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Le Coucou

Le Coucou

French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
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    Nina H.
    "Order the pike quenelle"(7 Tips)
    AmateurConcierge
    "... and best of all the Dover sole"(4 Tips)
    Jason B.
    "The duck with cherries and foie gras is an absolute must order"(7 Tips)
    Mark M.
    "... had ever as was the crab crepe"(2 Tips)
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  • Jastine K.heart icon on user image
    Jastine KhoNovember 16, 2016
    Romantic ambience. Great date spot. Portions are generous. The three way rabbit was really good. Chocolate mousse in the attached photo was fantastic as well.
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 12, 2017
    At Le Coucou, the menu includes seaweed butter-warmed oysters, quenelles de brochet, Dover sole, and duck with foie gras. Also expect white tablecloths, tall candles and patrons dressed to the nines. Read more
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    Emily WilsonMay 19, 2017
    Dessert was my favorite part of the meal. Order the pavé au chocolat with hazelnut praline ice cream and the omelette norvégienne with pistachio ice cream, cherries, and kirsch. 😋
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    EaterMay 30, 2018
    Wallow in butter and cream and gamy meats, particularly in the forms of pike quenelles in lobster sauce and a duo of grilled squab and lobster fricassee over pureed potatoes. Read more
  • Elizaveta T.heart icon on user image
    Elizaveta T.February 22, 2017
    The place is extremely nice for breakfast and outstanding for lunch/dinner. The lentil soup was the best I've ever had, duck was out of this world! Pommes frites 👌🏼 as well as cheese & all desserts.
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 21, 2016
    Phenomenal on all levels. Delicious food - halibut is amazing. Pricey and watch out for "house" sparkling water which you are actually charged for although it sounds like it will be gratis
  • Ben K.heart icon on user image
    Ben K.January 14, 2017
    Fantastic classic French from Daniel Rose and Stephen Starr. Order the oysters, veal terrine, pike quenelle, and bourride. Rice pudding for dessert!
  • Kiwi W.heart icon on user image
    Kiwi WangSeptember 27, 2017
    SO beautiful! Crepe with crab and chicken/foie crepinette (kinda like a meatball) were amazing. Monkfish navarin was a knockout- unbelievable broth.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJanuary 20, 2018
    One of 2017’s most lauded openings is a classic high brow nyc experience. Everything we had was great: crab crepe, the filet and best of all the Dover sole
  • Victor C.heart icon on user image
    Victor C.February 25, 2017
    They do very authentic french recipes (quenelle, endive au jambon, etc.). Reminds me the food I used to have at the school's cafeteria but super good. 👌
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    Milos IcevicJanuary 8, 2020
    Stylish and sophisticated restaurant, so is food. Love the enterior. Service is good, though some additional smile from staff would be nice. 😊 in bathroom they have adorable Aesop hand wash.
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    Kuo-yu LiangApril 8, 2018
    Beautiful dining room, good service, excellent food (try the scallops & lobster stuffed in cabbage). Be aware the wine list is very expensive, very few bottles under $100.
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    FreshJune 29, 2018
    Just excellent in all the ways. Haven‘t found a better place in NYC yet. Lamb is great. Get a table near the window, it offers more space
  • Jeremy F.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy FisherFebruary 21, 2017
    Excellent food and service, beautiful space. Great place to take the parents. Dover sole, pike quenelle, endive salad, chicken and foie
  • Joseph M.heart icon on user image
    Joseph MarchettiMay 6, 2017
    The best brunch we've ever had . Everything was amazing . Gold was a fantastic server . The buckwheat crepes was savory and a must have!
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    jiresellNovember 24, 2016
    Had a wonderful breakfast here. The room is stunning! Try the poached eggs but be sure to get the half avocado with them.
  • Lily F.heart icon on user image
    Lily FrancoisJanuary 23, 2017
    Service is really profesional and friendly, food is amazing and good portions (trip to the restroom is very nice aswell, through the hotellobby)
  • Polina W.heart icon on user image
    Polina WeitzDecember 24, 2019
    Cane for brunch. The pancake with blueberries was unique and delicious! Coffee was great too, and srvice is superb. Perfect for the early birds.
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    ShivanSeptember 19, 2016
    Order the Comme Un Clafoutis - a French pancake with blueberries and creme fraiche. Unique, filling, sweet and delicious! #FoursquareFinds
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley ChanApril 7, 2017
    Very fancy & romantic ambience. Not your typical French restaurant, they serve interesting parts of meats such as veal tongue and fried veal head. No dish really stood out to me and is quite pricey.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewJune 27, 2016
    The duck with cherries and foie gras is an absolute must order
  • Konstantinheart icon on user image
    KonstantinJune 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious, elegant, proper and wonderful. The food is amazing! Service is great. Ambiance second to none.
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019
    Very romantic French restaurant. Wonderful spot for lunch and very picture-worthy. Everything from the service to the food is outstanding here.
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    CharlottesAugust 24, 2017
    Glorious space backed by impeccable service and super rich food. We got greedy on shared plates and I couldn't get through my main. Save room for dessert!
  • Allison K.
    Everything was amazing! They will also recommend a wine pairing for a glass or two
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SeanFebruary 17, 2020
    Amazing traditional French in a modern, elegant setting. Ask for the rear dining room. Monkfish is great, skip the lobster ay poivre.
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    CCNovember 21, 2016
    Service and food is wonderful, as is the wine. The sommelier gives great suggestions. Oysters, sweetbreads, pike were standouts.
  • Nina H.heart icon on user image
    Nina HarcusJuly 19, 2016
    Order the pike quenelle, filet de boeuf and berries and tarragon and you won't be disappointed!
  • Lillian C.heart icon on user image
    Lillian CheungFebruary 12, 2017
    Highlights: veal tongue, pike quenelle, duck with foie gras and rice pudding dessert
  • Maria R.heart icon on user image
    Maria RiabtchenkoJune 16, 2017
    We ordered half the menu and didn't regret a bite! But must haves include the Montauk eel, Dover sole, pigeon and the crepe for dessert 🍨
  • No Leftovers J.
    Gorgeous space with even better food; you can't go wrong with any order
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    Rachel 🍰February 6, 2017
    Lunch prefix menu for $48. Enjoyed the chicken+foie gras crepinette from the main entre. Lovely chandeliers and stunning service.
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerJanuary 23, 2018
    Yes, this place serves good food, but with all the hype, I was expecting a life-changing dinner. The pretension meter is off the charts. The tongue and pheasant are very good.
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroNovember 11, 2017
    Absolutely wonderful lunch. Beef tartare was some of the best I’ve had ever as was the crab crepe
  • James H.
    James H.November 1, 2017
    Visited CouCou to understand why it has not gotten the Michelin star. The food was excellent. The service was fine but not on a level with the STARS. The first course came before the wine. Not cool.
  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchulweisFebruary 9, 2017
    Great ambiance and good duck. Very generous with the foie gras
  • Gino G.heart icon on user image
    Gino GianneschiDecember 22, 2017
    Such a great group of professional characters at this place. We had such a fantastic 5 star experience last night.
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    ChaficMarch 31, 2017
    Great for dates, duck with foie gras is just amazing
  • Wilson Z.
    Wilson ZhouNovember 25, 2017
    Le Coucou is the beating, albeit transplanted, heart of grand old French cuisine in New York right now. ★★★
  • Nicholas M.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas M.May 21, 2017
    Excellent at all levels. Service, food, wine, ambiance. Sweetbreads and monkfish were best.
  • Dan T.heart icon on user image
    Dan TorresApril 29, 2017
    Incredible atmosphere and service. Get anything with foie gras.
  • Yvette Z.heart icon on user image
    Yvette ZzauerJune 10, 2023
    Everything was amazing, from the employees to ambience to food.
  • Tom M.heart icon on user image
    Tom MooreMay 31, 2018
    Everything was great. Push your boundaries and order it.
  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TsaiJanuary 13, 2017
    Great for a celebratory night - beautiful interior and plating, flavorful dishes
  • Daria Z.
    Daria ZatsepinaJuly 1, 2016
    Very nice French restaurant . And very romantic atmosphere aa
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanOctober 30, 2017
    A gorgeous charming dining space, beautiful for a special occasion.
  • jeffrey a.heart icon on user image
    jeffrey arnoldFebruary 23, 2018
    excellent $50 lunch pre-fix. Quenelle, chicken/foie, crab pancake were stars.
  • marcus H.heart icon on user image
    marcus HApril 23, 2017
    Go here for lunch and be part of the luxury! At least the lunch menu is kind of affordable.
  • Aimeeheart icon on user image
    AimeeOctober 1, 2016
    Sensational. Reminiscent of Daniel Rose's first iteration of Spring in Paris. But 20x staff.
  • Gregory F.heart icon on user image
    Gregory FisherApril 26, 2019
    A bit pricy, but everything is delicious and the space is killer
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