Would give it a 4.5 if I had the option to because the food was a little too salty. First off, this place is a gem. If you’re looking for a cozy, quiet place to enjoy some home cooked style French meals, this is it! We ordered the rabbit stew and sea bass which were excellent, although the stew was too salty for our taste. They give you tasty complementary bread, and the stew came with some green beans which I absolutely loved as a palate cleanser. Their soufflé is a must have! It’s expensive, but it’s something you can’t try anywhere else in the US. It looks enormous but is mostly air inside 2 people can easily finish it so don’t be intimidated by the size like we were. Reservations are a m...
French cuisine is my favorite and I’ve been searching the city for a restaurant that has soufflés. Nevertheless, I am so happy I stumbled upon Chez Napoléon and couldn’t believe I was able to make a reservation for two on the same day for a Friday. Upon arrival, I felt cozy vibes and like I had stumbled into a little restaurant in Paris. Our waitress immediately greeted us at the table. She was so attentive, friendly, and gave excellent recommendations on what to order. I started off with the escargots, which were tasty. For my main course, I ordered the Coq au Vin, and it was so divine, flavorful, juicy, and tender. And finally, after placing our dessert order with dinner, the Grand Marnier...
I hope ConEd and the city get their act together. This is a marvelous restaurant, the kind that really doesn't exist in NYC anymore. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, the ambience transports you. I returned here for dinner a few months ago after being away from NYC fora few years and was so happy to see they made it through Covid. Now, it appears they are stuck in a bureaucratic quagmire of the city and ConEd. Sending our best wishes and support!
This restaurant is really cool. It’s small and intimate and the food is pretty decent/good. The owner is extremely nice and the wait staff are all completely amazing. The bartender and owner may put on a facade as if he is a super tough Gothic dude but inside he’s really sweet, warm, caring, and quite funny don’t let his appearance freak you out/stereotype. Overall is great and I definitely would return.
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I am terribly saddened that Chez Napoleon hasn't yet been able to reopen. I love this restaurant. My husband and I have gone every New Years Eve for years. And I used to go regularly with my father many decades ago. It has left a big hole in our NYClives to not have this wonderful as a regular option.
Food and experience is amazing. The place is like Time Capsule, which makes it so special. The owner and her adult children are very nice. My husband would bring me here for my birthday every year. But now I just wish that they offer a small vegan option menu so that we can continue the tradition.
I'm terribly sad that Chez Napoleon has not yet been able to open again. I love this restaurant. My husband and I have gone all New Years. And I went regularly with my father many decades ago. It has left a big hole in our NYC life to not this wonderful as a regular option.
A beautiful family owned restaurant with incredible food. Nice decor, good music and quality ingredients. Very good service as well. Felt like I teleported to Paris.. will definitely be back!
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Had a lovely time!! Good wine. Good ambience. Good food. The mother and son team makes the place feel so homely
The food is unbelievable good! Love this restaurant a lot
