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Payard Patisserie & Bistro

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1032 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021
nr. 74th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-717-5252 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
6.3 out of 10

12 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Dessert / Ice Cream Shop, French

Photo by Jennifer MacFarlane

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Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-3pm and 5:45pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, noon-3pm and 5:45pm-11pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$26-$32

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Great Desserts
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space
Prix-Fixe
Romantic
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

François Payard must pay Philippe Bertineau in gold bars or know some dark, ghastly secret about the man, because it is astonishing that this gentle-mannered, unassuming yet undeniably gifted chef has remained in the kitchen at Payard Patisserie since its inception. Bertineau's sautéed rouget with Persian-cucumber rémoulade, potato tourte layered with goat's-milk brie, sautéed skate with curried cauliflower purée, and braised leg with trumpet mushroom-stuffed loin of rabbit are first and second courses that wonderfully match the artistry of Payard's universally touted thirds. It is easily one of the best meals you can have on the Upper East Side. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Prix-Fixe

Pre-theater menu, 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m., three-courses, $35; five-course tasting menu, $72; with wine, $112; six-course menu for two that includes a signed copy of François Payard's cookbook, $160; with wine, $240.

Le Thé
Mon.—Sat., 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Includes a selection of miniature sandwiches, scones and madeleines, and miniature pastries.

Kids Cakes
The revered confections shop produces sumptuous customized children's cakes in a range of flavors, topped with exquisite, hand-crafted marzipan figures (like Winnie-the-Pooh).

Wedding Cakes
Payard’s bakery also makes very chic wedding cakes. There are four fillings for the classic tiered cakes, including pavé niçois and sacher with chocolate ganache and raspberry preserve.

Recommended Dishes

Terrine of foie gras, $21; bouillabaisse, $32; chocolate tart, $11

Reader Ratings

6.3

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

Really a Great Restaurant!

junipper from 20100 | Posted on 1/11/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	10

The food was so good and refined I felt the urge to write this short review.

Racist Staff Executes Mediocre Service

deeramirez from 10021 | Posted on 1/6/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	1

Décor:	1

Value:	1

Do not go to this restaurant if you are a Person of Color. You might be told the cafe is closed, when it it obviously open. You might be ignored at the counter while another customer -- one that came in after...Read More