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Restaurant Reviews for Les Enfants Terribles

Les Enfants Terribles reservations Les Enfants Terribles

37 Canal Street
New York, NY 10002

Les Enfants Terribles is a cafe, restaurant, and bar located on the corner of Canal and Ludlow Streets in the Lower East Side.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Ludlow Street
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.6 out of 5 3.6 out of 5 (29 Reviews)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (17)
  • fit for foodies (11)
  • vibrant bar scene (11)
  • hot spot (7)
  • late-night find (6)
  • romantic (3)
  • good for groups (2)
  • great for brunch (2)
  • special occasion (2)
  • great for lunch (1)

Les Enfants Terribles Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food was pretty good. Seating is cheek to jowl when the place fills up though. I think it was about the worst Ive ever experienced. Wait staff is competent and friendly."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 2 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Despite having to wait an hour past our scheduled reservation time, the food and everything else was great. I got the scallop appetizer and the grilled tuna entree and both were excellent. We were all very happy with our food and service. The only other negative other than having to wait longer than anticipated was how dark it was. It was very difficult to read the menu even by the candle light provided."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 3 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"made reservations and took my wife for dinner she loved it so did i!! the food is really good and your going to love it its more French then a Moroccan cuisine."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 4 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I had the steak which was supposedly their specialty but it was terrible. Totally dry and bland and a rip off. The cocktails are great though and reasonably priced. Would never go back to eat again."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 5 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food and service were both on point. Even though the bartender was noticeably busy he still was very attentive.
We sat at the bar by the window and this was very comfortable. However, the other side of the bar and the restaurant looked to be a traffic mess. Seating is very tight in the restaurant even by NY standards so be prepared to squeeze in."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 6 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food is great. Get the appetizer sampler it is worth it. The cocktails are nice and fresh.

Overall the restaurant squeezes as many table as possible in a small area. The restaurant is them extremely loud . It ruins the food experience. Maybe sitting at the bar is a better option."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 7 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"DO NOT GO HERE! I read that the service wasn't very good but I decided to give it a try regardless. I had reservations at 930pm and couldnt even get in the door since there were so many people standing around waiting to be seated. By the time I made my way up to the hostess I had to wait 15 minutes before he could even check me in and tell me there would be a 30 minute wait. The atomsphere was SO chaotic that I couldn't even stand to be there another minute! When I left, I heard someone on their cellphone say that they had been waiting for 45 minutes on a 9pm reservation. Never again! Ps - I never write reviews but I just had to share this terrible experience! With so many great restaurants in NY I have no clue how this place exists!"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 8 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Les Enfants Terribles was TERRIBLE.They refused to seat us with only two people missing from the group (I had reserved a table for six), notwithstanding the fact that I explained to the host the other two were on their way and we were willing to start ordering food.As my group and I sat at the bar starving, I watched a group of 8 be seated at our reserved table (the only large table) who had just walked in off the street with no open table reservation.I told the host that we were leaving after such poor treatment. A day later, I come to find that he marked me as a no show on open table.I had to write to open table to explain the situation so that they could remove the no show from my account.Thank you open table;Shame on "Resto Terrible.""

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 9 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food at remarkable prices. Friendly staff."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/07/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 10 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went for our work holiday dinner and it was a HUGE success. It was out-of-character for our boss, but we the peons got to pick and we picked Les Enfants! The service was great, spent her time helping us with food and drink choices, lovely people, amazing food, great drink selection, really nice ambience. All of us said we would definitely go again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/29/2009)
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Review 11 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I met a friend at Les Enfants Terribles for dinner after work one Friday. When we arrived it was pretty empty, but over the course of our meal it got very crowded. Overall, it was a fun place to spend an evening. The food was eclectic and seemed to cover a range of regions and areas. I ordered the couscous and chicken and thought it was very nice. However, there was a lot of vegetables with the order and because of the small table, there was not ample room to mix and cut my vegetables and chicken so that I could eat it with the couscous. It required some tricky maneuvering. Overall, the dinner was pleasant and atmosphere nice, but the food and service wasn't special enough to make me recommend it or go back again. Possibly drinks."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 12 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Service was excellent and very friendly. Teeny little spot, not much room to squeeze in but once you are seated you get used to it. Food was eclectic, well presented and very flavorful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 13 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The chaos is under control at this LES find. Prepared by a Marrocan chef, our food was delicious, unusual, and served to us by a delightful server from Chad. Lot's of fun..."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 14 for Les Enfants Terribles

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The service is really slow, seating is cramped, and the food is decent. The highlight is really the decor, not the best place to eat, but it's a great place for a drink. However, beware of rude French guys taking bar stools like they own the place."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/27/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Les Enfants Terribles Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
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