Le Gamin is the best spot in Greenpoint. The escargot is outstanding, the tarte Tatin is a must, and the service and relaxed vibe keep me coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bishoy Tadros
Absolutely loved it here, the food, the ambiance and the service were all top notch.Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots, Steak Tartare
Andrea Ferdinand
Found the staff to be very very rude as well as the regular patrons. Very unwelcoming environment. Food was nothing special. So many wonderful places in the area this was a skip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Bibi Rahman
Food was delicious. Really cute and cozy cafe.
Emeline Chatelot
The best French Restaurant of the city ! 🇫🇷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rovik Robert
Came here for a weekend brunch - service was very slow which maybe intentionally suited to a European pace. Crepes were decent and the happy hour spritzes were well enjoyed. Space is cute.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Philip Higham
I went here on Independence Day for a drink. We had Aperol Spritz, I am afraid they were very disappointing. Aperol Spritz should be: Aperol; Sparkling wine; Soda water - ours had no sparkling wine, so they were bitter. I wouldn't rush back, put it that way!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Guillermo Tarallo
Nice French-style place, good service !!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Olesya Khodorkovskaya
Wonderful lunch spot - chicken salad is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate H
the service is nice and friendly. we came here for brunch , I love the salad, but can’t say much about the others, not too impressed
The accompanying salad, however, leaned heavy on the dressing—what could’ve been a crisp, refreshing contrast instead felt weighed down. A lighter hand here would have gone a long way.
One friend ordered the burger, which she found decent, though she noted the flavors didn’t quite meld as well as they could have—perhaps a seasoning issue or simply a matter of execution. Meanwhile, the other two in our group were more than pleased with their sandwiches, finishing them enthusiastically and without a single note of complaint.
Though I didn’t get the chance to try the oysters or escargot this time around, both are on the list for a future visit. I’d especially recommend stopping by for happy hour, where the atmosphere truly comes alive—and if you’re a fan of a well-poured Aperol Spritz, this is the place for it.
Le Gamin doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it leans into comfort and charm, with just enough personality to warrant a return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
cleidy h
Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. We waited around 20-30 minutes for a table it was not super just not a lot of space for a party of 5. The service was okay, super friendly staff, however, we asked for milk 3 times and someone in our party asked for their eggs well done they received them sunny side up instead. Three people ordered steak frites with different cooked temperature, they were all cooked the same and not the way any one requested. The eggs florentine was good and the side salad was yummy! Also the baguette was served nice and warm which was delicious just wish they brought it out first as a starter instead of all together. Truly an overall okay experience, we ate okay food, but were not blown away by anything.
Le Gamin is the best spot in Greenpoint. The escargot is outstanding, the tarte Tatin is a must, and the service and relaxed vibe keep me coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved it here, the food, the ambiance and the service were all top notch.Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots, Steak Tartare
Found the staff to be very very rude as well as the regular patrons. Very unwelcoming environment. Food was nothing special. So many wonderful places in the area this was a skip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Food was delicious. Really cute and cozy cafe.
The best French Restaurant of the city ! 🇫🇷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for a weekend brunch - service was very slow which maybe intentionally suited to a European pace. Crepes were decent and the happy hour spritzes were well enjoyed. Space is cute.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I went here on Independence Day for a drink. We had Aperol Spritz, I am afraid they were very disappointing. Aperol Spritz should be: Aperol; Sparkling wine; Soda water - ours had no sparkling wine, so they were bitter. I wouldn't rush back, put it that way!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nice French-style place, good service !!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Wonderful lunch spot - chicken salad is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the service is nice and friendly.
we came here for brunch , I love the salad, but can’t say much about the others, not too impressed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always so good. Food is amazing. Wonderful staff, personable and welcoming. Not many of these homely restaurants left! Cherish the ones that are!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Le Gamin exudes casual Parisian charm, making it a fitting spot for a leisurely meal or a laid-back happy hour. On my recent visit, I opted for the croque monsieur, a classic choice that delivered on richness and nostalgia. While some edges of the bread veered into overly crisp territory, the sandwich overall was satisfying, with melty cheese and a savory béchamel that hit the right notes.
The accompanying salad, however, leaned heavy on the dressing—what could’ve been a crisp, refreshing contrast instead felt weighed down. A lighter hand here would have gone a long way.
One friend ordered the burger, which she found decent, though she noted the flavors didn’t quite meld as well as they could have—perhaps a seasoning issue or simply a matter of execution. Meanwhile, the other two in our group were more than pleased with their sandwiches, finishing them enthusiastically and without a single note of complaint.
Though I didn’t get the chance to try the oysters or escargot this time around, both are on the list for a future visit. I’d especially recommend stopping by for happy hour, where the atmosphere truly comes alive—and if you’re a fan of a well-poured Aperol Spritz, this is the place for it.
Le Gamin doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it leans into comfort and charm, with just enough personality to warrant a return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. We waited around 20-30 minutes for a table it was not super just not a lot of space for a party of 5. The service was okay, super friendly staff, however, we asked for milk 3 times and someone in our party asked for their eggs well done they received them sunny side up instead. Three people ordered steak frites with different cooked temperature, they were all cooked the same and not the way any one requested. The eggs florentine was good and the side salad was yummy! Also the baguette was served nice and warm which was delicious just wish they brought it out first as a starter instead of all together. Truly an overall okay experience, we ate okay food, but were not blown away by anything.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Eggs Florentine, Steak Frites, Buckwheat Crepe
Such a lovely French spot with a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The croque-madame was delicious, though the sauce was just a little on the sweet side for my taste. The ratatouille was flavorful, with a nice spicy kick, and the Québécoise was really good and very filling. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality of food and service makes it worthwhile.
The interior is quite unique, with lots of interesting details that make the place stand out. It’s also really cool that they have daily specials and a Happy Hour. The last time we were there, we had the profiterole for dessert, and despite its high price, it was absolutely worth it. The portion was large, and the dessert was delicious, with a wonderfully creamy filling inside. What’s also really great is that they recommend dishes that are genuinely fantastic, and you can tell they truly care about your experience. What really impressed us was the service — the waitress was incredibly friendly and made us feel very welcome. Every time we visit, the staff are always kind and cheerful.
However, it was a bit unpleasant that they charged us for the bread. It didn’t seem completely fresh, and $5 for a couple of slices of bread feels a bit much. It would be better for the managment to reconsider that pricing.
Great place in general! Definitely coming back 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croque Monsieur
Very cozy place, the food is okay. Our server was super lovely and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Florentine
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