Experts' Choice Award Chez Napoleon
8 expert reviews
“Oh-so-popular and family-run by the Brunos since 1982, this atmospheric bistro is not to be missed for its unapologetically creamy and butter-dreamy plates of traditional French cuisine.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "The Bruno family, led by matriarch “Grandmere” Marguerite, has run Chez Napoleon since 1960, serving traditional Gallic cuisine." Full review
Zagat4.1
"“Vérité” could be the motto of this circa-1960 Theater District “relic” where an “old-school” crew dispatches “time-stood-still” French bistro classics à la escargot, frogs' legs and calf's brains." Full review
New York Magazine "The menu is classic Provencal food presented in a properly no-fuss, rustic fashion. Escargot de Bourgognesix sizable, chewy yet tender snails drenched in rich garlic butter are served piping hot." Full review
Rough Guide "A friendly, family-run bistro, it’s stuck in a time warp in a good way."
Time Out "Everyday food that would soothe an irascible emperor is on the menu at this Theater District charmer." Full review
Village Voice Best of NYC
"Spunky octogenarian "grand-mére" Marguerite Bruno is still in the kitchen on weekends, and her influence shows in the resolutely old-fashioned, hearty French fare." Full review
Where "Chef Marguerite Bruno serves up fine fare, including mussels in an artichoke vinaigrette, shrimp drenched in zesty tomato sauce and hazelnut ice cream for dessert." Full review
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