Sirio Maccioni once again welcomes friends and guests at his renowned Le Cirque at its home within the prestigious One Beacon Court (151 East 58th Street). The more casual bistro next door, Le Cirque Café, still provides its hallmark service, exciting atmosphere and excellent cuisine, in a more relaxed and convivial setting. The Adam D. Tihany designed café is sleek and cozy with colorful carpeting and other plush touches. Patrons can enjoy a remarkably well-priced cafe dishes featuring a seasonal prix fixe menu and outstanding wines offered by the glass. Jackets are not required but kindly suggested.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(35 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 35 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(16)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

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1 star

(2)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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special occasion(18)
fit for foodies(15)
romantic(12)

great for lunch(9)
notable wine list(9)
neighborhood gem(6)

Le Cirque Cafe Reviews List

Review 1 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

mixed

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Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I reserved a table at the cafe but because the only table availabel for my party was next to the band, I was offered to sit in the main dinning room. That was very nice of them,

However, the portion of my lobster was smaller than the one I had when I went during restaurant week.
I had to ask for water to be refilled. I dont think that is top restaurant standard."

Dined on 5/20/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 2 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The fall of Le Cirque.

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's a pity that throughout the years this restaurant, which at one time was the best in NY, has becomed one of the worst places to eat.
Party of 4 for dinner; entrees were mediocre, not to mention the 3 times my chateaubriand had to be sent back to the kitchen for the proper cook. Bernaise sauce (asked for when order was made) came with desert. Souffle potatoes were recooked from another table or cooked by an amateur chef.
It's a real pity this restaurant set in a wonderful location & a maginifecent place has started to die."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 3 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great service and accommodating to any needs may be"

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 4 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delicious food at the cafe, great atmosphere, high quality food at affordable price. We ll definitely be back."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view

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Review 5 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful meal -

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2006

Dined on 04/05/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a wonderful meal - service was attentive, but we were not rushed at all. Many of the prixe fix menu choices have supplemental charges, but the food is delicious, and beautifully presented. Tuna tartare and eggplant starters were outstanding; skate dinner was light and nicely prepared; duck cassoulet was hearty and tasty."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2006

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Review 6 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We greatly enjoyed it and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We greatly enjoyed it and liked having both menus to consider. Don't miss the chocolate soufflé -- best ever."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, great for lunch, kid-friendly

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Review 8 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The food was just ok, nothing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was just ok, nothing special at all.
My $14 desert was uneatable, it tasted like plastic.
Not worth the money at all"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 9 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Although we live in Amsterdam

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Although we live in Amsterdam we are frequently in New York and this is one of our favorite restaurants because the food and the ambience are excellent.

Wijnand and Ineke Dalmijn."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

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Review 10 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

love this place. consistently

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2013

2012

Dined on 03/14/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"love this place. consistently good food,and good service. the prix fixe lunch is a great deal, with plenty of appetizing choices. since it was a business lunch, I tend to go simple - the excellent house salad and salmon. and I appreciate the grown-up atmosphere, with very low noise level."

Dined on 03/14/2013

2012

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 11 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Memorable and romantic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Their new neighborhood Monday music night programs with fixed price menu
proved to be an inspiration. A very romantic evening; interesting, superbly-prepared
food; attentive but not intrusive service. Talented musician performed; he
had an excellent voice. Musicians are different every week. Memorable evening!"

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Le Cirque has long been at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Le Cirque has long been at the top of my "must go to" list. So when they launched "Musical Mondays" at their Cafe, I was very much looking forward to the experience.

They give you the full Le Cirque menu by default so if you want the Cafe prie-fix menu ($38 2 course dinner), you need to ask. Overall the food was excellent and I recommend the lobster bisque in particular, which packed a flavourful punch. Portion sizes are decent and I was pleasantly full after. The Avalon Jazz Band were brilliant in setting a classy and relaxing ambiance.

The let down was service: 1) they forgot a dessert we ordered; and 2) the waiter we gave our bill to passed it to another waiter who split the bill wrong. Not what is expected at a top quality plac"

Dined on 02/25/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a superb restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2005

Dined on 02/13/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a superb restaurant with excellent food, a gorgeous interior design and
it always delivers. It's a must in NY."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 14 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a nice surprise to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was a nice surprise to see the distinguished owner seated at a small table near the coat check!"

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 15 for Le Cirque Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cafe Ole

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/29/2013

2009

Dined on 01/29/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Le Cirque Cafe is an excellent choice for a casual meal in the Bloomingdale's area. During Restaurant Week, it is an even better value. Whether going for the prefix or the bar menu, you can get a drink and a bite and be on your way in chic surroundings. Another plus, a cousin who joined us is confined to a wheelchair. The entry is accessible and they accommodated him with a minimum of fuss and inconvenience. My only complaint: $20 for a glass of Cabernet seems a bit steep."

Dined on 01/29/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

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