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Les Enfants Terribles

37 Canal St, New York City, NY 10002
(212) 777-7518
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Ranked #2,457 of 7,382 restaurants in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: French, African
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Cross street: Ludlow Street
Transit: F train to East Broadway.
Description: Taxi drivers are just beginning to learn that Canal does not end at Chrystie and that there is life (hopping!) below Delancey. With its friendly, casual vibe, Les Enfants Terribles is a little oasis in the lower Lower East Side. Located at the corner of Ludlow and Canal, the Afro-French bistro is inspired by the collective travels of globetrotting French owners Stefan Jonot and Fabrice Vautrin. Hints of Africa and Brazil abound in both cuisine and décor. Traditional French bistro fare is given an exotic twist—for example, popular dishes include steak tartare with harissa and Moroccan mint; korhogofefemougou, a succulent steak rubbed with spices from the Ivory Coast; savory Moroccan couscous; and moqueca, a mouthwatering Brazilian fisherman’s stew. Les Enfants Terribles’ signature cocktails are equally alluring, with daily specials that take advantage of the fruit of the season. Our sunny sidewalk terrace is the perfect setting for an evening aperitif or weekend brunch!
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Interesting, eclectic menu”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Small restaurant on the border of LES and Chinatown. Menu is a mix of mostly North African and Brazilian selections. The Picanha was nicely cooked but under-seasoned. The couscous was fairly good. Wines were ok but nothing really stood out. More

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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“French food in ChinaTown...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

After a long but fun day trudging about in lower east side, we were starving! ended up in Chinatown but didn't want Chinese food.. a tall order... This lady in the Eldridge Synagogue suggested Les Enfants Terribles... and we were very glad. The atmosphere was perfect, service very good and food quite good. Slightly limited menu... we got there at... More

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“French Brazilian fusion?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

Having just come back from brazil, the mocqueca I had at les enfants was pretty decent. The place was quite pretty and intimate and the staff was really nice. It might be a little cramp, but overall had a good experience. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Amazing Food! Excellent Service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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My children and I walked in circles around Chinatown looking for cozy place to eat that didn't have irridescent lights and plastic table clothes. We bumped into this restaurant/cafe and althought they were in the middle of hosting their NYC happy hour, they welcomed me and my two kids in and served us like we were the only guests in... More

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“i give this place 3 1/2...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2008

i give this place 3 1/2 stars. i had a fisherman stew and it was good :-) wish the bowl was little bit bigger. Yummy cocktails. Nice place to hang out with your friends. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“had some bad squid. cute...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2008

had some bad squid. cute dark room, but food was a mess. More

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“there was a large group...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2008

there was a large group of us and it was a really fun place, great vibe, super friendly staff....BUT....the food...was pretty disappointing (everything was a little dry and under seasoned, which especially sucks when it's a $23 entree) ..i'd probably go back, but just for the appetizers and mojitos. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“great spot, very cool vibe, busy busy, fun and the food was well prepared. sassy cocktails and love the staff, pure...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2008

great spot, very cool vibe, busy busy, fun and the food was well prepared. sassy cocktails and love the staff, pure entertainment More

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“Best place to chill on a...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2008

Best place to chill on a sunday... nice waiters More

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“Beautiful! Great DJ on some nights”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2008

Beautiful! Great DJ on some nights More

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