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La Boite en Bois
Located in a brownstone in the heart of the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners for 26 years. With its rustic ambiance, it feels as though you are in a bistro in the French countryside. In close proximity to Lincoln Center, we offer a pre-theater menu. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur and Onion Soup. Come Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict or Pain Perdu (French Toast). At La Boite en Bois, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience.
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318 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 318 reviews
5 stars
(119)
4 stars
(165)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(224)
- fit for foodies(122)
- romantic(97)
- special occasion(75)
- great for lunch(52)
- great for brunch(32)
La Boite en Bois Reviews List
Review 1 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful - But...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place. Will definitely go back, but I won't order the duck. The thigh was quite good, the sauces were excellent, but the breast meat was dry and stringy."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 2 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cozy Romantic Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I dined here with the love of my life before catching an afternoon NY Philharmonic performance at Lincoln Center. I started us off with a nice bottle of Sterling Vineyards Pinot Noir; for appetizers I chose Pate Maison and Warm Garlic Sausage over Lentils to share. For entrees I selected their Omelette with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese while she chose Veal Cutlets Milanese topped with Tricolor Salad. For dessert she devoured the Assorted Fruit Sorbet. A cup of Cappuccino and a glass of Cognac completed a very good meal. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic. The restaurant is quite small but for lunch it wasn't packed so it was okay. The service was excellent and quick."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a fantastic place to have dinner before a Lincoln Center (or other) concert/performance or even just on your own. Wonderful service! Fantastic food! We will go back any time."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"2 blocks from Lincoln Center is this small French bistro style festaurant located below street level. The food offerings are centered around fish and the typical French offerings. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers of pâté and mushroom and ricotta stuffed ravioli in cognac sauce. The ravioli was offered as an appetizer or main course. i strongly recommend this dish. The veal and duck entrees did not disappoint. Several options for desert, but we were full so we opted for the mango and lime sorbet made on site. Attentive, courteous and efficient service. If French cuisine is appealing to you, strongly suggest it be given a try. House wine better than most and reasonably priced."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We dine here about 8 times a year - do you think we'd keep coming back if it wasn't special?"
Dined on 6/07/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This tiny place is always crowded with West Siders who appreciate very good food"
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New York Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, wonderful food at very reasonable prices. What more could you ask for!"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ever excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A favorite spot for Pre-Theater dining, it also excels for later reservations. The food is only exceeded by the wonderful service, attentive but not intrusive. I now order duck nowhere else - it is always superb here and no other restaurant can compete."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2011
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Review 9 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lincoln Center Standout
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have eaten here several times when I was going to Lincoln Center. Tables are very close together. Prix fixe pre-theater menu is very good and servers are excellent at getting you to the show on time."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An exciting "find" near Lincoln Center--the restaurant has been there a long time, but this was my first visit. I loved the old New York style ambience, the food was great & well-priced, & the wait staff friendly & efficient. It is definitely on my list to re-visit!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been gong there forvover 20 years. They still maintain their high standards whereas other notable and more expensive restaurants now sedrve mediocre food. and are big disappointments."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Cramped and overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would not go back to this restaurant. It is so cramped you are touching shoulders of the person at the next table . Food is mediocre, pre theatre menu which you have to take is overpriced."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 13 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pre theatre Lincoln center
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La boit has always been consistently good, warm, efficient with typical French bistro food. Pre theatre is prix fix but offers a good choice of meat, poultry, fish and vegetable dishes. The leeks and pâté are excellent. The lotte is fresh, perfectly cooked. The desserts, typically French. The wait staff is attentive to time and reminds you of your need to leave to catch the show. The restaurant is small, intimate and offers little privacy for private chats. It's a busy, happy, not stuffy spot."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 14 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful lunch by Lincoln Center
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a last minute lunch reservation after discovering that it would be pouring when we came out of Lincoln Center for a graduation. Quick walk into a tiny downstairs spot. Waitstaff could not have been more attentive. The place quickly filled to capacity but the noise level wasn't bad. Food was excellent! Can't wait to try them for dinner the next time we have tickets to Lincoln Center. A gem!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 15 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A little bit of Paris!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When my husband and I go to a show at Lincoln Center--we like to dine at a cute little Fr. bistro-"La Boite...." It's a few steps down to an intimate restaurant with excellent escagot. Baguettes are served with sweet butter. We had lunch there (the dinner menu is a little more extensive) for $28. prix-fixe. I had a chicken -marsala style dish & my husband had salmon with an excellent honey-mustard sauce. The deserts--bread pudding were good & also the traditional creme-boule. The sorbets are home-made. All in all-a very nice experience."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been frequent visitors to this restaurant. It is simply an outstanding restaurant in every way."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very nice pre theater menu, but a little expensive at $46"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Boite is better when not crowded
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Last Sunday the restaurant was at its best. as the noise level was way down from Mother's Day with a full house."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We will be back!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had tickets to Lincoln Center and so we went and had dinner here for the first time. We loved the neighborhood and the feel that this is a neighborhood restaurant that is well loved. The food was delicious and the overall experience reminded us of being in Paris again.
We will go back again when we are in NYC."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Charming little restaurant with good food and service. But...tables are on top of each other and the noise and conversations on either side of you can be most distracting."
Dined on 5/29/2013
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Review 21 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my fourth visit to this restaurant over many years. Each time I go, I'm delighted first, by the food preparation and second, by the very family French environment. Not pretentious, just intimate French, as if you've stepped into a local find on your travels through the French countryside. Truly, the food is wonderful and the service timing is unrushed but observant. If I were in the neighborhood more often I would eat here more often."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant if very small, and we had a table right by the door, but the food was very good as was the service."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great value...theatre-goer friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Great service...very fair price......definite if you're in the area. They insure you will make your concert/ performance....just mention it."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 24 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best value French
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For a $45 Prix-Fixe pre-theatre menu, you cannot go wrong with this tiny French restaurant near Lincoln Center that is always crowded, with reliable good food and fast service. Seating is extremely tight so go there for the food and not for a quiet conversation."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just so-so
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tried this restaurant as a pre-ballet dining spot as it is close to Lincoln Center. Seated and seat was wet where an air conditioner had dripped on it. Wiped chair dry with napkin and was told that the napkin was very expensive. I think they were trying to be funny, but it wasn't. They should have moved us right then, but instead waited until we were dripped on and they asked if we'd like to move. Overall, after we moved, service was not great and food just ok."
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 26 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Old school at its best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great dinner before going to the ballet this place is old school French but there is nothing wrong with that I. Had escargots, skate and chocolate mousse and all were on point. Attentive service and nice wines by the glass. Would go again in a heartbeat."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time for dinner. Disappointing service, extremely hot in the restaurant, never refilled water glasses. Too bad, because the food is very good."
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 28 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
when the cats away...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had been to this restaurant once before, for a pre-theater prix fixe meal. It was good for what it was, but very crowded with the tables right on top of each other. This time we were there early after an afternoon performance and when we got there the place was almost empty. I got the feeling that the manager was away, as the staff was awfully casual and seemed to be doing more conversing than serving. The food was fine - typical old-time French fair, no nouvelle cuisine here. A reasonable alternative for Lincoln Center."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We absolutely loved this restaurant. The service was wonderful and the food was outstanding. I think the pate was the best I've ever had. I would recommend Boite en Bois to anyone!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the place it take you to a small town of France"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good pre-theatre choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's tiny, and very busy - for good reason. The pre-theatre menu is a great deal for the Lincoln Center neighborhood, which can be quite pricey. Service is friendly, food tasty and well prepared. (I had the monkfish with saffron sauce.) Good selection of wines by the glass."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Classic bistro, charming space
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good bistro with all the French classics, moderately priced, well-located near Lincoln Center. The space is tiny and charming, rough-hewn paneled walls decorated with old photos and small antique objects. To start we had a mixed seafood crepe and a plate of smoked salmon and trout - delicious and light. For entrees we had the duck (not as memorable) and monkfish (excellent). They offer a nice wine selection and attentive service. By arriving at 7:45, we missed the pre-theater rush and had a quiet, relaxing meal."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our "go-to" place for 30 years. Wonderful food and outstanding service and they get you out in plenty of time for your performance."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 34 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"With all the fancy restaurants opening around Lincoln Center, one tends to forget La Boite en Bois. Don't: the service is lovely, the "boite" is a little jewel box, and the food is Very French and quite delicious."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful jewel box of a restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Marvelous French cuisine - perfectly executed and served"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Just like Paris
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very tiny with tables packed close together - just like in Paris. Food is very good. Nice meal near Lincoln Center. Not outrageously priced like some other nearby French restaurants."
Dined on 4/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A little cramped but excellent food and friendly service v"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pre-Concert Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been to this local favorite once before, and my second visit did not disappoint. We had a lovely waitress who was friendly and willing to speak French with me, and we had a superb meal. The dressing on the salad special was just right, and the fish was cooked to perfection. If you didn't know you were in the city, you'd think you we're tucked away in a little corner of the left bank. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great LC neighborhood French place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been going to La Boîte en Bois for more than 30 years. It's our favorite Lincoln Center neighborhood restaurant, used for special occasions and impromptu dining. Food and service are first-rate. The wine list including half-bottles is small, select and not too expensive. The place is small and table are close together - one steps down from sidewalk level. Nonetheless, ambiance is typically French and inviting. Reservations are strongly advised."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Fave for over 30 years
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When you're going to Lincoln Center, this is as good as it gets (food/service/price)."
Dined on 1/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 41 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Second Visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Superb restaurant !! !!!!! great pre theatre Prix Fixe
Beautiful sauces, outstanding presentation, Wonderfully exciting and lively atmosphere
Beautiful sauces, outstanding presentation, Wonderfully exciting and lively atmosphere
Will visit again when possible
From Arizona"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 42 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Fine Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We much enjoyed our dinner at La Boîte en Bois. The appetizer portions were large and beautifully presented. The mains were delicious. I was a bit annoyed to find that the prix fixe was mandatory until 7:30 as I do not usually eat dessert. However, this was clearly stated on the website and not a surprise. For the price, I think it would be gracious to include coffee."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 43 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Music lovers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a great little spot for pre-Lincoln Center events. Far superior to anything else at that price in the area."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"La Boite en Bois is a very comfortable neighborhood restaurant. Welcoming and with good, if not inventive, French food. We had the pre-theatre prix fixe menu - the only available one before 7:30 p.m. For a prix fixe menu, it had many selections and also offered some specials. We both had the serviceable salad special - watercress and pear. I had the lamb stew, which was very good, and my friend liked her scallop dish very much. If you want to linger, you need to let them know, as the food arrived quickly."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great meal and cozy, warm ambience. Service was friendly and attentive on a busy night pre-theatre."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 46 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love this restauant. Excellent french bistro style cuisine. Very small and initimate. Good wine selection . Everything is reasonably priced. We love our server, Mrie. She makes us feel like we are coming to dinner in someone's private home."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 47 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Je t'aime La Boite en Bois! :)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service is always attentive and friendly. Food is always delicious!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I thought I was in Paris.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"La Boîte is a very charming restaurant serving traditional French fare. The tables are close together and there's not much room to circulate once you've been seated but it's cozy enough that you don't mind. The wait staff was very attentive ( they can't go very far away!) and the food was delicious. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming place, wonderful staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's prix fixe only from 4:30 to 7:30 but there are enough choices to satisfy nearly everyone, and there are daily specials. The food is delicious; the waitstaff is outstanding, and the maitre d' is wonderful. Staff walks a fine line between not letting you sit too long with nothing and not rushing you, and they do it well. There are a lot of restaurants near Lincoln Center, and La Boite en Bois is the one we come back to the most."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 50 for La Boite en Bois
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, overpriced prix fixe.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This had been a good choice in the Lincoln Center area but their "prix fixe only" pre-theater policy is no longer attractive at $46.00.
There are many better choices in the area at lower prices."
There are many better choices in the area at lower prices."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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