + duck a l'orange yields as luxurious a food coma as I've ever experienced.
  • Reserve
    ReserveJanuary 28, 2016
    Dirty French dishes out classic French bistro fare, updated with modern techniques and bold flavors. Chandeliers hang from the wood-beamed ceiling, and leather banquettes fill the contemporary space. Read more
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneMarch 9, 2017
    The millefeiulle app is actually Finely sliced layers of giant mushrooms formed into a noodle like consistency and crisped on edges to resemble pastry, served with diced kaboucha squash in Viet curry
  • Xiaoyi L.heart icon on user image
    Xiaoyi LAugust 18, 2015
    What a surprise! I mean, it is expensive but the food is superb. I liked every bit of it and the service too, very attentive but not too overwhelming. Will go back.
  • Meredith B.
    Meredith BlechmanFebruary 19, 2015
    Fun fact: the big mirror in the back of the restaurant has been covered in drip wax by artist Rashid Johnson, in the style now iconic to his practice. I was told he eats there at least once a month.
  • Natalia R.heart icon on user image
    Natalia RamirezJuly 21, 2021
    Lamb carpaccio, chicken for two, purée de pomme, and beignets.
  • Tian X.heart icon on user image
    Tian XieAugust 15, 2015
    A lot has been said for the duck à l'orange (which was excellent), but the mushroom mille feuille is also an excellent appetizer.
  • Danielle W.heart icon on user image
    Danielle WestMarch 22, 2016
    Had an AMAZING birthday meal here. Everything from start to finish was fantastic, but have to say I was partial to our appetizers, the grilled oysters and kale salad.
  • Lee C.heart icon on user image
    Lee CochranMarch 14, 2015
    Flatbread delicious. Loved the spicy oysters. The vibe is bumpin, even on a Monday. Monte Carlo beverage is all ice - not worth it. But the Grand Prix is awesome albeit tiny
  • Giovanni D.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni D'PalmaAugust 15, 2015
    The atmosphere and service were great. I liked the food. The appetizer was creative and the duck main course was tasty but overall I wasn't left in awe of anything.
  • Hilary C.
    The bread is worth the hype and the mushroom thing was good. I liked both the chicken and the duck. I am writing this tip about the waiter, the actual worst waiter I have ever had in a decade in NYC.
  • Wilson Z.
    Wilson ZhouNovember 25, 2017
    Jean-Georges Vongerichten, one of the original gangsters of global French fusion, should be jealous as it's the type of dish that wouldn't be out of place at his three-Michelin-starred flagship. ★★★
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    StefanieMarch 1, 2016
    I could eat the flatbread and call it a day. But we kept eating...loved the tuna tartare and the trout.
  • Marci H.heart icon on user image
    Marci HyattApril 13, 2016
    Service is amazing! Food is even better! Start with the tuna tartar and get the chicken for 2! Outstanding!
  • New York Post
    New York PostSeptember 14, 2014
    The Moroccan-tinged French restaurant from the guys that brought you Carbone is swarmed by fashionistas willing to forgo their diets for the $39 duck a l’orange. Read more
  • Natalie Y.heart icon on user image
    Natalie YoungNovember 28, 2015
    Tuna Tartare and Chicken for Two are on point. Good sized portions and great cocktails. Wouldn't come for brunch. Duck Hash is mostly about the concept, not much flavor.
  • Christopher T.heart icon on user image
    Christopher TaiMarch 23, 2015
    Start with the carpaccio or a half dozen oysters. Come here for the 30 day dry aged duck a l'orange!
  • kate kheart icon on user image
    kate kJune 21, 2015
    Pastries are above average on balance - great flavors but only OK consistency. Coconut madeleines, monkey bread and hibiscus beignet with custard inside.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeMarch 21, 2015
    Can't get in for dinner? Get in at brunch and sample some of the best items from dinner without the hassle of trying to get a reservation
  • Justin F.heart icon on user image
    Justin FerrantiJanuary 2, 2017
    Great date spot. If you book on OpenTable for a special occasion, ask for a corner table and they'll treat you to a complementary glass of bubbly
  • Giulia M.heart icon on user image
    Giulia MJanuary 12, 2016
    Flatbread and cheese they bring to the table, tuna tar tar, mushroom mille-feuille, short rib, lamb, pommes frites, chocolate fondant
  • PureWow
    PureWowFebruary 23, 2016
    Chicken and crepes is like the Olive Garden, but instead of unlimited breadsticks, you get unlimited crepes. (Oh, and the food is way, way, way better.) Read more
  • Luke C.heart icon on user image
    Luke CardyJanuary 1, 2016
    We went on a Saturday night and the vibe was really cool. Although I ordered the Duck a l'Orange which the waiter advised would be more suited to the women in our party which was a bit strange
  • Cusp25heart icon on user image
    Cusp25June 15, 2015
    Tuna tartare and mushroom millefeuille to start. The delicious bread is served hot with chèvre
  • Aileen T.heart icon on user image
    Aileen TseJanuary 18, 2016
    the chicken for two was both delicious and fun to assemble (similar in concept to a Peking duck)
  • Lindsey K.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey KimJanuary 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The bread and cheese is fantastic and highly addictive. You MUST order the chicken for 2!
  • Thea R.
    Thea RodgersOctober 28, 2014
    So GOOD. Way better then carbone. Lamb carpaccio, duck, chicken for two, steak were all great. Fun cocktails too! Pricey.
  • Seth F.heart icon on user image
    Seth ForesterJuly 11, 2016
    The scallops are very good. Filling as an entrée. The drinks are basic but setting is great. Seating in a Sunday is easy peasy.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistSeptember 2, 2014
    New spot Dirty French, specializes in traditional dishes like Cote de Boeuf alongside Moroccan dishes and even creole flavors from Louisiana. Read more
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