L'Absinthe Restaurant
New York, NY 10021-6002
Phone: (646) 461-3218
Fax: (212) 794-1589
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at 68th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Message from L'Absinthe Restaurant
Rated top romantic brasserie.
- Extensive wine list
- Perfect for parties
- Brunch offered
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Editorial Review for L'Absinthe Restaurant – by Bryan Miller
The Scene
You could be at a brasserie on Paris' Left Bank, for the setting has all the accouterments of the real thing: oversized mirrors, ornate chandeliers, brass railings and roomy banquettes. Contributing to the romantic scene are discreet servers, who know when less is better. Because of its slightly out-of-the-way location, it draws an older crowd.
The Food
Chef-owner Jean-Michel Bergougnoux, formerly of Lutece, melds the best of classic cuisine with modern accents--some of them surprising. Luscious seared fois gras arrives with a corn crepe and sweet rhubarb confit, while tender pork tenderloin gets a textural boost from roasted macadamia nuts and porcini mushrooms. You won't find a better choucroute garni in town--sauerkraut, potatoes and assorted sausages--and the thin-crusted apple tart alone is worth the trip.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkL'Absinthe's international wine list is notably rich with selections from Burgundy and Bordeaux. For those who like to sample several wines at a sitting, there are more than 30 half-bottle selections.
User Reviews for L'Absinthe Restaurant
05/28/2008 Posted by judgmentdaynyc
You must go! A place to go to create memories. Service, food, enegery all top of the line! I have dined here 13 times they never missed a step.
Pros: Mostly everything
Cons: Linen was a little limp... all considered not bad!
05/10/2007 Posted by lex142
This is a very authentic Parisian bistro. The bread is great, the food is classic and inspired at the the same time, and the staff is authentically aloof. I'm glad it's in the neighborhood.
Pros: great food and atmosphere
Cons: expensive
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
