I had a really good time dining in at La Baraka. I always passed by the store but never really got the chance to go in. I'd been reading the reviews, following the restaurants social. I ordered UberEats from them before and was blown away by the tremendous offerings and generous portions. I decided to dine in and it was even better! The restaurant is located on the busy Northern Blvd between Morgan and Glenwood. The inside has a 19th century French ambiance, decorated with French posters, carpeted floors and a cozy warm dining area. Don't worry about the never ending traffic noise, commotion , and construction coming from outside. The calm and peaceful ambiance along with the music playing in the restaurant canceled out all the exterior noise. I opted in for their lunch buffet, which offered a ton of food for an amazing $18.95 deal which you can hardly find in this day and age. The restaurant gave a nice basket of warm bread with a generous amount of butter in a ramekin followed by a really good Tunisian salad with a little bit of everything. (fresh greens, cooked carrots, chickpea salad, diced cucumbers peppers and their take on the Ratatouille-- really good) I was given the option of getting their daily soup or the French Onion Soup with an up charge. I took the French option soup without any hesitation. Last time I had a good French onion soup was back when I attended college in upstate. Glad I got to try the one from here. The onion soup has an abundance of flavor with a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. The buffet selections were at the table. It came with two entrees (a chicken and a beef) cooked vegetables, mussels, mixed rice, cheese selection and slices bread cake. The entrees vary each day so be sure to call in and check. The chicken was moist, and juicy, served with a mushroom gravy. Similar to a Chicken Marsala dish. The stewed beef with mushrooms was nice and soft. The veggies included carrots and onions. The mussels were cooked to perfection, simmered in a nice buttery sauce. The meal also includes a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to finish the meal. Marie was super nice and friendly. She gave me some insights on the food and the different menus they have on different days. A great establishment going strong for 47 years! Thank you Marie for everything. I will definitely be returning with my family. read more

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My husband and I came here for my birthday which happens to be a week before Valentine's Day, so it was decorated with that theme. We drove there and found easy street parking. The staff were very friendly throughout our evening and the staff even offered more free bread which my husband loved. And it was good - fresh and warm. We also took advantage of getting one of their $30 bottles of wine and it was quite good. The majority of their wine list is French wine, which is great, because they definitely isn't always the case with French restaurants. The French onion soup was quite good. So was the filet au poive. The raspberry tart was nothing special, just dough and raspberry jam, I wouldn't order it again. Everything else was great though and I'd definitely come here again! read more

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The best food around... we have been coming to Baraka every time we are here on vacation and food is always fresh and delicious ! owners are sweet and kind and they provide excellent customer care. read more

Superb. The value is surpassed only by the food--delicious--and the service is pleasant and everything it should be and more. Really happy I found this place for lunch and one day I'll try it for supper. Very well done. read more

La Baraka - Great ambiance. - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

What a nice small restaurant. The ambience was very quaint with the entire restaurant floor carpeted and has a real homey feel. We tried the Tunisian stew and their specialty couscous platter with a multitude of meats, including a shish kebab stick Tunisian sausage chicken and the couscous. This was preceded by house salads with your choice of dressing. Would definitely return to try their escargot sometime. The service was impeccable with a very friendly and attentive staff. read more

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I'll start with the service. Service was absolute 5 stars. There were two people who helped us with seating as well as orders. Both were very sweet and great with explaining the menu. Our main waitress was very attentive. Came frequently to fill our water and when asked if there's hot water she came back to us with that in less than 3 min. Even apologized when the Fruit tart I ordered was not available and offered other dessert options that's not on the restaurant week menu as a substitute. Shame on some reviewers for saying the more senior waitress is mean to customers. She was nothing but sweet to our table as well as others. When she's observing the tables in the corner she's not smiling profusely 24/7 like she's high on something but who is? When she's actually interacting with customers she had a nice calm tone with a gentle smile. What more can you ask for. Ambiance was nice. This is a nice small restaurant with a very comfortable homey feeling to it. Appetizers Quiche Epinard (spinach quiche) - Not a fan. My single complaint was that the spinach flavor can be more potent. The pastry itself was very buttery and flaky yes but I would've preferred more spinach flavor as spinach was maybe.... 1% of the taste. Moules Farcies (stuffed mussels, garlic, parsley, butter) - This was great. Even my wife who normally does not like mussels loved this one. The mussels themselves were light and did not have that sea/seawater flavor. The combination of garlic, parsley, and butter gave them a great upgrade as well. Can't wait to try their escargot next time. Entrées Onglet Grille (hanger steak with bearnaise sauce) - My wife asked for medium well. It seemed more like we'll done. Ironically the steak was still extremely tender and not dry at all so we did not raise the concern. The portion was nice as well. We couldn't finish and had to bring the rest home. The next day I reheated it with a small bowl of water on the side in the microwave to prevent it from drying out. It was still just as tender as the day before. Steak itself has a really nice fresh beefy flavor to it. The bernaise sauce was okay. Not much flavor to that. Could do with or without. Truite Almondine (filet trout, almonds, lemon) - Starting off the fish itself is very nice. It reminds me of the deep fried flounders served in Chinese seafood/dim sum restaurants. The nice crispy fish skin on the outside while the fish meat on the inside is tender and flaky. Very very nice. Some parts towards the center was a tad dry but the almonds with the oil completely solves that issue as long as you eat them together. Lemon also adds a refreshing taste to it. Great combination. Desserts Gâteau au Chocolat (chocolate truffle cake) - Personally not a chocolate person but my wife liked it. Caramel Flan - It's hard to review this one. I want to say this was the least sweet caramel dessert I've ever eaten. Coming from a Chinese person that's probably the best dessert compliment one can give lol. Typically with caramel anything out there the item would be on the much sweeter side compared to non caramel options. Ironically this flan had a very light caramel flavor all around while being even less sweet than the chocolate cake if I recall. Also at the bottom the crystallized layer was a tad bitter. Almost as if I was drinking coffee while eating caramel flan or maybe wine? read more

5 stars!! A little small restaurant on northern blvd. Easy to miss but so delicious!! We came during restaurant week and had no expectations. Everything was delicious. There is parking located in the back of the restaurant which is fantastic. The small restaurant easily filled up for dinner. I would definitely try to make reservations ahead of time. The portion sizes were surprisingly large. The seafood pasta was delicious! They were also very accommodating to our two young children on the table. A must try! read more

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Excellent. Charming. My hanger steak (onglet grillé) entrée was excellent. Tasty, perfectly cooked to temperature, nice texture, very "steaky". This will be my go-to cut from now on. I love escargots (snails), very authentic and flavorful, nice herbs, garlic, butter accompaniment, and the presentation authentic. The service was warm and diligent. Excellent all-around place: great atmosphere; excellent food; and welcoming service. Highly recommend. read more

This place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. I've gone a few times with my wife and it never fails to please. We always order from the twilight menu, which is an amazing deal that includes salad, an appetizer, an entree, dessert, and coffee/tea for less than $40 a head (though you can upgrade some dishes for 5-6 bucks). The atmosphere is very homey, which I love. This is true for the art on the wall to the silverware. After coming here a few times now, this is a collective review of what'd I've had thus far: First there's the salad, which comes with what seems like a homemade dressing. I've had the Italian and the blue cheese, both of which were great. I don't normally get blue cheese dressing for anything but wings but this was so light and creamy that I loved it. In terms of appetizers: the French Onion Soup was delicious, potent on flavor of onions and herbs and topped with a thick layer of melted cheese. The quiche Lorraine had a great buttery flavor and perfect balance of cheese, ham, and bacon. I also tried the pate, which is normally not my thing, but this was pretty mild. It still wasn't my thing but it was worth trying and not so bad. There are a few entrees I've tried. My favorite by far is the hanger steak. It has a nice char flavor and was cooked perfectly medium rare. This might not be apparent in my picture but it clearly tasted perfect in every bite. The lamb chops were tender and the garlic sauce was flavorful, more so than I expected. I also had a few bites of the veal with roasted apples when I came here with a cousin, and I def would order it for myself some time. Also, the veggies and crispy potatoes served with these entrees are also pretty delicious and balance well with main course. The desserts are all of great quality, and a favorite mainly comes down to preference. My favorite is the cheesecake. Overall, this is a great spot with wonderful service and it'll likely get more packed every day as word gets around. I highly recommend it and plan to be somewhat of a regular here. read more

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I was just reminiscing about the many offices the company, I use to work for relocated. What particularly came to mind, when the company was located at 55 Northern was the French Restaurant also located on Northern Blvd. I was so ecstatic to learn that La Baraka is still doing well Every change I got, I would bring family, friends and acquaintances to La Barka. La Barka is a great place and I am so very very happy the restaurant is still going Strong. I always remember how kind the owners were towards me and my many guest. It truly does my heart well to know that La Baraka is still being enjoyed. I wish you continued Success and Countless Blesses. P.S. The Food Delicious -The Ambiance-Wonderful. read more

This restaurant is a great spot for a date night. It's a small restaurant who really pays attention to the details in their food. It's easily missed when driving or walking by but it's worth making a trip and reservation to visit and try. It is very worth coming for the Twilight dinner menu. It's a 3 course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert for less than $40 per person! It's an amazing deal, especially for the area. The structure and menu and decor brings me back to my experience in France. The food had flavor but not too salty. We were so full afterwards. Everyone starts with a complimentary salad then the chosen appetizer is served. The green sauce with the mussels is so addicting and perfect for garlic lovers. The duck is cooked well and not overdone. The orange flavor sauce is quite strong and I felt it was a little overpowering but it wasn't too sweet which was delicious. The pear tart had almonds in it so nut allergy people should be aware of. Otherwise, lots of pear slices baked in the tart. Not too sweet. I would recommend small groups to come and try if they're looking for something a little different or special. read more

La Baraka - Pear tart - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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Not our first sold out Valentines Day fixed price dinner at La Baraka. Still a small, spirited, charming French restaurant with a home made feel and the now much older sweet couple who run it and welcome you, Edith Piaf songs, French plates and posters on the wall, some traditional French dishes, soups and desserts, courteous service. read more

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La Baraka is a neighborhood gem. The food is so delicious and made with love. The staff is so warm and welcoming. We love the decor. You feel like you are with family. You can tell the freshest ingredients are used. We're lucky to have such a wonderful restaurant near us. read more

Always a pleasure as the service, the ambiance and of course the food are outstanding New to the neighborhood it has already become one of or favorites read more

We can here 10 years ago for a birthday party. I remember it was good. Today I decided to come to eat here again. everything was delicious I am glad that I can back here The service was OK, due to the fact that the restaurant is packed, but they were trying really hard accommodate every table. read more

This restaurant is so good! I went for twilight dinner and had the entree with and upgrade for the onion soup. Highly recommend the soup- The main course was boeuf bourguignon, which was very tasty. For dessert there was a strawberry mousse, which was very light and sweet. The prices are almost too good to be true once you bite into your food, especially with the twilight dinner special. Overall this place has such a homey feel, the service is fast, and the food is very, very good. Check them out! read more

La Baraka - French onion // Soupe loignon - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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Celebrating a big life event at home these days means stepping up our delivery game and going for one of the pricier places. La Baraka fit the bill for that last week! We had major issues with the Doordash app - not La Baraka's fault, from what we can tell - so we were able to get only most of what we had originally intended. I'd say for the price, it's a little underwhelming, but it was a still a solid meal. The lamb chops were cooked and seasoned well, and my partner's shrimp dish was pretty good but a little over cooked. The Ramequin Au Fromage was an awesome starter - even in the delivery container - though I'd skip the sausages next time. They seemed a little dry and pretty small for the price. Cheesecake was standard, though it's nice they have a special that includes a dessert. Glad we tried it out! read more

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I saved my 143rd review for this magical restaurant. My wife and I first came here 18 years ago, before YELP even existed. She studied the French language, but had never been to a French Restaurant, so I surprised her by taking her to La Baraka. It was a small, but elegant dining room with table cloth and tasteful decorations all around. It was run by a friendly French couple: Jean-Luc and Lucette. We liked it so much that we had our first baby shower here. We also had our baby girl's first birthday here, where we booked the entire restaurant with friends and family and brought in a string quartet to serenade her. Those were precious and beautiful memories. On what would have been my beautiful wife's 42nd birthday, I came back here with our daughter, who is now 16. The dining room is exactly as I remembered it. I showed Lucette pictures from our party 18 years ago and she seemed to remember us. Ambience: The dining room is quiet and cozy yet elegant in a way. It transported me to a quieter, happier time. It is somewhere you would take your date to impress her or take your lovely wife to reflect on a wonderful life together. The servers speak French, so you can practice your French or use the English subtitles on the menus. Food: Where do I begin? Escargot - this is a mixed bag. Some shells had a substantial piece of escargot inside, while others had very little. The flavor was succulent (3/5) Mussels - Juicy and flavorful. (5/5) Canard L'Orange - crispy skin, tender juicy duck meat. (5/5) Cotes D'agneau - Lamb chops! This is instagram worthy. Nice platting. The taste was spot on. (5/5) Gateau Au chocolat - chocolate cake. Mmmm. (4/5) Strawberry mouse cake - a little tangy, but sweet. (4/5) Creme Caramel - ordered one for my wife's birthday, and sang happy birthday to her. Hope she's looking down on me with a smile...(5/5) Service: Very friendly staff, who go out of their way to help you figure out what you want. TL/DR: Magical French restaurant which will always hold a fond place in my heart. read more

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Came back here again last night. This is the most weirdest place I've ever been in. The people in there was so strange. The vibe in there was just so strange. They don't serve liquor. They didn't have quite a few things on the menu. The woman in there was still miserable after nine years from the last time I saw her. And she gave us an attitude. However, our waitress and the owners were very nice. But regardless, this place sucked, do not go here. read more

Food was okay. Interesting flavors. Definitely more on the subtle side. For my palate, it was a bit bland. Duck was cooked really well. Lamb chops were probably the best thing we had ordered. Would definitely order the mussels again as well. Service was excellent, very friendly and welcoming staff. Seemed like they get a lot of regular customers. I'm glad I tried it once. read more

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As authentic as you can get it, this Moroccan restaurant checks all the boxes for a hidden gem in Kyoto, a definite must try for anyone. Even those who may not have a taste for Arab food, there is a certain sweetness in this dish that one cannot overlook the deliciousness of. Decor gives off a very calm and friendly atmosphere. The service was great and the chef and his wife can share about where he's from and the significance of their dishes in African culture. read more

La Baraka - This is beef tajine, their most popular dish. Not totally sure what's in the dish aside from meat and veggies and possibly cinnamon. - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

This restaurant is excellent. The owners are on their feet the whole night helping to bring out food, clear your table, and schmooze. Stay with me here, but this place accomplishes a unique feat where you feel as though you're eating in someone's house but you're also dining at a fancy and upscale establishment... the food is cooked so well. The portions are good too. I had the house salad, lobster, bisque, beef bouillabaisse, and blueberry tart. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

La Baraka - Blueberry tart - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

food is fine, but the waitress is not that friendly, she is very impatient, I won't recommend to friends.

This is a family style restaurant which is very warm. The gentleman and the lady were welcoming. The food tasted good and I'm happy with the portion. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. It takes some time for them to take your orders and bring the food and check to your table. read more

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This is a hidden gem of the town. A lot of people passed by not knowing this place actually existed. In fact they are pretty busy on weekends. Although they don't have a vast option, their prefixed twilight dinner menu is really good deal. read more

We were looking for something different for dinner and I looked up French restaurants luckily we were in the right area! La Baraka in Little Neck is the cutest place ! They greet you in French as you enter and the staff is very friendly and helpful! Our first time here was just delightful,great food, fabulous wine and bread and onion soup!! Everything was good. It is a quiet place great for a date, very cozy and the decor is old fashioned and charming. We will be returning soon the menu is so tempting I'm going to work my way through it!! I would like to thank the staff who all served us in unison all politely friendly and professional, the owners actually care that you are enjoying your dinner! I love this place it's like a little French vacation! read more

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Amazing food & superb service! The owners are extremely friendly and provided an excellent experience. All of the desserts are made in-house as well! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! Highly recommend the escargot, duck confit & lamb chop. read more

La Baraka - Escargot appetizer - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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A lovely and unassuming French restaurant in the heart of Little Neck. The food is delicious, beautifully prepared and presented. Family run and now the daughter is carrying on her father's traditions. You can't go wrong with the boeuf bourguignon and the onion soup. read more

Lovely restaurant. Always pass by but have never gone. So happy to have had the opportunity. Really friendly old world vibe and the food was excellent. Did not think expensive at all. Thank you so much!! read more

La Baraka - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

We just celebrated Thanksgiving at La Baraka. We truly enjoyed being there and we loved our meal. Everything was wonderful especially our conversation with the owner. We have been there about four times in the past few months and intend to return very soon. We highly recommend La Baraka for the food, service and ambiance. read more

Such a neighborhood gem! The food and the service is always excellent and the owners are the loveliest people. read more

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My husband and I secured last minute reservations for their event " A Night in Tunisia" They had an accordion player, a guitar/ lute player and a bongo player. Excellent! The headliner was of all things a belly dancer! What energy! This was a Tuesday night made to be a Saturday night. By the end of the night everyone was on their feet, dancing like nobody's watching! A great night out! And the food! Cheese and crackers, nuts and spicy spread and wine to start. Then a "salad" of different spreads with veggies and pita bread. Followed by a creamy egg, cheese thing in a crust! Didn't get the name but it was delicious! The main course was cous cous with a mixed grill with a gravy! I cannot wait until the next event. Thank you for a great evening! I almost forgot, a dessert plate with fruit and unique pastries! Magnificent! read more

I have been coming here for a long time, although less often having moved out of the area. This restaurant is so charming, the food consistently excellent and the staff very attentive. It is a joy to dine here. read more

Fresh ingredients and organic, C'est magnifique. They've somehow made the most tender 1/2 chicken I have ever eaten. The skin was also crisp and perfectly seasoned. Signs of a talented chef when the potato soup taste amazing. It is expensive but it is worth every penny. The service is also on point. The owner is very proud. Talks to us passionately about his dishes. Something every restaurant no matter how small should do. read more

Thank you for making my birthday extra special!!!! Everything was excellent - Superb service and very cordial and friendly staff! My Chardonnay was delicious and I loved my Coquille St.-jacques - (scallops, shrimps, crab meat in a seashell) Turkish coffee tastes great - Nice quaint and pretty restaurant - I wish you much abundance! read more

La Baraka - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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For more than a year our son has been after us to try this amazing Saturday buffet lunch. The parking around here looks iffy, so we just took the #12 bus, then an easy walk to the restaurant. The stucco walls and French posters made us feel immediately at home, as did the owner who filled us in on his decades of feeding the hungry hordes of Queens residents. The food was unusually good for any buffet - standouts included the roast chicken, veal stew, and herbed mushrooms. We hope to return some night for their fixed price dinner. I like French food more than my wife does, but we all left very happy. read more

La Baraka - Taking in the European vibe - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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Went to La Baraka on a Friday night with my fiance. We made a 7pm reservation, but I'm not sure if that was necessary. It seemed like the place fills up with a lot of locals who know the owners with the occasional newcomers aka us. The place is very charming with lovely and unique decor pieces all around and the right amount of dim lighting for effect without making it difficult to see anything. The customer service was wonderful! Everyone who works there was so attentive and friendly. The bread (except for 1 piece) was warm and soft and delicious. We ordered the set dinner menu (me: the French onion soup, boeuf bourguignon and cheesecake; his: quiche Lorraine, trout with almonds and chocolate mousse) which came to about $43 pp without tax/tip. The French onion soup was my FAVORITE. I mean probably the best French onion soup I've ever had. It was just the right amount of saltiness and had so much cheese on top. I was SOOO happy with this soup - definitely the highlight of the meal. Everything else tasted as expected except the boeuf bourguignon... unfortunately, I found this to be on the bland side and a bit disappointing. The meat was cooked perfectly though, so with a little extra salt on top, I was able to enjoy my meal. We had a great evening and lovely dinner at La Baraka and will definitely be back to try some more of their offerings! read more

La Baraka - French onion soup - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York

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La LA Baraka was awesome. Marie and Chelsea treated us like family. The food was spectacular. The will be our go to place. We made reservations for Bastille day, can't wait. read more

Amazing food and amazing owners. They have been around for a very long time. I go there for special occasions.

Came here for an early birthday dinner with friends. Tried the mussels appetizer which was delicious, the coquille st. Jacques, and the potato soup which was filling and delicious. Portions were perfect for the three of us to share. Main course consisted of a filet Mignon which was cooked to perfection, lamb chops which were portioned nicely, and trout with lemons and almonds. The space is beautifully decorated for Lunar New Year and Valentines Day, and the music is nice. We had to wrap our desserts because we were so full but the chocolate truffle cake was so good! Staff was attentive, refilling out water and bread and checking in often. I have come here for my birthday before and am satisfied every time. read more

La Baraka - Chocolate truffle cake - French Near Me - Little Neck, New York