Le Pavillon – A Luxurious French Eatery In The Heart of New York City

Experience the best of French cuisine at Le Pavillon

📍 Location: One Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017

Located in the luxurious One Vanderbilt skyscraper in Manhattan, Le Pavillon is an elegant and inviting restaurant led by the talented Chef Daniel Boulud, a culinary authority and one of New York’s most revered chefs. With a focus on seafood and vegetables, the menu at Le Pavillon is sure to impress. The space, designed by Isay Weinfeld, features tall olive trees and lush gardens, creating a serene and natural atmosphere. Come and indulge in contemporary French cuisine at Le Pavillon and make it a night to remember. We rank this as one of our top French recommendations in the city.

Amazing Ambiance

Le Pavillon is the perfect place to host a private event, offering a range of spaces suitable for gatherings of all sizes. From the semi-private garden table surrounded by olive trees to the intimate private dining room, or an exclusive buyout of the entire restaurant, there’s something to suit every occasion. The ambiance at Le Pavillon is unmatched, with a natural landscape interior combined with the excellence of Chef Daniel Boulud’s French cuisine. The staff at Le Pavillon is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that every detail of your event is taken care of. Make your next private gathering a memorable one at Le Pavillon. Our team is ready to help you plan the perfect event, tailored to your specific needs. Let us bring your celebration to life.

A Variety of Delicious Starters

Le Pavillon’s starters are sure to impress even the most discerning of palates. The MER caviar is a luxurious option, featuring 30 grams of golden osetra caviar served with lemon crème fraîche and potato blinis. For something a little more tropical, try the Hamaci Noix de Coco – a combination of hamachi crudo and tartare with young coconut, celtuce, Thai chili, and citrus vinaigrette.

If you’re a fan of oysters, you won’t want to miss the Huitre Vanderbilt– John’s River oysters gratinées with a hazelnut and parsley-seaweed crust. The Thon Fenouil is a unique twist on tuna, featuring yellowfin tuna with fennel pollen, socca crisp, and tonnato sauce. And the Poulpe Vadouvan is a must-try for octopus lovers – a wood-fired octopus with vadouvan-braised fennel, baby turnips, and a Persian lime-basil pistou. Last but not least, the Bucatini is a pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp.

With so many delicious options to choose from, it’s hard to go wrong with any of Le Pavillon’s starters. Don’t miss out on these delectable dishes.

Appetizing Main Course 

Le Pavillon’s main courses are just as impressive as their starters. The Mer Saint Jacques Choufleur is a delectable choice, featuring grilled sea scallops with green curry roasted cauliflower, pickled biquinho peppers, and ‘nduja sabayon. The Flétan Shitake is a unique take on halibut, served with Martha’s Vineyard shiitake consommé, cabbage, and barley.

For a truly indulgent dish, try the Homard Poivre| – butter-poached Maine lobster with vanilla smoked treviso, parsnip, garnet yam, and a tellicherry pepper jus. And seafood lovers won’t want to miss the Omble Chevalier | Caviar– roasted arctic char with smoked marble potatoes and a sprinkle of the rainbow.

With such a wide range of flavors and ingredients, there’s sure to be a main course to suit everyone’s tastes at Le Pavillon. Don’t miss out on these delicious dishes.

Delightful Desserts

End your meal at Le Pavillon on a sweet note with one of their heavenly desserts. The Citron Sudachi is a refreshing choice, featuring a lemon diplomat with a pâte à choux biscuit and citrus meringue. Or, for something a little more seasonal, try the Poire Coing – a St. George spiced pear with a chai meringue and poached quince. No matter which dessert you choose, you can’t go wrong at Le Pavillon. With a commitment to using the finest ingredients and a passion for creating sweet masterpieces, you’ll be sure to leave satisfied. Don’t forget to save room for dessert!

The Wine Program

Le Pavillon’s wine program is truly something to behold, with over 650 selections predominantly from France, as well as some of the top producers in the United States and other regions of the world. At Le Pavillon, high-end wines are well conserved using the Coravin system, allowing for the selection to include rare and mature, perfectly preserved wines without having to open the bottle. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking to try something new, Le Pavillon’s wine program is sure to impress. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to pair your meal with the perfect glass of wine.

Head To Le Pavillon Now 

Whether you’re looking to impress a date, a college or have a celebration, Le Pavillio is sure to leave a memorable impression. 

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