Back again for dinner! Truly one of the the best "family friendly" restaurants in LES (they have high chairs!). The fact that it's connected to Indigo makes it easy to eat here with all group sizes and ages. My favorite dishes here remain the mushroom mille feuille, duck l'orange (the best you can get anywhere), and the pork chop. Come back if you haven't been in a while, food is excellent! read more

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Stunning and seedy space, the menu was decadent and indulgent. My favorite thing although it was hard to choose was the chocolate cake on the dessert menu. Unbelievably yummy! The staff was so knowledgeable and kind on explaining the specials and helping me make a selection. Can't wait to return. read more

Another Friday night dinner. Can't believe my last visit to DF was six years ago...and my opinion hasn't changed. Got the burger, which was good (but not French). Food was fine, but I'm glad I wasn't buying. Just reconfirmed that I won't go back on my own dime. Ludlow Hotel bar still rocks (although now they say seating by the fireplace is reserved for hotel guests, so it remained empty for quite some time, which was a little ridiculous when they had paying customers - us! - who wanted to take the seats). We ended up chatting with another patron who WAS a hotel guest, and we joined him and ended up getting fireplace seating after all. Take THAT, Ludlow. Lol read more

Came here for my birthday and our server Pam absolutely made our night. She was so bubbly, fun, and informative about the menu. We were so appreciative of her during our meal. I have a gluten allergy and much of the menu was incredibly accommodating. They also have non alcoholic wine by the glass which is hard to find in the city! All of the food was phenomenal especially the gem salad and the burger. We'd never been here before but certainly will be coming back! read more

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Really great dinner experience with a party of 7 - cocktails and wine list were superb. However I do wish for more dinner entree options. Sommelier and waiter came by multiple times to check on us so service was really attentive for a large party. read more

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We would come back here in a heartbeat. We did not have this one particular waitress. But if we did our meal experience would've been ten stars!! Glasses, pigtail braids, Asian woman. Amazing, hysterical, such a people pleaser- LOVED HER! We have numerous waitstaff, sommeliers, etc who almost made us feel rushed but she was spectacular. Food was divine and drinks were great. Well worth our 3 hour drive from central CT each way. read more

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Had an outstanding brunch today. Amazing performers, fun crowd, excellent service and a great food and drink selection. Highly recommend. read more

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Had a great dinner here, fortunately we were able to expand our reservation from 2 to 3 which was amazing service at late notice! We even got a "godfather" booth at the corner which gave us plenty of room and a great view of the restaurant. Our server was awesome, she gave some recommendations and didn't rush us one bit. The gimlet I got was FANTASTIC - they're often a little strong for me but the apricot and cinnamon perfect balanced the drink (I could've had one or two more honestly). The deviled eggs were good - they tasted like they had some chili oil or something with it which was interesting. The salmon was very light and cooked perfectly. My favorite was the crème brûlée for sure! read more

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Busy spot on a Saturday night. Reservation recommended! Excellent cocktails and service. L'Échappée Belle was literally on fire. Such a cool fruity refreshing drink- worth the $18. Ordered ghe chicken persillade for my entree. Huge piece of chicken (its literally half the chicken), juicy and tender. We had an assortment of appetizers. The oysters bourguignon stuck out the most. Large sized grilled oysters covered in a flavorful garlic/parsley sauce with bread to dip it in. Very sensual lighting and aesthetic. Great spot for an intimate date. read more

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We had a wonderful experience! Ask for Pamela! She's got a great personality and she's very knowledgeable, informative and helpful! Everything was delicious! Definitely get a salad too! Beautiful restaurant. Coulda done without the weird face sculptures, but it's art. Look forward to going back! read more

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After my wife's visit at Arrojo Saturday afternoon, I wanted to take her to a fun spot for lunch. A place where we can get a well crafted cocktail and oysters. Dirty French has been on my radar for a while. Located on the Lower East side at the Ludlow hotel, I was able to find the hotel and snagged a sweet street parking spot out front. We were seated pretty quickly in a dimly lit booth. I can see there's a nice looking bar which is not manned Saturday afternoon. For a comparison, the bar at Pastis would have been packed solid. Our cocktails come out as well as our starter, Grilled Oysters. The oysters were very fresh and prepared perfectly. I was a little disappoined, I really wanted to try the famous Duck L'Orange but it wasn't on the lunch menu. My choice was the Burger Maison. This was a well crafted burger topped with Caramelized Onions, Raclette and all held together in a Brioche bun. The Frites? Fantastic. Not too salty. Very French. Very Ooh La La. I would say they were more slutty than dirty. Great Saturday Lunch, we'll need to come back for dinner. read more

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First of all, what a cool place!!! The ambiance in here is super unique and cozy. It has nice artwork around the bar and lounge area and the outdoor heated lounge looked super inviting but it was closed for some reason. We all ordered the burger and it was so goooood. If you want a perfectly cooked medium burger, it's here. The french fries that come with it are cut to perfection and are so crispy and delicious. When you order tea it comes in this adorable teapot and provides plenty of refills. I do think the menu is a bit overpriced ($28 for a burger is crazy) but at least the food was enjoyable. read more

Recently visited Dirty French, felt like I was in the ski resort lounge with fireplace... vey warm cozy feeling. We were just having bubbly with few finger food before going for dinner. Fresh Oysters, good hummus and love the olive and nuts. Perfect place to have drinks before going for dinner. read more

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"This isn't the French Restaurant You Are Looking For" I've come here a few times and haven't been overwhelmed. These feels like a forgotten Rebel outpost than something on Coruscant. What' to CHEER: The Light Side of the Force * Vibe: A little ike a chic Mos Eisley cantina where everyone's dressed for a night out. * Cocktails: Properly mixed, strong enough to make you start monologuing like a minor Sith lord. * Nice crêpes that the Jedi Council of poultry would approve. Rich sauces and big flavors. The JEER - Dark Side of the Force * Prices: This is a Death Star. You will feel a disturbance in your wallet the moment the check lands. Pricey for what you get. * Noise & Scene: If you're looking for quiet Jedi meditation, you are in the wrong galaxy. It's loud and buzzy, * Service: Smugly running contraband butter between tables. Pacing: Dishes can fly out of the kitchen like flying through the Kessel Run read more

I usually like to mark my birthday each year with dinner. Over the years I've picked a combo of my favorite spots and new places that I had been meaning to try for a while. This year, it was the latter as Dirty French was on my radar for quite some time. That being said, I booked a table and off we went. Dirty French is one of several restaurants owned by Major Food Group, the same company behind the hyped up Carbone and Torrisi. The restaurant is located inside the Ludlow Hotel, though it has its own entrance on the street so it doesn't give off hotel restaurant vibes. The dining area is all in one room - there's a combination of booths and tables with an impressive bar right when you enter and a lounge area in the back where you can enjoy a drink (I think this is shared space with the hotel). The decor is eclectic - kinda funky with knick knacks places throughout the dining room which makes it fun without being tacky. They were playing 80s music while we were there which added to the fun. As the name suggests, the menu consists of French cuisine - with a decent selection without being overwhelming. We were started with this flatbread that was served with a herbed fromage blanc. This was delicious - the flatbread was slightly grilled with mild seasoning and was soft and chewy; the fromage blanc provided a good balance. It was really everything you wanted out of a flatbread - bonus points for being complimentary. For my starter I had the saucisson which was served over lentils. The sausage itself was great - lots of flavor without being too salty. The lentils were flavored with mustard which really elevated them - a really good dish. For my main I decided on fish and went with the dover sole. This was delicious - the fish had great flavor and was prepared in a light but tasty sauce. We also got a few sides for the table - dirty rice, steamed spinach, and pommes Louis. All of these were great - the dirty rice had some heat to it which was welcome, and the pommes Louis were prepared home-fry style with herbs and garlic mmmm. We of course had dessert, and I went with the gateau au chocolat; I'm not a huge chocolate cake person but it just felt right being my born day. The cake was very good.- super chocolately and on the rich side (two people could have easily shared it, but I was up for the challenge). Service was great - everyone was friendly and food came out at a good pace. Overall, I had a great experience at Dirty French and it made for a memorable birthday. I'm not sure this is a 5-star experience, especially when compared to other MFG spots, however Dirty French holds their own and would definitely return for another meal. read more

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Loved the way the restaurant was set up, the free bread we got was a nice touch and not too bad. I would not get the calamari from here, it tasted like rubber or it was just not cooked well, the grilled Oysters were pretty good, and the burger was average. The buns on the burger were a bit burnt which I didn't like but the fries were very good! I love that they fry them in duck fat The service was very eh, our waiter took our order and really only came back near the end when it was time for dessert/our check. The good thing was there were at least people walking around filling up the water constantly which I was very happy with and other people were able to help get sauces that i needed read more

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I love a little French bistro, and this one is tucked away on Ludlow Street in the hotel. We weren't staying there, but were looking for a place to have breakfast and this offered a respite from some cold and rainy NYC weather. Service was slow even though it wasn't super crowded, but that's often expected in French restaurants where things are more leisurely. We were seated in a booth towards the back...I love a booth! The espresso machine was broken, but otherwise, everything was fantastic. Delicious food (I loved the pancakes!), friendly servers, cute decor, low lighting. Dirty French was a very happy surprise! read more

This place was a wonderful birthday dinner with my girls. First time here and asked the server for some recommendations on what to order. He was very nice and provided some good suggestions on the food. We really enjoyed the bone marrow, deviled eggs, wedge salad, oysters, and the duck a l'orange. Drinks were on point and lively atmosphere. I had great time and would come back. read more

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I came here for a baby shower over the weekend. It was held in their private space upstairs and we had a dedicated bartender and server who were kind and attentive. The food was brunch style which was delicious. The space was cute too for about 30-35 people. The light was a soft yellow and it gave a cozy feel. I would come back here again to try the restaurant. read more

Love the atmosphere they played great music all night. The decor fits the concept of the restaurant. The service was good. All the bus boys were attentive. The appetizers were great. Drinks were good. I do recommend getting the bone marrow. The main course is where I took away a star. The scallops that we ordered were really salty and slightly fishy. We did not bring it to their attention or make a fuss out of it because the portion was small, I took a bite then my boyfriend took a bite and that looked like we ate half the dish. The filet mignon was cooked properly, but the sauce was a little too buttery for my taste. read more

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pretty good food and nice staff, very tentative! also their complimentary bread was quite yummy. Like most places in NYC, their prices are pretty high, so that is the only downside. Plan to spend over $150, easy. read more

Yes, I do celebrate my Birthday for the month so Dirty French made it on my birthday dining list for the month of October. I will say the hostess was super nice, checked me in and I was escorted to my table. Placed my drink order while I reviewed the menu. Well, my appetizer was Deviled Eggs and they could have been warm but they did taste good. For my entrée I got the scallops, fries and spinach and it was on point!!!!! To close out for dessert we had the beignets and ice cream. I will say the beignets could have been better the ice cream helped them taste better. The manager Emma was a doll she came over and gave us the details on the bread that they serve and I will say that was definitely the best bread that I have had. I can say I will be going back to Dirty French with my mate soon. If you are in the NYC area check out Dirty French. I will say take public transportation or a uber . If not you can park in the lot for $70 bucks well I guess it's worth it. read more

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Amazing doesn't sum up this restaurant! It was more than amazing! We had the back room reserved all to ourselves, with our own servers. We had an open bar which meant thi minute your glass was empty someone was there filming it up again. The restaurant was gorgeous with a very elegant feel to it. The service was what really did it for me though. They were extremely polite and helpful. If you left the table they refolded your napkin for you. The food was incredible!! We got a selection of small plates and a shellfish plateau. The Dover Sole Meuniere was my favorite!! The chicken and crepes was my second. Also, you can never go wrong with seafood, so bring it on! I can't wait to come back!! read more

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Great food, great service and great ambiance! Abdel and Anna were amazing, very friendly and helped us with menu and what to order. We had the house special for French toast and they were to die for!!!! We also had omelette, Maison burger and eggs Benedict which were very tasty and great. Will definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

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I LOVED THIS PLACE! The ambiance is incredible, low lighting and the restaurant has a fancy-hip vibe. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our waiter was fast, got all of our drink orders in and got them back to us so we could start the night. Their menu is short, but the opportunity is endless. The deviled eggs were phenomenal- I can't tell you the last time I've had one let alone at a restaurant. The bone marrow?? Holy crap. That was done and dusted between the 5 of us really fast. So damn good. The tuna tartare was great, and had a nice lemon-lime flavor to it. I got the burger, felt like the best bang for your buck since it came with fries and it was so good. The fries were crispy too. I had an espresso martini and a Cosmo. Both were fabulous. The employee with the tattoos made sure every table was doing great. Wish I got his name (and his number!). Hope to be back soon! read more

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Dirty French is a New York bistro created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick located in The Ludlow hotel on the Lower East Side. It's sophisticated and versatile; it is a great place to visit if you want to have a good time with great food. The service is superb and definitely can't go unnoticed. They use modern techniques and bold flavors in its food which is based on classic French bistro dishes. It's honest comfort food turned up a notch. From the welcoming bread gesture to the beautifully presented classic comfort food, this bistro is a treat. Cheers read more

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Incredible burger and fries! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Super cute hotel restaurant tucked away in the back of the hotel. Outdoor patio has lots of natural light. Service was good. Highly recommend read more

Food is delicious, can't speak to the drinks, but I had a sip of my mom's bloody Mary and it was good. Loved the pancakes! The staff is really sweet, especially Sadie and Cesar. They handled our big party with ease and no major issues. We were in a back room with tons of light. The space was beautiful and had some cozy seating beside the table we were at as well! read more

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We had an overnight stay at The Ludlow. The bar had great drinks! Friendly customer service with an eclectic decor. Would definitely recommend read more

Dropped-in to Dirty French for a very light lunch with a group the other day. The food was pretty good (apologies for the lack of photos). What we did really appreciate was DFNY accommodating our group of five without any hassle. The atmosphere (intentionally) has a French bistro vibe without being overwrought. I'm a fan - thanks for the hospitalité. read more

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Good food ..ambiance fits the name. Not the experience I had hoped for with the food selection being French cuisine. However, very tasty and the serve was very attentive. Very relaxed and comfortable as I dined with a friend/co worker as part of my pre 50th birthday festivities! The grilled oysters wasn't my thing ! I'd rather them raw and the filet mignon was really good except it was too salty! The peppercorn sauce would have been enough to complement the essence of the meat! read more

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We had Christmas dinner there and it was amazing. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the Holidays. The pre-set menu was excellent with fantastic choices. We were very impressed with the service. Everyone seemed to enjoy working there, they made it festive and fun. We will be back!! read more

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When the line at Katz's Deli is long, and you just want to be warm and relax in a cozy atmosphere, Dirty French works great! Their food was delicious. They also had a performance but we left before it started. read more

Service was excellent ! From the host to the waiter they were fun and friendly. The food was excellent and well prepared and presented. Ambiance was nice and dark with poor of pink. Lots of stories behind it all which our waiter knew all about. The farmers cheese and bread is to die for and the steak frites were insanely good. read more

I have such an amazing time when I visit this place. The wait staff is always so amazing. Today visit Ana waited on us in the enclosed patio area. It's a covered patio. So you'll have AC in the summer and heating in the winter. The food is standard with a French fair. We had the deviled eggs, wagu beef puff pastry, French dip sandwich and the burger and they were all delicious. The steak frites was great the last time I was there. Some menu items are a la cart. Cocktails are great and grossly underrated, we had the Belmondo and Paloma, they are delicious! Can't wait to visit again on my next trip to NYC. read more

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Loved our brunch at the Dirty French! The ambiance is so cozy and cute and great food selection. I got the Shakshuka which was delicious, my friends got the pancakes and French dip which was also very good. Will definitely return and want to come back for dinner!! Our server Abdel was very attentive and made this a great experience. read more

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Great experience and beautiful! Abdel was an amazing server! Definitely would recommend read more

We have eaten at Dirty French before but this outing was disappointing. At 6:45 pm on Saturday the restaurant wasn't full, but they wedged us into a tight spot, piling the diners in one area, with the rest of the restaurant empty. I asked to change but they didn't make it easy, so we stayed where we were. Throughout the evening, we were bumped into from behind as there was only a one foot space for waiters and diners to pass. They were definitely understaffed, with each course taking too long to arrive, especially the main course which took 40 minutes and several requests to please speed it up. The waiter looked completely overwhelmed, and wasn't visible much of the time. The food, usually great, was just ok. All in all a disappointing experience. read more

Came here for a work dinner and had the following Lamb carpaccio - 3/5 had gyro type spices Tuna tartar - 3/5 had a flavor I couldn't identify but wasn't a fan Mushrooms - 5/5 was a table favorite and it was about the sauce Oysters - 4/5 was basically an escargot flavor Bone marrow - 2/5 they gave an end piece that had less than a dime size worth of marrow Gem salad - 4/5 was refreshing Chicken and crepes for 2 - 3/5 good roast chicken, not sure why you need crepes Duck orange - 4/5 duck was good but in the sweet side which I guess is normal Hanger Steak - 4/5 peppercorn sauce was good and steak was cooked to correct temp. Fries were good. The service was good but after we finished and cleared plates they left us sitting for 10 minutes and I couldn't even get anyone's attention to ask them what desserts they have. I had to go up and ask the manager for desert menus. Apparently they don't have printed menus. Overall 3 stars with some good dishes and some bad dishes but bad service taints it all. read more

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Part of Major Food Group, I went to this popular bistro with one of my usual groups to have their famous duck a l'orange and share a bunch of other other things. The space was nice and the service was friendly with good suggestions. I ordered a cocktail and the waiter came back and said that the menu had unfortunately changed and told me the current selections also saying that I could try a drink first to see if I like it which was very nice. I got the One Way Street ($18) with cognac, pineau, and golden raisin to drink. This was a delicious with a cognac base and good fruity elements but not overly sweet and I would recommend it. We were given the Flatbread With Fromage Blanc to begin with. Compared to most other modern restaurants where you have to pay for their nice bread, it was good to see that this place still serves theirs as part of the meal for free. This was a good starting bite albeit potentially a bit rich. The fresh warm flatbread paired nicely with the cheese. From the hors d'ouevres section, the Mushroom Millefeuille ($29) with butternut squash and red curry was delicious. The mushrooms were thin sliced and had a pleasant plumpness with a slightly crispy texture with the slightly sweet and herbal red curry being a good accompaniment. I am unsure the mushroom used but I have virtually 0 complaints about the dish. From the Plat Principal, their Duck A L'orange (I believe $49) was shared between two. The duck was crispy though I have had others which were more succulent with a better skin texture. The orange sauce however was outstanding. Not overly sweet and very well seasoned. My only complaint about said sauce would be perhaps that that there wasn't enough of it as a few of the pieces. From the same section, the Steak Au Poivre ($39 base with various prices) or steak with green peppercorn sauce was probably the weakest of the dishes. We got it with hanger steak without the frites so at the lowest price point. The steak was a bit small for the price and it could have been a bit more tender (even with it being hanger steak) but the peppercorn sauce was very well prepared. It's hard to recommend however with the portion size and with the slightly chewy pieces even with the excellent sauce. This is a quality French bistro with some protein issues. While the quality of the sauces are on point for the prices, I would say the actual meat (outside of the mushroom dish) was a bit lower quality compared to some other places which are a bit cheaper. The duck was a big drier than other spots and the steak was both small and a bit chewy. If the protein was as well prepared as their excellent sauces, I'd probably give a 5 but overall I'm stick with a 4. read more

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