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Lafayette, New York, NY
Lafayette, New York, NY
Lafayette, New York, NY
Lafayette, New York, NY
Lafayette, New York, NY

Lafayette

4.6 (3125)
$31 to $50
French
380 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 3,125 people are saying

Lafayette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lafayette offers a consistently "great experience" with its "warm and inviting" ambiance, "excellent service," and "delicious" food. It's a "fantastic brasserie style restaurant" with "outstanding" wine selections. While some diners note occasional service hiccups and food delays, many praise the "beautifully presented" dishes and "friendly" staff. Perfect for special occasions.
3,125 Reviews
  1. Ira VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very inattentive and slow. No one even bothered to ask if we wanted refills or if everything was satisfactory. Food was very good as usual but we were surprised at the lack of attention to service.
    LafayetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience was just okay, as we always strive to exceed our guests' expectations. Your comments are valuable and help us identify areas for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the exceptional experience you were expecting. -April

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  2. Frank VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took an out of town guest to dinner in May. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. The moules frites arrived luke warm/cold. Staff not overly attentive as my shell bowl was overflowing and I had to wave them down to get a new bowl. Noise level was high and the staff seemed distracted by a birthday party at the next table, took an eternity to get the check. Probably will not return
    LafayetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m sorry to hear that the service was slower than expected. We strive to provide prompt and attentive service, and we regret that we missed the mark during your visit. Your feedback has been shared with our team, and we are working to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. -April

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  3. Mary VIP

    New York City131 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food but even though the waitress knew we had a theater curtain to catch, the food came out 10 minutes before we had to leave so it was grab and go. Not ideal and no apologies either.
    LafayetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and would love for you to give us another try. -April

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  4. Meropi

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was decent. The service was polite and timely, and the atmosphere was pleasant, though nothing particularly memorable. The food was fine—some dishes were better than others, but nothing really stood out.
    LafayetteResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We'd love to welcome you back again soon. -April

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  5. Vincent VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed that they did not have enough high chairs on Mother’s Day. Sort of ruined the entire brunch experience.
    LafayetteResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience was just okay, as we always strive to exceed our guests' expectations. Your comments are valuable and help us identify areas for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the exceptional experience you were expecting. -April

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  6. max

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always worth a trip, noisy without being too much. The walk in and out crosses dining and the take away which is a bit crowded but not an issue. Always a good experience and scary efficient kitchen.
    LafayetteResponded on May 14, 2025
    We can’t wait to welcome you back for another awesome experience. See you soon! -April

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  7. Cathy VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic and the service excellent.
    LafayetteResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thanks for the 5 STAR review! -April

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  8. Tina

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Great time, thanks to excellent service and delicious food!
    LafayetteResponded on May 8, 2025
    We’re so happy to hear you had a great time! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another awesome experience. See you soon! -April

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  9. Peenak

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4/5 food was great, desserts didn’t match what was on the website nor did the drinks.
    LafayetteResponded on April 1, 2025
    Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April

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  10. Jose

    Dallas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. It's a little bit expensive.
    LafayetteResponded on March 26, 2025
    Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April

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FAQs

Lafayette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 533-3000.

Lafayette is rated 4.6 stars by 3125 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. NoHo

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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