“the service was wonderful until the last 30 minutes when we think our server maybe forgot about our table and we had to flag them down - not what I would expect at this price point.”
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All 75 rated mentions, most helpful first
“the service was wonderful until the last 30 minutes when we think our server maybe forgot about our table and we had to flag them down - not what I would expect at this price point.”
H3
“Loved l’abeille, everything was excellent.”
H3
“Went to L’abeille once and it was a 2/10. Shit service, bad tasting food compared to places with similar pice point.”
H2
“both food and service were stellar”
H2
“l'abeille is not worth even spending time thinking about.”
H2
“Ate at L’abeille bar solo recently and it was wonderful. Chill vibes”
H2
“The cold caviar pasta ad l’abeille”
H2
“I have done the tasting at both and preferred L'Abeille. We did the longer tasting menu, and there were several courses that stood out for taste and presentation. The food was delicious”
H2
“Super friendly staff and I’m still dreaming about that foie gras crème brûlée hybrid”
H2
“that sake pairing with the fish was extraordinary”
H2
“Risotto at L’Abeille”
H2
“L'abeille, overpriced… bad service”
H2
“I did L’abeille twice in the past year and it’s phenomenal. Interesting food, lovely service.”
H2
“L’Abeille is the better fine dining experience. The service is out of this world and the food is delicious and interesting.”
H2
“L'abeille is a nightmare fine dining restaurant, they try to upsell you every course and every ounce poured”
H2
“Still dreaming about their foie gras in a lemon”
H2
“l’abeille has a very nice non-alcoholic pairing to their tasting menu”
H2
“The presentation, atmosphere, and service at l’abeille just all feel much more elevated vs House (in fact, it’s probably the most “refined” in terms of service and ambiance out of all the current one stars in NY).”
H2
“Another vote for l'abeille. Truly one of the gems Downtown that should get more attention. The reserve pairing is fantastic - but even the regular pairing is wonderful”
H2
“more interesting food & a great vibe that's lively but still elegant.”
H2
“Everything was spectacular but the Japanese Butterfish with artichokes, paired with sake was extraordinary”
H2
“for romantic vibes + good food: Oiji Mi or L'abeille”
H2
“it's shocking that people are seeing the restaurant respond to an objective issue with the food (there's photo evidence of the bone) by bringing up something that she said 3 years ago about not wanting to return to the restaurant and humiliating them by kicking them out before the meal is finished”
H2
“L'abeille was a big disappointment. Like someone else said, there were upsells at every turn and unfortunately I fell into the trap.”
H2
“I can 100% recommend. Food, wine, and service were all perfect for us.”
H2
“someone in my party of four found a bone in their dish, I felt the restaurant should know something wasn’t done well”
H2
“L'artusi, Ci Siamo, Family Meal, Gage & Tollner, Foxface Natural, l'abeille”
H1
“Restaurant seems super sensitive and handled it poorly”
H1
“I’d do L’Abeille instead.”
H1
“definitely go west to L’abeille. Perfect place for this.”
H1
“L’Abeille is excellent. Tremendous suggestion”
H1
“L’abeille - French with Japanese influences in a tasteful dining room”
H1
“Then go to dinner somewhere in Tribeca like Chambers or L’abeille.”
H1
“L'abeille and 63 Clinton.”
H1
“Yup - if you want French, go to Le Veau D’Or…or Chez Fifi, Ha’s Snack Bar, L’Abeille, Maison Passerelle, Crevette, Zimmi’s, Libertine, Chateau Royale, etc…”
H1
“L’abeille is incredible if you want to spend”
H1
“L’Abeille and Ichimura - occupy same space. Ito, icca, Azabu, Frenchette.”
H1
“L’Abeille”
H1
“I would skip One White Street and L'Abeille.”
H1
“We never get the wine (because we don't drink wine but do get other cocktails) but liked L'Abeille, maybe even more than Atera.”
H1
“Seconding 63 Clinton, L’Abeille, and Family Meal!”
H1
“MUCH preferred the food at L’abeille. Both are beautiful spaces and had great service but the meal at L’abeille was so much better in our opinion.”
H1
“L’abeille could fit”
H1
“L’Abeille, Le Coucou”
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“someone who loves L’Abeille and never had a bad meal there.”
H1
“I’d also recommend you to stop by l’abeille when you’re down in Tribeca - a phenomenal experience as well (even if just for a drink & snack at the bar)”
H1
“l'abeille is fantastic.”
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“L’abeille ftw 🙌🏼”
H1
“Also consider l’abeille.”
H1
“L’abeille is excellent and might work if you do a la carte.”
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