L'Express – French
This vibrant bistro captures the soulful energy of a Parisian brasserie, where the air is perfumed with the scent of bubbling onion soup gratinée and sizzling garlic butter. Guests are whisked away by a menu of timeless classics, from the delicate chill of hand-cut beef tartare to the rich, rustic crunch of housemade pig croquettes and golden baby artichokes. It is a place of effortless elegance, where every bite of savory garlic sausage or silky country terrine invites you to linger in a warm, convivial setting that feels both nostalgic and vital.
249, Park Avenue South, 10003 +12122545858 https://lexpressnyc.com0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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Menu
Appetizers
- Soup Du Jour - $12: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Onion Soup Gratinée - $15: Caramelized onion, Swiss cheese croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargots de Bourgogne - $16: Garlic butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Local Goat Cheese - $17: Arugula, walnuts, cherry tomatoes & black olives coulis Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Atlantic Salmon Tartare - $21: Cucumbers, scallions, mint, jalapeno, almonds, avocado mousse & pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
- Crispy Pig Croquettes - $22: Haricot verts, frisee, radishes & tartar sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach
- Housemade Country Terrine - $20: Duck, pork, pistachios, grilled sourdough
- Hand-Cut Beef Tartare - $24: Arugula salad & country bread
- Crispy Baby Artichoke - $17: Lemon, parsley & Caesar aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Housemade Garlic Sausage - $16: Citrus-braised red cabbage, mustard seeds, and bacon
- Frog Legs - $18: Garlic parsley sauce
Salads & Sandwiches
- Roasted Beet Salad - $17: Whipped local goat cheese, pickled red onions, watercress & toasted pecans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Arugula Salad - $18: Local apples, shaved parmesan, endive & lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Frisée Aux Lardons - $20: Lardon bacon, croutons, poached egg Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $24: Little gem lettuce, white anchovies, grilled bread & parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna Niçoise - $26: Fingerling potatoes, roasted peppers, haricot verts, white anchovies, olives & egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croque Madame - $23: Fried sunny side up egg, Parisian ham, Swiss cheese, choice of pomme frites or salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $22: Parisian ham, Swiss cheese, choice of pommes frites or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biyaldi Panini - $22: Eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, tapenade, basil & goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Cured Turkey Club - $22: Avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Swiss Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $22: Tomato, baby arugula, pickled red onions, smoked aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Mezzi Rigatoni - $24: Tomato basil sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Housemade Gnocchi - $26: Broccolini, wild mushrooms, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- L’Express Burger - $22: Beef burger served with pommes frites
- Housemade Lamb Burger - $24: Moroccan spices, harissa aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- P.E.I Moules Frites - $29: White wine, thyme, garlic and leek broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Organic Roasted Half Chicken - $29: Au jus, pommes frites or pomme purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $44: 14oz NY strip-steak, pommes frites Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Pork Chop - $36: Fingerling potatoes, baby brussels sprouts, mushrooms & pork jus Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Pan Roasted Branzino - $36: Delicata squash, butternut squash purée, broccolini, pearl onion & lemon-caper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - $36: Baby brussels sprouts, roasted radishes, baby carrots & citrus beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Hudson Valley Duck Cassoulet - $35: Leg confit, duck sausage, savoy cabbage, root vegetables, sage & stewed beans
- Braised Short Rib Bourguignon - $35: Baby carrots, pearl onions & potato purée
Breakfast & Brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $18: Mixed berries, cream chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Three Eggs Any Style - $18: Sausage or bacon, house potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Spanish Frittata - $20: Merguez sausage, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, scallions
- Omelette Parisienne - $21: Smoked ham, gruyére, mushroom
- Country Avocado Toast - $21: Two poached eggs, guacamole, radishes, mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Eggs Florentine - $22: Poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eggs Benedict - $22: Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise with home fries or salad
- Eggs Copenhagen - $24: Poached eggs with smoked salmon and hollandaise with home fries or salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shakshouka - $20: Baked eggs, stewed tomatoes & merguez sausage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Smoked Salmon Bagel - $22: Tomato, capers, onion, cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Sides
- Haricot Verts - $10: Shallots and butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sautéed Broccolini - $10: Garlic and chili flakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Pomme Purée - $10: Yukon gold potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Pommes Frites - $10: Rosemary and sea salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Spinach - $10: Garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Baby Brussels Sprouts - $12: Bacon, sage, and parsley Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Creme Brûlee - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Caramel - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raspberry Panna-Cotta - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $13: Vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- N.Y. Cheesecake - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tarte Tartin - $13: Crème fraîche Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Assiette de Fromage - $27: Triple cream brie, danish blue, aged comté, caña de cabra, grapes, guava paste, and grilled sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Draft Kronenbourg 1664 - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Duvel Belgian Ale - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Draft Flower Power IPA - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Draft Allagash White - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Guinness Stout - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Maredsous Blg. Tripel - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chimay Rouge Blg. Dubbel - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Orval Trappist Blg. Ale - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- La Chouffe Strong Ale - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Weihenstephaner Dunkel - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Delirium Tremens 750 Ml - $26 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Brasserie Meteor Pilsner - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peroni Euro Pale Lager - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Jever German Pilsner - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ballast Point Sculpin - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- La Fin Du Monde Triple Ale - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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