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Alouette

2588 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 40.795601 -73.970907
at 97th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: French, Soup & Sandwich
Price Range:
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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, 5:30pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at 96th St.

Prices

$18-$23

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Daily
Brunch - Weekend
Delivery
Good for Groups
Private Dining/Party Space
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Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

87th St. to 107th St., Amsterdam Ave. to Riverside Dr.

Profile

Named after a Eurasian bird symbolizing the union of owners Chantal and Kenneth Gin, Alouette is a beacon of sophistication in an area of town not known for great restaurants. The space was designed by Ilan Waisbrod: Golden tones and red velvet curtains create an intimate setting for French treats like a creamy goat cheese tartelette or garlicky escargots. The pan-seared diver sea scallops and juicy sirloin steak served with tongue-tingling pepper sauce are other delights that make it worth the trip uptown. Arrive early to take advantage of the prix-fixe menu. — Sandra Nygaard

Prix-Fixe Menu

Sun.—Thu., 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m.; Fri.—Sun., 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.; three courses, $25.

Recommended Dishes

Goat cheese tartelette, $10; monkfish fricassee, $20; breast of duck and sausage, $22; sirloin steak with pommes frites and pepper sauce, $23; warm Valrhona chocolate gateau, $8

7.0

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

66%	Would you go back?
50%	Would you take a date?
0%	Would you take kids?
50%	Would you go on business?
66%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.7
Service:	6.3
Décor:	6.7
Value:	7.0

Alouette

Fine French Food on Broadway

MYSTEREEZ from | Posted on 7/15/03

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	7

Décor:	7

Value:	8

Aloutte offers Upper West Siders a wonderful dining experience at modest prices. In fact it offers an early bird special for the budget conscious which includes hanger steak as an entree choice. This is a must! Their fish dishes are outstanding and tastefully prepared and presnted. Many wine choices are available to complement your meal. While the restaurant is somewhat narrow and can feel a bit cramped, the upstairs seating is somewhat more roomy. The service, while not too swift, is friendly and courteous. Sometimes the wait for dessert can be exasperating, especially if it's crowded. Still, a great place for a great meal.

Alouette

Nothing tres exceptional

zeecee from | Posted on 3/31/03

Overall Rating: 103 (Not Recommended)


Food:	4
Service:	4

Décor:	4

Value:	4

The menu is ordinary. I had a leftover special of coq au vin, which was edible, but no better. It felt make-shift. Service was okay. Atmosphere was tired. A friend suggested it for its location. I'd have been happier elsewhere. It's not expensive. Dinner was under $40 with the glass of wine.

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