Restaurant Florent (French diner) – New York (8/10)
Nov 3rd, 2006 by admin
[UPDATE - JUNE 2009 - FLORENT is no longer at this location, but is apparently relocating elsewhere soon]
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, Florent is a fabulous place to eat in New York when you’re hungry, particularly late at night or in the early hours of the morning after a spot of clubbing. Located in the über-trendy Meatpacking District, this is not at all pretentious or for people-watching, but a low-key diner serving reasonably priced French food. I remember being taken here for dinner the first time I visited New York in 1998 and loved it so much that I’d go back regularly with various friends when I moved there.
I’ve eaten all kinds of dishes at Florent, all very memorable, including steak frites, roast chicken and the Portobello mushroom burger, and really enjoyed being here for the ambience, the buzz of eating out in Manhattan in the early hours and for not feeling that you have to be anybody to eat here. It can get very busy, so book ahead if you can, and they only take cash, so don’t get caught out.
Other NYC favourites – Yakitori Taisho on St Mark’s Place and Dok Suni in the East Village.
10 – Perfection, 9.5 – Sensational, 9 – Outstanding, 8.5 – Superb,
8 – Excellent, 7.5 – Very Good, 7 - Good, 6.5 - Above Average, 6 – Average
All the New York restaurant reviews on World Foodie Guide
Contact Details:
Florent
69 Gansevoort Street
Between Greenwich and Washington
New York, NY 10014
Tel: 212-989-5779
www.restaurantflorent.com
would love to see pictures of the food
tana – not sure how to help you with the photos, as I’m based in London and Florent has closed. I heard it might open in another NYC location, but haven’t got any more news on it so far…
Helen Yuet Ling