Le Refuge

Located within walking distance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the lush greenery of Central Park, Le Refuge is a classically charming French restaurant that offers a small slice of Paris in New York. With its warm French provincial ambience and courteous staff, Le Refuge manages to make the most casual visitor feel like a neighborhood regular. Three private dining rooms and a cozy bar play on woody bistro motifs. In warm weather, guests gather at one of a dozen tables in a lovely garden. The menu of updated French country classics includes shrimp couscous, roast duck with fresh strawberry sauce and a saddle of veal with morel mushrooms. Desserts include ice cream-filled profiteroles and excellent cheesecake tinged with raspberries.
Executive chef: Phillip Gardan
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Cross Street: Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues
Parking: No
Public Transit: 4, 5 & 6 trains to 86th Street.