This restaurant had a lot of buzz when it opened last year, which is how I, a NY visitor, first heard about it. Reservations are a bit easier to come by now. I came here for a weekend lunch (they're only open for dinner weekdays). The place is bright and airy, the ceiling is fairly high and the tables/booths generously spaced. The decor is pretty classic French bistro. The menu is presented on chalkboards strategically placed. There is some outdoor seating as well. For lunch, Libertine offers both an a la carte menu and a 2-course "formule" (starter and entrée) for $48, with 2 choices for each. On this day the starter choices were their famous oeufs mayo or trout crudo; the entrée choices were scallop poelee or lamb braise. I ordered the oeufs and the scallops, plus the bread and butter (anchovies are additional) and pate maison. Everything was pretty stellar, especially the oeufs mayo (amped up with trout roe, so creamy) and the scallops (well-cooked and light). I finished with a classic rice pudding. Service was decent. Libertine is on the pricey side, but is refined and worth another visit.

i brought my parents to libertine for father's day celebrations because french food is his favorite cuisine. libertine's bistro vibe might make one exclude it as a fine dining option (who cares for a dining room dress code anyway), but the quality of food says otherwise. needless to say, we were very impressed by every dish and the impeccable service. a breakdown of what we ordered: - oeufs mayonnaise: of course we had to try the signature egg dish. while not my favorite appetizer, the tanginess in the homemade mayo is a flavor i have never experienced before! worth ordering. - scallops: this dish was bomb and the sauce was divine! we literally licked the plate clean. - lamb: my father loves lamb but be aware that this does not come on the bone. while he does prefer a bone-in experience, he said this was very tender. - duck 2 ways: one of the pricier entrees on the menu, but so good! the duck breast is incredibly flavorful and juicy with the perfect amount of crisp on the skin. the potsti accompaniment is also chefs kiss! - chicken: chicken is usually such a bland protein but whatever the chefs are doing here needs to be studied! this is literally the most tender chicken i have ever had. DONT SKIP THIS! our server was attentive the entire meal! we appreciated that he took extra time to ensure we understood the entirely french menu. looking forward to returning to libertine!

Kind of serendipity , cause we were suppose to dine around Columbus circle (Italian) and ended up in this charming very neighborhoody excellent French restaurant. Menu on the wall and most likely change often , the least fav of us was the pate maison but even though , it was creamy enough and delicious. Our fav was the scallop dish , fantastically flavorable and melting followed by the very intriguing lamb dish (I was wrongly skeptical) and excellent fish of the market the Dover Sole , large enough for two and exquisite. Ending with smooth dark chocolate mouse & cream was the right thing to do . Very professional knowledgeable staff . Highly recommended !!!! Definitely A destination!!!

Yum, can't wait to try more here! Super super nice hostess seated us outside in perfect weather. We enjoyed two beers and split the saussice over mash and it was delishhh! Can't wait to get back and try the duck two ways-- good to know ahead that the duck must be ordered at an inside table as the outside tables are too small to accommodate and they don't serve it outside. Can't wait to go back.

Wow -- this friendly neighborhood-y place was not what I was expecting when I heard the name "Libertine." Ok, ok it was, in fact, because I read the reviews. I suppose if I had to connect the name with the experience, I would say that the warmth of the place, the wholesome and creative preparation was seductive. We arrived late (thank you NY traffic) and could easily have been turned away. Instead we were greeted with glasses of champagne until two seats at the bar opened up. For me, I would skip the scallop next time because the standout were the entrees. Mi oni -- the duck (or ducks as they say) was amazing. And the Dover sole! Crispy skin was a nice textural contrast to the tenderness of the sole and silkiness of the sauce. As we chatted with the bartenders and others at the bar -- we would be forgiven if we thought we had entered a home in the French countryside much less the streets of Paris. Unfortunately, we had to rush out to a show but not before the bartender treated us to some home made amaro! What a delightful way to end the meal. For better or worse, I am not a libertine but I did open my palate to the experience that night and was glad I did.

I decided to dine here on a recommendation and I am so glad I did. It was still a little too cold to sit outside, but inside was cozy, not too loud and great for a catch up with an old friend. The service was absolutely excellent with an enthusiastic staff. The menu options were described to us in great detail and we were struggling to decide what sounded best! I was very impressed with the Ris De Veau and Scallop and Seaweed. The diver scallops were so fresh and all of the sauces were to die for. We loved the surprise dessert brought out to us- rice pudding with cashews and caramel drizzle.

I came here for someone's birthday dinner without any expectations of the place and it became an incredible dining experience. The space is your typical French bistro style dining room with a couple of chalk board menus up on the walls, which is hard to see in the dim lighting. Our waiter brought a large chalkboard up to our table to see it, which was much appreciated. The menu is short and focused, but everything is delicious. We started with the bread, which honestly, I think you can skip. At $9 for an okay baguette, it would be easy to pass. Onto the appetizers and mains - The Jambon Persille ($18) was slightly salty (it's ham after all) with a nice texture and enough bounce. It came with a lovely spicy mustard and cornichons to balance out the flavors. -The gnocchi Parisienne ($29) was surprisingly delicate and airy and came with a great mushroom sauce -Lamb a la Moutarde ($38) was tender and rich and flavorful -Duck Deux Facons ($72) is on the pricey side but so worth it! The "shepherd's pie" was cozy and the chunks of duck were super tender and juicy. The duck dish itself was very rich with a thin crispy chicharron-like skin.

Finally! Petit dejeuner lunch, emphasis on petit. Two courses are $48. This is a very popular restaurant for good reason. The care and attention to detail is unrivaled. A huge slab of French butter is at the entrance to the kitchen. There are 3 entrees & 3 plats at lunch. Not ideal for me but we managed. Ate: Bread & butter $9 Trout Salad My fried ate Trout Sausage plate The trout was outstanding. Delicate & delicious with shaved leek and good moutarde. They gave me a larger salad which was necessary The sausage bite I tasted was also delicious. Breads bakery baguettes like Frenchette was perfect and the butter ooh La La,. Next time dinner..

Thank you Resy notify, because I managed to snap up a reservation on the same day and I'm going to be honest, I saw something on IG about the giant tower of butter that was shipped all the way from France and I HAD to come see what the hype was all about. The reviews here are confusing. Yes, it's pricey, so file this under "for special occasions and splurge worthy moments only." But the food? The food is simply divine. When I visited in at the end of last year, it was all decked out for Christmas, with the most beautiful, simple and elegant decor. We started off with the Ouefs mayo soft boiled eggs -- which, I have to say, is last meal worthy (that good!). The beef tartare was exquisite and you HAVE to get the duck served two ways. It started with duck au poivre, and ends with roasted, fall off the bone duck covered in cheesy mashed potatoes. The duck dish alone is 6-star worthy. What a meal to remember.

Libertine is still otherworldly. This is my 4th visit and I've eaten almost everything on the menu multiple times. The Duck Deux Facons [$72] is perhaps the best dish on the menu. While not cheap and not for one person [though I could probably eat the whole thing], it is 100% worth it. The duck confit under the pillowy mashed potatoes is indescribable and the duck breast is deliciously fatty. The gnocchi [$29] is soft and pillowy and melts in your mouth. My friends and I had a reservation for 5:45PM on a Saturday and the place was already packed. I always find the service to be a bit rushed but it's expected when it's a hopping place and you need to turn tables.