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Rouge

135 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10021
Between Park and Lexington Aves.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-207-4601 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: French

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Despite the demure Upper East Side- townhouse setting, Rouge is really a bargain bistro masquerading as a big-ticket restaurant. Nothing on David Ruggerio's menu breaks the $20 barrier, decorative dabs of sauce and baby boutique-greenery garnishes notwithstanding. The framework is French, with occasional forays into trendy Italian and Asian territory, like the spicy miso-marinated Chatham cod. The "chef's wine list" is a bonanza of equally affordable bottles at laughably low mark-ups.

Recommended Dishes

Spicy miso-marinated Chatham cod with fanned slices of roasted eggplant and raw cucumber ($16.95)

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 9.8
Service: 8.5
Décor: 8.0
Value: 9.3

french elegance

nursenancy from 10803 | Posted on 5/28/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 7

wonderful and romantic place to have an authentic and elegant french dinner. The menu boasts superb culinary choices and the prices are moderate. Save room for dessert and prepare to be bowled-over by the orgiastic chocolate-lovers plate which promises to fulfill all your sweet desires! The only thing missing here is the view of Le Tour Eiffel!

Delicious, innovative cuisine

verna from | Posted on 3/22/03

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

Everything on the menu was so appealing it was difficult to choose. All four of us ordered different dishes and we all thought everything from appetizers to desserts was outstanding. Excellent service. Tables are nicely spaced so conversation is clearly audible.

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