Chez Josephine

We had high aspirations after reading the other reviews, and decided to celebrate a special evening here. Being from the city, and living in the neighborhood, we ordinarily would not dine in the Times Square area. Once seated, we sat with an empty table for 20 minutes, until finally our server took our drink order. After another 10-15 min. we received our wine, water, and bread, only after asking for the last two items 3 separate times. Within moments our entrees were on our table before we even had a chance to toast the occasion. The food was decent, duck confit was tasty, however, for $28 a bit small. The Bolognese (a house “specialty”) was lackluster at best. When trying to leave ASAP, we specifically asked for change and waited 15 minutes until we reminded him we were waiting for change. He got $1!!! We eat out frequently and regularly tip 20%; for impeccable service (i.e. Antiqua Venezia, Spice Market, Degustation, Momufuku) as much as 25%. Mind you, I personally have worked in the food service industry for over 8 years, and would never have treated any table in the manner we were treated. Simply unprofessional, and disappointing!

My husband and I had dinner there tonight. The food was very good. We also really liked the atmosphere. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

This restaurant is a great choice for theater district dining. Service is warm yet professional and the food is quite good. We enjoyed a terrific piano player at dinner on Saturday. He has every show tune at his fingertips. I recommend dining there after theatre when you can enjoy the charming ambiance without rushing. One caviat: The prix fixe is not available on weekends. Check to make sure they are doing it if that is important to you.

Each time, I travel to NYC, I make it a point to go to Chez Josephine. Great food, excellent service and a wonderful atmosphere, Jean-Claude is the perfect host. The last two trips, I walked in without a reservation and was seated immediately. Just can't beat it ! Merci mon ami!

I don't know how anyone could find this lovely place anything but terrific. We were there after theater and had champagne and appetizers. The lobster ravioli was delicious, the wine perfect, and the service extraordinary. I can't wait to go back!

After reading the great reviews for this restaurant, my boyfriend and I decided to try this restaurant before we went to a Broadway show. Like all other restaurants in the area, they get you out in a timely manner so you're on time for your show if you tell them beforehand. The piano player was also a nice touch. Our waiter was also very polite but minimally attentive and often passed by when we tried to get his attention. Those are the positives :-( This restaurant is TINY! It is a long hall and tables are crammed together. Its very uncomfortable to eat this way. The food was also completely sub-par. I was appaled by the poor quality of the ingredients and how poorly the food was made. Both our meals were not good at all! I understand that risotto is a difficult dish to make well, but this was rediculous, it was literally wet rice!! For these prices, that rice should've been swimming in gold instead of starchy flavorless water! I am very surprised to see all these positive reviews when the food in this restaurant was practically inedible and extremely expensive for what you're getting! Maybe we went there on a bad night, but we won't subject ourselves to their "cusine" ever again!

Very nice atmosphere, well decorated with a piano player. The food was as advertised, expensive, but good. Portions are the right size. We ate off of the "pre-fixed" menu. The staff is well dressed, polite, and speak French. If you are looking for a quiet, romantic, and different experience, you should definately try it. Overall, we were glad we went.