Le Chêne
4.4 (181)restaurant
4.4 (181)A contemporary French tasting menu in the West Village, where Chef Alexia’s inventive plates—think uni French toast and caviar-topped cod cheek—earn raves.
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Walk into what guests describe as a cross between an upscale Parisian bistro and a swanky art gallery. Chef Alexia’s seasonal tasting menu is constantly evolving, with new specials built around the freshest ingredients. Signature plates like uni French toast with red pepper purée and bone marrow and cod cheek nugget topped with caviar draw particular praise. The room is elegant and intimate, and the service—from attentive staff to spot-on wine recommendations—keeps regulars coming back.
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