Le Périgord

Critics' Pick

405 E. 52nd St., New York, NY 10022
nr. East End Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-755-6244 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
5.6 out of 10

5 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: French

Photo by Jennifer MacFarlane

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Official Website

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Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-3:30pm and 5:30pm-10pm; Sat-Sun, 5:30pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

E, V at Lexington Ave.-53rd St.; 6 at 51st St.

Prices

$35-$48

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Classic NY
Lunch
Notable Wine List
Private Dining/Party Space
Prix-Fixe
Romantic

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

A renovation did nothing to disguise the comforting, cosseting old-world feel of this Sutton Place landmark, where tuxedo'd captains oversee tableside service. Order medalions of veal in a cream morrel mushroom sauce, or a salmon fillet molded into the shape of a petite mignon. There are lighter dishes as well, like turbot (with a lacy glaze of comté cheese) and a succession of luminous soups. Try the Floating Island for dessert, but be sure to dress in proper attire, or be banished to the back room. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Prix-Fixe Menu

Three-course lunch, $32; three-course dinner, $65

Recommended Dishes

Turbot with comté crust, $38; "Floating Island" dessert, $8

Reader Ratings

5.6

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

C'est Horrible!

TazPrncess from 11021 | Posted on 1/29/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	1

Décor:	4

Value:	1

I don't know what the hype about this place is...there are TONS of better French restaurants and most of those come without the horrendous, obnoxious service. The food is uninspired at best. Pair it with the unwarranted air of...Read More

Comforting French restaurant

Rosejacison from Summit | Posted on 12/30/06

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	9

Décor:	6

Value:	7

This is the type of restaurant you go to when you want authentic Tarte Tatin with Creme Anglaise. The service is correct, but friendlly, and hte food is very, very good. Pricey, but great for a special occasion. Also, you can...Read More