Outdoor seating
Yes
Le Monde in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-531-3939
Site: https://lemondenyc.com/
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Site: https://lemondenyc.com/
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Opening hours
- Monday:10:30AM–9:30PM
- Tuesday:10:30AM–9:30PM
- Wednesday:10:30AM–9:30PM
- Thursday:10:30AM–9:30PM
- Friday:10:30AM–10PM
- Saturday:10:30AM–10PM
- Sunday:10:30AM–9:30PM
Comments (199)
I ordered the crab lobster Benedict. It tasted like a frozen patty. You didnt taste crab nor lobster. I was better off going to the grocery store and buying a frozen crab cake. The steak and egg was good. They waiter did come over and apologize gor us being unhappy and wanted to make it up to us. It wasnt his fault, he service was good. I would say they should let people know that its not fresh crab and lobster just a patty.
Le monde is hands down the best restaurant I’ve been on the west side. Starting from the greeting, the service, the food, the atmosphere everything is just wonderful. It was recommended by a close friend and I’ll definitely will keep going there from now on
Food is just DELICIOUS I have tried the tomato burrata tart to start and the coq au vindefinitively you have to try the tomato burrataPeach Melba for desert, FABULEUX!!!Hakeem our server was really nice and expert about wine.Really nice experience and thank you Khalid to take care of us
The food was awful. The shakshuka looked like bad tomato soup - which I returned, only to get cold eggs with a soggy muffin. The coffee is good, though not very hot, and the service was not particularly good, though the waitress was pleasant.
We stopped for a glass of rose. The rose was good but it took 15 mins to get it. We then ordered a niçoise salad. Not bad but small and not much in it. All in all, just average.
Great place! Lots of natural light and plenty of outside seating. Only had a few snacks at the bar but had good service and a great screwdriver
Cozy french bistro with dim lighting. They put up the Xmas tree when we went and it was so cute. We enjoyed many of the things we ordered - martinis were well made and they have a nice french Champagne by the glass. Mushroom ravioli was underseasoned and in general underwhelming. Tuna tartare was delicious. Steak was cooked well, as was the burger. French fries were served generously but needed to be more crunchy. They were out of the lemon tart and chocolate mousse desserts and we dined at 6pm!
I was surprised for this brunch restaurant. Not sure if is really French style. The food, eggs, sandwich and pancakes are excellent. No need to wait on queue at nearby restaurants.
I Looooove this place! I loved it in the 90s. I loved it in the early 2000s, I love it today!! Always great food, great servers and great atmosphere.
I had a great time there,I mean the atmosphere was awesome the food was great and the service was A plus I’m definitely going back…!!
Popped in here for a brunch on a Sunday recently. It had your typical French fare and it looks like there were a few tables comprised of Columbia undergrads and their parents. Good beer selection and they do have an espresso machine if you prefer espresso based coffee drinks. The fare is what I would call pretty typical Fnench fare. My dining partner had a Croque Monsieur and I had steak and eggs. I had the French Fries from my order substituted with the home fries. They were a little dry, but had a good flavor with the red pepper that was mixed into it. My steak was thin and a little overcooked for medium rare, but had good flavor. .Eggs came out as requested, over easy. I would return if there was nothing new to try in the area and was looking for something reliable.
The decor was a little dated, the food was served lukewarm and was a little pricey. The server provided incorrect information. Overall it was okay but I wouldnt go again.
This dessert was really good i will come back for more because the dessert was very good.And the place here is fantastic !
I went here for a Christmas meal. The weather was good enough for us to eat outside. The Atlantic cod and chocolate mousse was well done. We had to choose from the Christmas menu only. Given it was Christmas night, the meals were on the expensive side. However the meals were prepared well.
Not as flavorful as I expected.. I had the roast chicken and it was pretty bland.. The Mashed potatoes were very good and so was the after dinner hot chocolate... It was a very quiet place. The staff was super friendly and and nice. I would go back to try a different dish and see if it was a one off thing.
Not the best French food you can find in NYC but it does a good enough job. Prices are on the slightly more expensive side but the portions are generous. Service and ambience definitely add to the experience.
I went today with a friend and ordered two things, pointed them out On the menu to our waitstaff. When they came out with one right order and one wrong order we very politely pointed out that we didnt order one of the dishes. Our wait staff straight up belittled us and said that we ordered what they brought. In the end they did get us what we had initially ordered but made some snide comment about them being right and us being wrong while doing it. Food was amazing but the overall experience was soured by the poor attitude.
Accommodated our group and were able to handle all dietary needs within reason.
Me and my boyfriend came for my birthday in June and weve been thinking about it ever since!😭We got the escargot, fried crab ravioli, the duck, the lamb chops, and the creme brulée! Everything was delicious, the drinks were great, the atmosphere was warm, and our server was amazing as well.Might try the mussels next time!
I ordered the lamb shank to take to a loved one in a nursing home for a celebratory Thanksgiving dinner. It was terrific and I highly recommend it. The maitre d was very friendly and welcoming. I will probably return for a takeout Christmas dinner.
Good meal. Kinda pricy but definitely tasty. Good ambiance. Nice but not too fancy. Shared two appetizers (French Onion Soup & Duck Goat Cheese Tart) and an entree with my partner. Complimentary warm bread and butter. Service okay. No wait on a Sunday.
They have a huge, outdoor seating area as well as indoor seating. We had Mushroom Ravioli and a Vegeburger. The portions were generous and delicious. Service was prompt to start, better than average overall. Lovely location near Columbia.
Disclaimer: It is possible that I am being too harsh because my cod fillet was excellent. And so was the salmon fillet that one of us had.So why the lower rating:1. The lobster fish cake was okay at best2. The moules frites was horrible. The mussels were good quality but the sauce was a disaster. And the fries were over cooked.3. The toilets were horrendous.4. We were ignored by the staff several times.I am extremely unlikely to return.
Its a great experience and the manager is a great guy.he really did take care of us and made sure my party was taking care. If there was another 🌟 I would give them 6...thank you Khalil
Great NYC brunch with outdoor seating. The perfect salmon Benedict. What more do you need?
Not very tasty, and the service isn’t that good. Good place for a weekend quick brunch !
The food is good, no doubt about that. However, I dont know if it was an off day, but the service was REALLY slow. I dont know if I ordered something complicated (roast chicken with mashed potatoes), but many people who arrived after my party was served first. We were there for maybe an hour and a half waiting. Even the bottled beer I ordered took 20-30 minutes. I hope this isnt normal, because the food is really good.
Terrific food and atmosphere, with outdoor seating, across from Columbia U.
Horrible experience. Most laughably pathetic waitress service weve ever had. Water without ice; hair in the food; outrageous prices. $14 for avocado toast, and $7 for a side salad. Stay far, far, far away.
The service was lovely. Nice bartender guy! The croissant tasted like it was made with lard instead of butter - it seems that sweets are not their forte. The blueberry jam served with it was a coulis, not really a jam. But the eggs Benedict, the Bellini and iced latte were all great.
The food was average at best. We ordered French onion soup, grilled octopus, burger and steak frites. The grilled octopus was rubbery and had no char on it. The burger and steak were very mediocre. While the food was serviceable the worst part about the experience was the service. The food came out painfully slow and we were neglected by our waiter for the majority of meal. We arrived at 8pm and got our entrees at 9:28pm. This is absurd for the simple items ordered. Food very average and service is terrible. Will never come back.
Food, drinks and service was A+++! Highly recommend!
This restaurant is a favorite of my cousins, and she introduced it to me last night. It is now my favorite restaurant in NYC. The atmosphere was amazing, and the food was delicious. The French onion soup is the best I ever had. I will definitely come back my next visit to the city.
Loved the rack of lamb and the neighborhood. Service was amazing and a beautiful NYC night made the entire experience lovely. The restaurant had Balthazar (Soho restaurant, and one of my favorites)vibes and that enhanced the experience of a classic French restaurant in my favorite NYC.
Escargots, moules frites, pamplemousse cocktail, lovely waitress -- PERFECT
Sit outside and bask in the sun with your bottomless mimosas!
I went to Le Monde for my daughters birthday and it was a wonderful experience.When we got there we were immediately seated and our waiter came to give us a sparkling water, bread,and butter. As an entrée we ordered the cheese charcuterie plate and it was delicious. The pâté tasted as if it was from France and all the cheeses were very delicious. I would recommend getting it to share with the table as it is a bit too much for one person.Soon after we finished the cheese plate, our food was served. My husband and I got the Pan Seared Seabass served with spinach. It was delicious and our daughter got the lamp chops and fries. The lamb chops were well cooked and was a perfect pairing with the potato gratin. If you dont know what to get at the Monde, I would recommend the lamb chops.Everything about our experience was wonderful and I would go there again with my family or friends.
Wonderful to see so many back to what we love about NYC. The staff handled the crowd easily and professionally and all were wearing masks. Service was great as was the food. Salmon, steak frittes and Le Monde burger.....all delicious. Le Monde has made social distancing a priority but it was not at all uncomfortable. There is ample outdoor seating and indoor tables are separated by plexiglass.
The food was okay. The service was good until the bill came. I paid with the scan code on the bill and didnt add a tip. Immediately a male approached me saying that my bill wasnt paid, but I had confirmation that it was paid, so I showed him. Shortly after, my server came to the table saying that there was a problem with my payment. Stating that I paid the exact amount (I was intending to pay a cash tip because as a person in the service industry I appreciate cash tips). I told her I didnt add a tip, she asked if she did anything wrong) I explained that I was giving her cash...... 😒😒 needless to say, I tipped,but she wouldve received way more had they not been so rude!!!!
Wine was oknever try risottoonion soup was terribly burntunworthy expensive food
We went for brunch. The food was really good. The frech toast was yummy.
Heart doctors rejoice! Le Monrde has taken your concerns for the blood pressure of New Yorkers seriously and chosen, quite boldly, to do away with this seasoner known as “salt.” Once used to make food “taste good,” the devil incarnate salt has been stricken from every, single, item on Le Monde’s menu.But would they stop there with their culinary innovation? Of course not. Ever the anti-traditionalists, this French bistro has chosen quite wisely to bring starters to your table after the entree. Full price? Obviously. Apologies to the table? Not so.If you think they’re done, I say this to you: “nope.” Other restaurants often choose to serve vegetables and fruit when they’re ripe, or at their most delicious. Le Monde takes this standard and flips it on its head by serving their vegetation weeks before it could ever hope to be ripe, ensuring that, without the aforementioned salt, you will leave Le Monde saying “that tasted bad.”The thing that makes Le Monde successful isn’t its food or itss service, it’s its location. Cuddled up against Community Food & Juice, Le Monde has sustained itself by providing seats to the runoff of Community’s long wait list. Watch any morning as Le Monde sits without a single patron until community begins listing a wait of 20 minutes for parties of any size. This is why such an awful culinary experience can survive covid in NYC, because it’s the next best thing, next door to a far superior restaurant.The prices are offensive, the food is awful, but when you can’t get into community, and you don’t know Fumo UWS is a 5 minute walk away, you’re gonna give it a try, just once. And then never again.
Fantastic service and food. I ordered the duck.
I met a friend and had dinner at La Monde. We sat at a table that was next to the open windows so we enjoyed the cool evening breeze. The decor felt like old NYC. Glamorous and well made. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly. They brought us basket with fresh French bread and butter and it was delicious. My friend had a salad and I had the salmon with spinach. The salmon was a little crunchy on the outside and so tender and flavorful inside. We were serviced quickly and our food came out in a timely manner. We had wine and chatted for almost four hours. After a while they didn’t check up on us! We were going to close our then we had some coffee.
I guess 4:30pm on a Sunday is a wrong time to come to this restaurant. We were told that the kitchen is not open yet, but when we asked how long it will be they said about 15 minutes. We were seated and completely forgotten about. They did bring us water, but nobody took any order from us, not even drinks. Half an hour later we got up and left.
I have been here numerous times and have enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I think Imin Paris. Great steak and frites and delicious mussels. Good drinks. Attentive staff. Highly recommend.
We had the 3 course menu for $40 on a Monday night. Every dish was delicious and authentic. The waitress was very attentive and polite. Wait time was minimal and although the restaurant was lively we could have a normal conversation. It was a very satisfying experience.
This restaurant is conspicuous consumption at its peak. The fare at Le Monde is wildly overpriced, even for the Upper West Side. Somehow, a veggie burger—one of the least expensive entrees on the menu—and two glasses of house wine came to $39.I expected the burger, at $16, to blow my mind. It wasnt even in my top ten. It was edible. The wine was potable. Thats really all I can say.Its so blatantly obvious that people go to restaurants like this to show off their buying power—not because they genuinely enjoy the food.The service was wonderful and I really cant complain about the ambiance, which was pleasant.But to think I spent four years watching wealthy classmates taking their parents to Le Monde, and always imagining going. Now I dont imagine Ill ever go back. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
An amazing place with a perfect French atmosphere. Excellent eating experience from walking in the door and being greeted by the manager, seated and drink order taken, was maybe 5 minutes. Meal was served hot and excellent taste. Servers were very friendly and helpful. We will come back soon.
This is a really nice place. Im usually intimidated by French food places because Im just nor familiar enough, culturally speaking. But the food here on my first visit was superb. I had the Coq Au Vin and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Had a nice glass of wine too. The waiter was attentive and took time to explain things to me or ask advice on my behalf. I appreciated that. The restaurant has a nice charm to it too. Location is good being near Colombia and all of the nearby schools. I look forward to coming back here and trying more food and drinks!
Amazing night! We were invited to dinner by friends and were pleasantly surprised. We share the tomato and burrata tart along with the cheese plate to start which were just great. I had the duck confit as my main course and it was just delectable! My husband had the lamb shank and I had to have a taste, the presentation was so inviting! Super place and atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
Stopped in for a late dinner. Food and staff were both excellent. Really enjoyed the outdoor dining experience. Our server was amazing. Friendly and courteous. Very accommodating to our needs.
In vacation in NY and came to this area to see the diner from Seinfeld. Diner didnt look like a place we wanted to eat but saw this place across the street so decided to give it a try and were glad we did. Food was absolutely delicious. I got a grilled chicken sandwich and boyfriend got burger, both with fries, and all devoured! Great service, adorable interior, delicious food and from what I remember not too expensive.
Food was very good. Beautifully presented, delicious. I had the grilled salmon. We split the cheese plate appetizer. Wonderful choice of cheese.Only complaint was the service. Had to ask twice for a spoon. Took forever to get the check. And yet, tried to take the cheese plate away many times before we were through. (Part of that was our choice, as well actually only are about half of it as an app, and picked at the rest following the entrees).Ill be back for the food, but not on a day that I have deadlines
I never have and never thought I would write a google review... In short, I got there at 8, waited over 45 minutes for my steak to come out insanely salty. Sent it back just to get a barely cooked steak in return, I told them about it and they said that’s it comes. After that, I asked for mustard and got it a little over 10 minutes later, by then my steak was already cold. After I made them aware of all those problems, I was not offered anything to make my experience better. I am not a picky eater and this place used to be one of my favorite french restaurant (I’m from France) but the last few times I’ve went, I have been very disappointed.
The escargot was excellent. The steak and French fries were good. Wine very good. But service was slow and although the food was good it was just missing the mark on French food. If I want a taste of French, like I am in France, this would not be my first choice. For a good French like meal, it is good.
We had my daughters sweet 16 at Le Monde in a private dining area. They were able to accommodate all 40 guest very comfortably. The manger and entire staff was friendly and service was excellent. Not to mention, the food was well prepared, good food, top notch French bistro dinner party.
Challah french toast was fantastic. Huevos Rancheros was also delicious. Great spot for weekend brunch.
Eaten dinner and lunch here. Each time was with multiple people. Both times, everyone loved their dishes and the ambiance is great!
Nice people. Nice restaurant
I adore this place! They serve great meals, their menu is varied, The chief cook in that restaurant is an expert, I enjoy very much tasting all their dishes. The dishes are consistently fresh and tasty, the attitude towards the guests is agreeable. I often go to this place and I was never disappointed. I recommend it to all my friends.
Good café menu, burger meat looked like it was indeed coming from the local butcher. We enjoyed some sun while seated for lunch.
Terrible and expensive. We ate dinner there tonight and it was truly awful. My girlfriend ordered a medium rare burger and it came out raw and disgusting. Vile food and ridiculous prices. I’m surprised this place is still open truly terrible.
Worth a visit if youre in the area. Quiet atmosphere.
I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be :)Drinks: Excellent. Great wine selection.Food: Excellent. I recommend the goat cheese salad or the organic chicken.Space: If you are looking for a Parisian style ambiance with excellent food, this is it. Very spacious and intimate in the indoor dinning area. The outside seated dining is very casual and cozy. Making it the perfect place to impress a date, get-togethers, or after-work drinks.Crowd: 20-50s Mostly Columbia faculty, students, and local talent. It is a pick-up scene at the bar.Service: Very attentive, professional and courteous staff. Since the outdoor dining is seasonal, it can be a little slow at the outside dinning area when its crowded.
Three stars for authentically very good food, and a very kind and friendly waiter. HOWEVER, the waiter was usually no where to be seen, and the food took an absolutely absurd amount of time to come out.
Great French bistro food. Very nice staff.
Service was fast and prompt despite a clear shortage of staff. The duck was cooked well and the eggs are nice and yolky.
Food was so gooooooood😋😋😋 great service also
Great brunch spot! The food is amazing and everyone is very friendly :) I go here at least once a week!
I came to Le Monde for a late dinner. The host and servers were all very friendly and knowledgeable.I ordered the yellow tomato gazpacho with crab (seasonal) and the crispy salmon.The gazpacho was refreshing and substantial with a good amount of crab.The salmon was outstanding. Very tender, flavorful with just enough crispiness on the edges. The sauce was soy base and served over a bed of spinach, with pureed babaghanouge. The balance was really good.For dessert I had a very unique and seasonal dish, tomato melba. It was really different from the typical selection and really good. The tartness of the tomato countered the sweetness of the ice cream and peaches. Surprising, but it worked well.I highly recommend Le Monde to anyone looking for well crafted cuisine with an innovative flare.
Food was okay. It was a bit cold inside on a chilly day. The server was attentive and patient. I would eat there as a second option. My friend picked it out of convenience.
This was really delicious. I added some hot sauce and I was good to go
Everyone who worked there seemed frantic even thought it wasnt that busy. All of the staff seemed inexperienced. The food was only okay and not worth the cost. They removed the crepes, which used to be their best item, from the menu which was strange as they are a French restaurant and lacked the most basic French dessert. Definitely wouldnt go back.
Restaurant with big square footage and capacity to open the entire store front to the sidewalk and the outdoors in warmer weather. The soft shell crab was excellent. Has unique bar drinks. Tables for two could be slightly larger.
One of the best French restaurants on the UWS! Highly recommend it!
French bistro. Good food, nothing special. The sauteed salmon and mashed potatoes with string beans is one of my favorite entrees. Burger with fries is decent. The spinach and goat cheese omelette is a solid brunch, lunch or dinner item. The spinach and cheese are mixed nicely. The many times I have been, theres never been a wait.
Good ambience and tasty food. Very convenient location if you want to eat and then walk through Riverside Park or if you are leaving St. John the Divine and want brunch. Eat just inside on a nice weather day, you get the outside feel without actually being outside with people walking by and dogs panting or barking at the tables.
Their food and service was excellent. The wine stewed chicken satisfies a big appetite. The drinks and menu offered a lot of mouth watering options. Enjoy.
Le monde is what you expect. A good enough French bistro facsimile that feels authentic enough to make for a delightful experience (you bring the delightful).
Excellent French fare that divinely delicious- had a lobster crab cake eggs Benedict. Friendly and handsome Maitre D and an attentive nice waitress from Poland. Cute decor.
The service at Le Monde is the worst that I have experienced at any restaurant in my life.My friend and I came in yesterday just after 6PM. We asked to sit in the back section but were told that it was closed and that they were trying to seat people in the bar area. The central dining section was wide open, though, with several diners still eating there and we asked if we might sit there instead and they agreed to seat us there.Before I had even sat down or taken my coat off, the waiter–some guy with a Russian accent–came over quickly and asked us very abruptly what kind of water we wanted. His demeanor was palpably aggressive. I stared at him for a moment in surprise and then he went away quickly, only to return with the water in less than a minute, and seeing that the menus hadnt been opened, he asked us what we would have to drink. I asked him, Are you in a hurry to be somewhere? and he said no while glaring at me. He immediately asked us for our drink orders again, and it was clear that he was intent upon trying to get us to leave for daring to ask if we can sit in the normal section and not be pushed to the bar.We chose to leave rather than continue to be treated like that and saw the hostess smirking at us triumphantly as we walked out.I live in the neighborhood and over the years I have been to Le Monde a handful of times. Though the food is occasionally decent, the staff has been nearly consistently pushy and rude. Many times they have tried to hurry me out, or hurry me to pay the check without any justification for the rush. One time, the waitress had said it was the end of her shift and that she needed us to close out out check, only to continue working for the next long while that we stayed and ordered more because we hadnt nearly finished.As you can see from the other reviews, my experience is far from unique. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place unless youre in the mood to be rushed, ignored, and generally mistreated.
The service wasnt great, but the food was delicious. I ordered a caesar salad with shrimp, and my husband ordered a croque madame. I tried a bit of his meal as well—both were delicious. The atmosphere was pretty nice, and the prices a little high, but I would recommend Le Monde. Id like to try some of the other French fare they offer.
Service is nice. Kitchen doesnt care. The chicken in the coq au vin was dry, asked for no onions in nicoise but had onions, hard-boiled eggs were overcooked. Probably a better place to just grab a drink because the food is overpriced and not great.
Very attentive and friendly staff. Met up some friends for brunch and had a great time. I opted for the eggs Florentine which was delish! Will definitely be returning.
I have had lunches and dinners here on a fairly regular basis since 2016. I have never been as disappointed as I was with tonights dinner and service. The server was someone who I had never seen before and I hope to not have again. I typically order a Diet Coke and it is served from the bar so I know that the house is making a big profit when charging 3.50 per glass. I normally dont mind because I get refills and get charged once. Tonight, not only did I have to ask, twice, for the initial drink, he never bothered to check on us, I had to flag him down for a (single) refill and then when he brought the bill, I discovered that I had been charged for that refill. 7 bucks for two glasses of Diet Coke is outrageous, even for the Upper West side of NYC.To add to the mess from tonight, I ordered a half chicken, I got a part of a let and a bit of breast... Not the whole thing. Now, I dont blame the server for that but I do blame him for this - I asked for a substitute of vegetables INSTEAD of the mashed potatoes that typically come with the chicken, normally I get a double size portion of vegetables, which I happily pay a couple dollars extra for. Tonight, I got a single portion of asparagus which I was charged the same thing as when theres a substitute!Additionally, the server came to the table not at all after taking our order. He made no attempt to check on us, no refills of water, never asked if we wanted dessert, basically he did nothing but scribble down our order. Hes the tall blonde with a kind of heavy accent - not a French accent though. Avoid him if you can! (Yes, I did tip him, I just didnt give me my usual 20%.)All in all, the lack of proper service and the other mistakes will make me think twice before I go back, especially if this server is still working there.
When we were visiting our daughter at Barnard, we ate here twice, once for dinner and then again for breakfast. Thanks to the reviews, the escargot was great, but the Cassoulet was amazing! The breakfast and the service is really good. We will definitely be back.
Used to be much better when it just opened, about 20 years ago. Its popular and very noisy. Food is no longer classic French but more an American interpretation of French. Prices too high for the quality of food
Okay, Community next door gets way too much attention on the weekends; this place has equally delicious (or even better) brunch, and no lines. I’ve been a few times, and can vouch for their yummy pancakes and avocado toast. My husband loves their breakfast sandwiches. Atmosphere: We get a kick out of eavesdropping on the older generation of stereotypical UWS couples/groups out to dine and gripe about life, other diners, and passersby. French music is great.
Amazing ! They managed to get a watery texture on every single ingredient. Its a miracle of failed cooking. The smell was worse. I would be clapping my hands if i didnt pay 16$ for this.Edit : The only french touch of this food is the Voilà when the waiter comes back to throw away your intact plates.Edit n2 : if i could bring down the rating with a negative star i would.
Ive been to Le Monde many, many times. The waitstaff, hostess, food runners and bartenders are always friendly, helpful and efficient. I have never had anything but excellent service and excellent food. Ive brought friends there from out of town as well as New Yorkers all of whom remarked at the warm reception we get and the great food at great prices. So I do not know what any of these negative posters are going on about. We all even loved the decor its very much like many of the places Ive been to in Paris.I guess some New Yorkers are just not to be pleased. Maybe the negative posters would be more suited to a McDonalds restaurant than an adult eating establishment like Le Monde.
Brunch was excellent from the coffee to the meal and the French fries.
Lovely place for brunch. The staff there are very sweet and kind. They were very friendly towards our dog and got her water and a plate of bacon. Our food was delicious too.
Way too expensive for what it was. The salad had a really weird tasting dressing on it and the greens were not at all fresh. The bread was stale. The chicken was way too salty. The two stars are just for the good service and the location. Will not go back & do not recommend
Lovely setup! I definitely prefer the outside seating on a nice summer night. To start we had the French Onion Soup and Tuna Tartare; both amazing in their own way. The soup was very rich and had a perfect consistency. For our main course( which we were looking forward to alllll day) Duck Confit and Moules Frites WOW, everything was done just right, the portions were perfect and just can’t wait to go back!
Service that makes real French bistros look downright friendly. I had a mushroom ravioli that was much closer to a soup, complete with a soggy asparagus log on top. Some decent flavors hidden within there, but overall unimpressed.
Food was ok, cute venue.
The goat cheese salad is deceptively simple yet made with prefect fresh ingredients.
I had a to pick a location for a lunch interview during the week. The area is usually packed with college kids and I needed someplace fairly quiet. Le Monde was perfect! Plenty of tables available inside and delicious food!
This is the best place in this neighborhood, and by far the best beer selection. The bar is really great and the food is delicious, my favorites are the Cassoulet Toulousain and the Shrimp salad. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, even the managers stop by to see how you are enjoying your meal.
I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. I was expecting it to be yet another overpriced, bland restaurant that this section of Broadway is notorious for. The croque madame was excellent, along with the french fries. The restaurant was a little pricey, but the quality of the food justifies the cost.
Was there 5 minutes before they opened. We were the only people there. Ordered right away, ( bagle and omelette) after a half I inquired where the meal was. Said it was on the way. 7 minutes later we we served with food we did not order. Noticed that 20 minutes after we arrived a couple sat outside. We left as they did not even start to prepare our food and we sat inside next to the managers station. Ordered the same menu across the street at Toms and it came out before I finished this review.
Timely service and great atmosphere! The lamb burger was one of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend during any time, they have a varied and savory menu!
Jose, our waiter, took such great care of us. Took a the time to get to know us, made sure everything was perfect, he anticipated our needs; felt like he was reading our minds! He makes a killer Old Fashion! Thanks Jose for making our night!
A little dark, lighting wise. We went pretty late on a Friday night and caught the bar crowd. Food took a little bit but was well worth it. Prices were very reasonable for the ambiance. Love to go back.
Best creme brûlée u can even taste. I’m in love
The meals and service were above our expectations. We truly enjoyed the ambience of this place. Amazing spot to take the family out for dinner.
Sunday morning brunch in New York City diner beware !!’ terrible service we wanted 20 minutes to get our order taken. Our food arrived 25 mi it’s later no water coffee or beverages given then they charged extra fir a refill of coffee? Ridiculous! The manager was exceedingly rude to his staff and customers
Excellent choice, my husband had the Niçoise salad and I had the Cobb salad, both were excellent. The bread was delicious; I found out its from a little bakery in midtown, Pain dEpices. We each had coffee as well, cappuccino and cafe au lait, perfection.
Definitely worth a trip to this restaurant. Honestly, I cant pick a favorite item on the menue because everything is authentic and delicious. I will say that the food is quite pricey, but it is worth spending the money. The service and ambiance were great worth going to this restaurant if you are in the area.
Great food i had fish was amazing
Excellent brunch spot for food, conversation, and people watching. Spot on Eggs Benedict. Service was attentive and friendly.
Im not sure why theres a lot of negative reviews to this place. I went there with my friends for brunch and it was a nice experience. The only issue is that it was really crowded but the food was awesome, drinks were good and I like the ambience of the place.
Great place for dessert!! The creme brulee is the best Ive ever had with good portion size. Staff is accomdating and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Brought friends here specifically for the hang. Was told kitchen was closed (1045pm).Drinks were cut off.Staff proceeded to start spraying and wiping the bar area around our party.Latino manager stacking tables around us.African American bartender too busy counting his tips to get us a glass of water
Designed to be an old neighborhood institution from day one, they have steadily improved from the fits and starts of twenty years ago to become an old reliable friend! They surprise which is a good thing! A bistro!
Great lunch spot with large and inviting outdoor seating. Food was great and service was good despite being busy.
It was absolutely wonderful!!! The coffee and desserts were amazing!!! The staff was also extremely kind!!
Always a good place for when the parents are in town. Muscles and fries tend to be the go-to order. Chocolate mousse is good as well. I always want their cocktails to be better for the price.
Very polite and friendly staff. I went on a Saturday so the place was fairly crowded and had to wait for a bit, but it was nothing painstakingly long. The food is actually very good. Overall a very commendable place to dine
Great restaurant- Veronica is a super manager and a wonderful host. We had a lovely New Years Eve dinner thanks to her superb patience and hospitality.
It was pretty good. Service was a bit slow and no check in after food brought out.
Called to make a reservation as weve been here before and wanted to come with a large group.The woman who answered was very rude. She said, We are very busy and I dont have time to take a reservation. Why answer the phone then? It only takes a minute. I started to ask, When is a good time to call back? and was hung up on before I could even finish the sentence.There are other French restaurants in the area. Our group will be going to Café du Soleil instead. I recommend you do too.
This place is really on and off, depending on the management n wait staff. At times its great everything flows smoothly, other times waiter forgets to check up on you and forgets your coffee ( cmon 15minutes for coffee in the morning?) . IT really is a shame because the food is always spot on perfect.
The BLT and A was amazing, I definitely recommend it !
Have been going there for years.Neighborhood standby. Menu is consistent and ingredients are tweaked periodically.
Terrible service! Made us wait 10 min to clear off a table while 6 other empty tables of the same size were available. Took FOREVER to take our order and even longer to bring it out — a bagel and cream cheese?! This place does not deserve your business. Never going again.
Wonderful food and super friendly service. The brunch is worth it and José was a great and friendly server.
France in New York reminds me of them wonderful French bistros.. Excellent food & excellent service I highly recommend you check it out. And you dont need your passport to go
Exactly what you hope a French brasserie in America will be. Deliciously predictable food, patient and confident service, and an elegant bar and dining room. A weekly standard.
A French cafe. Nothing more, nothing less. Food was good, Escargot was fantastic though. Convenient to Columbia University, which is good. Slow service, despite it being not that busy. Good, but nothing to write home about
Moderate priced restaurant near Columbia University. Trendy comfortable French cuisine American Style. One of the better spots on Broadway
Great atmosphere, solid food, reliable service.
Excellent Food! My husband is a very talented cook and we LOVED the food and service at Le Monde!
Terribly overpriced for the quality of the food. A simple croque monsieur is $14 and believe me when I say its the simplest and most unexciting croque monsieur I ever tasted. The Duck Hash is a joke.
Definitely a dining establishment that wakes up your taste buds!!! Great food!!
Food was fine but service could have been faster.
We work around the corner and always come here.They consistently deliver on great service and quality food.Friday afternoons is the best time to attend.
The food is generally good, but the service needs work
The worst and most overpriced dessert ever. $15 for canned peaches and ice cream….
Had a fantastic experience in this place with my wife. The food arrived fast and the service is just awesome. Prices are convenient.
Making it work in the time of the Rona! These guys are doing a great job. Very clean and every table had a heater!
Ive had the pleasure of eating here a handful of times on someone elses dime. The foods not bad, and the service is fine. Would I actually pay their prices for what I received? Probably not.
Great experience, and friendly staff
This was the worst experience EVER! I made reservations for Birthday lunch, recieved confirmation email and even on day of received reminder email of said reservation. Get there and the place is closed till Wednesday for reservations. It was Friday so possibly some Wednesday in future. Who knows. Really bad customer service when youre closed for renovations and still taking reservations. Very bad form!
Been many times. French bistro food has always been excellent.
This is a great local bistro with a standard menu offernings. heep an eye on the weekly speicals, muscle mondays for example. its usually packed with just the right amount of ppl but easy to be seated and the noise level neber gets above conversatinoal. very easy place to meet up with your friends,
The place serves large dishes and for fair prices. very nice owner. 5 stars from me.
My favorite salad in New York City, the goat cheese salad is incredible. It has the perfect amount of cheese for a cheese lover like me, but the ratio of lettuce and toppings is on point. YUMMMMM.
Liked the atmosphere, great service and the food happened to be delicious!
Fairly quick service with delicious food!Ordered the Le monde burger and boy oh boy is it scrumptious.
Delicious duck confit. Beautiful Bordeaux. Friendly staff. Excellent meal - cannot wait to return!
The waiter was so kind and helpful with our orders and food talk.
Went for brunch with my daughter and grand daughter. Great place. Great food and great service. 😀
The coq au vin was great! I highly recommend it and the service was very accommodating as well. Just a couple minutes walk off the 1 train.
Definitely avoid this restaurant! Staff seem puzzled when you ask for a table, menu is boring and food is sub par.
Decent food. Nothing special. Not expensive. Nice outside seating when it is warm.
Ive given this place two chances. The food was poor tasting and made me sick. Service was very slow. It is only two stars instead of one because the management addressed my concerns at my second, and last, visit.
Yummy yummy eggs a la cocotte with chicken livers and delicious sauce. Great friendly attentive waiter: Johnny.
A welcoming French bistro a heartbeat away from Columbia University. A little threadbare, but thats part of the cozy charm. Comfort food at its best.
Great restaurant! Part of Columbias neighborhood for years.
Great terrace. Reliable bistro fare. Recommend steak frites and the bouillabaisse.
Never had a bad meal there! Charming!
The French Onion Soup is to die for!! Great service, wonderful staff!
Excellent brunch!
I wish they serve regular lunch menu on weekends as well. I am sick of brunch foods.
The food was beyond amazing and the service was exceptional. Definitely worth going to.
Reliable French style Bistro food at a price point that by NYC standards is reasonable.Try the Lamb Burger
Fantastic burger, french fries and chicken avocado sandwich!!
Very mediocre food. Ambiance was nice, but food was meh
Food took so long to get at lunchtime, one of my party had to leave without eating. Food tasted ok though.
Service is wonderful even though it was very busy with an event at the university everyone was very attentive and the food is wonderful.
A great staple of classic bistro food! Great service from the bartender to the busboy.
Quick service but the food was not that great. The chicken was overcooked as well as the boil eggs in my salad
Good ambience, good service. I liked the veggie burger, but the fries did not seem fresh.
We had to ask six times for breadTwice for water, the avocado toast was more like avocado soggy bread and throughout the meal we heard cracking glass from the waiters constantly dropping the glass cups on the ground.
As a Columbia guy, I find myself up on campus a few times/year and seem to wind up here for lunch or dinner with a faculty person. Its fine. .
Horrible service. Sat down and waited literally 15 minutes. Nobody even said hi to us. Or got us water. Or even came to the table..... horrible horrible horrible. Never go here
Meh. For the price and the area, this could have been better in every way.
Good beer selection. Service is excellent. The food is disappointing. Choose to go to another place.
Standard faire French with limited menu. Great service but food not terribly inspired.
Pretty decent restaurant just steps away from Columbia university. Staff deserves 5 stars, very friendly.
Nice, good service. Nice place eat and watch the human parade (dogs included)
Good restaurant with authentic french food.
Impeccable service! Incredible food for bargain prices. Forget midtown and come on up to the West Side!
Used to love coming to le monde but they have been in steady decline for the past few years. I had better service at a travelodge in zurich
Although I dont know much about French cuisine, I was impressed by the menu that this place had to offer! 10/10
A solid choice. The Le Monde burger never disappoints, and their Duck Hash sells out.
My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for more than forty years. Must be Damn Good.
Total reviews rating 4
199 Reviews for Le Monde 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-07Tons of outdoor seating. Service is great; our server came out to check on is without being too pushy. Menu is limited; so dont expect a large selection. Great roasted chicken and decent french onion soup. Burger and fries are great.
Review №2
2022-03-25We had the steak and roasted chicken both were EXCELLENT. And the French onion soup was out of this world. The staff were very attentive.
Review №3
2022-02-24One of my go-to restaurants in NYC where I know the food never disappoints. Unfortunately one of my favorite meals, lamb, is no longer on the menu. However, the organic chicken dinner was delicious and flavorful. Its four stars because the portion seemed smaller than usual. But the service is always pleasant and courteous. And the price is reasonable for dining on the upper west side. There is a broad selection of drink options, even organic wine which was pleasing to the palate!
Review №4
2022-07-07Theres plenty of nice outdoor dining. The service was excellent, as usual. The food was good, although as a vegan the selection sucks. I got the hand-made veggie burger, which I ALWAYS get because its what they have. I havent eaten in NYC since before the pandemic so dont know how most restaurants are but there was quite a sticker shock when the bill came! I saw how much the burger went up on the menu but didnt notice a glass of house wine was $16 until the bill came!
Review №5
2022-05-11This is my familys go-to location for Mothers Day brunch and they are always great even for such a big table full of people! The food is excellent and the service has always been really attentive. The steak and eggs at brunch is definitely a favorite, but everything weve had has been delicious.
Review №6
2022-05-22Somewhat pricey but good food. I had the duck. It was cooked nicely and exactly how i wanted it. Others got the Mushroom Ravioli, which must have been great because nothing was left on any of their plates. All of the desserts were also yummy.
Review №7
2021-08-16I absolutely loved Le Monde and highly recommend it! This part of NYC is more relaxed than others - we just walked up and had our choice of tables, either inside or outside. Theyve done a great job making their outdoor dining a beautiful spot! We ordered the grilled octopus as an appetizer, which was delicious and came with chick peas and potatoes. I got a spicy margarita, which was very good. For entrees, we got the steak frites and the mushroom ravioli, which was outstanding! We then walked to Toms Restaurant (from Seinfeld!) for dessert and coffee. Le Monde was a relaxing spot and perfect for a date night.
Review №8
2022-05-10Food is always good and the setting is nice. Lovely outdoor lunch. But service always requires patience, a relaxed schedule, and a vigilant eye to flag people down. If youve got the time, its worth it.
Review №9
2022-07-08Le Monde has become my favorite place for brunch in New York City. I particularly enjoy sitting outside and enjoying a full breakfast: spinach omelet, crispy bacon, sourdough toast, and the best coffee in NYC. Today, my wife and I celebrated my birthday with brunch at Le Monde and the food and service were again excellent. We especially appreciated the service from Nicole, who was so positive, proactive, and helpful. She made todays experience special.
Review №10
2022-04-01Amazing soup and sandwich + dessert as part of the Chefs Tray. Great deal!