Le Gigot

Greta cassoulet in this quaint, friendly tiny French place. Only minor glitch for me was very average and small wines by glass.

The food was sub-​par, service was bleak, and worst of all I got sick after eating here. I’ve been sick for two days already. Looking back it was a very expensive — Amex or cash only –way to get sick too! Actively warning my friends on this one.

Very cozy little french restaurant in the west village. I’ve been here several times with different people, and every time we’ve been the food has been top notch and delicious. The place is definitely tiny, so you can be seated near other diners, so I wouldn’t recommend as a place for any private conversations.

I really wanted to like this place but I couldn’t. Where do i begin? For starters the place is tiny like a closet and they try to give the impression that it’s fine dining but it’s not. It would be more appropriate to label this place a neighborhood café but definetly not fine dining. What fine dining establishment allows their servers to wear jeans? What fine dining establishment has cheap cardboard like menus that looked like they were printed off a low end Epson printer? What fine dining establishment presents an unitemized bill that is hand written on a time card? That completely blew my mind! Our bill was presented on a handwritten card and nothing was itemized. If you ordered five drinks all you would see is the total amount for the drinks. Is this the twenty first century or are we living in the 50’s? What fine dining establishment does not accept Visa or Mastercard? If you dont have an American Express card you will be asked to go to an ATM machine. Really? I was sitting near the aisle and everytime one of the amateur waiters passed by I was constantly getting bumped. The service also seemed like it was lacking sophistication. For example… our server a bodybuilder like guy brought our wine holding the glass very high up on the rim. Pretty disgusting! Any server working in a Brooklyn diner knows to hold a wine glass by the stem. Might have been his first restaurant job. This place has to be run by a dinosaur who is afraid of change or living in some kind of bubble. What compelled me to write this review is that two people dining in this place can easily spend 300 $ tip not included. For that kind of money I recommend going to Blue Hill just a few blocks away.

Ok… this is a small place… but …
Food is top notch… I had the pork (days specials) and my wife had the the scallops… both were really delicious… we ended in a food coma :)

Would have loved to give more stars because the space, the look of Le Gigot, c’est parfait. And the customers are gorgeous. But the cassoulet had a weird kind of chocolate taste to it, very strong, and the brook trout had too much Pernod in it. Is the chef French? Don’t think so. Sad, because I so much wanted to love this place.

This tiny but cozy space was arguably our greatest dining experience of the year, if not ever. The food is perfection — simple French dishes that are carefully prepared and divine. The service was unparalleled by any I’ve experienced (and I’m from the south.) Their stews warm and fill you up — perfect for winter. Highly recommend the lamb stew. And the mashed potatoes … Are amazing.

Lovely cozy romantic atmosphere. On point hosts – very patient people. We were also delighted that the host provided champagne on the house because we had so many birthdays at the table. The crab cakes were simply outstanding, the mushroom and garlic soup was rich and delicious and a nice comfort from the cold outside, and the duck was beautifully flavored with rosemary. My father was thrilled that the bouillabaisse was a legitimate incarnation of the best from the south of France. The highlight of the desserts (well, compared only to the chocolate) was the tarte tatin, especially because of the tangy crème fraîche instead of sweet cream. I enjoyed my glass of Graves and my brother’s Malbec was also good.

In a party of 6, we has brunch in November. The service was excellent and the prix fixe $ 22 brunch was quite good. We ate the New Yorker (Bagel & Lox w dressings), omelets, French toast. We had mimosas and enjoyed a good bottle of Gigondas. They take only American Express. Service was attentive and excellent.

Le Gigot is hands down my favorite restaurant in NYC. There is nothing short of wonderful at this place from the terrific service down to the perfect crab cakes. The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, and warm on the perfect little side street in the W. Village. All of the menu items are prepared fresh and are just amazing. For example, the cassoulet with hen of the woods mushrooms are ridiculously tasty, and I have been thinking about the lamb ever since the first time I tried it. The cheese selection is excellent, I have loved the buttery and mildly garlicly escargot, and I’ve never ordered more perfect oysters. The desert selection is also solid, with few exceptions. If I had to critique something it would be the wine list – I have had better french wines elsewhere – but overall, this place is five stars all the way!

An intimate restaurant boasting good food and excellent service. Highly recommend the lightly dressed salade nicoise, which comes in a hearty serving guaranteed to leave you satisfied!

Had dinner on a Saturday night and we arrived late. They accommodated us and we had a very good meal. The charcuterie plate was extremely well put together and tasty, with about ten items. My friend’s salad could have been an entrée (well for me it could have been for me, but he is a big eater…).
Next came soft shell crab –two nicely sautéed, fresh from the Carolinas, with great veggies presented artfully. My buddy got the signature chicken, which was so juicy, it squirted all over him! It was sublime and a deal when you come what dinner would have been at Gramercy Tavern or its ilk.
Desert was a wicked tarte tatin that had a pound of butter in it. Not for the diet minded, but you don’t eat classic French bistro to loose weight. It was somewhat irresistible and I shoveled it in as fast as I could.
We had rose by the glass which was very serviceable and fairly priced.
Service was very pleasant and prompt (and we were thirty minutes late… and they didn’t blink an eye). The waiter was even cute.
I’m going back!
Now a few folks keep complaining about the cash/​American Express thing, but they remind you on the phone very clearly, so bring cash or an Amex card. Don’t whip out your Visa and feign surprise. Be a big boy and go to an ATM.
Also, for reviewers who judged this place on brunch please go read Kitchen Confidential. Only the busboy and the D level employees work Weekend brunch. It helps to subsidize dinner service. So don’t get wasted on cheap mimosas and write a bitchy review because you forgot that you couldn’t use your stupid Visa):
Carry on Le Gigot!

Risotto was stellar. Bouillabaisse was decent. Scallops were exceptional. The saffron dip was excellent! The pâté plate was a letdown (mainly because we’re used to a soft texture and this was a brick). And yes, the crab cake is indeed delicious!
I’ve sampled better Cotes du Rhone so I’d suggest skipping that if you were to choose a glass for your dinner. It was a nice experience and I would like to return for another scrumptious meal. Sans pâté.

Really 3.5 stars. Had a nice brunch here with friends. The place is cozy and very antique-​chic. It seems like it would be a romantic spot for dinner. We went in the dead of winter and that whole velvet-​cushioned bench along the wall is actually a radiator. You might appreciate that. Or you might be uncomfortable after a while in wool leggings and boots. The waiters were nice about it though, and turned it off. My spinach Benedict (tasty, perfectly poached eggs) came with a «meh» latte, but overall it was a good time. I wouldn’t say no to dinner here but I’d probably pass on a return visit for brunch.

I have been eating at Le Gigot for years, and I could not recommend it more highly. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the food is top notch. The friendly and professional staff will make you feel at home.
If you brought your appetite, order the cassoulet! Otherwise, the crab cakes are fantastic and made with no filler whatsoever.

Fabulous little gem on a pretty street. You know hone a place has been around for 20 years they are doing something right. And boy … they are. The beef bourguignon is outstanding and so is the Onglet. Will definitely be back — worth the trip from wherever you are in the city! Also, service was great.
One note though that was a little surprising. They don’t accept VISA or MasterCard. AMEX or Cash. So be prepared.

I’d like to think that this wonderful little restaurant is something that I only recently discovered but it’s been here for for nearly 20 years, so I’m confident that knowledgeable New Yorkers, denizens of the Village and Francophiles from all over have long known about this charming and cozy place. The truth is that this review is long overdue. More of a bistrot than a French restaurant, the food does not in any event fail to deliver the promise of wonderfully and carefully prepared French provencal cuisine. The wine list although small is excellently matched with the menu and not unreasonably priced.
We’ve dined here on multiple occasions and have sampled much of the menu offerings. The Pâtés Maison, Charcuterie, Escargot and Moules are recommended appertizers. The duck rillette and the chicken liver pâté in the Charcuterie are particularly outstanding and with a glass of Côtes du Rhôné Villages would make excellent lunch.
The entrees are equally rewarding. Duck Confit, Onglet (typically a chewy cut was delightfully tender here), Boeuf Bourguignon and the Deep Sea Diver Scallops are all great choices. Occasionally, they also offer an entrée of lamb prepared four different ways and if you are a lover of lamb, this is not a bhaaaaaaad choice at all, in fact, it is an excellent choice. (sorry, couldn’t resist the bad pun). Seasonal offerings are also regularly featured specials.
We tend to be some simple in our dessert choices and again, Le Gigot did not fail. Tart Tatin, Crème Brulée and the assiette de fromage have all suited us well.
For me, one measure of a memorable dining experience whether it transports you to a different place and time. At Le Gigot it is very easy to forget that you are actually in New York. The ambiance, the food, the hostess and host, the waitstaff, the wine (did I mention the food?) and even the customers, make this welcoming little place a «must go to» if you love French food. Overall, the prices are quite reasonable and considering the quality of the finished product, Le Gigot may even be a bargain.

The prix fixe brunch was a good value. Two out of three items that I had were delicious. My server, on the other hand, was very attentive and helpful.
That being said, the dessert was a disappointment. But I’d not mind to return & check them out again.

I had dinner last night and had a wonderful experience. The service was outstanding and attentive but not hovering. The server even asked how I liked my Kir Royale!
My steak frites was one of the top five I have experienced. The crust on the steak was crisp and it was done to perfection (medium rare as ordered). The lobster frisée salad was excellent as well. The only reason I didn’t give a five star review was the tart tartin; it was oddly textured from the fruit to the pastry and didn’t have the crispness you expect.
I will return!

Haven’t been here in over a decade. But a girl asked me out on a date, and we went. Still the same great French bistro I remember. No diluted hybrid fusion, no New «insert your ethnic». Just good old solid French offerings. Place is small, it does get cramped yet romantic. We got seated next to the bar against the back wall after the narrow 5′ «hall». Easy fix. We just sat side by side, old school. It’s better that way.
We shared a lobster salad, Mussels Provencal, Poule, and a vegetable plate, apple tart, 2 bottles of Cotes de Nuits Pinot Noir. I had a great time.
Service was great, owner very charismatic and helpful. Thank you.