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Le CoucouA

138 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013 · Restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant · SoHo

Destination Modern French with polished service and rich, classic-leaning cuisine; superb for celebrations, but pricing is high and some diners find certain dishes overly rich or inconsistent.

The verdict

Le Coucou exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional food quality anchored in refined classical French technique—rich sauces, pristine preparations, and confident execution across sweetbreads, monkfish, and duck. Warm, coordinated service and striking design appeal with chandeliers and open kitchen theater elevate the experience into special-occasion territory. Minor consistency variations and occasional service lapses prevent higher distinction, but overall performance ranks among the region's finest dining establishments.

One caveat: Pricing is high, with some items feeling expensive for portion size

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Opening Hours

Monday11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 Tuesday11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 Wednesday11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 Thursday11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 Friday11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 Saturday11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 Sunday11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00
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