Reviews of La Sirène (Restaurant)

Donald McLellan

The braised rabbit was delicious, service was good, place is cozy (think elbow room), price was decent. Overall very nice

Eric Ek

Such an authentic French bistro. Traditional dishes of escargot, foie gras, and cassoulet were all great. Reasonable wine list. During the week go for the BYOB. Not on weekends. Bring AMEX or cash.

Ralph Khawly

Nice little French restaurant with unique French dishes to enjoy. The portions are European (small) but that's to be expected.i would suggest getting an appetizer and a desert. The service was good and keep in mind there is another restaurant in the back which focuses on fondue.

Paul e

Fantastic, rustic French cuisine. I had their specialty Foi Gras, which was so rich you really should share it. Then roasted duck and vegetables, which was perfect with a pinot for an unusually cold fall day. Followed by choux chantilly, or overstuffed creme puffs. Fantastic all around. Service by Tony was quick and attentive, including smart choices for wine pairings. And, at the end of it all I could imagine I'd made a new friend in a small town of France - the experience was that casual, relaxed, and delightfully cozy

Zheng Li

I went to the restaurant for NYC restaurant week. The restaurant week menu is just so so. We have 4 people. However, the tips (about 20%) were directly charged to the bill. They even didn’t serve water for us. They just placed a big bottle of the water on the table and let us serve ourselves!

Maxim Pekarsky

+1 for the incredible Filet Mignon! Excellent, personable, and attentive service. WONDERFUL food! Cash or AmEx only.

Dan Redding

If I could give it 6 out of 5 stars I would. It's the best meal I've ever had in NYC, and one of the best in general. We started with the Ravioles de Royan au Comté, which was almost beyond description. I've never wanted to completely devour something yet savor it at the same time. I could have ordered 5-6 of these and eaten as my meal and let 100% satisfied. For our entrees, I ordered the Cornish Hen while my date ordered the Seared Pork Tenderloin. Both were great, but I preferred the hen to the tenderloin. The Filet Mignon caught my eye though, and when I go back that's probably what I'll get. Also, I can't not mention the vegetable side dish. The best squash I've ever eaten, and this also included the Mexican Squash. Also on the dish was broccoli and a carrot puree. For dessert we ordered the Banana brulée, and it was magnificent. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and the next time I am in NYC I will absolutely go again!

Emma Kuebler

Food was great, waiters attentive, smaller than I expected but they make it work

Miriam Berger

hands down the best french restaurant. early bird special's a great deal. when the food enters your mouth, you just sit in shock; it's so tasty, it's hard to actually chew the bite -- don't want it to end! the chef is a hoot, genial and remembers everyone, like you came over to see him and he cooks for you. downside: tight seating, wait. byo wine. i recommend the skate, curry muscles, or steak.

C Peu6

a perfect dinner! Amazing food, great presentation solid dessert. filet mignon/fois gras, linguini fruis de mer, profiterols

Nh Gal

Wonderful! Best escargot and duck. Lovely wine selection. Attentive service. Small treasure.

Nick Ride

good food nice people just the way i like it

Urijah Pittman

We had an amazing at this spot. We loved the nice atmosphere and the food. The staff were very amiable. I am glad we ultimately managed to visit this place.

Jiadong Chi

Delicious dishes with great wine

Lisa Tran

I definitely will return here time and time again. BYOB with no corkage makes for a jolly ol' time ;) But the amazingness doesn't stop there.. UNLIMITED VEGGIESSSS!!! Not just nasty ones. All of these were made SO well that I would've paid for these! We had baby carrots, brussel sports, haricot verts, and the best butternut squash puree i've ever had. We kept asking for more, and soon the service trickled down giving us the veggies slower and slower :( Now to the dishes.. Mussels: there were A LOT of them. You get your money's worth. Use some of that free bread to sop up the juices :) Filet Mignon with foie- the piece was very tiny but the flavor was packed! Cooked as I requested (medium rare) and the foie was a great addition to the meat. Escargot- It was good but it was like the escargot I've had elsewhere. I say skip it and try something new on the menu! Thank you for allowing us to make reservations, providing great food, and allowing us to bring our own wine. Amazing!!

Sebastian Castano

This place is amazing. Small and cozy. The food was great. I visited January of 2017. The waiter was impeccable. He was Eastern European. I forget his name. The customer service over the phone is also great.

Max Marra

Good but not worth the premium price... For $30+ entrees there should be way more attentive service, more intimate decor, and while the food was good it wasn't memorable. Spending $120 (including tip) on two apetizers and two entrees (no winer or drinks) is a big much for what you get

Rebeka Stander

Came here for French restaurant week last year. 3 course lunch for $25, great deal. The food was okay. I'm sure La Sirene produces better food, but given it was restaurant week, I understand. The service however was excellent, and is what earned four stars.

Tatyana Malyutin

First and definitely last visit for us. AMBIANCE: claustrophobicaly tight quarters which felt dark, gloomy and totally unremarkable. No any waiting area, so if the table is not ready you just hang there in between preparation area and dining room constantly being an obstacle on the way of the staff going back and forth or wait outside in a bitter cold weather. FOOD: some dishes were better some worth but all together it was quite good, though we are NOT speaking about WOW experience here, just an OK one. SERVICE: That's were they dropped a ball big time. Not inviting, most of the time we were there being ignored waiting for EVERYTHING (being seated, taking orders, bringing the food and wine, picking up dirty plates, bringing the check...) for a very long time. The tone and the attitude of the two waiters we dealt with was similar to the staff dealing with the children in school canteen. One of them (the toll, blond looking) was actually communicating with us mostly by gestures either because his inability to be verbal or his presumption of us as deaf people, but anyway this communication didn't add anything positive to our experience. VALUE: would be good if the food have met the expectations risen by this website's reviews and the service was acceptable. Definitely no return for us.

Katherine Liu

Always wanted to come and dine here and finally got a chance during Restaurant Week. Everything was delicious, simple ingredients and all the components that make French cuisine a delight. Got to the restaurant little earlier for my reservation and the wait staff seated me, got to look through menu & drink list, the place is small and cozy which is great, la maison feel. The wait staff were attentive and as more people came in they got busy but we didn’t wait too long for our food and didn’t feel rushed to get the check even though it was a full house. The food was the best part I had the Racine raviolis with cream & truffle Hanger Steak slow cooked in butter, garlic & parsley and for dessert I got the Profiteroles and everything was just perfect. My friend got the Braised Rabbit and that was amazing too. Coming back for sure!

vivian Liu

This restaurant had a fine prix fixe menu, happy with the soho’s little atmosphere. Greatly appreciated there French advices, gave us tools to eat the escargots. Rad spare amenities Had there ice cream, sounded casual, but it was emotional in my brain, and the meal will forever be bouncing in my belly. And again it was a divine. Je vous remercie!!强推面包，最好的法式面包天然酵母发酵。菜量很足。

Alice H

big fan of la sirene :) here are the reasons why: 1. b.y.o.b.: i was the first to arrive in our party and decided to look for a glass of wine to order then i saw "b.y.o.b. with no corkage fee" and thought, wait, am i dreaming?! and wait, where am i going to get my booze?! luckily my friend's boyfriend came equipped with 2 bottles of wine. we were good for the rest of dinner :) 2. unlimited veggies with entree: i was able to unleash my inner vegetarian and had as many plates of veggies as my little heart desired! from mashed carrots, brussel sprouts, string beans, and some sort of beet(?). i was extremely satisfied. 3. excellent food: i got the sea bass and it was beautifully presented with light and not overbearing flavor with great sauce. i tried my friend's filet and foie and it's definitely worth ordering as well (had i not have steak scheduled the following night i would definitely have ordered the steak). 4. excellent dessert: lets not mention we ended the dinner with banana creme brulee and sorbet. the banana creme brulee was a hybrid of banana pudding and creme brulee, definitely devoured this one. the sorbet assortment (coconut, mango, berries) were excellent! you can definitely tell they're homemade. the flavors were excellent :) 5. reasonable: with entree, unlimited veggies, bread, and dessert we paid $40/person. i mean, unheard of in this city that literally rapes my wallet. i thought i had to pay an arm and a leg for dinner, but nope, not at la sirene. highly reco this restaurant for an intimate get together/dinner. i really can't think of anything i can complain about ;) p.s. cash/check only!

Marina Ioffe

Good food

Alison C918

Food excellent, attentive servers

Thomas Hallén

Eh, so-so French food at unnecessary high prices. They don't take Visa cards. Just Amex and MC

Jim McCarthy

This small, quaint, authentic little gem is quite good. tonight was our second visit, and it wasn't quite as good as the first visit we had. For an appetizer we had the ravioli with truffles that was delicious...if you don't want to pay for authentic French food, get something else, but this small appetizer was excuisite! Unfortunately, the rack on lamb was rare, and I had ordered it medium well...it was also smaller than I remembered it being last time If you are really hungry get the cassoulait...again, not as good as I remember it last time..but still good..overall: recommended but a notch lower than last time

Saba Khan

Had a really yummy hanger steak! Also its BYOB :)

Laura Seifert

Came here for our anniversary, and can't wait to go back! The service was outstanding--the entire staff was warm and welcoming. The food was just incredible as well. A perfect, intimate spot.

Jim Burn

Fabulous food and atmosphere. Limited payment options, though. Bring cash.

The Corcoran Group

Make reservations at this tiny and delicious modern French bistro. Enjoy BYOB with no cork fee and try the Tournedos Rossini. Cash only.

John Yam

To quote my friend, the food is knock your socks off good. In other words, the food here is divine and so good. We came here for lunch during restaurant week. Appetizers: Beet salad - if you're beet fan, get this simple and delicious Homemade pate - some of the best tasting pate I've eaten and comes with mustard and pickles Escargot - divine, the garlic sauce and olive oil, we cleaned this up including all of the delicious garlic gold (oil) with the bread Main dish Steak tartar - made do well and seasoned very nicely. Excellent dish Pork loin - this was so tender, texture was more duck and paired nicely with the cranberry sauce that want not too sweet gnocchi - Mac and cheese style with truffle. Wow! The cheese and truffle made it the best gnocchi I've had. Dessert Banana brulee - their take on brulee was well done Chocolate lava cake with creme and coconut sorbet - the chocolate oozes out and so pairs so perfectly with the cream and coconut sorbet Everything we ordered made so good. We were blown away by the food. We're definitely coming back with friends in the future!!!

Nelson Garcez

Good French fare with moderate prices. We were there for a pre theater meal and the service was impeccable,precise and well timed. The cassoulet was excellent, rich, and on the right size for a person. We also shared some escargot that was buttery and tasteful. My wife had the stake tar-tar the was perfectly seasoned. Great choice if you are in thee area.

Thomas Ho

this place has classic French dishes done very well. the atmosphere was nice and the staff was very friendly. aside from a bill mishap, which was corrected and rectified I have no complaints and would Deff come back.

Brian Kim

food is excellent, service a bit less so. cozy, if you're in a good mood; cramped, if you're not.

Hui Wang

One of my favorite French restaurant in the city. Very friendly owner, food is also great, a bit of southern French taste.

Leo

Food was okay. Truth is we just got appetizers. Decor is plain.

Uzzi Mike

Great place if you want peace and meet new peoples.I think you should come here.

Adella Bodden

Great French food. The host & servers were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place.

Allison Yu

Great BYOB restaurant! There's no corkage fee for wine. Service was spotty but food was amazing- I ordered the filet mignon topped with foie gras. Both elements of the entree were cooked perfectly. The entrees come with unlimited vegetables which were seriously addictive. I still dream about that butternut squash puree...

Seth Kessler

Great food and service

Kai Tham

Didn't go in doesn't take Visa

Kevin Zeng

The hostess was like I will seat you next to the kitchen window so you will enjoy your anniversary date with the cooks. I actively declined the offer. The food was delicious. Escargot needs some work but the portion and the bread are outstanding. I enjoy bread with super soft interior and hard exterior (screw wonder bread). We got a bottle of wine as well which doubled our bill and it's kinda saddening. They do charge a $10 fee for uncorking your own wine and a weird byob rule which is so confusing. You can byob only if you don't order pre fix and only on weekday excluding Friday and weekend. The waiter is wonderful. He knows his stuff and give knowledgeable suggestion.

Benny NY

it is byo place. very cozy with friendly waitresses. a place is not fancy looking but the food was excellent. well, read the menu there were funny comments about the food and what they describe is very true!!!! i had a blast.

Lisa Lien Read

Fantastic service and superb food. Plus, they offer BYO which means an added bonus in my book. My faves would be onion soup, escargot or duck liver salad to start. Then there is the incredible filet with fois gras and the duck breast which are both to die for! Go here and leave completely satisfied!

Patel Elisa

Very impressed with the food and service here. I've been to some other very expensive French restaurants but the service is still better here!

Chin-Chen Lee

A little charming French place, the best part is bring your own bottle (BYOB) for free, though it's a cash only place (they do take personal check). You should try the roasted quils, the bread is excellent as well.

Nick Rowe

Excellent food, some of the best in New York. Staff is brisk, but never impolite. Very cool atmosphere, not too stuffy or overbearing.

Steven Margolin

Wonderful quaint bistro. Enjoyed the country pate and duck breast for RW.

Mike Richard

Atmosphere is great for date night or dinner with a small group of friends. Food is fantastic as is the service.

Cal Chin

Went here for Restaurant Week. We had the Hanger Steak and the Salmon for entrees, French Union Soup, tiny truffle raviolis for appetizers, everything was very good. Salmon was a tiny bit salty but other then that. Service was also very good, nice people.

Lisa Kim

I went for the NYC Restaurant Week. It was just ok. The atmosphere is not so great. The restaurant is a bit dusty and dirty... The service is great. Waiters are all attentive and friendly. However, food is average. There is no “wow” moment.

Lori Luo

An adorable little French bistro at the corner of Canal and Broome that's one of the few no-corkage fee BYOBs in NYC. It's a tiny restaurant so make a reservation in advance or budget enough time for a wait. The food is best described as rustic and comforting French. I ordered the Goat Cheese Tart appetizer to share, the Tartiflette as an entree, and shared the Profiteroles with dessert. Everything was delicious and cooked with love, albeit a bit rich. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

Wilson Ng

Easily my favorite French restaurant. Food is flavorful and rich. Highly recommended

Jaina Bowne

Love, love, love La Sirene -- a hidden Soho gem. Earlier this year we went as a couple for a birthday date, and last night went with a party of four; both times the food and service were exceptional. The menu leans toward traditional French fare, but there are some delicious vegetarian options (important for one of us), and we were all delighted with our meal. Although in some places online they are listed as BYOB, they do, in fact have a very nice wine list, as well as other drinks (although these are somewhat limited in selection). The atmosphere is cozy, low key, and fairly quiet, so its easy to have a conversation. We shared three appetizers: Escargot, beet salad, and tiny ravioli in a creme sauce (described on menu as "sensuous"!), and all were perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Two of us had the fish special, a sea bass fuket, which was delicious -- seared beautifully on the outside and tender on the inside; the others had gnocchi and a seafood liguine, both were perfect. We will back again and again...

elisoleil1

The food was delicious and it was a great value for the price. The service was good. I got the octopus appetizer and the lamb for main.

fiona tang

Great service and tasty food. Lamb and filet are both amazing! Very quite little place. Strongly recommend for dating

Bo Bao

Love the owner! Been here twice and cant get enough of the good wine and food

Zheng Zhong

Good taste French food in a small place.

Giulia Lopez

Are you currently accepting bitcoin payments? Bch, dash?

Harold Boulochant

This was a great place to stuff your stomach full of delicious veggies and have a good time.

Jordi Kaller

Nice and cozy French restaurant in the Soho area. The menu combined traditional French cuisine with delicious gourmet ingredients such as foie grass and truffle, taking the culinary experience to the next level. With no doubt the star dish of the night was the Sirloin with Foie grass on top - Worth coming just for this dish The Onion Soup was a good start to get into the French cuisine atmosphere. The mini Ravioli filled with conte cheese in a truffle sauce was delicious. The gnocchi (French Mac 'n cheese) was tasty, although the pasta was a bit too soft (better if it had been al dente) The 2010 Medoc red wine was a great pairing for our meal. Overall: Good food, fairly priced and nice service

johnny white

Cute, small, cozy spot. BYOB with $10 corking fee per bottle. Food was excellent. Especially the escargot, fois gras. The pate not so much. It didn't have a strong pate flavor for me. Had the lamb and duck. Both very nicely cooked to the medium rare level we wanted. 4 of us shared a dessert and we devoured it. A place I'd recommend and would love to go back to.

Emily Chu

Intimate and cozy space with tight seating. We loved the hearty dishes (seared filet mignon with foie gras. the cassoulet toulouse, and the decandent dark chocolate profiterolles) and the BYOB option. Do note that it is cash only.

Willem Koenders

We had a great dinner here - one of my favorite dinner experiences in New York. The little history excerpt on the menu is already hilarious, with the owner moaning about how rude he has been treated by the Americans. He only uses Amex because it was the only credit card company that would give him credit when he started - the rest snubbed him, so he doesn’t accept their cards, obviously a ridiculous thing to do, more than 20 years later. He complains about how the city delayed his construction, and then there was a third thing I can’t remember - just hilarious, “how dare they!” I ordered the pate and the whole Cornish hen. Not the best I’ve ever had (I’m sure they’ll be pissed at me for saying that), but very decent. Lastly, applause for the waiter. We had ordered and he dared - in a confident, somehow not humiliating manner - to question what we had ordered (how come no one had ordered their signature dishes?). Following the late Anthony Bourdain’s advice, always follow the advice - because the waiter has often seen the food he’ll give you, and you haven’t...

Wayne Gamble

This spot is worth giving a shot. They have large portions for reasonable prices. Consistently well kept and with fantastic vibes. Highly recommended.

Gizem Ercan

Went with my friends during Restaurant Week. The restaurant has four different rooms some for private events as well. Staff and ambiance was very nice. Waiter was also very friendly. Only downside was the restrooms, they were bit small. We ordered from Restaurant Week menu, ravioli, pear and onion soup as appetizers, rabbit, steak and salmon as entrees, banana brûlée, profiteroles for dessert. I would definitely recommend onion soup and profiteroles. I personally admire the story of the owner. Big congrats to him!

Claudiu Pop

Delicious food but also BYOB with no cork fee!

Zev Chonoles

Delicious duck - a very authentic and cozy experience!

Irene Boschetti

I loved the filet mignon topped with Foie Gras!!! I would go back over and over again, just for that! :D

Gabrielle Marks

It is a cozy restaurant. The prix fix dinner menu was a good deal.

Titus Winters

Solid food, the Cassolet and the profiteroles especially stood out. BYOB really makes this a memorable "would go back" experience.

Emir Taylan

One of the best places to go for Fondue in NYC.

Alex Golshani

Delicious meal, I had the filet mignon which was great. My friend had the Keaaulet Toulousain de la Maison it was delicious but I had to help him finish it, really hardy. Great bear selection as well. The chef is really hospitable, he came by and chatted a bit.

Andrew Silverman

Delicious. Try the goat cheese torte. Awesome.

D B

Delicious food, good service and apparently they accept cyber currency!

Andy Seelall

The place is narrow and is divided into sections which isn't a problem. The food was alright and wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would've. Watermelon with cheese, a warm seasoned pear, and bland onion soup was disappointing. Other dishes like the salmon was great, but everything else fell off par. I've had better French food during restaurant week.

Nellie L Steynbok

Very cozy and delicious food!

Brett Koven

Really good experience. It was a corporate dinner so I can't talk in terms of a date place although the atmosphere seemed perfect. Food was really good, better than my pics no doubt!

Crystal Thornton

Sooooo good! Doesn't even begin to describe it. It was my second time there with my cousins and the food was phenomenal. One of my favorite places to eat when I come to town.

Aaron Werth

Love this place. Real French, great service

maryann balsamo

Traditional French cuisine served in non-traditional ways. Tiny and cramped, but that is part of the fun. BYO is a big plus. Staff is always helpfuf. Worth a visit.

Heeteak Chung

This place is great!!! Pretty much everything we ordered was great. I especially love the duck. The only draw back is that their wine list can be improved. Otherwise, everything was great

Stacey Inner

love the atmosphere here almost like being in another conutry. The snacks are yummi.

D Nguyễn

This lovely romantic French bistro in SoHo is tucked away among the townhouses in the calmer part of this neighborhood. The comfortable but quaint restaurant has seating in the front and in the back. Everything on the menu looked delicious but I settled for the braised duck and my friend got the fish. To start we did the watermelon feta salad. The salad was refreshing and summery with the saltiness of the feta. I'd have to say I love this dish and will have to make it during the summer months. Now we all know French food is all about the sauce and the one that came with the rabbit was velvety smooth with a side of rice. While the portions weren't very big it was enough to ease my hunger. The fish was white flakey. The entrees came with side of vegetables that was also very good. We decided to splurge and get the dessert sampler. It is French so it couldn't be that big right? It wasn't but it was a perfect bit size morsel of goodness enough to satisfy the sweet. La Sirene certainly made her call but this time around it was a sweet melodic song. One that we will be returning.

KT PN

Amazing unpretentious food - among the best feench restaurants I've tried - and I work in Paris sometimes!

Kevin Wu

filet mignon w foie gras medium rare was indeed medium rare, pink on inside and not overcooked. Foie was sensational and perfect topping. escargot were the biggest I've ever had. Very good but a touch salty. veggies free unlimited w entree.

Maryam Khansari

Really good brunch and great friendly atmosphere.

Jeramy DB

Nice and cozy French restaurant in the Soho area. The menu combined traditional French cuisine with delicious gourmet ingredients such as foie grass and truffle, taking the culinary experience to the next level. With no doubt the star dish of the night was the Sirloin with Foie grass on top - Worth coming just for this dish The Onion Soup was a good start to get into the French cuisine atmosphere. The mini Ravioli filled with conte cheese in a truffle sauce was delicious. The gnocchi (French Mac 'n cheese) was tasty, although the pasta was a bit too soft (better if it had been al dente) The 2010 Medoc red wine was a great pairing for our meal. Overall: Good food, fairly priced and nice service

Mark Themecky

I remember going to this restaurant and it is a very vivid memory. I remember the sounds of the restaurant and how everyone was hurrying around to make sure everyone got what they needed. I remember the passion that the servers had for their work and for the people they were trying to help. I loved the experience here. I felt very fancy eating here and it was not supposed to be that fancy. I felt like the people who worked there really cared about me and my loved one. I had a great dinner with my wife and we were not bothered much at all. We had amazing conversation in such a great restaurant. It is one of our fondest memories of visiting this city. I hope we can come back soon.

Raymond Bong

Overall food was good and service so friendly ...I recommended for duck breast with the cranberry sauce :) and for the appetizer roasted pear is good also ..

Kasha Brzo

Over rated ,good food not what I expected.

Zeno Lee

Summary: Casual French restaurant with BYOB and corking fee. At the recommendation of some friends, I tried this small restaurant. It was not busy and the waitstaff was personable. Even though I don't usually like rabbit, I decided to order it because I heard glowing reviews about the food here. It exceeded my expectations. Unlike other French establishments, La Sirene is casual. The ambiance is almost diner like. In that sense I think they could improve it a bit. Lighting is not flattering for the establishment. I wish the lighting were a bit warmer to foster a small intimate restaurant feeling.

Jimmy Qiu

i love this restaurant. they used to have bring your own bottle but don't have it anymore. good french food

Nicole L

Cozy authentic French restaurant! Great service, food never disappoints- nice neighborhood spot. Also, they only accept CASH or AMEX ...there is an ATM outside front door of the restaurant.

Fiona Liu

The food is delicious and I like snails the most. Must have it!

Bob Katz

We just had the most incredible meal here. The ravioli appetizer was spectacular, the steak was absolutely perfect as was the potato gratin and huge root vegetable plate served with it, and the profiteroles and caramel cream puffs were off the hook. And the restaurant is so homey and Cody, and the staff all so warm and welcoming. We can't wait to come back! Magnifique!

Yu Zhang

The food was delicious, and the wait staff offered great service !

Andrew Zeevi

Cute French place. Everything I've had was amazing and a nice wine list too

Melanie Tam

**Restaurant Week Summer 2017 Review** My sister and I made a reservation through Open Table the day before and there were plenty of times available. We came in at 7 on a Wednesday and one of their dining rooms was full. And when I say full, I mean cramped, as in we were pretty much sitting elbow to elbow with strangers. It wasn't until I went to go use the restroom did I discover another dining room, which was almost empty. I guess they did that to make it seem more poppin than it actually was. To start, I had the Pate de Campagne Maison (served with cornichons, dijon, and pearl onions). My sister had the Ravioles de Royan (stuffed comte cheese and garlic little tiny raviolis with cream and truffles). The pate had too much of some type of seasoning - couldn't quite put my finger on what it Waals, but the pearl onions and side salad it came with definitely helped balance it out a bit. On the other hand, the ravioli was amazing. They even had whole pieces of truffle in it. The portion size would was perfect for an appetizer because anymore, and it would have been overkill. For the main, I had the Steak Tartare with Toasted Pugliese Bread, and she had the Pan-Seared Hangar Steak. I enjoyed my steak tartare but after finished about a third of it, it was a little much. I think this would have been better in a smaller portion, as an appetizer instead. The hangar steak was chewy but the flavor was excellent, as they cooked it in a generous amount of fresh garlic. For dessert, I had the scoop of Cranberry Sorbet. It was nice and refreshing after a heavy meal like this. I was only able to eat about half though because it was pretty tart. My sis had the Banana Brûlée (french vanilla custard with fresh sliced bananas and smashed graham crackers), which she loved. Not sure I'd be back, as I'm not a fan of cramped restaurants and I only thought the food was better than okay, and not great. Tip - a glass of their house Bordeaux was $9, which wasn't bad at all, for its quality.

Quanlai Li

Tried the best steak in my life.

Trisha Tagle

This place is a bit on the pricey side but is currently my favorite French restaurant here in NYC. On special occasions I like to come here and it reminds me of my visits to Paris. The servers are super friendly as well.

Alberth Sunshine

Amazing service, I recomment this place a lot, fantastic place to have a nice dinner with family or friends.

Pasquale De Vita

Had a incredible meal. Lovely atmosphere

Chris Quartly

Tried the restaurant week menu, everything was nice without being standout

Ksenia Cypert

We came here because they took bitcoin as payment! The best food ever. customer service was fabulous, Fabion (if i Remember the name right) was such a respectful, nice, energetic, willing to explain and knew about wines. He was a star!!!! We were in NYC 3 nights, came here 2 times!!! Escargot was so flavorful and the sauce afterwards with bread!!! My husband said the French onion soup is the best he's ever had. Filet mignon was perfect both times. Duck was tasty and perfectly cooked. The hanger steak was great too!!! Amazing prices. It beats a Ruth's Chris restaurant out of the ball park! The desserts were to die for!!!!!!

Anthony Vargas

We went here routinely when we lived in New York. 3 years later, it is as good as ever. People who complain about this restaurant are obviously crazy.

Jaimie Lee

Small, romantic ambience with yummy escargots.

site manger

Excellent food and service as usual

Alexander Duke

Went there yesterday at 7 p.m. it was packed, maybe because of the last day of French Restaurant Week. But the restaurant is kinda small, making it look like even more crowded, I made reservation for 1 person cuz I'm a tourist to NYC and it was a bit embarrassing for me to go in all by myself as I felt like everyone was watching me. I got seated and order taken fast which was good. I ordered the 3-course set menu. Customers were talking soooo loud which we couldn't control, as I said it's a small restaurant so it seems it's even louder. I don't like being asked so frequently during my meal so I'm ok with them asking more for other customers, and the servers did, even it was so busy, they did well. My food came out consistently, I liked my entree steak a lot, it was medium rare as I requested. Appetizer and dessert were also not bad. But when I got my cheque, I was charged double. I know they need to turn over the table often to accommodate more customers so I went to the cashier where was right in front of the kitchen window from which the food comes out, I asked the lady who looks like both waitress and hostess, why I got charged double, was there a minimum charge for 2 orders? But I guess it was too loud for her to hear me clearly, but she said she didn't know why that happened, that made me feel awkward cuz she should check that before she handed me the bill. But she did help, she went to ask another waiter or manager to change my bill for me, and I was paying cash still left them 20% of tips after tax. But I was kinda blocking their way to deliver the food, it was too narrow for me to just stand in front of the cashier and pay. In the end I just felt like leaving the restaurant asap. Overall, nothing was that bad, but a couple times of embarrassments kinda decreased my dining experience though, maybe I shouldn't have picked this time when they were too busy.

seewuan tham

Overall was great. Great service and staffs were very nice. A must-order dish everytime I come, THE ROASTED ESCARGOTS!!! Recommend the hanger steak and duck breast.

August Iorio

Second visit. Both experiences have been great. We got the Hanger Steak and the Gnocchi Parisian au Gratin; both were excellent!

Mikhail Veygman

Came here for a little get together from work. Ordered practically every item on the menu since there were so many of us and noone left disappointed. To be quite honest the bistro is very similar to those I've visited in France. it definitely follows the authentic recipes and presentation. The wine list is very well picked. Not particularly large but nicely represented Bordeaux and knowledgeable staff to help with the pairing. The place though feels a bit cramped when seating such a large group of people (15 of us were there) I would think a slightly larger space would be good. But if you're a party of 2 or 4 it will feel nice and very cozy.

Guanqing Qiao

This is the worst experience I’ve ever had in NYC restaurant. The food is ok. But the service is terrible. My friend and I went there for dinner. At the end of the dinner, after my husband paid and signed, he realized the waitress didn’t bring his credit card back. As the restaurant is small and dark, it’s possible that the card dropped from the folder on the way back. Instead of helping us finding the card immediately, the waitress insisted that she brought it back. It is quite interesting because we have no reason to lie about our credit card missing. Anyway, we’ve waited for 20 mins; nobody got back to us. We just left. My husband called the credit card company for replacing a card and disputing this charge. One month later, credit card company got back to us, in favored the restaurant side. Because the restaurant claimed that they gave the card back, it is my husband’s responsibility that he lost the card. They lied about the whole thing. I am so shocked that a business could be so shameless. The existing of this restaurant is a shame for the entire NYC restaurant business.

Sherene S

Nice and quaint.

Robert Sheavly

Fabulous meal and they were very careful regarding my many food allergies. Like a Paris neighborhood restaurant and it doesn’t get much better than that!

Steven Greenbaum

Delicious food with impeccable service

Scott Slavens

Good food, but overpriced.

Samer Abraham

We had a large group and did BYOB. It worked out extremely well. Service wasn't great but the group was large. However the food was overall excellent.

Krist Lime

Great atmosphere for music and really good food to boot. The prices are ok but it's a good caliber wine you are drinking. Saw a few shows there and even did a meet and greet with one artist. Treated first class for that one too. Highly recommend this to anyone.

Amrita Patnaik

My fiance brought me here for my birthday, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was simply amazing. The escargots are served in the shell which is pretty uncommon here. The seasoning, sauce, everything was perfect. The restaurant is cozy and the service is impeccable. I'll definitely be back here again, maybe on a weekday so that we can take advantage of the BYOB!

Ben Jarrett

Wonderful food and staff. Made our evening.

Chris Lai

Went on Valentine's, very well organized, no wait with reservation. Appetizers are out of this world, entrees are very good. Service is fantastic. One of my new favorites, will be adding La Sirene to my rotation.

Aaron Kramer

If you're looking for a nice place with a hint of authentic french cuisine then this place is a gem. Every entree is paired perfectly with contrasting flavors that simply cleans your palette. Ambience, very classy and cool and a perfect spot for date night.

Mariagny Sanchez

Great food and service

Kimberly Watson

Excellent! So so good...the food the customer service everything was fantastic! I will be returning soon...so many items on the menu to try. Yum!

Ohmtina Instagram

Amazing all around!!! Great food, great service & ambience!!!

Warren Lively

BYOB buy the hanger steak and the escargot, great delicious place

Ankur Kanungo

Fabulous,i went here last year

Andy Zhang

Nice and authentic French restaurant.

Han Chang

traditional French restaurant, nice environment but only cash/check /amex

Dave Neige

Good French cuisine in a small place. FYI they only take AMEX and cash for payment.

Lin Pak Linc

Went to France,tried few escargots restaurants,nothing compare to La Sirene!

Dima Karlin

5 people split 4 apps and 4 mains and there was absolutely nothing that we wouldn't order again. Will definitely be back!

Rebecca Fernandez

Escargot was amazing

John Smith

Cute, well priced, well presented restaurant. Favorite byob spot in the city!

Irene Meier

Byob. Amazing food

Diana Chen

We were excited to come here to celebrate my birthday but it was one of the most disappointing meals I’ve had. Lamb was old and had this terrible taste. Foie gras was average. We left so unsatisfied

Carina Chu

DELICIOUS escargot! Food is amazing. Open late on weekends. Awesome for a date.

David Zhang

Great French bistro. Loved the escargot, foie gras (seared w/ that balsamic duck glaze), and the hanger steak — which was incredibly flavorful and tender. Staff is very friendly and makes you feel at home. Dinner gets busy after 8p. Remember it's BYOB!

Tom Spalding

Wish I could give this place a higher review because the food was absolutely sensational! Absolutely delicious and authentic French food, as verified by the born and raised Parisian I was eating with. The quality of the food justified the pricing which at first may appear expensive but in this case you get what you pay for. The atmosphere is lively but not overbearing and the setting is cozy without being cramped (as reported by other reviews I read before we went). The let down unfortunately was the service, the wait staff seemed uninterested and very much left us alone for the majority of the night. I appreciate service that respects people's evenings and conversations but we ended up sitting with empty plates in front of us for 10-20 minutes on each course which was not ideal. Overall, this restaurant is brilliant, and I would recommend it to anyone, but unfortunately my experience was tainted slightly on this visit by disinterested service.

Taylor Yi

I have had a somewhat mixed experience at this restaurant judging from my two experiences here. The first time I went, the food was absolutely fantastic. The flavors were very full and nuanced. The ravioli as an appetizer and the foie gras and filet mignon as an entree were both to die for. However, the second time, I had the Cassoulet and, true to the warning on the menu, the dish was very heavy and unspectacular. It just felt like I was eating a bowl filled with beans and meat, and while the beans and meat were well done and generally pretty flavorful, it was just an unsatisfying meal for me. However, I am willing to forgive this experience and call it personal preference because the escargot and mussels were very delicious. Overall, this restaurant has a very homey feel--like your mother's kitchen almost--and generally very delicious. Ambiance is a bit on the loud side, but the quality of the food makes up for it The restaurant is cash only and also BYOB. However, if you forget to bring wine, the very attentive wait staff will offer to order from a nearby wine shop, which will deliver the wine to the restaurant for you. Overall, this is a great restaurant and offers a more casual setting to enjoy very high quality French food.

howard swood

"New York City has no shortage of French restaurants but it is surprisingly difficult to find a reliable, unfussy French bistro that cares more about the quality of food than the glitzy atmosphere. In SoHo, Balthazar has been the French bistro everyone knows about, swarming with tourists on a nightly basis, but my experience there this year in terms of food was quite mixed. If you are in SoHo or nearby area and want to explore the French bistro cuisine, I'll give you a hint: go to the western side of SoHo and step into this charming space with the sign La Sirene on the front. It has had a loyal following since opening almost 10 years ago, but for some reason it has also been hidden quite well under the radar. On a recent Saturday visit with my girlfriend, I had a lot to like about the food coming from the kitchen. The menu at La Sirene is a collection of simple bistro classics. You've probably seen a lot of these and eaten a lot of these already. For bistro food, however, it is not always easy to be successful in execution department, which thankfully this kitchen is doing well. Roasted escargots with butter and garlic sauce had the nice texture without overpowering richness. I haven't seen mussels steamed with curry before, and enjoyed the spicy kick instead of creamy sensation that brought something unique to the table. My girlfriend and I happily dipped the remaining bread to the curry. The best appetizer of the night, however, clearly belonged to baked goat cheese tart with shallots, truffles and grape. It was a sensational dish that my girlfriend couldn't stop raving about, with the silky smooth goat cheese (which I'm not even quite a fan of in the first place) working so beautifully in the tart form for elegant balance in flavor. Tournedos Rossini, a classic meat dish consisting of filet mignon topped with foie gras and red wine truffles sauce, was another winner, with the juicy, tender filet mignon really shining and the foie gras and truffles sauce adding a level of richness that added to the texture (although my girlfriend said she wished the sauce came out a little less heavy). For dessert, we chose and absolutely loved croquembouche au caramel, basically a stuffed choux (a pastry dough) filled with French vanilla cream topped with caramel and sliced toasted almond. It was pure decadence with the delightful mixture of vanilla cream and caramel crust. Getting a reservation at La Sirene isn't too difficult, but the dining space quickly filled up so I would still recommend booking in advance. The restaurant takes only cash or AMEX credit card, so be aware. It has been long known for a BYOB place from Sunday through Thursday (although now they seem to charge small amounts for corkage fees); I will certainly go back during one of those days in the near future. I was a fan of the cozy, inviting dining space that seems perfect for an intimate date night or casual get together with a group of friends. If you're looking for a satisfying meal with soulful French bistro food, La Sirene is one of the viable options I would be glad to recommend.

Peter Donohue

From start to finish an impeccable meal. Each dish was well crafted and perfectly executed. I was drooling over the mini raviolis and was suggested extra bread to sop up the butter sauce my steak was cooked in. Go here. You won't be disappointed.

Susanna Willy

Baked Goat Cheese Tart A must order for every visit to this restaurant, unless you’re one of those sad goat cheese phobes. It comes with a mixed greens and mango salad, and is everything a goat cheese tart needs to be. It’s big, so broker a deal with your dining companion. French Onion Soup A serviceable classic. There are better starters on this menu, but if you can’t go without ordering French onion soup, this will hold you over just fine. Roasted Escargots Roasted in butter sauce with breadcrumbs, there are better versions of escargot out there, but this also won’t let you down. Order it if you’re into snails. Little French Ravioli I’m ashamed to say I like this, because I suspect it involves the great mirage of all trendy food products: truffle oil. Apart from that lame detail, tiny ravioli are served in a cocotte with truffle cream sauce, and honestly? It’s delicious. Forgive me. Mussels A specialty of the house are the four various mussel dishes. The mussels La Sirène uses are fresh and large, and the white wine and herbs version showcases this best, as the broth isn’t too overpowering. The curry mussels are another favorite, albeit stronger. Seared Hangar Steak A crowd favorite that has survived all iterations of the menu, probably because it’s perfect. The steak is sautéed in butter, garlic, and parsley which certainly doesn’t make it taste worse. Cassoulet This dish is on the menu year-round, but you should probably wait for temperatures to drop to eat it. Unless eating a personal pot of slab bacon, duck fat, duck confit, foie gras jus, pork sausage, and quail stock in the middle of August sounds awesome to you. If so, do your thing, and might we suggest some exercise. Duck The duck rotates between being served with a chocolate sauce or cherry sauce. Both are good, but the cherry is better. A good substitution if you’re craving duck but can’t handle the blow of the cassoulet. Tournedos Rossini If you’re feeling masochistic and have already done the cassoulet, consider this dish. This is basically filet mignon with a slab of foie gras in a port and red wine truffle sauce. “Tournedo Rossini” refers to a lean cut of beef, and not actually a “tornado of fat”, but the latter is more apt. It’s intense, in a good way, and has been a long-standing fan favorite. Vegetables Complimentary with your meal is a serving of three or four vegetables. Usually, this consists of roasted squash, cauliflower puree, sweet potato puree, and something else. Thanks to a healthy dose of butter, they are really, really good, and you don’t even have to worry about ordering them. All you have to do is eat and be happy.

Angelique Ballard

Amazing food

David Chen

Visited this place a few months back during restaurant week. Their daily menu leans towards the pricey side. Their restaurant week menu was great. The food was delicous and authentic. The atmosphere is good for date nights. The restaurant is a bit small and the staff is very friendly.

Valentin Dorigny

Nice cozy French restaurant. Bread served on the table was good and that's important for us. Been there during the restaurant week and the menu is super nice. Had some ravioles de Royan and they were as good as at home ! Only the choice of side dishes is quite poor and didn't pair well with the food. I'd have preferred a simple potatoe puree to go with my food. But that's my opinion. Desert was quite simple but well executed. The biggest disappointment of the night was the missing Chartreuse as liquor, every French restaurant should have some ;) ! Had to get a Calvados, was also pretty good. Overhaul a super nice experience with very nice and polite waiter and waitress.

Geraldine Sussman

Service was delightful. The food was delicious.

Jin Park

I experienced the worst dinning experience ever. At first They lost my order sheet so i had to wait for first dish for a long time. the salmon’s smell was terrible. Even I didn’t have my dessert because they did’t care about my table.

Dudley Ward

Seriously?! In 2018 who doesn’t take Visa or MasterCard? These are plenty of businesses that deal with the fees associated with taking visa and MasterCard. You have to be that cheap?! What a disappointment. Hopefully they lose plenty of business because of that choice.

Vivaan Barrett

This site is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to that place. everytime I feel like having a good lunch, this restaurant comes instantly to my head. very good and food and a rich cuisine.great team, and nice ambience. Also important, the price is honest. I praise this place with no doubt.

Helena Reynes

The service is good and the menu is really palatable. I recommend this place to anyone.

Shirley D

First visited about a year ago and loved it, food was excellent and no complaints about the service. However, We made a reservation for lunch on a Sunday through Yelp, and showed up to see the restaurant closed. Apparently they no longer served lunch, someone did call us later in the day to explain that their system shouldn’t have accepted the reservation. Ok but too little too late

Edward Aminov

Loved the place. Great service. Onion soup and foie gras were excellent.

Victoria Ornstein

Excellent authentic French food!

Arnaud Dumas de Rauly

Best French restaurant in NYC, great service and perfect French cuisine, even better than in France. Please have a taste of the Seared Foie Gras and the Cassoulet, they're just perfect. The wine selection is perfect.

Nate Perry-Thistle

Very good food in a cozy setting.

Ar Juan

Very good French food. Most authentic French food I've had in NYC so far...