Storied circa-1937 cafe known for French classics, timeless decor & a Parisian feel.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 129 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (646) 386-7608
Website: http://lvdnyc.com/
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Reviews
Maddy A
I’ve been torn about writing this review but 2 stars it is. We heard about this place through Kaitlyn Lavery, a NYC food reviewer who rated this her #1 spot of 2025. We came here for an anniversary dinner with high hopes and unfortunately left disappointed.
Ambience is great. Small, intimate space that feels like an NYC institution (like 4 Charles or Carbone).
Service was excellent and saved the review. Staff are all extremely friendly and good at their jobs.
Really enjoyed our cocktails though on the pricey end (even for NYC) at $26 a pop.
The food was the disappointment. $135 tasting menu and they were out of the duck. Their most popular dish. Kaitlyn’s favorite dish of 2025. The entire reason we came here. I think it’s just unacceptable to run out of your most popular dish for a $500 meal. The rest of the food was fine – nothing blew me away (and this might just be because it’s French food) but we enjoyed each dish and liked the chicken and steak.
Sadly I think this was a “one and done” spot and the fact that they didn’t have the one dish that we wanted to try kind of ruined the experience. I wouldn’t come back here to take a shot at being able to have the duck when there’s so many other great returants you can eat at for less than $500 and actually get what you want (a meal for 2 at Torrisi is less than this and is arguably the best in the city).
Came with high hopes but left disappointed.
… moreAmbience is great. Small, intimate space that feels like an NYC institution (like 4 Charles or Carbone).
Service was excellent and saved the review. Staff are all extremely friendly and good at their jobs.
Really enjoyed our cocktails though on the pricey end (even for NYC) at $26 a pop.
The food was the disappointment. $135 tasting menu and they were out of the duck. Their most popular dish. Kaitlyn’s favorite dish of 2025. The entire reason we came here. I think it’s just unacceptable to run out of your most popular dish for a $500 meal. The rest of the food was fine – nothing blew me away (and this might just be because it’s French food) but we enjoyed each dish and liked the chicken and steak.
Sadly I think this was a “one and done” spot and the fact that they didn’t have the one dish that we wanted to try kind of ruined the experience. I wouldn’t come back here to take a shot at being able to have the duck when there’s so many other great returants you can eat at for less than $500 and actually get what you want (a meal for 2 at Torrisi is less than this and is arguably the best in the city).
Came with high hopes but left disappointed.
Lauren
I think there are some pros and cons about this place!
We really enjoyed the service and a few of the dishes. In particular the duck was amazing, and the fries were perfect. Beet and boudin appetizers were good. I really enjoyed the chartreuse ice cream on the chocolate dessert, though the crepes suzettes were too sweet with the tropical addition.
However it’s overpriced in our opinion. $135 for 3 courses (plus one green salad) is a lot when it would be $80-90 at an equivalent à la carte restaurant. The set menu is required for dining at tables. It’s basically like a main dish costs $90 if dessert and app cost $45.
Plus, I thought it was frustrating that there was no wine by the glass menu. Just a verbal list from the waiter with 3-4 options. (No list means no prices unless asked)
It ended up being $440 for 2 people with 3 drinks included.
I can certainly see why people like it here, it just wasn’t the right value to us knowing other options in NYC.
… moreWe really enjoyed the service and a few of the dishes. In particular the duck was amazing, and the fries were perfect. Beet and boudin appetizers were good. I really enjoyed the chartreuse ice cream on the chocolate dessert, though the crepes suzettes were too sweet with the tropical addition.
However it’s overpriced in our opinion. $135 for 3 courses (plus one green salad) is a lot when it would be $80-90 at an equivalent à la carte restaurant. The set menu is required for dining at tables. It’s basically like a main dish costs $90 if dessert and app cost $45.
Plus, I thought it was frustrating that there was no wine by the glass menu. Just a verbal list from the waiter with 3-4 options. (No list means no prices unless asked)
It ended up being $440 for 2 people with 3 drinks included.
I can certainly see why people like it here, it just wasn’t the right value to us knowing other options in NYC.
Penny Fun
We absolutely loved Le Veau d’Or and would recommend it! Both the lamb and duck were cooked to perfection ,the duck was incredibly tender and flavorful, while the lamb’s gamey taste was handled beautifully.
The escargot was probably one of the best I’ve had in the city. The frog legs weren’t particularly special in flavor, but they were beautifully presented and still enjoyable.
That said, the service left us feeling rushed from the very beginning. Our server came by several times to take our order when we had literally just sat down. Since the menu has no descriptions and we don’t speak French, it took us a bit longer to read. From ordering to finishing our meal, the entire experience was over in just a little more than an hour…even though our reservation was at 5 PM and the place was fully booked, we felt pushed to eat quickly and pay, which really took away from the overall enjoyment.
… moreThe escargot was probably one of the best I’ve had in the city. The frog legs weren’t particularly special in flavor, but they were beautifully presented and still enjoyable.
That said, the service left us feeling rushed from the very beginning. Our server came by several times to take our order when we had literally just sat down. Since the menu has no descriptions and we don’t speak French, it took us a bit longer to read. From ordering to finishing our meal, the entire experience was over in just a little more than an hour…even though our reservation was at 5 PM and the place was fully booked, we felt pushed to eat quickly and pay, which really took away from the overall enjoyment.
Efri Dowek
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have been trying to get into Le Veau d’Or for a long time, and now I understand why people wait. This place is pure magic. The second you walk through the door, Lexington Avenue disappears. You are no longer in New York City. You are in a small, loud, beautiful bistro in Paris, the kind that smells like butter, wine, and history.
This restaurant has been here since the 1930s, and it feels like it. Not old. Timeless. Alive. Loud enough to feel energy, quiet enough to talk. The room hums. The kitchen in the back is moving. This place breathes.
From the moment we walked in, the experience was flawless. Erica, running the front of the house, greeted us with warmth, took our coats, smiled like we were regulars, and made us feel instantly at home. The bartender poured one of the coldest, cleanest martinis I have had in a long time. Ice cold. Perfect. Dangerous.
We somehow landed a corner table and felt incredibly lucky. Our waiter was the definition of a professional. Calm, confident, warm. He walked us through the menu like a guide, not a salesman. You could feel the pride. This was not a script. This was care.
We came hungry. Very hungry.
The pommes soufflées with red caviar hit the table first. Crisp, golden, airy, swimming in cream, salty pops of caviar cutting through everything. Unreal. Then came the oysters and little necks, icy cold and impossibly fresh, paired with those sausages that made us stop talking and just eat. Bread and butter followed. The bread warm. The butter dangerous. I could have stayed there all night with just that.
Then the fried fluke with tartar sauce arrived, and I am not exaggerating when I say this might be the best fried fish I have ever had. Perfect crust. Delicate inside. The tartar sauce balanced everything. Every bite felt intentional. Maybe it was the martinis. Maybe it was the incredible Chardonnay the sommelier recommended. Maybe it was the room. Probably all of it.
For mains, we shared. The chicken with tarragon cream sauce was pure comfort and decadence. I wanted to dive into that sauce. The fish bourguignon was rich, deep, soulful, and completely satisfying. Old school French cooking done right. No tricks. Just skill.
Dessert sealed it. A special that disappeared too fast and crêpes Suzette that felt ceremonial. Warm, dramatic, indulgent. The kind of dessert you remember.
The service never missed. Plates arrived perfectly timed. Glasses refilled. No rush. No pressure. Just hospitality. Real hospitality.
Getting a reservation here is hard. I waited. I refreshed. I jumped the moment one opened. And I would do it again without hesitation. If you can get in, go. This is not just dinner. This is New York history serving French soul.
Le Veau d’Or feels like something sacred. A little dangerous, deeply indulgent, and absolutely golden.(calf)
… moreI have been trying to get into Le Veau d’Or for a long time, and now I understand why people wait. This place is pure magic. The second you walk through the door, Lexington Avenue disappears. You are no longer in New York City. You are in a small, loud, beautiful bistro in Paris, the kind that smells like butter, wine, and history.
This restaurant has been here since the 1930s, and it feels like it. Not old. Timeless. Alive. Loud enough to feel energy, quiet enough to talk. The room hums. The kitchen in the back is moving. This place breathes.
From the moment we walked in, the experience was flawless. Erica, running the front of the house, greeted us with warmth, took our coats, smiled like we were regulars, and made us feel instantly at home. The bartender poured one of the coldest, cleanest martinis I have had in a long time. Ice cold. Perfect. Dangerous.
We somehow landed a corner table and felt incredibly lucky. Our waiter was the definition of a professional. Calm, confident, warm. He walked us through the menu like a guide, not a salesman. You could feel the pride. This was not a script. This was care.
We came hungry. Very hungry.
The pommes soufflées with red caviar hit the table first. Crisp, golden, airy, swimming in cream, salty pops of caviar cutting through everything. Unreal. Then came the oysters and little necks, icy cold and impossibly fresh, paired with those sausages that made us stop talking and just eat. Bread and butter followed. The bread warm. The butter dangerous. I could have stayed there all night with just that.
Then the fried fluke with tartar sauce arrived, and I am not exaggerating when I say this might be the best fried fish I have ever had. Perfect crust. Delicate inside. The tartar sauce balanced everything. Every bite felt intentional. Maybe it was the martinis. Maybe it was the incredible Chardonnay the sommelier recommended. Maybe it was the room. Probably all of it.
For mains, we shared. The chicken with tarragon cream sauce was pure comfort and decadence. I wanted to dive into that sauce. The fish bourguignon was rich, deep, soulful, and completely satisfying. Old school French cooking done right. No tricks. Just skill.
Dessert sealed it. A special that disappeared too fast and crêpes Suzette that felt ceremonial. Warm, dramatic, indulgent. The kind of dessert you remember.
The service never missed. Plates arrived perfectly timed. Glasses refilled. No rush. No pressure. Just hospitality. Real hospitality.
Getting a reservation here is hard. I waited. I refreshed. I jumped the moment one opened. And I would do it again without hesitation. If you can get in, go. This is not just dinner. This is New York history serving French soul.
Le Veau d’Or feels like something sacred. A little dangerous, deeply indulgent, and absolutely golden.(calf)
Cam E
Sublime old world charm with a unique warm ambiance. Founded in 1937, Le Veau D’Or was brought back to life in 2024 by the talented team of chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson of the well deserved rockstar famed restaurants, Frenchette and Le Rock.
We thoroughly enjoyed:
– Sliced fresh French baguette & butter
– Pommes Flambées avec caviar rouge
– Lovely morsels of Escargots Provençale
– Seared sublime Duck Magret aux Cerises
– – – – – –
desserts:
– Chocolat Gratin
– Napoléon
Les tout sont splendide et superbe!
We are looking forward to our next reservation, either lunch or dinner. You are in for a treat with a waitstaff that really enjoys what they do.
Thank you – Merci beaucoup !
… moreWe thoroughly enjoyed:
– Sliced fresh French baguette & butter
– Pommes Flambées avec caviar rouge
– Lovely morsels of Escargots Provençale
– Seared sublime Duck Magret aux Cerises
– – – – – –
desserts:
– Chocolat Gratin
– Napoléon
Les tout sont splendide et superbe!
We are looking forward to our next reservation, either lunch or dinner. You are in for a treat with a waitstaff that really enjoys what they do.
Thank you – Merci beaucoup !
XY Yuan
I like Frenchette, love Frenchette Bakery (not the one at the Whitney), and Le Veau d’Or didn’t disappoint. It was the best butter I’ve had and I literally send my husband to Vermont to get me more (too pricey in NYC). As an organ lover, I’ve also found some of the best “les delices.” Didn’t care about the desserts and wish they offer a cheaper set without them. Otherwise highly recommend.
… morekuenga kay
Le Veau d’Or is pure charm from the moment you walk in, soft lighting, red banquettes, and that old-world Paris feel that makes you want to slow down and savor everything.
We started with the oysters topped with sausage; unexpected combo but amazing. I had the lobster, perfectly tender and sweet, while my partner had the chicken, juicy and full of flavor. Every bite tasted like it was made with care. I sipped champagne while my partner enjoyed a beautiful glass of wine, and both paired perfectly with our meals.
The service was warm and attentive without ever feeling rushed. It’s the kind of place where you leave smiling, already talking about what you’ll order next time.
… moreWe started with the oysters topped with sausage; unexpected combo but amazing. I had the lobster, perfectly tender and sweet, while my partner had the chicken, juicy and full of flavor. Every bite tasted like it was made with care. I sipped champagne while my partner enjoyed a beautiful glass of wine, and both paired perfectly with our meals.
The service was warm and attentive without ever feeling rushed. It’s the kind of place where you leave smiling, already talking about what you’ll order next time.
Sam C
The food is very good here and service was fine as well. Its history also makes it unique and a great place to try at least once. It’s quite pricey for what it is though. We came for lunch and without any drinks, 2 courses plus a shared desserr came out to close to $250 for two.
… moreH L
Delicious and well executed classic french bistro meal. Came here for dinner (reservation via opentable) and it was packed at 5:30pm on a Saturday. Overall it’s a small space with just a couple of bar seating options so reservations are strongly recommended here – check opentable at 9am for reservations two weeks out.
Dinner is a prix fixe menu with bread basket from Frenchette – baguette and mixed grain sourdough served with side of cute French butter. Wines by the glass were limited, just 6 options total with focus on natural wines.
For starters, we got the escargot and the oysters/little neck claim (came with 3 sausages!). The escargot was delicious with small bites of fresh garlic herby, crouton, and some tomato. We both got the steak au poivre as our main – I’m not usually an au poivre sauce person but was very much impressed by this one. Steak with a heaping serving of French fries. After the mains, they serve up a small salad almost as a palate cleanser which was very nice. We ended the meal with ice cream with cherries and the rhubarb tart (very tart!!!). All the staff were super friendly and came by often to check on us. Clean bathrooms but very tiny. Worth the wait to grab a reservation here! Due to the small space, best suited for groups of no more than 4. Great for celebratory occasions.
Update: came for lunch and was just as good! Got the confit duck
… moreDinner is a prix fixe menu with bread basket from Frenchette – baguette and mixed grain sourdough served with side of cute French butter. Wines by the glass were limited, just 6 options total with focus on natural wines.
For starters, we got the escargot and the oysters/little neck claim (came with 3 sausages!). The escargot was delicious with small bites of fresh garlic herby, crouton, and some tomato. We both got the steak au poivre as our main – I’m not usually an au poivre sauce person but was very much impressed by this one. Steak with a heaping serving of French fries. After the mains, they serve up a small salad almost as a palate cleanser which was very nice. We ended the meal with ice cream with cherries and the rhubarb tart (very tart!!!). All the staff were super friendly and came by often to check on us. Clean bathrooms but very tiny. Worth the wait to grab a reservation here! Due to the small space, best suited for groups of no more than 4. Great for celebratory occasions.
Update: came for lunch and was just as good! Got the confit duck
Brooks Jones
This is exactly what you would want in an authentic French bistro. Perfect flavors, great selection, intimate setting.
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