Glass of wine $22, bottle of mineral water $12, priceis not in the menu. You will find out in the bill.
S M
Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The quality of the food was far below expectations. Even worse, the management was unprofessional and showed little interest in addressing our concerns. Good service and good management can make up for many things, but here both the food and the attitude left us with a very negative impression. We would not recommend this restaurant based on our visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rita Guinta
We had a mid afternoon lunch, chicken salad had too much dressing on arugula, Caesar Salad the romaine was damp. The server did not ask if we wanted pepper on salad or more water, had to get someone’s attention. In addition not a fan of large portions but not even a piece of bread for a $102.00 tab plus tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jess Jess
We’ve must have gone on an off day. The service was terrible, we asked for a pitcher of water multiple times and it never arrived. The food was subpar, the aperol spritz was a fail and the air conditioning wasn’t working. I don’t understand all the great reviews.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Arthur Rimbaud
The best French onion soup in Manhattan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Onyskiv
Food is good but service is poor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jason Naziri
Great french bistro vibes to enjoy and sit outside. Service was very good. Food was made by a chef that knows nothing about french cuisine, mediocre to bad with everything we tried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Bryan Lee
Ladies who lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GUY SMILOVICH
This place is really to be aware Small place beutiful location BUT THE FOOD we hade salat with tuna from a Cane And order mahi mahi fish with couscous The couscous was old and not tasty but the fish was horrible not fresh and not taste they charge 20% service charge so soup salad and the fish 150$ long time I did have such bad food and pay so much It's a shame
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Iriabel E. Nailen
We’ve been coming to Le Charlot for the last five years, and it continues to be one of our favorite no-frills spots on the Upper East Side. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a casual bistro—nothing over the top, just solid, satisfying French food in a cozy setting.
The steak au poivre is always a reliable choice, rich and well-prepared. We also enjoy the endive salad and the lobster salad, both simple but well done. You don’t come here expecting a Michelin experience—just like many bistros in Paris, the charm lies in its consistency and atmosphere.
What really makes Le Charlot stand out is the warm, attentive service. The staff is always kind and welcoming, and it’s one of the few places in the neighborhood where you can often just walk in without a reservation, which is a big plus. The location is also fantastic—a short walk from Central Park and the Met.
The prices are very reasonable for the area, especially compared to nearby spots, and the Bordeaux by the glass is a treat. If there’s one thing that could improve, it’s the cleanliness of the bathrooms, but it doesn’t take away from the overall experience.
Le Charlot is a neighborhood gem—unpretentious, dependable, and always a pleasure.
A charming and delicious Parisian escape in the city!
We had a fantastic dinner at Le Charlot. This was our second visit to Le Charlot and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was warm, with just the right amount of lively energy. For our main courses, we enjoyed the salmon, halibut, and moules marinière — all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the mussels came in a fragrant broth that begged for more bread to soak it up.
Dessert was just as impressive. The profiteroles were light and indulgent, the sorbet refreshing, and the tarte tatin was pure comfort with its rich, caramelized apples and crisp pastry.
Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience felt like a lovely night out in a little corner of Paris. Highly recommend for a date night or special dinner with friends. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Costello
Mussels are special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jacob fisher
Staff were rude and unfriendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eugenia Ellsworth
I’ve been coming to Le Charlot for years. With my dad I used we used to come for a glass of champagne
Glass of wine $22, bottle of mineral water $12, priceis not in the menu. You will find out in the bill.
Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The quality of the food was far below expectations. Even worse, the management was unprofessional and showed little interest in addressing our concerns.
Good service and good management can make up for many things, but here both the food and the attitude left us with a very negative impression. We would not recommend this restaurant based on our visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had a mid afternoon lunch, chicken salad had too much dressing on arugula, Caesar Salad the romaine was damp. The server did not ask if we wanted pepper on salad or more water, had to get someone’s attention. In addition not a fan of large portions but not even a piece of bread for a $102.00 tab plus tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We’ve must have gone on an off day.
The service was terrible, we asked for a pitcher of water multiple times and it never arrived. The food was subpar, the aperol spritz was a fail and the air conditioning wasn’t working.
I don’t understand all the great reviews.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The best French onion soup in Manhattan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good but service is poor.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great french bistro vibes to enjoy and sit outside. Service was very good. Food was made by a chef that knows nothing about french cuisine, mediocre to bad with everything we tried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ladies who lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is really to be aware
Small place beutiful location BUT THE FOOD we hade salat with tuna from a Cane
And order mahi mahi fish with couscous
The couscous was old and not tasty but the fish was horrible not fresh and not taste they charge 20% service charge so soup salad and the fish 150$ long time I did have such bad food and pay so much
It's a shame
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
We’ve been coming to Le Charlot for the last five years, and it continues to be one of our favorite no-frills spots on the Upper East Side. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a casual bistro—nothing over the top, just solid, satisfying French food in a cozy setting.
The steak au poivre is always a reliable choice, rich and well-prepared. We also enjoy the endive salad and the lobster salad, both simple but well done. You don’t come here expecting a Michelin experience—just like many bistros in Paris, the charm lies in its consistency and atmosphere.
What really makes Le Charlot stand out is the warm, attentive service. The staff is always kind and welcoming, and it’s one of the few places in the neighborhood where you can often just walk in without a reservation, which is a big plus. The location is also fantastic—a short walk from Central Park and the Met.
The prices are very reasonable for the area, especially compared to nearby spots, and the Bordeaux by the glass is a treat. If there’s one thing that could improve, it’s the cleanliness of the bathrooms, but it doesn’t take away from the overall experience.
Le Charlot is a neighborhood gem—unpretentious, dependable, and always a pleasure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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A charming and delicious Parisian escape in the city!
We had a fantastic dinner at Le Charlot. This was our second visit to Le Charlot and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was warm, with just the right amount of lively energy. For our main courses, we enjoyed the salmon, halibut, and moules marinière — all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the mussels came in a fragrant broth that begged for more bread to soak it up.
Dessert was just as impressive. The profiteroles were light and indulgent, the sorbet refreshing, and the tarte tatin was pure comfort with its rich, caramelized apples and crisp pastry.
Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience felt like a lovely night out in a little corner of Paris. Highly recommend for a date night or special dinner with friends. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mussels are special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff were rude and unfriendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’ve been coming to Le Charlot for years. With my dad I used we used to come for a glass of champagne
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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