

Internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Rose of Spring and La Bourse et La Vie in Paris has made his way to NYC to open a restaurant with famed restaurateur Stephen Starr. Diners can expect to experience chef’s personal vision of classic French cuisine, simple yet refined dishes, to be enjoyed in the most charming of settings.
Restaurant serving refined French fare, such as lobster, rabbit, duck, and foie gras in an airy, elegant setting.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 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: 138 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 271-4252
Website: https://www.lecoucou.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfile&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs
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Reservations: resy.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
We decided to lean into our server’s recommendations, and happy we did! Every single dish was truly mouthwatering in its own way. We started with the eggplant, then came the sliced tuna, perfectly seasoned and impossibly fresh, with a silky texture that practically melted the moment it touched your tongue.
The fish dish with the buttery mousse was to die for, one of those plates you already start craving again halfway through eating it. Beyond the food, the entire experience felt intentional and intimate, from the knowledgeable service to the way each dish was delivered with just enough context to make you appreciate the craftsmanship behind it
Safe to say Le Coucou fully lived up to the hype fand then some!!)
The Os à Moelle (Roasted Bone Marrow) felt overwhelmingly rich and greasy, with the fat overpowering any nuanced flavor. After a few bites, it became difficult to continue.
The Quenelle de brochet, sauce américaine (Pike Quenelle with American/Lobster Sauce ) was the most memorable dish of the evening — though not in a positive way. The texture was extremely soft and mousse-like, and the combined intensity of the fish purée and shellfish-based sauce resulted in a pronounced seafood aroma. For diners unaccustomed to traditional French quenelle preparations, the flavor profile can feel quite heavy and overly fish-forward.
Overall, nearly every course fell short of expectations, creating a noticeable gap between the restaurant’s acclaim and the actual execution.
While the service staff were polite and professional, the pacing of the meal was considerably slow ⏳, which further affected the overall dining experience.
Considering the pricing and reputation, I personally would not return nor recommend it to friends.
First off, you’re greeted with lovely staff where you check in and they do have coat check.
You wait patiently with some nice seating beside their beautiful entrance bar.
We took our seats in the inner dining area and loved the open kitchen concept. You can see the chefs/team preparing your food as well as hear them too.
We decided to split everything we ordered and they did such an awesome job serving us with our own dishes for each ordered enter (hence why the portion looks smaller).
One of my favorite parts was the servers left the sauce pan on the side for us especially with the Ris de veau à l’estragon. That sauce was my favorite and would have scrapped it with the bread if given another chance.
Lastly, if I were to order a dish over again… it would have to be the Ris de veau à l’estragon or the Canette à l’orange. I believe that my partner enjoyed the side pan they left for us. Please see photos and videos for more context on our orders !
The drinks were amazing. We weren’t impressed with the tuna or lobster, but the monkfish was definitely interesting and unique. The bone marrow and steak were absolutely life-changing. The veal chop was also very good.
Dessert was a highlight. We loved that they offered cheese to finish, and the crème brûlée paired with the passionfruit sorbet was the perfect ending.
Overall, a beautiful experience and a place we’d definitely return to.
I started with the Thon à l’Espelette, a tuna appetizer that was absolutely amazing. For the main course, we had the Filet de Bœuf — insanely delicious, tender meat served with creamy mashed potatoes and bone marrow. We also tried the Agneau Printanier, which comes with lamb chops and a small pot of slow-cooked lamb — juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.
For drinks, I went with a non-alcoholic cider (Longe Cider) — refreshing and fantastic. Prices are fair for the quality and experience — not cheap, but if you appreciate top-notch food and fine dining, this place is totally worth it.