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Lucien

14 First Ave., New York, NY, 10003
at 1st St.
212-260-6481

6.0 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
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71% Would you go back?
71% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
14% Would you go on business?
28% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.9
Service: 6.1
Décor: 5.0
Value: 5.7
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A ten for a low-key NY bistro

silvny from 10014 | Posted on 7/10/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 9

The athmosphere is great and unpretentious, the food is just fantastic. Every time I go I try something new and it is always outrageous. It is not a fancy resaurant and I guess thats why it is so cute and charming. Service is friendly. My only complain: even though you make a rez you always have to wait, and the space is really tight (even for the city standards)

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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.

Full of energy and flavor

Photomat2000 from 10009 | Posted on 11/25/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 6

After 2 years of living around the corner, my wife and I finally strolled into Lucien on a bustling Thursday night without a reservation. We were instantly greeted by a familiar face - the always energetic maitre'dess from one of my old favorite haunts, 26 Seats. The 20 minute wait at the bar was tight, but nothing awful, nor unexpected. Once seated, service was terrific. Food came out in a very French manner (slowly), but not rudely so. We shared the arugula salad with shaved parmesan and a bottle of Chinon (a nice, affordable red). For mains, my wife had the scallops which were buttery and delicious and I had the duck. The duck was cooked perfectly though if I had my wish, I'd leave a little more fat on the sliced breast. The leg, however, was done perfectly. After 2 years of walking buy without stopping in, we're going again this weekend. Making up for lost time, I guess.

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

No reservation -

jlnyc from 10128 | Posted on 6/9/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 9
Décor: 5
Value: 5

We showed up without a reservation on a crowded Friday night. The hostess was fabulous. She found us a seat at the bar and then moved us to a table mid-meal. Place is a bit of a zoo, but it is so friendly, I can't believe the other reviewers - and we are not the target audience here. Over 50. Food was fine. Not over the top great, but very good.

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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Don't go there

Samir from 10280 | Posted on 7/28/07

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

The service is shoddy and the waitress is rude, we were never treated respectfully and I couldn't wait to get out. We went there on a Saturday night and the place was empty and the waitress had a chip on her shoulder. She should be fired if they want more people to come their establishment.

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49 out of 97 people found this review helpful.

Snotty service, mediocre food

newyorker from 10009 | Posted on 3/31/05

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

The food is mediocre and the service is horrible. Not that being rude is justified anywhere, but puhleeese, these people think that they work at Balthazar and have a license to treat you with total disrespect. Not a recommended dining experience.

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129 out of 268 people found this review helpful.

A fun, reasonably priced bistro

zeecee | Posted on 12/23/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 9

The menu is vast enough so you can return without having to repeat and it's priced fairly so you can return without breaking the bank. For steak/frites, typical bistro dishes it's a great choice. Can be a bit jammed in but the clientele in this East Village feel of France bistro is pleasant and you don't mind being a bit cramped. Fries are great. Service is friendly.

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138 out of 262 people found this review helpful.

Bravo for this Bistro!

CityPixie from 10013 | Posted on 3/20/03

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 9

You know you're in a real bistro when you order a Lillet neat and the waiter asks you, "Blanc or Rouge?" They ask at Lucien, they don't ask at most other popular bistro-themed spots you visit downtown. Lucien also serves some mean steak frites. Great for late night dinners with a big crowd.

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165 out of 295 people found this review helpful.

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