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Lafayette

4.5
4.5
3034 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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 Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 533-3000

  • 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

    Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850

  • Neighbourhood

    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

What 3,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. Anonymoose

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The food was good, but not spectacular. I may have had unrealistic expectations but I was just not blown away by the food. It was fine - just not unique or noteworthy. The service was sub-par. Our server was inattentive at best and we ordered beverages before we ordered food, which we did not receive until 10 minutes or so after the food came. I probably wouldn't go back again.
  2. DougS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    most overpriced, under whelming food. $30 for a mediocre omelette at best. All the food was so over priced. they even charge you for bread. Expected amazing food for the price. should have gone to my local diner. The ambience is nice. save yourself the money and hit their bakery instead. The bakery had a quiche that looked great. (we went in there AFTER eating in the restaurant.

    LafayetteResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent experience with us. We'll bring this to the attention of our team and hope you'll give us another try soon!

  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I live around the corner and used to eat the rotisserie chicken salad all the time. I was appalled the last two times I had it. The chicken was tasteless, it used to be unusually delicious. There were barely any greens and the candies walnuts were no longer candied and were very sparse. And they are charging more for this inedible garbage.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Worst experience ever! Food ridiculously expensive and tasteless, but the worst was our waiter: cocky and conceited! I took my mom for what I thought was going to me a great Mother’s Day, and we left the place completely disappointed. I would never ever return to Lafayette!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Host and servers are dialing it in. Fake friendly. Giving worst table and hoping we don’t complain. Then giving just a slightly better table. Servers no knowledge of food. Love this place have been coming since opened which must be in your reservations yet always have the same experience atmosphere and food great, service blah.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastique French restaurant and bakery with great indoor and outdoor seating options. A true Noho Staple

    LafayetteResponded on May 14, 2023Thanks so much for your 5 star review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    HORRIBLE! We reserve a table, but when we arrived they told us we can’t have a coffee or a pastrie. We have to lunch.

    LafayetteResponded on May 28, 2023We appreciate your feedback from your recent visit at Lafayette and will share this with our team. We do hope you will give us another try!

  8. GregG

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great date night at the bar with incredible appetizers and shared lamb chops. Food was excellent, ambiance perfect, and not so crowded to drown out the conversation. Very relaxing and great customer service. Bar tenders responsive and engaging when required.
  9. LindaH

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and amazing food. I only disappointment was that they were sold out of the croissants.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Berlin

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A saturday brunch time; naturally very crowded and noisy even outdoors; and respectively the service was chaotic!
  11. JeffR

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When the weather changes and the warmth of the city surrounds you, there's nothing better than an outdoor table at Lafayette for lunch or dinner. The setting is calm and easy, the food delicious and the people watching extraordinary!

    LafayetteResponded on April 16, 2023Thanks for leaving a five star review, Jeff. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

  12. LOCALFOODIE

    Miami - Dade

    207 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    207 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with attentive, yet unobtrusive, servers.

    LafayetteResponded on April 14, 2023Thanks for leaving a five star review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere, good service, we sat outside. So many wonderful things to choose from on the Brunch menu. Will be back!
  14. abcd

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This place is always good. Reliable. Comfortable.
  15. EdsonM

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was great, but food was okay - I would expect it to be closer to French Gastronomy….

    LafayetteResponded on April 3, 2023We appreciate your feedback from your recent visit and do hope you will give us another try!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food is not great - just ok. The ambience of the restaurant is nice. Server ignored us.

    LafayetteResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent experience with us. We'll bring this to the attention of our team and hope you'll give us another try soon!

  17. forkinbrilliant

    Miami - Dade

    178 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Last lunch in nyc.. Our waiter seems to enjoy pretending he doesn’t quite get your Question, I repeated myself numerous times to accommodate his resistance, to being either nice or helpful! Sometimes I wonder , why these people love creating uncomfortable situations. Next time I would request someone else . The prawns , bread & butter were fantastic. The Niçoise …I’ve had better but overall I would go back as the room and bakery treats were a sight to be seen

    LafayetteResponded on April 3, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent experience with us. We'll bring this to the attention of our team and hope you'll give us another try soon!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    La experiencia fue amena, aunque hay que esperar muchísimo por sus famosos croissants pero vale la pena, te recomiendo ir a las 2:30 por brunch esperar comer tranquilo y a las 3:30 salir a hacer la fila para obtener los croassants de las 4:00
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    El restaurante muy lindo y el servicio excelente, mi reserva fue para almorzar así que todo bien bien.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Service was good. Food was great. Baked goods are excellent here.
  21. BethK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu focuses on classics and they are done well. The booths are extremely comfortable, the atmosphere buzzy but not too loud to hear one's self think. All in all, an enjoyable experience.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always good. Consistent. The bakery is a 10!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    İ dont like !!!!!
  24. JulieL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was good with nice size portions. We ate leisurely and had great service.
  25. StephanieP

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful location. The food was good, but a bit overpriced for what you're getting. The service was excellent, very sophisticated.
  26. Dinner

    Philadelphia

    83 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Came her for restaurant week because their selection was truly one of the better ones in the city that week, but we were very much treated differently by the staff because once we said we wanted to restaurant week selection. We spent a lot on a few of their specialty cocktails & bottles of wine - but guess it wasn’t enough for them.

    LafayetteResponded on April 24, 2023Thanks for sharing your feedback from your Restaurant Week visit with us. We hope to welcome you back another time soon!

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Sat us late which would not have been an issue but then after 1 hour told us they needed the table for their next reservation. Overpriced and not that good.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Well prepared french bistro fare in a lovely setting. Great pastries
  29. Julie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    One of our favorites. Beautiful room and excellent food.
  30. MikeP

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good breakfast experience. Nice for a small group (either casual or business).
  31. SoSy

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    went for lunch and asked to waiter to give us time between courses, he was super accommodating and lovely. we were able to fully enjoy each course -and the bread...amazing!! don't pass it up! had a bite of my dining partner's burger and it was phenomenal!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is great, it gets busy at brunch but that’s to be expected. Pricey but worth it.
  33. JoJo

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great quieter corner table…
  34. ArthurH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun place with great service. This is definitely not a stuffy French place.
  35. ChristeenA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, service and ambiance.
  36. Alaa

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Lafayette is a great cafe offering a great assortment of baked goods. The food was delicious. Unfortunately, we had a server (Christopher G) who was especially rude to our table for no reason. I think he felt that he was better than us because he waitered at lafayette. He ruined an otherwise good experience with good food.
  37. Kristy

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was well executed and very good! Service on point! Beautiful room.
  38. gersons

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Aniversary
  39. JHMM

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meeting friends for our annual get together and we wanted to try Lafayette. The ambience and was good was great.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    such a lovely oasis on a friday :)

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Lafayette using the Order Online button. Lafayette also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 533-3000.

Lafayette is rated 4.5 stars by 3034 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Lafayette

380 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Great Jones Street or East 4th Street

  • Neighbourhood

    NoHo

  • 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 Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Contemporary French, Café

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • 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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Andrew Carmellini

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (212) 533-3000

  • 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

    Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850

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