Excuse My French

Loved the vibes of this cute and cozy French spot! You may miss the location since it's tiny but the decor is cute, the service is great (thanks Doug!) and the tapas are delicious! We tried several things but the highlights were the frog legs (we were first timers), the crepe Suzette and the drinks...yum! You won't be disappointed, feel free to mention us when you get there :)

This is one of my favorite little hidden gems in the East Village. I always work it into my evenings when I jump around the area. The reason I keep gonna back is the menu. Everything I’ve had so far I’ve loved. The things I want to spotlight though are the three items pictured. The Croque Monsieur is the best I’ve had since I visited Paris, by far. The frog legs, which I had never had before, are outrageous. The first time I smelled it being prepared was the time I ordered it, and I’ve never looked back. Lastly, their crepes are super delicious and rich with flavor and the perfect end cap for a meal. I love this place, and go back whenever I find myself in the area.

Excuse My French is a cute, intimate Parisian bistro that offers highly innovative dishes with a carefully curated ambiance that we fell in love with. Each dish brought a confluence of flavors that together made something special. The Organic Balsamic Chicken, the Black Truffle Ravioli, and the Nouilles de Cougettes were all delicious in every sense. We didn't enjoy the Garlic Shrimp Skewer (a bit undercooked for our liking) but it was plated very elegantly. They were able to create an amazing mocktail using Yuzu and Raspberry puree that is one of the best we've had in Manhattan. I look forward to being back, but would highly recommend this for a fine dining experience or a romantic date night.

We hit this place randomly but it was a huge surprise! The server fit us in at the bar (very lucky!). The vibe is super super good! Not too loud, very French romantic, well decorated. We were here for a drink but the food was also very surprisingly good! The price is also fair. Will come again! Nice place for a french style date.

All the dishes were packed with flavor! From appetizer (simple yet juicy olives, cheese) to main courses all were delicious. Definitely worth breaking my usual vegan diet for. They also have a few good vegan/vegetarian options for main courses. The ratatouille was especially flavorful. Also as someone who does not like alcohol, I certainly enjoy the couple of drinks I've tried here in the two times I've been. Service is always friendly, fast and also impressive (because the guy just memorized all the orders without writing it down!). Loved that the kitchen is integrated in the restaurant, making it feel cozy and more transparent.