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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at L'Express
Dairy-Free at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccolini, Pomme Purée and Pommes Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccolini, Pomme Purée and P.E.I Moules Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flourless Chocolate Cake, Sautéed Broccolini and Crème Caramel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccolini, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc and Pommes Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccolini, Arugula Salad and Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pommes Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at L'Express
L'Express in New York has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peroni Euro Pale Lager, La Chouffe Strong Ale and Sautéed Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at L'Express
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Croque Madame | 27 g | 47.9 g |
| Seared Tuna Niçoise | 95.3 g | 46 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Frisée Aux Lardons | 45 g | 39.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 70.8 g | 35 g |
| Eggs Copenhagen | 52.5 g | 34.9 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Mezzi Rigatoni | 28.6 g | 29.9 g |
| Spanish Frittata | 27.4 g | 28.7 g |
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon | 5.3 g | 26.5 g |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 5.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Appetizers
- Soup Du Jour - $12: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Onion Soup Gratinée - $15: Caramelized onion, Swiss cheese croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- 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, Halal, 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: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Frisée Aux Lardons - $20: Lardon bacon, croutons, poached egg
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $24: Little gem lettuce, white anchovies, grilled bread & parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna Niçoise - $26: Fingerling potatoes, roasted peppers, haricot verts, white anchovies, olives & egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Main Courses
- Mezzi Rigatoni - $24: Tomato basil sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Housemade Gnocchi - $26: Broccolini, wild mushrooms, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- 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, Low-Sodium
- Organic Roasted Half Chicken - $29: Au jus, pommes frites or pomme purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $44: 14oz NY strip-steak, pommes frites Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Pork Chop - $36: Fingerling potatoes, baby brussels sprouts, mushrooms & pork jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Pan Roasted Branzino - $36: Delicata squash, butternut squash purée, broccolini, pearl onion & lemon-caper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Low-Sodium
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Three Eggs Any Style - $18: Sausage or bacon, house potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Eggs Florentine - $22: Poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Eggs Benedict - $22: Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise with home fries or salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Eggs Copenhagen - $24: Poached eggs with smoked salmon and hollandaise with home fries or salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Shakshouka - $20: Baked eggs, stewed tomatoes & merguez sausage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Smoked Salmon Bagel - $22: Tomato, capers, onion, cream cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- Haricot Verts - $10: Shallots and butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sautéed Broccolini - $10: Garlic and chili flakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Pomme Purée - $10: Yukon gold potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Pommes Frites - $10: Rosemary and sea salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sautéed Spinach - $10: Garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free
- Baby Brussels Sprouts - $12: Bacon, sage, and parsley Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Creme Brûlee - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Caramel - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Raspberry Panna-Cotta - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $13: Vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- N.Y. Cheesecake - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tarte Tartin - $13: Crème fraîche Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $13 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Assiette de Fromage - $27: Triple cream brie, danish blue, aged comté, caña de cabra, grapes, guava paste, and grilled sourdough Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Draft Kronenbourg 1664 - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Duvel Belgian Ale - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Draft Flower Power IPA - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Draft Allagash White - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, 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: Halal, 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
- Jever German Pilsner - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ballast Point Sculpin - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- La Fin Du Monde Triple Ale - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about L'Express
- Is L'Express dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. L'Express has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccolini, Pomme Purée and Pommes Frites.
- What can I eat at L'Express on a dairy-free diet?
- Sautéed Broccolini, Pomme Purée and Pommes Frites carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does L'Express have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Peroni Euro Pale Lager and La Chouffe Strong Ale.
- Is L'Express gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at L'Express?
- Croque Madame, at roughly 47.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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