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Just one year ago, Pergola was a gem. Good food, correctly prepared and professionally served at a reasonable price. Now, it's a disaster. The menu lists some of the great standbys of French cuisine, but what comes out of the kitchen is anything but. Wrong preparation, wronmg temperature, and as often as not, no sauce (even when the dish is NAMED AFTER THE SAUCE!!). And the presentation is simply gross, with not the tiniest attention to the esthetics of the plate. And how come EVERYTHING comes with the same mischmasch of vegetables? Some squash, some greens, some potatoes, all cooked together in some unfathomable melange. And the service is poor. Stay away and help the economy recycle this location (it's a great location) into the control of someone who knows what he's doing and gives a fig.

Three of us went to this restaurant after a 2 pm matinee, not crowded and offered a free glass of wine and 10% discount. Sounds good. The beet salad came out with no cheese or candied nuts, and the other salad portion was meager compared to the salad brought to the woman sitting behind us (who the owner seemed to know). Escargot was mushy. Main course was ok but one of us asked for cocktail sauce which was never brought out. Water not refilled unless asked 2 times. Our total bill was incorrect. Not enough servers, get you in, get you out. We heard other people say they would not come back.

We went to this restaurant after a theatre matinee and we all ordered seafood entrees from the price fixe menu. The food was awful. Scallops and shrimp were overcooked and rubbery. French onion soup was overstuffed with cheese and bland as were all the appetizers. Nothing was spiced in the least! Service was especially poor after more patrons arrived for dinner. I would give this restaurant (for total experience (food, value, atmosphere, service) a solidly blase 2 out of 10 and would surely NOT go back again!

Brought my mom for a belated birthday theatre day and we loved the atmosphere and the menu! We had the pre-fixe luncheon lamb special with soup, tasty vegetables, wine, dessert and coffee! We didn't make reservations but when I told them we had 2 pm tickets for Drowsy Chaperone they assured us we had plenty of time,,,and we did. We were treated like we were the only folks there even though it was quite mobbed! And I must mention the desserts! Mom had a fruit sherbet she raved about and I indulged in a heavenly berry, cream flaky, melt in your mouth pastry! -We will be back!

We walked in without a reservation, and they made room for us. They helped us pick the best food and treated us like family. The food is amazing, must go if your going to broadway. GREAT!!

I've been eating st Pergola Des Aristes for 15 years and I am always treated like family. The coq au vin and the pate and the homemade onion soup and the salmon and duck dishes are to die for! But most important are Chris, Marie and the friendly staff who make you feel like you are part of their family. I run a social group for theatre goers in the DC area called The Ushers (www.ushers.us) and my group loves coming here. And what a great value for dinner and lunch. I always eat here when I come to NYC . Tres bien mon amis.

My family & friends have been enjoying this place for many years. It's convenient to virtually anywhere in the Theatre District. But even when we don't have a show, it's a great place to just dine. From the crusty bread before dinner, to all the various dishes: duck, pasta printemp [the French version of pasta primavera in a light tomato sauce], lamp chops, cassoulet, steak, coq au vin and some of the tastiest soups you'll ever have... you name it, it's more than good and you'll have the choice of eating a la carte or a multi-course prixe fix. Even I, the lone vegetarian amongst my family, can enjoy a meat/fish-free entree that's delicious, based on what was bought at the market that day. A full bar and a small but nice selection of wine and beer makes all comers in your group happy. But PLEASE... leave room for dessert, you won't regret it! Some of the most delicious mousses and tarts you'll ever try. It's not a fussy or pretentious place. And the food is made to order plus it's not haute cuisine - no tiny 'presentations' just high quality food, lovingly prepared by a family that's been cooking up these classic dishes for over 40 years. Jean-Christian and Laurent [aka brothers Chris and Larry] and their sweet Mamon will practically make you feel like part of the family. If you are attending a show, mention it to your server beforehand and they'll make sure you get fed and get your check with ample time to stroll to the theatre... enjoy!