Chez Napoleon, New York City, NY

  • Address 365 West 50th Street
    Between 8th and 9th Avenues
    New York, NY 10019
    United States
  • Phone number+1 212 265 6980

As comfortable as an old shoe, this Theater District bistro has been serving authentic French cuisine since the 1950s. Not much has changed since it opened, and there is nothing contemporary about the steak with onions and blue cheese, or the mussels in cream sauce. The mostly older patrons like things just the way they are. Service is attentive, and the space is appropriately adorned with murals depicting the Napoleonic Era.

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yelp Reviews (23 Reviews) Top

David C.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by David C. on March 9, 2010

The food is delicious, authentic, and fresh. Last night I started with the cream of watercress soup followed by a butterflied Cornish hen (herbed and...

Hani K.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Hani K. on February 21, 2010

The prix-fixe, while a bargain, is nothing compared to the daily and off-special items on the menu. For $30, I got an excellent creme of mushroom soup,...

Andy C.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Andy C. on February 13, 2010

Grandma's own French restaurant. You just might get a hug on your way out. This place is not pretentious. It's not modern. It's not the place to be seen....

Trip Advisor Reviews (6 Reviews) Top

“Still Going Strong”

 by  flaneurWashingtonDc  on  2008-10-21

Fell in love with Chez Napoleon after discovering it in the mid 60's. Been a fan ever since. First visit: Unpretentious decor, warm & friendly ...

“a wonderful neighborhood treasure”

 by  dangerousartist  on  2008-09-05

sure i would like to try new york's four star legends someday. but for now i will stick to local gems like chez . there are good reasons why th...

“I love this place! It...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-03-13

I love this place! It been around for40+ years and is like being in a local Parisian restaurant. The service is unique and the food is amazing!...

“The mussels are a...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-03-01

The mussels are a wonderfully garlicky appetizer. Chocolate souffle' is heavenly. the wine list is small, but one of the most reasonably priced...

“second trip to Chez Napoleon and still very satisfied”

 by  Nell55  on  2007-05-10

After being delighted a year ago, we decided to come back to this restaurant while on our yearly trip to NYC. Again it didn't disappoint. I enj...

“You can do better than this.”

 by  TexasGirlTravels  on  2007-03-01

My husband and I were excited to try this restaurant. We were charmed by the family story on the website, and thought that menu of traditional ...

CitySearch Reviews (11 Reviews see all) Top

delicious provencal french home cooking

 by  racheloves2eatout  on  2008-10-18

an adorable cozy romantic sentimental restaurant with delicious savory south of France recipes that make your mouth water. This place serves o...

Editorial Review by

 by  Contributor  on  2007-10-17

This cozy midtown spot stakes its authenticity on the French "grand-mere" in charge of the kitchen.

Cute Cozy French Place

 by  gripdxd  on  2007-07-16

I walked in for dinner and was immediately seated. It's a tight small place that decorated in an original design. You get the feel as if you ar...

Bad

 by  charlesmstam  on  2007-07-02

I went here with a large group of friends for an end of year party. The waitstaff was sassy and out of line, the food was overpriced and tasted...

Best Old School French in New York City

 by  roastbeef9  on  2006-06-16

Finally, a french restaurant where traditional french is done right. I went here last weekend and really enjoyed it. The wait staff was good, a...

Poor Customer Relations

 by  crouterb  on  2006-01-04

Maybe it's because they are so very French. I called before Christmas to see if they would be open Jan 1, New Year's Day. I asked twice -- an...

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