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Gascogne

158 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10011
nr. 18th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-675-6564 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: French
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

gascognenyc.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, noon-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 18th St.; A, C, E at 14th St.; L at Eighth Ave.

Prices

$24-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Romantic
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Gascogne’s authentic bistro fare and winning provincial details fête the colorful southwestern region of its name. A sketch of the mustached Gascon musketeer, D’Artagnan, graces the menu; French tunes and jazz give way to a number from Amelie. Dried flowers, woven baskets, and half-empty bottles outfit the upstairs dining room and brass chandeliers with exposed light bulbs dangle from the ceiling. Even snippets of peeling paint have a certain je ne sais quoi appeal. Downstairs, a large secluded garden remains open almost all year, with seasonal decorations to boot. Those prospective diners stuck waiting for a table or tardy companion can content themselves by lounging on the window seat upfront or joining the handful of regulars chatting with the bartender. Patrons, primarily in twos, dine on hearty dishes like cassoulet, a comfort food classic composed of rich duck confit, flavorful white beans, and garlic sausage. The wild mushrooms in truffle sauce, served over puff pastry, are a well-executed French treat, and fresh scallops, browned just right and served with spinach, offer a lighter appetizer option. Cap it all off with the show-stopping crepe Suzette, three paper-thin crepes soaked in a pool of Grand Marnier and topped with orange slices, and accompanied by a glass of Armagnac, a regional—and restaurant—specialty.

Prix-Fixe Menu

Mon., tasting menu, $29; Tue.—Sun, pre-theater dinner, $27; Sat.—Sun., brunch, $20; Tue.—Fri., lunch, $21

Recommended Dishes

Cassoulet, $26; crepe Suzette, $11

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Romantic setting and good food

giantska from 11977 | Posted on 2/25/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 9

Stopped into this small spot with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. Slightly cramped but beautifully decorated room, very romantic country french style. The food was superb, the best cassoulet i"ve ever had. Our server was from Brittany and was very helpful and charming. I will definitly return in the summer to sit in the sweet little garden in the back.

Francophile's Delight in Chelsea

battousai from 07632 | Posted on 7/10/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 9

Went in with moderate expectations but they definitely blew me away with their superb and truly Gascogny-inspired regional cuisine. The food was impeccable and the deserts indulgent especially at such affordable prices. You are instantly greeted in French from the friendly and helpful staff and when in season, you'll be lucky enough to be whisked away to their gorgeous backyard garden perfect for romantic dinners and tete a tetes. Their wine list is balanced and affordable as is their menu so this is a perfect date place for all you young Valentinos looking to squire your pretty young dates. Amid all the Gallic clutter of Chelsea, this wonderful gem rises heads above the rest!

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