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Welcome to Le Coucou, a culinary gem located in the heart of New York City at 138 Lafayette Street. This Michelin-starred restaurant invites guests into an enchanting world of luxury and sophistication, where exceptional service meets exquisite French cuisine. As soon as you step through the doors, you're enveloped in an ambiance that exudes charm and elegance, making it the perfect setting for celebrations or intimate gatherings.
The experience at Le Coucou begins with the warm greeting from attentive staff, ready to make every moment special. Guests have noted the exceptional level of service, where no detail is overlooked. From complimentary bread to the first sip of a thoughtfully chosen drink, each element aims to pamper the palate and delight the senses.
The menu showcases a range of stunning dishes, each a work of art. Customer Jane Ahmon raved about the velvety Foie Gras dish, paired ingeniously with Iberico ham and jelly — a rich, melting experience that danced on her tongue. The Quenelle de Brochet was described as a magical explosion of flavors, underscored by a creamy lobster bisque that perfectly complemented the dish’s delicacy.
In addition to the star attractions, other offerings like raw scallops and a beautifully structured beef tartare elevated the evening into a true feast for the senses. The rabbit dish featured a harmonious trio of textures, leaving diners feeling comforted like home-cooked meals yet elevated to gourmet standards. Each plate not only nourishes but also captivates the eye, making it nearly too beautiful to eat.
End your meal on a high note with divine desserts, such as lemon gelato or the unique fruit vacherin that provides a playground of textures and flavors, leaving guests in sheer delight. The addition of delightful petit fours further ensures that the sweet experience lingers long after the final bite.
Le Coucou is more than just a dining destination; it’s a celebration of culinary artistry, a sanctuary from the bustling city outside. With each visit, you’re guaranteed a remarkable journey through flavor profiles that are traditionally French yet innovatively presented. Whether it’s a birthday, an engagement, or simply a night to remember, Le Coucou promises an unforgettable experience that’s truly worth every penny.
So, if you find yourself seeking an extraordinary dining experience in NYC, make your reservation at Le Coucou. Allow yourself to be swept away by the enchanting atmosphere and flawless cuisine—it’s a trip well worth embarking on.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toiletService options
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Serves alcohol Serves beer Serves cocktails Serves coffee Serves comfort food Serves organic dishes Serves small plates Serves wineDining options
Serves breakfast Serves brunch Serves lunch Serves dinner Serves dessert SeatingAmenities
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Cosy Romantic Trendy UpmarketCrowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Popular with tourists Transgender safe spacePlanning
Brunch reservations recommended Lunch reservations recommended Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations Usually has a waitPayments
Accepts credit cards Accepts debit cards Credit cardsParking
Free of charge street parking Paid multi-storey car park Paid street parkingMeals And DrInks
Homard « Bourse et la Vie »
Maine lobster, sauce au poivre, pommes dauphine
Tartare de boeuf*
hand-cut prime filet, traditional condiments, caviar (gluten-free)
Filet de sole meuniere “Tradition” ou “aux huitres”
dover sole, golden butter, spinach, with or without oyster
Filet de boeuf
marrow bone, pommes puree “noir et blanc”, sauce chateaubriand
Agneau printanier
lamb chop with wild garlic, braised neck and young carrots
OpenIng Hours
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Monday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Thursday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Friday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Saturday
11:30 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM -
Sunday
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Reviews
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Jane Ahmon
7 months agoWent to Le Coucou with my family celebrate my birthday and as soon as I stepped inside, the lovely ambient luxury atmosphere. We were greeted by a super friendly waiter who said Happy Birthday. The service throughout, for starters, was the best of any michelin star restauraunt Ive been to because they treat you like kings, no matter the age. Everyone was visible and you will never feel like no one is paying attention. Top tier service. He first gave me a French cider drink to start and explained what it was, then bread to start, which was delicious. I got the Foie Gras with jelly and iberico ham and more ham as the starter and Quenelle de Brochet as main. Both dishes looked spectacularly elegant and works of art, especially the first dish. The Foie Gras paired very well with the ham, which was mixed into the circle shape, and the top was of some jelly mixture. It tasted soo delectably rich and melted in your mouth. The green beans didnt look like they had a lot of flavour but they most certainly did, thanks to the sauce. Everything was very creamy and soft in texture, and everything was perfectly balanced and went together, especially the jelly cubes which were a nice touch. Very ingenius way to pair the delicacy into a unique dish. The other appetiser was raw scallops and tuna, which were also incredibly rich and succilent. Paired very well with the cream sauce. The first main course we ordered was the chicken and Foie Gras which was also mouthwatering and delicious but the star of the show was the Quennele de Brochet. The lobster bisque was so foamy, creamy and paired superbly with the soft fish quenelle. It was an explosion of flavours and different tastes (salty, sourness, umami [umami because it had mushroom taste]). The brochet had a beautiful crispy like covering. The inside was like tofu and foie gras mixed together, and it melted in your mouth along with the sauce. Its like angels casting a spell and its truly magical. The trick is to eat it quickly because if you eat it too slowly, the richness gets to you and it overwhelmes you. This is a completely unique dish that Ive never seen served before at any restauraunt and is a once in a lifetime one. We got dessert; the lemon gelato with chocolate and the fruit vacherin, which they added happy birthday in chocolate and a candle. The lemon gelato was super good and had tastes of alcohol, and the vacherin was a huge variety of different textures, like that of edible snow, tart, cracker, foam and was another explosion in your mouth. It also was beautiful. It was the perfect dessert I chose because after a long rich meal, a pallate cleanser instead of a heavy chocolaty dessert is perfect. After that, we got petit fours of gummies, chocolate pieces, and mini macarons. With lunch lasting two hours, it was an incredible experience here at Le Coucou and will recommend this place for my friends and family to try. Definitely worth it for a special but relativelt affordable meal for a occassion!
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Christopher A
7 months agoCame here to celebrate our engagement and it didn’t disappoint. The decor was stunning. Such an amazing ambiance. The staff was extremely friends and pleasant the whole evening and the food was absolutely amazing. A truly phenomenal experience for us.
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Fork
7 months agoAbsolutely worth a Michelin star! The atmosphere was stunning, just like an upscale SoHo hotel. There were complimentary treats like bread and confections. The sourdough was super good, I could steal it! I ordered oysters and a rabbit. The oysters a la Isigny probably added another week’s worth of saturated fat to my belly, but they were absolutely worth 7 a piece. The rabbit came in 3 parts: a broth, a salad-like dish, and a messed up quiche-like concoction. They all felt like home, a great compliment in the culinary world. I finished with yuzu macarons, ginger fudge, and grapefruit? jellies. I would recommend this spot for a special occasion that is a splurge but doesn’t break the bank.
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edgar arita
7 months agoCelebrated my wife's birthday with an intimate family dinner (party of four) at Le Coucou. We couldn’t have been more delighted by the enchanting atmosphere, impeccable service, and exquisite cuisine. My daughter indulged in the beef tartare with caviar, while my wife and son both opted for the veal chop. I savored the duckling, each dish a masterpiece—beautifully plated and crafted with perfect balance, turning every bite into a memorable experience.
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Shawn Johnson
7 months agoSuch an incredible evening at Le Coucou! We celebrated our anniversary with a beautiful set menu, amazing drinks, champagne and dessert. I can’t say enough about the entire experience, the ambiance, food and service. I have seen others post about the cost, but I honestly don’t think there is a respect for this level of service, attention to detail and five star service. We have dined several times here and it is worth every penny. So if you’re looking for an amazing experience, food and service - you must visit when in NYC.
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Peter Coles
7 months agoCame here for a lunch after getting married at City Hall. The food and the service was absolutely fantastic. It was a perfect pairing of friendly, knowledgeable staff and attention to detail on all the dishes. Everything was delicious, so just share what you like and get tips from your server. We were taken care of by Paulo, who made us feel extra special on our special day!
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Alexandra Bissett
7 months agoA spectacular dinner in a truly refined French restaurant. If you’re expecting a bistro or a brasserie style cooking, forget it. This is fine dining that pays homage to classic French cooking and techniques. Since we wanted to share all of the dishes the staff split them when appropriate. We could not pass on trying their seaweed bread and wonderfully creamy butter. The Galantine, with guinea hen and foie gras was a wonderful starter. The roulade was accompanies by gelee and green onions and served with a side of mustard. Next came the super tender Rabbit prepared three ways: roulade, consomme/soup, and daikon w/mustard. To be honest, we found the mustard to be overpowering in the daikon dish. While it certainly gave the dish flavor and a kick that was missing in the first two, far more subtle preparations, it took over and we could not taste the rabbit at all. While the first two dishes were good our favorite, hands down, were the next two: a classic combination of a Ducking with cherries and foie gras and the Filet de boeuf with marrow bone. In both cases, the dishes had a killer sauce and the meat was soft and full of flavor. We closed the meal with Tourtiere with prunes. Made of layers of Phillo dough, butter and sugar, the parcel is layered with prune jam and topped with honey walnuts. Presented table side with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it was served flambe and finished with Armagnac sauce. The service was impeccable and the deco elegant and added to the refined atmosphere.
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Zoe
7 months agoI took my husband to Le Coucou for his birthday, and from the moment we walked in, it felt like we had stepped into another world — elegant, glowing, and just quiet enough to let the moment sink in. The space is stunning — tall ceilings, soft lighting, and a beautifully designed room that somehow feels both grand and intimate. We sat near the open kitchen, and I loved hearing the soft clinks of the pans, the movement of the chefs — no music, no distractions, just this warm, quiet hum of people enjoying something special. It felt... calm. Thoughtful. Romantic in the most grown-up way. Every dish was a little work of art — not flashy, just quietly perfect. Rich, balanced, so French, but also light on its feet. We kept looking at each other and smiling after every bite. The food had that rare quality where you remember how it made you feel — not just how it tasted. Service was graceful and effortless — present when you needed something, invisible when you didn’t. They brought out a small birthday dessert for him, and it felt sincere, not staged. By the end of the night, I realized we hadn’t looked at our phones once. It was just the two of us, good wine, beautiful food, and a restaurant that somehow knew exactly how to hold space for all of that. A night that felt like a deep breath — and one we’ll remember for a long time
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