We stumbled upon Fleming by Le Bilboquet while strolling through the Upper East Side on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, following a two-hour walk through Central Park. The weather was perfect—sunny, breezy, and the city felt alive. As we approached the restaurant, Marco, the General Manager, greeted us warmly and made us feel immediately welcome. Without hesitation, he found us a table and ensured the staff tended to our every need.
The ambiance struck a balance between elegant and unpretentious—ideal for a refined yet relaxed dining experience. We shared a bottle of sparkling rosé, which paired beautifully with our selections: two thoughtfully prepared appetizers and two standout entrées. The kitchen’s execution was on point, with flavors that were both classic and inventive.
Service was attentive without being intrusive, and every detail—from the tableware to the timing—felt curated. Fleming by Le Bilboquet doesn’t just serve meals; it delivers moments. Whether you’re winding down a weekend stroll or looking to impress out-of-town guests, this spot hits the mark.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking elevated hospitality and exceptional cuisine in a polished yet inviting setting.
Randi Luxenberg
Beautiful meal with amazing friends. Great table. Waiters first day I was told
Jim Zifer, Jr.
My wife and I had lunch at this amazing little restaurant today. The food and its presentation was exceptional. The service was impeccable from the captain and hostess to the waiter and other service team members. Our waiter was perfect!!! He made the dining experience! We loved the intimate dining room. Only have 5 stars because I couldn't give them 10.
Amber Wang
Charged $45 for adding a tiny shave of truffle on the pasta. The pasta itself was very mediocre. Was offered a table in the worst location when going in with a reservation, and the waitress ignored my request of changing a table, based on previous reviews here I’m not sure if that’s caused by racism 🙂
Eva Klein
Food is mediocre, wine VERY overpriced. Vitello tonato, poor, and small lukewarm ravioli . Staff try to get you out quickly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Gabriella Sarah
Rude service, mediocre food, and wouldn't go back for for free! Tourist trap, don't go there!!! Trust me from native NewYorker! It's the worse restaurant ever!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
E D
The host at the door discriminated against an individual based solely on their gender identity. Their behavior was rude and despicable. I’ve eaten at this restaurant on multiple occasions and have witnessed the same host being as rude and anxious. I certainly hope this is addressed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yi HUANG
We were refused service in the afternoon of Aug 24, 2024, and I believe it is highly likely that it is due to RACISM. Here is what happened to us that afternoon:
At around 5 pm, a friend and I walked past the restaurant and saw that there were a few tables on the pavement. The weather was nice and only two tables were occupied. We decided to have dinner there and went inside the restaurant to ask if there were any available tables for two. We were approached by the hostess. She informed us that the restaurant had a "verv strict dress code" and what we had on would not do. (My friend had on a T-shirt and pant and I had on a T-shirt, a collarless shirt, and pant.)
As we were leaving the restaurant, we noticed that two (white) men that were sitting by one table on the pavement dressed very casually. One man had on a T-shirt and shorts. We went back to the hostess and pointed out our clothes seemed more formal than the T-shirt-shorts combo. The hostess didn't disagree but she started to insist that "we are fully booked until 8:30".
At this point, we thought we should just leave, as there is no way we could wait three hours for a meal. And even if we did get a table, the vibe would be weird. When we settled into our seats at another nearby restaurant around ten minutes later, I decided to check on Resy and found out that there were many slots available for two people in Le Fleming at 6 pm. Apparently, the hostess lied to us.
Ironically, the restaurant we ended up in was a sister restaurant to this one, which is also owned by Le Bilboquet. When I mentioned the incident to its manager, I was told that this was just how this restaurant (Fleming) “as a typical UES restaurant” is, the hostess was told to act like this (no elaboration on by whom), and that there’s nothing we could do about it.
I thus believe we were refused service by the hostess because we were Asian while the T-shirt shorts combo man and his friend were white. And I want to share my story with any many people as possible.
Service: 1
JL O.
a beautiful experience and luxurious dining experience - oven hot food, fresh food, Berardaud china place settings, heavy silverware, beautiful linens, welcoming host and hostess, great server and a menu that suits me perfectly - my new go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Lynn O.
a beautiful experience and luxurious dining experience - oven hot food, fresh food, Berardaud china place settings, heavy silverware, beautiful linens, welcoming host and hostess, great server and a menu that suits me perfectly - my new go to.
Made a reservation well in advance and the restaurant was wide open. Asked for an inside table. Arrived to be told we were outside on a hot, humid night. When I declined the outdoor table I was told “we are very busy tonight””. Well, I am also busy! And I don’t eat alfresco on a filthy street. Have dined here several times and brought business groups. That is officially over
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paul R
The director of operations Dobi and host RUDE.. It’s 2024 and she said cargo pants were too casual. They are $400 pants. There was a woman in a wife beater and flip flops and a young man in a tshirt. We were celebrating our friends birthday and she ruined it. I have been coming to Le Bilboquet for years and I’m disappointed in how we were treated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anna Alimani
I love the food and location. However I had once had a table and I had sat down and I was clearly on the phone and I had not 1 not 2 but 4 different waiters come and harass me while I was on an important call to rush me to order! I had Not even been there for 10 minutes compared to other times when I come I literally have to beg the waiter and chase them down in order for them to take my order but since I sat down and I'm on the phone for 10 minutes with a very important person they literally come and hustle me to take an order whereas I literally had to chase them down for them to give me the bill absolutely horrific and disgusting and obnoxious service for such a high-end establishment! Not to mention the waiters are on their cell phones and dressed like aliens very low class and not good looking people with even worse manners
We stumbled upon Fleming by Le Bilboquet while strolling through the Upper East Side on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, following a two-hour walk through Central Park. The weather was perfect—sunny, breezy, and the city felt alive. As we approached the restaurant, Marco, the General Manager, greeted us warmly and made us feel immediately welcome. Without hesitation, he found us a table and ensured the staff tended to our every need.
The ambiance struck a balance between elegant and unpretentious—ideal for a refined yet relaxed dining experience. We shared a bottle of sparkling rosé, which paired beautifully with our selections: two thoughtfully prepared appetizers and two standout entrées. The kitchen’s execution was on point, with flavors that were both classic and inventive.
Service was attentive without being intrusive, and every detail—from the tableware to the timing—felt curated. Fleming by Le Bilboquet doesn’t just serve meals; it delivers moments. Whether you’re winding down a weekend stroll or looking to impress out-of-town guests, this spot hits the mark.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking elevated hospitality and exceptional cuisine in a polished yet inviting setting.
Beautiful meal with amazing friends. Great table. Waiters first day I was told
My wife and I had lunch at this amazing little restaurant today. The food and its presentation was exceptional. The service was impeccable from the captain and hostess to the waiter and other service team members. Our waiter was perfect!!! He made the dining experience! We loved the intimate dining room. Only have 5 stars because I couldn't give them 10.
Charged $45 for adding a tiny shave of truffle on the pasta. The pasta itself was very mediocre.
Was offered a table in the worst location when going in with a reservation, and the waitress ignored my request of changing a table, based on previous reviews here I’m not sure if that’s caused by racism 🙂
Food is mediocre, wine VERY overpriced. Vitello tonato, poor, and small lukewarm ravioli . Staff try to get you out quickly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Rude service, mediocre food, and wouldn't go back for for free!
Tourist trap, don't go there!!!
Trust me from native NewYorker!
It's the worse restaurant ever!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
The host at the door discriminated against an individual based solely on their gender identity. Their behavior was rude and despicable. I’ve eaten at this restaurant on multiple occasions and have witnessed the same host being as rude and anxious. I certainly hope this is addressed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We were refused service in the afternoon of Aug 24, 2024, and I believe it is highly likely that it is due to RACISM. Here is what happened to us that afternoon:
At around 5 pm, a friend and I walked past the restaurant and saw that there were a few tables on the pavement. The weather was nice and only two tables were occupied. We decided to have dinner there and went inside the restaurant to ask if there were any available tables for two. We were approached by the hostess. She informed us that the restaurant had a "verv strict dress code" and what we had on would not do. (My friend had on a T-shirt and pant and I had on a T-shirt, a collarless shirt, and pant.)
As we were leaving the restaurant, we noticed that two (white) men that were sitting by one table on the pavement dressed very casually. One man had on a T-shirt and shorts. We went back to the hostess and pointed out our clothes seemed more formal than the T-shirt-shorts combo. The hostess didn't disagree but she started to insist that "we are fully booked until 8:30".
At this point, we thought we should just leave, as there is no way we could wait three hours for a meal. And even if we did get a table, the vibe would be weird. When we settled into our seats at another nearby restaurant around ten minutes later, I decided to check on Resy and found out that there were many slots available for two people in Le Fleming at 6 pm. Apparently, the hostess lied to us.
Ironically, the restaurant we ended up in was a sister restaurant to this one, which is also owned by Le Bilboquet. When I mentioned the incident to its manager, I was told that this was just how this restaurant (Fleming) “as a typical UES restaurant” is, the hostess was told to act like this (no elaboration on by whom), and that there’s nothing we could do about it.
I thus believe we were refused service by the hostess because we were Asian while the T-shirt shorts combo man and his friend were white. And I want to share my story with any many people as possible.
Service: 1
a beautiful experience and luxurious dining experience - oven hot food, fresh food, Berardaud china place settings, heavy silverware, beautiful linens, welcoming host and hostess, great server and a menu that suits me perfectly - my new go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
a beautiful experience and luxurious dining experience - oven hot food, fresh food, Berardaud china place settings, heavy silverware, beautiful linens, welcoming host and hostess, great server and a menu that suits me perfectly - my new go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Made a reservation well in advance and the restaurant was wide open. Asked for an inside table. Arrived to be told we were outside on a hot, humid night. When I declined the outdoor table I was told “we are very busy tonight””. Well, I am also busy! And I don’t eat alfresco on a filthy street. Have dined here several times and brought business groups. That is officially over
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The director of operations Dobi and host RUDE.. It’s 2024 and she said cargo pants were too casual. They are $400 pants. There was a woman in a wife beater and flip flops and a young man in a tshirt. We were celebrating our friends birthday and she ruined it. I have been coming to Le Bilboquet for years and I’m disappointed in how we were treated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love the food and location. However I had once had a table and I had sat down and I was clearly on the phone and I had not 1 not 2 but 4 different waiters come and harass me while I was on an important call to rush me to order! I had Not even been there for 10 minutes compared to other times when I come I literally have to beg the waiter and chase them down in order for them to take my order but since I sat down and I'm on the phone for 10 minutes with a very important person they literally come and hustle me to take an order whereas I literally had to chase them down for them to give me the bill absolutely horrific and disgusting and obnoxious service for such a high-end establishment! Not to mention the waiters are on their cell phones and dressed like aliens very low class and not good looking people with even worse manners
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Super food, lovely atmosphere, great restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly restaurant. We had a good time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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