L'Express

L'express, a Lyonnaise bouchon, merges the traditional southern and northern influences of French cooking.

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  • Phone

    (212) 254-5858

  • Website

    lexpressnyc.com

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  • Type

    French Restaurant

Address

249 Park Ave S (at E 20th St) New York , NY 10003 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music No
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 198


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Nathan

Ah, a 24H French cafe -- the epitome of NYC living. The graveyard menu that they serve after midnight is where it's at. The onion soup and steak tartare are bomb. Great drink selection as well .

Sumeet Shah

One of the best cafes in the city all around. Lattes and the paper by day, wine and steak tartare by night, with Croque Monsieurs in the middle. Try to get a table in the nook at this 24-hr gem.

Martin S.

The grilled octopus was expertly cooked. The Merguez was amazingly tasty. My steak came in big and thick, and perfectly pink in the center. The Avion tequila shots were generously and smooth as silk .

Scott Allan

Go late, go drunk and get the steak tartare .

ZenFoodster

I've been coming here 24/7 for yrs! Great for the hip vibe & people, late night snack , dessert or drinks. Love frites w/ side of peppercorn sauce & vanilla creme brûlée w/ a side of raspberry purée!

Belle Huang

Open 24/7 with a focus on food from Lyon, France. The grilled octopus appetizer is delicious. Roasted pork and herb sausage , steak au poivre , burgers and skirt frites are all good.

Gothamist

It's Stinky Cheese Week 2016 and that means the Tour de France restaurant group is having specials all week long. L'express in Flatiron is serving a delicious cheese soup that will melt your heart. Read more

Paige C

Love this place. A staple for many years. Their mussels are delicious and so is their roasted chicken .

Dens

All the tips point to the Lamb Burger for a reason -- it's really f'ing good!

Unur Erdene

L'Express is the bomb!!! Had egg bennies (deliciosooo) and berry pancakes yesterday. Pancakes were not great at all! soup l'oignon, mushroom ravioli and steak au p'ouivre are one of the best in town !

Angela

Great brunch . Omelette is hearty & fillings are plentiful. Honey Almond Tarte a la mode is also a must.

Barry Rowell

Our favorite 24-hour bistro that I hope will be 24-hour again soon. Great food and atmosphere!

Ernesto Gutierrez

The appetizers are the highlight. The escargot and onion soup will mesmerize you. The steak and frites on the other hand were a lackluster experience. It tasted plain, on the same level as denny's.

Grover Reed III

The crab cakes are FORGET ABOUT IT!!! I get it with their lovely Sancerre . The service is wonderful. The place is wonderful. Perfect place to go for lunch .

Austen Parker

They make their martinis with fresh grapefruit juice - Kettle with a splash of fresh grapefruit juice is quite delicious. Their mushroom ravioli is exceptional - I have had it 10+ times lol.

Nathan Kobland

honestly a lifesaver being open 24/7, saved me from sleeping on the streets and fed me snacks and coffee suitable for a 24/7 joint, highly recommended after 2am

Sachin Agarwal

I've been coming here for 10 years getting the lamb burger . It's so good!

Deep Gujral

If eating here late night I highly recommend the Escargots à la Bourguignonne (Snails in Garlic –Herb Butter ) - with the lamb burger (and goat cheese ).

Elvia Francis

The food is great; the restrooms are not. For dessert , almond tart w/ honey is highly recommended! For food, I quite enjoyed the salmon w/ spinach and fries .

Lenny Gallo

This 24/7 French diner is a fun place to go if you need a bite late night . Burgers are always safe here and prices are semi-reasonable.

Chet Mancini

Great value French cafe . Straightforward classic dishes. Lots of nice half bottles of wine if you're feeling 350ml.

Steve LeVine

Had a good burger and perfect fries . Good staff as well .

EchoDA

always open NEVER closed!.. always if you are hungover, especially if need to eat for a while, good variety of cuisine, love the onion soup !-- of course very Frenchy decor!

Nas Benali

The large indoor space makes it excellent for groups. Good food and good prices. Plus, they're open 24/7.

Worldbiz

Open 24hrs offering full menu. Warm cosy ambient. Good service .

suneel

best all night French spot I've been to. lamb burger and escargot are biggest winners. solid drinks too.

StonehengeNYC

Whether it's breakfast , brunch , lunch , dinner , or 2 a.m...L'Express is open 24-hours! Residents of the building upstairs, 8 Gramercy, can get keys to the nearby private Gramercy Park .

Saeed

nice ambient, good staff but as a burger lover i'm telling you, don't go for burger 👎🏻

Dean Silfen

Its 24/7 with good food, nothing not to like!Be aware there is no A/C, that is a deal breaker for some people.

Edwin A.

For late-nite dining, try the escargot , the steak tartare , the warm goat cheese salad , the lamb burger with goat cheese , or the salmon .

N Avedis

Lovely place with a lot of food options. Big plus that they’re open 24/7

nymag

Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this 24-hour bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the croque monsieur . Read more

Lisa Gansky

Always solid, and a great place for late night eats. Burger is a fave!

@JaumePrimero

If you haven't done so, you have to visit this place late night . The best place to head after a night out. Trust me!

Bruno Zalum

A succulent steak tartare that is served 24 hours a day? Yes, there must be a Paleo god!

Kate Furman

Reasonably priced French cuisine . Get the steak tartar and wilted garlic spinach .

Kirill Fuchs

Great place to grab late night food. Probably the best 24 hour place.

Shanick Augustin

Large portions big enough to share. Make sure to get a seat by the full length windows in the summer for a breeze and people watching .

Holly Bounds

Order the lamb burger (with goat cheese ) and a glass of red wine . Post how much you love me in the morning.

Worldbiz

Open 24hrs offering full menu. Warm cosy ambient. Good service . (1.12.2019)

Ira B

I was expecting a little more overall. The food was fine the atmosphere was just Ok. A good place to go for a quick brunch if you're starving. Not going to blow you away but gets the job done.

Marc J.

This my first time here and the atmosphere was great. As well as the food. Gotta come back here!

HOBNOB Magazine

Any time day or night, L'express is a cool spot to recharge.

Christopher Tai

Come here for any meal at any time of the day. It's that fantastic. For brunch , order the croque madame with a side plate of bacon .

Lori Luo

L'Express offers a quick lunch for those on a tight schedule. Skip the Onion Gratinee, though, which comes doused in gruyere cheese .

Dev Anand

Croissant Sandwich . Sub Egg whites . Bacon on a side plate (for the homies). Sub fries for side salad . The perfect vice.

Santiago Duarte

Little cozy cafe in NoLiTa. A mix between french and arab (perhaps argelian). Good hummus . Not great though.

Michael F

The cafe au lait is fantastic, the chicken sandwich (believe it or not) is amazing, and the escargot is divine. Open 24 hours !

Jessi P

French onion soup was delicious. The croque Madame looked good, although I didn't order that!

Grovo

The Steak Frites are a must-try. They are so good! Read more

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