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Lafayette

4.6 (3077)
$31 to $50
French
380 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

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Lafayette

4.6
$31 to $50
French
NoHo

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 533-3000
  • Website
    http://www.lafayetteny.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Private party facilities
    Lafayette offers two private dining rooms to accommodate parties of 8-200, as well as the opportunity to book buyouts of the restaurant for up to 500 guests. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
  • Private party contact
    Marci DeLozier Haas: (646) 442-7850
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    380 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
  • Neighborhood
    NoHo
  • Cross street
    Great Jones Street or East 4th Street
  • Parking details
    24 Hour parking is available on the East and West side of Lafayette St. between Great Jones St. and Astor Place.
  • Public transit
    6 train to Bleeker Street, R/W to 8th Street, B/D/F/M to Broadway-Lafayette Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

    $145.00 per person

    1 - 4 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    On Thanksgiving, Lafayette will serve a three-course prix fixe menu from 12pm to 8:30pm. Guests will select their choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. The menu is $145 per person, $68 menu for kids under 12, excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available.

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(3077)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lafayette boasts a "beautiful outdoor setting" and "wonderful experience" with "great food, drink, and service." While some dishes need improvement, the "gorgeous space" and "lovely ambience" remain inviting. The restaurant is ideal for "celebrating a special occasion," offering a "spacious, relaxed" environment with an accommodating staff.
3,077 Reviews

  1. Viktoras Gold

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a really disappointing experience at Lafayette. There were plenty of waiters running around, yet somehow we waited 40 minutes just to get a menu. Nobody paid any attention to us until the manager finally noticed that we hadn’t been served. The food was average at best, and definitely not worth the prices they’re charging. Overall, the place feels outdated and has nothing special to offer, especially considering how many great restaurants there are in New York these days.

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  2. Andrea Gold

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I very rarely comment on my restaurant experiences. The hostess was cold and unprofessional. I feel sorry for her because this probably comes down to a lack of training. It took 15 minutes from sitting down to a waiter arriving to take our drink order. Pretty lame. The food was good and the ambience lovely but there is no excuse to phone it in at the price level.

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  3. Steffani Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful outdoor setting! Great service have been going there since it opened! Half my mussels were unopened and the Nico’s salad had very little tuna but was delicious!

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  4. Bruce Gold

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience.. great food, drink and service

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  5. Xaviera Gold

    New York City42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The romaine in the French Cobb was not completely fresh. I was scouring through the salad until my waiter noticed and offered to replace the entree. I appreciated the attention he gave without me giving him notice or requesting a new dish. Oddly enough, once I was finished eating it took a bit to get the check and I have been in the main dining room where it every table was taken before. Strange. Still one of my faves

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  6. Rachel Gold

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time. Gorgeous space. Excellent service. The omelette was just OK—a bit tasteless and dry, so I wouldn’t order that again, hence the 4 stars.

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  7. Mariyam

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The hostess and the waiters were great, but the cappuccino was watery and not foamy. Amazing ricotta pancakes my favorite place to come and the omlettes were great.

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  8. Kin Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything fine except got very sick from Cryptospera poisoning from the 2 salads I ate there.

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  9. Nancy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable! I love the round booth tables. They are so comfortable for a small part of 4-6. The staff is very kind and very accommodating. The food was cooked to everyone's specific tastes. Irt was a very relaxing brunch!

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  10. Joan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my neice and her fiance (of a week :)) to celebrate their engagement. The restaurant is spacious, relaxed and very pleasant. Our wait staff was terrific - kind, patient, helpful and made the experience special. We had the pastry/bread plate which their bakery is known for - two croissants (almond & plain), crusty wheat bread, a blueberry muffin and another pastry with apricot (which we would switch out if we come again) - but overall a great addition. Two of us had the omelette and one the shakshuka. All were a little bland but good. The wait staff made the occasion special by bringing a large sparkler to the table at the end of the meal. Thanks to the lovely staff! I do recommend Lafayette especially to celebrate a special occasion.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 533-3000
  • Website
    http://www.lafayetteny.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Private party facilities
    Lafayette offers two private dining rooms to accommodate parties of 8-200, as well as the opportunity to book buyouts of the restaurant for up to 500 guests. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
  • Private party contact
    Marci DeLozier Haas: (646) 442-7850
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    380 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
  • Neighborhood
    NoHo
  • Cross street
    Great Jones Street or East 4th Street
  • Parking details
    24 Hour parking is available on the East and West side of Lafayette St. between Great Jones St. and Astor Place.
  • Public transit
    6 train to Bleeker Street, R/W to 8th Street, B/D/F/M to Broadway-Lafayette Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, the sidewalk patio welcomes dogs: a guest says staff seated them and their dogs in a shady spot and were very accommodating.

Dogs have been welcomed on the outdoor seating, one guest reported staff seating their party and dogs in a shady, private outdoor spot.

Lafayette really shines at weekend brunch, many guests call it a favorite spot for Saturday and Sunday brunch (brunch runs Sat–Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm).

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, so neat, put‑together clothing is a good fit for Lafayette's casual‑elegant setting.

Yes, Lafayette opens its sidewalk café in warm months for open‑air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner, and guests frequently mention enjoying the patio and outdoor seating.

Lafayette feels like a grand, light‑filled Parisian café, a light‑flushed dining room with soaring arched windows, warm lighting and a lively rotisserie bar, plus an in‑house boulangerie adding bakery buzz.

Yes, families regularly dine at Lafayette: guests report family breakfasts, birthday celebrations, and children enjoying menu items like hot cocoa.

Guests often praise the weekend brunch portions as "perfect, " and specific dishes, like the French onion soup, are described as a pretty large portion.

Yes, Lafayette's warm, grand dining room and repeatedly positive celebratory visits make it well suited to a special evening or date night.

Weekends, Saturday and Sunday brunch (served 10:00 am–3:30 pm) is a guest favorite and frequently praised.

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Lafayette

4.6
$31 to $50
French
NoHo

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
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