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For two star French, try La Bonne Soupe in New York. Located in the Midtown West area, this restaurant is very affordable. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. Diners liked the steak.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this tiny restaurant! I went with my boyfriend and at first we felt cramped, but soon found it cozy and chatted with people next to us.. Also the french onion soup was great!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to La Bonne Soup for as long as I can remember. Many-a-shopping trips at Bloomies have ended here. The food is standard, but good. For less than $20 you can get soup, salad bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart La Bonne Soupe. A girlfriend took me here when I first moved to CT and was down in the city to visit. I fell in love! What a cute random little French bistro on 55th! Easy to get to and good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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So, I had this place recommended to me by a business lady I was talking to on the plane. I love French food and asked if she knew any good places... Since the place is named the "good soup," I figured, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is okay, but not excellent. Service was tres tres bad. One example -- we ordered fondu, and the fondu stove came out covered in smelly propane (or whatever fuel they use). Not appetizing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A decent spot for lunch. I got a crepe and forgot about it a few minutes after finishing. Props for including a side salad with lunch options, but the food is seriously mediocre. Bonus points for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We used to live right across the street, and Bonne Soupe became a weekly staple with it's too close for comfort cramped dinning ( Upstairs is less crowded) and Parisian chatter at nearby tables; one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
About two days after the New York Times wrote how restaurents were going out of their way to entice patrons to come in, I had the experience of encountering the horribly rude maitre'd at La Bonne...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One of my worst experiences!Rude waiter, didn't even turn to me as I asked about my reservation for a group of friends.Dirty awning and not very good looking inside either.I'm glad that there are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this restaurant several years ago by a friend and have been coming back regularly ever since. It's cute and cozy although not as chic as some. The food is consistent and very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
By New Year's Day I still hadn't seen the Bergdorf Goodman window displays. If any of you are native New Yorkers, you know that I didn't have much time to spare. On the morning of January 3, I made a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During a recent evening, while walking home from a meeting over the westside, I noticed that La Bonne Soupe ("LBS") was not yet packed. I decided to go there for a quick bite. LBS offers a standard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French Bistro is perhaps the most tired, unimpressive, overpriced, and inauthentic fare NY offers. But La Bonne Soupe is worth the visit. The fondue is incredible, and the crepes (~$13) are done...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not my first time here... but first review. Went here today for lunch and it was packed. Luckily, we got there before the lunch rush. Service was spotty, which was expected. I noticed they've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second meal at the restaurant. Today I met three friendsin the city and we had lunch there. Their onion soup is the best I'vehad yet. Two friends ordered omlettes and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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I've visited several times in the past, with positive experiences. Recently, however, I visited for a weekend dinner during the holiday season and it was busy. The dinner was good, desserts, ok, as usual. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute. It's very tiny. We ate in the back, which was even cuter! They had these picture frames hanging on a very antique looking wallpaper. The back is more for a romantic setting and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place with good food and service. It's a nice place to duck into while you're shopping in midtown or before a show at Carnegie Hall.The other reviewers are right in that the food is not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgia brought us to La Bonne Soupe. Having lunched with lady friends in the late 80s, my partner saw the place again as we were walking down the street. Hunger beckoned so we gave it a try. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a culinary experience, but a nice different lunch spot.You have to put up with 1) all the women shoppers having their lunch, bags in tow, 2) tightly spaced tables where you hear too many other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to La Bonne Soupe by my sister for lunch and we keep coming back for more! The soups are delicious and for about $18 you get bread, soup, salad, dessert and a glass of wine - a great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this quaint place downstairs. They have a pre-fix menu for dinner, salad, soup and wine...don't remember the price since its been a while since I last went. But love all their soups, salads...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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My wife and I stumbled on this restaurant by pure chance. We ventured in with no hesitation after reading a few reviews online. First, we were placed in a table by the corridor, all the traffic from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice cozy solid place to have dinner with friends or family. Their french onion soup is AMAZING. Their salads are very good as well...good house rose .. very reasonable prices...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had our last dinner in NYC here. It was a lot of fun...we had the escargot which was nice and buttery. Amy had a crepe that was super rich with goat cheese. I had the hamburger with maisen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute atmosphere and nice menu selection, but the food was so-so. Nothing to write home about.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here yesterday with my parents and noticed two things:1. The French onion soup is no longer as orgasmic as it once was, but it's still pretty damn good2. Though many of the same servers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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The french Soupe A L'oignon is amazing! The Steak Pomme Frites is another fave! The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. The wait staff is super friendly and always remember what you want. You can...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great second floor balcony. Too much dressing though tasty. Too much salt in the Onion Soup. I would order the tomato next time. Fries could be better. Service very good and not a lot of ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't beat the soup special that they have for lunch. You just can't. It was very busy when we were there but the service was speedy and polite. The salad was simple but good and the French...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a phenomenal little find right in the middle of Manhattan--ugh-maze-ing. I stopped in here for a lovely afternoon lunch on a Wednesday with one of my perf friends that recommended Le Bonne for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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The person who wrote the other review has no idea what they are talking about...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, special space. Wonderful French food that even my husband loved. And he grew up in France for 18 years. I love the little balcony upstairs on a pretty NYC day. The prices are just right. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place but I'm not sure I would go back.. The seats are far too close to each other to feel comfortable.. The decor could really use some help .. I didn't like how all the clients were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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We went for lunch during the week and enjoyed the food and the ambience. We ordered the french onion soup which was really, really good. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it! It had the right...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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My wife and I went for lunch recently and except for the decor we have nothing positive to say about this place. When you enter the space it really is lovely and you feel like you are in France. Unfortunately,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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We had dinner there last night previous to a concert at the Radio City Music Hall, and were extremely pleased with not only the food, but the atmosphere of the restaurant as well. I had just been to France...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bonne Soupe is a charming, family-run restaurant in an unassuming space. I can't believe there are still places like this tucked into one of the busiest neighborhoods of the city, but I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm.... after reading the reviews, I was really looking forward to this place. After trying it... I'm still not 100% sure how I feel about the experience. Luckily it was warm enough to sit outside on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here with family on a Sunday, and it was surprisingly charming. We got a table upstairs next to the window, so I just had a nice and sunny experience. Not a lot of tourists, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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We arrived for lunch at 11:30am and were seated promptly before the lunch crowd drifted in. The menu is full of wonderful French fare and the service is fast and attentive. Very convenient to MoMA and other...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This French bistro in Midtown was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the Soupe a l'Oignon (French Onion Soup) which came with bread, salad, dessert and a glass of wine for a very reasonable $16.75. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I knew some french. Then I could start off this review with a funny french quote. But alas, I took spanish in high school....so all I really know is "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi" (and I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
La soupe etait bonne. *****La fondue etait ordinaire. ***Le bistec etait merde. *First of all, truth in naming... The soup is indeed good! And as you'll see in other reviews, its not expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here because of a recommendation and the great reviews. The food was just okay to me. We came here for fondue and crepes. I've had better of both. The service here is also not so great....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't awful. The service was quite slow -- we had to ask for the check several times, and even when the waiter took the credit card, we had to actually get up and find him to get him to bring it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved my lunchtime meal at this place! Really quaint joint that has an extremely fast turnaround time. The salad was very refreshing and my omelette was cooked perfectly.... not overdone and just very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *heart* La Bonne Soupe!! My two friends and I had Sunday brunch here yesterday and we were really pleased with the restaurant. Their omelettes are delicious, although my favorite pick was the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to get lunch in New York. The food is really good and quite fast, and the prices are very fair for what you get.The soups are (obviously) very good, but so are most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bonne Soupe has a really great deal for this area of town. As others have noted, you get salad, bread, soup and wine for under $20. A few years back, I was tasked with finding one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's like stepping across the threshold from Midtown and into a French bistro. Warm and cozy and tiny. Perfect for a meal on your own, lunch with your mum or a first date. The soup deal is great....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soup is definitely a priority in my food book. Broths, vegetable soups, stews, chowders, bisques. Love them all. But my particular favorites are the tomato based variety. And my all time love is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At La Bonne Soupe, I was brought back to my days in Paris, where I had studied abroad. The Croque Madame was every bit as good as I had remembered (and then some!).Beat the lunch crowd so dining was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Though the service at La Bonne Soupe is not terribly impressive, the food makes up for any disappointments. You can choose from a number of French dishes, including quiche and crepes, even fondue....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bunch of people visiting from out of town and I was able to make lunch reservations the day before for all 8 of us. They seated us in their back room, and even after more parties arrived it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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I went there for the second time just a little while ago and it was an excellent and enjoyable surprise. The first time I went, I ordered the steak frites and it was pretty good, but the second time I ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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I came here just taking a friend from out of town to dinner. I haven't had much french food in the past so I don't have much to compare it to. I felt that the ambiance was completely without pretense, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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This place is a grand disappointment. You wait and wait and wait in a cramped space with other people who have been forced to wait. Then you sit down, pretty much on top of the people next to you; I was in...
menupages.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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La Bonne Soupe was highly recommended to me by locals. However, our experience was very disappointing - the service was quite rude, the plates and silverware were unclean and the soup my friend ordered was in...
menupages.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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We were taken by friends who've enjoyed this restaurant in the past. A great disappointment. The test of a bistro is roast chicken which was tasteless and dry. The salade nicoise was a tossed salad with a...
menupages.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not the biggest fan of French food, but this place is great! Cute, intimate and not too crowded. Excellent food, though their service is on the slower side. The soups are amazing, of course. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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I am a New Yorker and I love this restaurant. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. On the weekends there can be a wait for a table, but it is worth it. Service is prompt.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the best. i usually just end up getting the creme andalouse with other random food, but the soup is always consistently awesome and everything else that i have had has been great too....
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So disappointed. Got the tomato soup prixe fixe. Salad was blah. Bread was sooo bad. The skin was so tough that you had to completely mash the bread to break it up.The soup was pitiful. Way too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're name translates to "Good Soup", then you better damn well know how to make a good pot. And, while La Bonne Soupe does a good job at it, it's not really a true "soup restaurant", per se,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LA Bonne Soupe is the best soup place I have ever been too. My best friend Marissa took me there about two months ago and I fell in love. Their Cream of Tomato soup call Creme Andalouse is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Cream of Tomato soup lovers, this place may have *THE* best cream of tomato soup in the world. They call it Creme Andalouse - and it's wonderful! This is a great place to get really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The soup was delicious, but it didn't entirely meet my high castle expectations. As others have mentioned the salad, the drink, and dessert were all mediocre - I should have known, given the price...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Great neighborhood restaurant. The hot food comes flying out of the kitchen within minutes of you ordering it. Loved the onion soup and chicken curry soup special. We had the chopped steaks which were terrific...
menupages.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my girlfriend's birthday and I was planning out an entire day with her. I was looking for a nice, cute breakfast/brunch restaurant where we could grab a quick meal before heading over to our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it. I love French onion soup. No, not that crap that's offered on every diner menu. Ok, I'll eat that too but this is waaaaay better. I promise. The chopped steak is pretty much just a burger...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, but did not live up to the expectations I had after Yelping it. The bread was not "the best outside Paris"; it was fine, but nothing special. The service was sub par (I guess that is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We tried La Bonne Soupe tonight for the first time and were quite impressed. The decor is charming, the staff was attentive and personable, and the prices were ridiculously affordable, especially for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I walked into La Bonne Soup, I felt as if I had returned to Paris. This cafe has the most pleasant, unassuming atmosphere, with plenty of tables pushed just a tiny bit too close together -- but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
55th between 5th and 6th might offer some of the better, reasonably priced dining in the Midtown East/Theater District area and La Bonne Soupe is no exception. Though, it's not my first choice on this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3 of us had dinner here in June. The service and the food were very good. We were seated upstairs near a large window that was at the back of the building (from our table you could look through the restaurant...
menupages.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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I've been enjoying great, consistent lunches here for years. I adore the spinach omlette and the crepes. Amazingly, this place has some of the best table bread I've ever had.
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot beat the price for this AMAZING french food! I love the fondue and the french onion soup! I get hungry just thinking about it! The tables are a bit close together downstairs, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, great stop off after MoMA or the Park, or whatever. Awesome cheese fondue, nice little salad, and a carafe of wine was all pretty reasonable. Sat upstairs in a nice quiet spot in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here for lunch after surviving the crowds at MOMA. This place has a nice decor, even though the table are close together. I enjoyed my crepe downstairs with a small glass of cider (from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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We were a table of 3 and were seated promptly. The waitress took our order immediately. After the three of us ordered crepes, we waited, and waited, and waited for about 45 minutes while every body else around...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always try to hit this place when I find myself in the Big Apple. The decor is just hilariously French, but once you bite into the food, your laughs will turn to tears of joy. There used to be this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once for my friend's birthday, but it was pretty good. I got the Soupe l'Oignon and it was wonderful (and I don't even usually like cheese!) My one complaint was that the Creme...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FAB fondue place!! I've been here quite a few times just for the delicious cheese fondue. It is sooo incredibly yummy and i can't find words to describe the taste. I just know that I'm scraping the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soup, salad, bread, dessert and a (small, but still) glass of wine for $15.75 is awesome. And the staff has always been nice. It's a good casual French place in midtown that I can remember going to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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I came here to celebrate my birthday. The service was good and they even did...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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After lilving in New York City for over 15 years, I now live in Atlantic City New Jersey and I travel regularly to New York and I must eat at La Bonne Soupe because the food is excellent. The cheese sauces are...
menupages.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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I love this place. I ordered the french onion soup and it was the best I ever had. The staff and host were very friendly and accomodating. While most places won't sit an incomplete party, this place was fine...
menupages.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with this place, good food - reasonable prices.I had a steak frites - good fries and a darn good steak and a side salad too!The onion soup was also very nice, and served...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in before a show, and were seated immediately.The service was fairly good. They were willing to swap out a side, which is always appreciated by me.I had the poulet au citorn with polenta....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I was visiting NYC, about 6 years ago, my business hosts took me to this small french restaurant where I had fantastic fondue and fantastic wine (which, unfortunately, made me forget...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite for French Food, it feels like being back home. The decor is typical French country style. The table are a bit close together but it is convivial, and I never had a problem...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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This is a restaurant with staying power. The food is good and the atmosphere is that of a comfortable, reliable standby. The pommes frites are highly recommended. The small outdoor deck on the second floor is...
menupages.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any dining establishment in Midtown that exudes warmth, personality, and padded gingham walls gets at least 4 stars in my book. I work in this neighborhood, and on some days prefer the Wendy's in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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We stumbled upon La Bonne Soup last night and were so happy we did. What looks like an unassuming restaurant from the outside is bustling and crowded on the inside. The restaurant has an earlier crowd so if...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Had a pre-broadway matinee lunch here. The soup was fantastic. Wonderful for lunch or light dinner. Our party had three different soups and a burger. Everyone was truly satisfied. We will definitely be back.
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was slowish and accented with snooty French attitude but the crepe was good. Cholesterol test be dammed the Bearnaise sauce was delish. The salad had gross brown edges and the onion was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
la bonne soup is definitely a cute and reasonably priced french bistro-esque place for its midtown location. I was surprised by the nice decor when I first walked in. yes, it is very cramped, but as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going here for YEARS.....I think since before I was born.....the quality remains the same....the salade vert is great way to start the meal with a traditional french vinagrette....their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Went with my friend for the first time last night. It's a good thing we got there before 6pm because a line started to form -- popular place. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall; quite small and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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I have been to this place many times. This place in one of my kids favorite in the city, which is great because it is affordable. The servers are more often great than not. The food is always excellent. I...
menupages.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy restaurant...delicious soup...and quite a deal.After learning our restaurant of choice was having a private party (unbeknownst to us until we arrived at the door!) my friend and I stumbled around...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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I was on a personal visit to Manhattan and had heard about this as an easy and moderate place for a solo luncheon or dinner. When I arrived at 5;30, I was seated quickly by the front window, 1st floor, with...
menupages.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Quel mignon! What amazes me about this cute, petit bistro is how they can provide what they do at such excellent prices in the neighborhood where they are situated. I believe that is the reason for the crowd....
menupages.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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The food is the best thing about La Bonne Soupe. Although they say they have a 2nd floor, its still very crowded and it feels like everyone is on top of each other. Service is great, there's nothing wrong with...
menupages.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Good menu, good service & good prices, a winning combination if there ever was one! Everyone I've introduced to this restaurant has been very happy.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to La Bonne Soupe this past Sunday on my way to MoMA, walking right into the middle of the brunch traffic peak. Fortunately I was alone, so I sat at the bar immediately. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went back La Bonne Soupe this week end. That was such a disappointing experience. Especially when you had great experience and you expect a lot, restaurant's grade down is really sad.They used to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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I have been to La Bonne Soupe several times, and am always impressed. As stated previously, their French Onion soup is superb. Also fantastic are their crepes. For $15 (at least last time I went), you can have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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After reading the reviews here and on menupages, I expected more from this Manhattan French restaurant. Although there may be seating for over 100 patrons, the space in itself was very tight. My friend sat...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is quite possibly my favorite restaurant anywhere. Whenever I come home for a visit I always try to include a stop at La bonne Soup, usually before or after the theater. The soup deal is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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We first learned about this restaurant while surfing menupages.com. It was 3 blocks from our hotel, very convenient if you are in Midtown. We were seated right away, and had great service. The food was simple...
menupages.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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i always bring my fam here when they come into town. their sangria is amazing and the asparagus and salmon quiche is some of the best i've ever had! the service is usually great too. very sm. ny feel if you've...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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When in the city I always find my way to LaBonne Soupe. The food is delightful, although the wait staff could be a bit more pleasant. I think I've had everything on the menu and can't wait for my next fix....
menupages.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bonne Soupe, je t'adore.This lovely bistro has been a favorite with my friends and family for over 20 years. When I lived in New York, I would go often with a co-worker or girlfriend for a late...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Great restaurant on 55th between 6th and 5th! For about $20 you get bread, salade, a heaping bowl of...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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This is my favorite restaurant in the world. The creme andalouse is deeeeeeeelicious, the bread is deeeelicious, the cheese fondue delightful. I don't mind that the staff is a bit testy. They are really busy....
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to La Bonne Soupe quite several times over the past few years and little changes at this establishment. It's quite consistent in terms of quality of food as well as service.I will admit, at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
things that are good: the soup, the fondue, the atmospherethings that are NOT good: the salad, the house wine, the omlettesif you go just for the soup or the dessert, this place is a good bet....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Loved the escargot as appetizer- just the right blend of garlic and spices. The soups were excellent especially the french onion soup. We enjoyed our crepe - La Forestiere, but we found the Omelette Paysanne...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T fall for their $14.95 soup deal!!! Though it comes with a salad, bread, a beverage (not just fountain drinks, wine and maybe the cocktails??) and dessert, you get the salad and bread anyway if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Great place to go for brunch, lunch or dinner. A quaint little French Bistro. The menu is excellent and very affordable. The atmosphere is very cozy and casual. I highly recommend the crepe,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic and cozy. You won't feel like you're in Midtown once you're inside. I don't think the menu's changed in 25 years; everything's done right. And they're open relatively late.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small, cozy French bistro-type in Midtown. This place is wonderful for a low-key brunch on the weekend. However, the space can fill up fast during prime time brunch hours, and tables are extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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I've been to this restaurant a handful of times because it's close to my job. Each time the service has been quite poor but if you can ignore that the food is excellent. The restaurant is a little crowded with...
menupages.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm! so homey! felt like i was eating in my non-existent french auntie's kitchen or front porch. (i'm not french, so i don't qualify for a french auntie. darnit.)i had to try the french onion...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly enjoy going to this place. It is very quaint and cozy, and feels very much like an authentic French Bistro/Cafe. The atmosphere is very intimate for a small group of friends, a nice date, or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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I come to La Bonne Soupe for the salad dressing. I love it. I don't know what it is about it - it ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little frenchy restaurant on a nondescript midtown street - great place for a cozy lunch break. good crepes and european omelettes and a great 3 course soup lunch deal. Their soups are good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few reasonably-priced Midtown restaurants where you can get a good meal. I always come here when I want to grab a quick dinner after work with someone else in the area. It's casual and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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I got the onion soup and it was great. The problem was that we waited for a long time to get our waitress, we had to ask the bus boy for refills for drinks, and we waited for a long time to pay for our check....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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The French Onion Soup is so amazing that this has instantly become a favorite hangout. My dining experience was fantastic, marred only by substandard, over-cooked creme caramel.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a cheese fan, but the fondue was delicious. I also must agree that the onion soup here is the best I've had. Coming from Chinatown, anything over $6 a meal is considered highway robbery, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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Their soups are always delicious as are the baguettes. Great, authentic French atmosphere, service is friendly and one is never rushed -- that would be so un-French. Very good prices -- $6 for a bowl of French...
menupages.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Matre'd was rude. Refused to let me sit until my guest arrived, but sat 2 other tables with single people (guess they were dining alone?). Once she arrived.... we were sat promptly, then came the cute French...
menupages.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Have been coming here for years. A post-movie Sunday meal was disappointing. The food was mediocre. The kitchen does not seem to care anymore about flavor. I am not pleased about how excellence is not...
menupages.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm! Had a bite of my friend's quiche and it was light and fluffy as an eggy cloud. Service was fine. Atmosphere is classic bistro, red checked tablecloths and oil paintings - very inviting and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Midtown French eatery with all the down-to-earth classics. Cheesy fondue and onion soup to warm (and grease) your insides on a chilly evening after shopping. Try not to feel guilty walking by the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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A friend from out of town wanted a cheap, good dinner. We were sat immediately and the atmosphere of the restaurant is indeed very French. Downstairs is quieter and dimmer, upstairs is bright, loud, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Great food for the great price, below average service. The escargot is really good, although they running out today's special, but the regular menu is pretty good, too. Morrocan chicken soup is a must try! The...
menupages.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable! They have the BEST onion soup in NYC ever. I always get the price fixed soup dinner wich comes with a salad that has such a delicious dressing, and of course, the onion soup. It comes out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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The food is very good. The service is brisk and cordial. The atmosphere is, thankfully, work-a-day and unpretentious--diners are there for a good meal and conversation with their company and La Bonne Soupe...
menupages.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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A Friday night meal on our visit to NY was marked by a delightful meal at La Bonne Soupe. The soup and salad first courses were tasty. The blackened cod retained its moistness and the hamburger cooked exactly...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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The food is delicious, especially the spinach and mushroom crepes. Pretty reasonable as French restaurants go. The downstairs is a little crowded but you soon forget that once you begin to enjoy your meal....
menupages.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Our monthly dinner takes place at La Bonne Soupe regularly and it is my favorite outing. I can't think of another bistro restaurant in New York where I feel as if I am in my home town of Paris! Perfect food...
menupages.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Allons enfants de ma...I have never had a bad meal here - brunch, lunch or dinner.I adore their salad dressing and always end up sopping it up on a piece of fresh bread.My favorite meal is the onion...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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This is certainly a very authentic french bistro. Great (and simple) food, no matter what you order. The prices are pretty good, particularly for lunch. Very nice!
menupages.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this little cute french bistro!!! It's causal and fun.. The prices are great and afforable.. We had the soup, salad and dessert special for only $15 a person!!! I had the gazpacho for my main...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Named after playwright Felicien Marceau's avant garde comedy La Bonne Soupe, which enjoyed a lengthy run in Paris in the 1950s, this charming restaurant has a menu inspired by those of the bistros...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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La Bonne Soupe has great French Country style decor and is perfect for a date or just hanging out with friends and family. The food is absolutely delicious (and a steal for that matter) and the waitstaff is...
menupages.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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I've been there several times already, and it's consistently lovely. The salads have a delicious "sauce moutarde" dressing, the crepes on Tuesday are really good, and the onion soup is to die for! The table...
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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The food seems like genuine french food; you'll see that most of the patrons are european tourists. The onion soup is a must; its savory broth, flavorful onions and delicately melted gruyere are euphoric! I go...
menupages.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quaint little French bistro that's affordable and casual. Pleasant service and they have one of the best salad dressings in the city! I don't eat salad that much but if I do, I want La Bonne Soupe's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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We go to La Bonne Soupe every time that we go to City Center & to movie screenings. We always have a tasty meal, & the staff get us out in time. The specials are a great value & really great. We love the...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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Soup is fantastic. Highly recommanded French Onion Soup. Crepe is good too. They have a range of varity. Tuesday is Crepe day. They have special. Good deal. Price is absolutely decents. Though service is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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My girlfriend and I go to La Bonne Soupe at least twice a month. The fondue is tasty, the soup is a great deal (for $15 you get an entire meal--salad, a soup entree, dessert, and a glass of wine), and the...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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I took 6 friends from around the country to this highly recommended restaurant. I had heard about it over and over on Arthur's radio show. Well, I guess it was just because they were sponsors because I was...
menupages.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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Food was delicious, but presentation was very poor. Had to wait 20 minutes just for the menu. Although the prices are great, we probably won't go again and won't recommend it also.
menupages.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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I like La Bonne Soupe. The food is satisfying, tasty familiar. The staff, though a little distracted, is quite friendly. I would reccomend it always.
menupages.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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We got into NYC late and asked the conceirge a good place to stop in at 11 PM and she recommended this place and we were so happy! The cheese fondue was wonderful and the chocolate mousse some of the best I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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Although the food was adequate, the service and atmosphere were certainly not. I would not recommend this establishment.
menupages.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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I went here recently with some friends and family. The food was absolutely delicious! The cheese fondue was great, as was the salad. The service was slow, and we often had to get the waitress' attention for...
menupages.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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One of my French ex-pat friends brought me here for the first time a couple of years ago. Said it reminded him of home (Paris). Cozy, good value, tasty. Now, I introduce my other friends to it. Definitely...
menupages.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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La Bonne Soupe is the perfect spot for a light lunch. You wouldn't go there if you were looking for a long, relaxing and upscale dining experience, but it's perfect for a fall day or a quick lunch during the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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Loved the steak dishes with special sauce and fries (hamburger patty cooked to your liking without the bun & additives). Restaurant is plain inside (kindof diner style) but quaint, good for a low key meal with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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This place is amazing. Went here for my 2nd anniversay with my boyfriend & everything was perfect: the delicious French Food, the quaint interiour decor & beautiful balcony seating, the calm/relaxing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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La Bonne Soup is a charming French restaurant that greatly disappoints with low quality food and a pretentious clientele that actually believes they are eating French food. The restaurant is perfect for those...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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I don't speak French, but this lovely establishment has always made me feel welcome and right at home. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you'll find a friendly, familiar menu with great...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2004
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If you have ever been to France, you feel as if your back the minute you walk in the door. From the tiny tables to the french speaking staff and patrons. Extremely well priced with remarkably good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2004
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I have been to this restaurant a couple times and will go back many more. Everything I have tried has been delicious. I love the fondue (both the cheese and chocolate) and the French Onion Soup.
menupages.com - user review - 03/27/2004
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An unassuming store-front leads you into a classic French bistro - one that I'd certainly visit again. Seating is undeniably close - but in a manner that adds charm to the experience. Experienced a pleasant...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2004
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I recently returned to The good Soup after about a 20 year absence. Last time I was there was as a sophomore in HS. And nothing has changed. Food was great, atmosphere quaint, and a good value, soup, entree,...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2004
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Apologies for my bad French in the title, but this restaurant lived up to that name! I sampled the Lasagne a la Francaise and found that the French can take an Italian dish and make it better. The crepe in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2003
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After lackluster, exhorbitantly expensive meals at Daniel and Jean George, we were thrilled to find this wonderfully inexpensive restaurant--A guaranteed authentic French Bistro style gem with prix fixe menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2003
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It's hard to find reasonably priced, good restaurants in midtown. La Bonne Soupe is a real treat. The house wines are good and a bargain, the soupe meals are a great value. The crepes are outstanding (Tuesday...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2003
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The creme Andalouse is the best cream of tomato soup I have ever had. The fondue au frommage is hit or miss but the total package is guaranteed great every time.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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I had french onion soup yesterday for lunch with a friend of mine and it was a good experience. I don't know if it was real French food, but tasted great. It came with a wonderfully dressed salad, dessert, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2003
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If you are a cheese person this is the place to go for it. We went with a larger group and shared fondue at the table!! It was very yummy. The rest of the menu is good to have too if you are with people who...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2003
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A perfect spot for a delicious lunch, or early dinner! You can get the soupe du Jour, a salad, dessert (Fabulous Mousse au Chocolat!) and a glass of wine, for around $15.00!! And the Quiche Lorraine is to DIE...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2003
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I've been coming here for years, since I was a little girl. I'm a die hard soupe prix-fixe lover. It's by far the best and tastiest French deal around.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Real French atmosphere and delicious, simple bistro food for reasonable prices - and in midtown, yet! The lemon chicken is especially good, as are the soups. Creme caramel is delicious and the house salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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The atmosphere is charming, the waitstaff polite, and the food is tremendous. I got the crepes, and they were perfect. Also, don't leave without trying their famous soup--it is amazing! It goes from empty to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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ive gone here every christmastime with my family. i get the cheese fondue everytime - everyone who's with me agrees that its the best theyve ever had! cute french bistro with history.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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Love this place! La Bonne Soupe always pleases everyone in the party. Avoid the lunch and dinner hours, tho, as the line can go out the door!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Excellent tasting crepes for a quick lunch. The place got crowded and it took a while to get the check, but I'd certainly go again. What a sweet little find!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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My husband and I enjoyed a quick lunch here. The French Onion soup was very tasty. A perfect size lunch (and price) with salad, bread, dessert and glass of wine. Crepes were ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2002
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I actually look forward to the experience but I was disappointed to know the onion soup is not authentic French (which somehow is the north american type French soup with heavy cheese content). I actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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My daughter and I stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner.................if was absolutely fabulous...the best French Onion soup I have ever tasted....bread was excellent and so was the house wine selection!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Actually, La Bonne Soupe's great for grabbing a quick but delicious pre-theater dinner, as well as for luxurious luncheons. The soups are well-prepared, and though the non-soup entries almost seem superfluous...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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fondue sans the click of heels...
epinions.com - user review
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serving authentic and affordable french cuisine...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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we ended up having soup and crepes.. not bad, but i don't know that i'd go back. it's possible i'm just not a fan of french food. however, we stood and waited while the wait staff bantered over if they had a...
amazon.com - user review
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an old-fashioned inexpensive french restaurant from the days when france was the world's culinary be-all and end-all...
nytimes.com - user review
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We happened in on Bastille Day, 2004. What a wonderful experience. Singing, Accordian player. Everyone was so happy. The food was wonderful. their french onion soup is the best. Cheese fondue
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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soup lovers take stock of this casual french midtown charmer, which offers a warm and comfortable setting and seasonal outdoor dining. exceptional soups like mushroom, lamb with barley, and cream of vegetable...
wcities.com - user review
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great little place to eat. i had the french onion soup, it was incredible!!!!
dine.com - user review
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la bonne soupe is the real thing---an inexpensive but quality bistro in midtown manhattan, serving authentic and robust dishes like coq au vin, cassoulet, cheese fondue and hanger steak with frites. and as you...
gayot.com - user review
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one of the few places in midtown where an entry-level employee can afford the cost of cozy charm...
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