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Simply perfect for a night of fancy, rich French cuisine, and old world French restaurant atmosphere. After going to the movie Julie & Julia, we wanted the classic French experience (which I happened to mention when making the reservation). The food was marvelous, especially the Beef Wellington & Boeuf Bourguignon. The maitre' d & head waiter were charming, as was the entire staff. We were prepared for "attitude" but instead, received warm, friendly, attentive and generous service. They were paricularly generous with hors d'oeuvres (which they served us as 'compliments of Julia') and over the top with desserts. Certainly a bit pricey for the wine, but nothing out of the ordinary for NYC high end dining & the pre-fixe menu makes it a do-able treat.

I too am a foodie. I love treating myself to nice resturants and particulalry enojy restaurant week. Years ago Le Perigord was great, but no more. The food was alright but the service was abysmal. I dined here with my girlfriend for our anniversary. We tried to order the cheese plate with our dessert and the watier refused, saying that it would have needed to be ordered in advance so the cheese would not be too cold. We were not told of this 'rule' before and no offer was made to permit us to wait over coffee, despite the fact that the place was absolutely empty. Service was simply and curtly refused. For the price you can do far better.

I dine out often. I'm an absolute foodie and love to treat myself to extravagant restaurants. I also take full advantage of restaurant week, when possible. Apparently, this restaurant has no desire to serve restaurant week patrons. The maitre d was extremely unpleasant. The wait staff were snobby. I must say, the food was good, but it wasn't up to the level I would expect considering their prices and reputation. Also, when I called I was told gentlemen had to wear jackets, but when we got there, people were being seated in jeans. Overall, it's a nice restaurant, but I found it to be highly overrated.

Absolutely reliable and service that aims to please! The best duck and artichoke in town.

Just went during restaurant week and I am puzzled as to why they even participate. Snarky attitude combined with remarkably bland food. My soup of the day was tasteless, the beef nothing to get excited about, and the dessert (chocolate mousse) HAD to be intended as an insult: it looked like a plate with two plops of excrement! In an elegant setting like that? There's no way that was by accident. Perigord should leave restaurant week to restaurants that actually want to attract diners.

Le Perigord was one of the truly fine French restaurants of New York many years ago. It was completely "tie and jacket" in the classic sense. With the exception of the time when Antoine Bouterin was the chef several years ago, it never tried to modernize with the time. Its owner, Georges Breguet is and remains a classic in his own right. He should therefore be ashamed what he now perpetuates. While selling discount coupons on the radio, he offers a prix fixe $65 menu with certain items having supplements. Fair. In fact we had a complete menu that every dish was billed at "a la carte " prices. The main dishes, which were nothing to write home about, carried tariffs that were between $70 and $80 a dish.

The bread and soufle are good. The beef welington I had to return, I had never eat such a bad mignon in my life. They sent me a Tourbot fillet (65 dollars) which was eatable, but far from good. My girlfriend ordered a rack of lamb (75 dollars) which was boring, and the beans on the side subpar. The wine came hot, but the AC was so cold that it chilled. Do not go to this trap! I just spent 360 dollars for a meal I would not pay 60.