La Bonne Soupe
French Restaurant and Soup Spot$$$$
Midtown East, New York
"the filet mignon au poivre is excellent as is the French onion soup."(25 Tips)
"Get a Pre Fixe menu w some house wine & the chocolate mousse."(9 Tips)
"Try the croque monsieur: a brasserie classic they do so well!"(6 Tips)
"Cheese fondue and onion soup were really good!!!"(5 Tips)
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Service is always great. Very cozy and warm atmosphere. One of my fave restaurants. True local spot with classic French dishes done to perfection. French onion soup is deliciousUpvoted 1 week ago
Natalie RomanoMay 30, 2017Lunch is fantastic. The pre fixe menu is hard to beat. I went back three times over my week vacation in NYC because this place is THAT GOOD. Order a glass (or three) of rosé with your lunch.
Douglas EllimanJuly 24, 2014A cozy and low-key spot with an incredible selection of tasty crepes, salads, soups, desserts and coffee. Their soups are truly out of this world! We love the Cream of Tomato and French onion soups.Upvoted Feb 1
Lorena LamaOctober 7, 2013I stumbled upon this place earlier this year. And what a find. Every time I'm in the city I make sure to stop. My favorite is the lasagna made with crepes. Divine. So are the burgers and the croques- Best French restaurant in the U.S. Keep an eye out for Monsieur Picot down stairs. Get a Pre Fixe menu w some house wine & the chocolate mousse. The Soup a l'Oignon is the best you'll ever have.
Kipp VisiDecember 5, 2021Came w 3 children and thought it would be a disaster but they were extremely accommodating and put on a movie on upstairs for us. Food was excellent - had the steak sandwich and French toast.
KEJanuary 28, 2023Get the French onion soup. Cute French-feeling spot, good lighting, busy but not loud. Perfect for a quiet, affordable lunch after MoMa.
Ernesto GutierrezJuly 25, 2017The steak au poivre is not their strength. The steak does not stand on its own. You need to dip it in the sauce to get a tasty bite. The accompanying French fries on the hand, are addictive.
A classic French bistro menu with very kind and generous service. Cozy, with a dedicated base of local patrons.
Liz JostDecember 16, 2016We had the prix fixe with fish and it was amazing. Service was slowish but it was a great little place for a dinner that was delicious but not expensive.
Natalia TiradoJuly 5, 2017Le prix fixe, three course meal with bread and buttrt at a good price ($28), have the house wine too. Nice atmosphere and great service.
Hidden gem in the city. Best onion soup I've ever had. I buy bottles of the salad dressing. Ask for extra dressing and dip the bread into it. #noms- Incredible food, definitely authentic French food. So hard to choose between so many delicious options. Great lunch spot. Try the croque monsieur: a brasserie classic they do so well!
The Corcoran GroupAugust 15, 2011Charming and quaint French bistro where you must try their Cobb Salad, topped with gorgonzola and cherry tomatoes or a bowl of their warmingly delicious Soupe A L’oignon.- Michelle CoudonDecember 13, 2011Hence the name, come for the soupe! The Soupe a l'Oignon meal comes w/ a green salad, dessert & a beverage. The salad dressing is addicting as well as the fondue! Seating is super cozy...
If you order the price fixe and check in, you get a free glass of house wine
Grace BatistaDecember 6, 2014French Onion soup so yummy. I cant wait for dessert. The atmosphere and service are top quality ^^
Morgan ThomasFebruary 3, 2015This place is charming and cozy. Perfect for a drink and a quick bite. The croque madame was good but make sure to get the tarte tatin.
Taylor VADecember 2, 2017The French onion soup special is amazing and one of the best deals in the city - Soup, wine, salad, desert- Marcelo FleitasFebruary 4, 2016the filet mignon au poivre is excellent as is the French onion soup. Basically all the bistro food here is EXCELLENT.
can’t go wrong. i’m especially a fan of the mussels and the Cobb salad.- Lee SimpsonDecember 21, 2014The steak sandwich is awesome, the fries are delicious but the artichoke soup is straight up amazing! Perfect on a cold day.
Lisa EDecember 15, 2012Salads are dressed with a delicious mustard garlic vinegarette that you can take home for $10 a bottle. Bring the bottle back for $6.50 refills.
Sarene Leeds PetrovitchSeptember 20, 2010Been going here since the mid-Nineties, and I STILL always order the same thing. For $18, you get French Onion Soup, salad, bread, dessert and a glass of wine. Very tough to beat. The cheese fondue is
the French onion soup - any soup here - is the best in the city. Downstairs is the place to sit.
Daniel CapeDecember 25, 2011One of my favorite spots on the planet. Everything is absolutely perfect. The lobster bisque and veal stew are delicieux et magnifique! Bon appetit!
Hannah YangAugust 11, 2010the caesar salad is amazing. incredibly CRISP romaine hearts are sliced long-ways and served nearly whole.. maybe that's what makes it feel substantial. that or the fact that the salad is HUGE.
Cheapeats IncFebruary 15, 2012I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally go in. Authentic bistro fare at a great price. The best Cafe Au Lait & Tart Tartine outside of Paris
Emily EganAugust 8, 2011The Creme Brulee and the Onion Soup are a must! Also, the downstairs is cuter than the upstairs (where they seem to sit larger parties).- Cheapeats IncOctober 30, 2011A great jewel in midtown. French bistro fare without breaking the bank. The best cafe au lait I've ever had outside of France.
Great food and combo deals. House wine is good as well as the bread.
Steven YJanuary 4, 2014Great French onion soup (not too salty at all!) and really addictive horse radish salad dressing
Best french food this side of the Atlantic!! No reservations for 1 or 2 people but the wait is worth it.
- Marcelo FleitasNovember 19, 2010I've been going here for 25+ years - perfect meal = French Onion Soup & Filet Mignon Au Poivre - comes with a house salad (dressing is fantastic).
Stacy JollyOctober 18, 2014You can't go wrong with a cheese fondue and French onion soup and EVERYTHING
Jen SiddallMarch 14, 2011Best French onion soup ever! Get the combination- it's the perfect meal with a great price, and the house wines are delicious!
Paul KardousFebruary 14, 2017While the French onion soup is good, the other food is middling to average and the service is some of the worst in the city. Even in a neighborhood with not much choice, this one's a definite miss.- Cheapeats IncOctober 30, 2011A great gem in Midtown. Classic bistro fare. The best Cafe Au Lait I've ever had outside of France.
Audrey SetiadarmaJune 16, 2012A cheap and delicious eat! Make sure to try the opinion soup! It is to die for.
Katja PresnalJanuary 5, 2010Really good basic French home style food. The crepes are to die for. Latte is super small, skip it and try Starbucks around the corner, but don't skip the soups as a starter.
I used to love the burger, but mine was so over cooked :( hasn’t been as good since the pandemic
Martin HurstJanuary 12, 2013Great French onion soup and the salads are large, super fresh and really tasty.
Mara PasquettiAugust 24, 2012best onion soup ever tasted...abordable prices and nice neighborhood. very closed to MoMA!
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Casual French-American dining in Midtown West serving the best French onion soup, chocolate mousse, quiches, omelets, fondues and more...!
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 586-7650
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