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La Boite en Bois, New York, NY

La Boite en Bois

4.5
4.5
3304 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Tucked away in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, La Boite en Bois has been a favorite among diners since 1985. Family owned and operated, our attentive and well-trained staff will be sure to provide you with a memorable experience. As seen on Seinfeld, we are a short walk from Central Park, Lincoln Center, NYC Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera.

With its rustic ambiance, diners are made to feel as though they are in a bistro in the French countryside. Serving classics from Escargot to Salmon to Roasted Duck to Mussels, you will be delighted with our extensive selections. We serve lunch everyday, with a variety of salads, soups, panini, and classic French dishes, such as Croque Monsieur, Seafood Crepes and Onion Soup. Come Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch, and enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast or a La Boite Burger.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Catering
    All of our menu items are available for takeout. We offer local delivery. Find us on Seamless.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,304 people are saying

La Boite en Bois reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Boite en Bois offers an authentic French dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly service" in a cozy, charming setting. Conveniently located near Lincoln Center, it is perfect for pre-theater meals. Despite its tight seating, patrons appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and the "classic French bistro" vibe.
3,304 Reviews
  1. nancy

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and provided large portions for a party of 5 to share. The service was efficient and they were very generous, giving us complimentary desserts. It was a cozy atmosphere and I would go back in a heartbeat!

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  2. Stephen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is an incredibly intimate and charming French restaurant. I had one of the most delicious meals in my life. Simple perfectly cooked, well herbed food. When we come back to NYC, we will go again. It was perfectly French. Charming setting. Intimate and cozy- not a ton of space. My potato leek potage was heavenly. The onion with gruyere- well made. We had duck with cranberry sauce and wild rice and risotto and scalloped chicken breasts with a mushroom sauce. How they managed to have perfect mashed potatoes, smoothy and creamy with body is a mystery to me. The julienne veggies were done perfectly. Not mushy or soggy. Maintained their body and flavor while still being cooked through. My port was excellent. The sorbet finished it well. My only complaint- cold butter. The crust of the French bread is substantial and bubbly and crisp. The interior is light and airy, not tough, doughy or heavy. So the cold pads of butter tore apart the bread. I'd have loved to see a butter whipped with a touch of honey and rosemary that was spreadable for the bread. The noise level was a bit loud and conversation was tough.

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  3. Daniel VIP

    New Jersey112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are many French restaurants in NYC. This is real.

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  4. Arlene VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very lovely lunch. Place is a blast from the past, but food was very fresh and service was prompt.

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  5. Meghan Farley VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but the service was sub par. A bit of French flair would have been nice for a French restaurant.

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  6. Maia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was super delicious! Potato leek soup and chicken in mushroom sauce - everything was melting in my mouth

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  7. Benjamin VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, but the people next to us were FaceTiming the whole time. Nothing the restaurant can do - just dispectful people

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  8. Ralph VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten there for many years. Although it's changed over the years, the food is still good and the service is great.

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  9. CarolF

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, but the salmon had way too much dressing. Tables are way too close and cramped, it was ok as it was late and there weren’t many diners, but if there were more diners, we would have been mere inches from other diners, and we could hear everything being said.

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  10. John VIP

    New York City332 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious, friendly, and comfy as always. Without being rushed, we easily made our theater curtain.

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FAQs

La Boite en Bois does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Boite en Bois also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 874-2705.

La Boite en Bois is rated 4.5 stars by 3304 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for La Boite en Bois

75 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Ave and Central Park West
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is parking on the street and a lot at end of block.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1,2,3,A,D
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gino Barbuti
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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