Lucien.
In 2 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
The Best French Restaurants in New York City
Since 1998, Lucien has operated as the unofficial cafeteria for downtown's creative class.
Go for: a loud, chaotic, perfectly East Village dinner.
City
The East Village Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
A French bistro that has barely changed since the late 1990s, which is exactly why fashion people, chefs and neighbors keep squeezing into its tiny room.
Go for: Steak frites.