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Orsay

Name: Orsay
Address: 1057-59 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 517-6400 ext. 0
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3015 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Designed by partner Jean Denoyer, Orsay strikes that difficult balance of sophisticated-chic in a warm convivial atmosphere. Dark mahogany raised paneled walls meet Art Nouveau styled arches in a deep, creamy butter color. The floor is a work of art, Italian mosaic tiles in warm tones of precious metals hand laid in a beautiful fan pattern that floats in waves across the expanse of floor. Banquettes with high wood backs topped with frosted glass panels provide privacy if wanted, and the low, soft lighting emanates from Art Nouveau period chandeliers that Denoyer had custom designed. A 20-foot long zinc-topped wood bar shipped in one piece from France, and French doors that spill onto the sidewalk terrace. This elegant Parisian-style brasserie marries modern French cuisine and classic brasserie fare.

Starting August 16th we will kindly ask our guests to help us follow Metropolitan regulations regarding
COVID -19, proof of vaccination is required for all guests upon entry.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Prime Rib
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 517-6400 ext. 0
Website
http://www.orsayrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Otsuka
Catering
We offer outside catering.
Private party facilities
Orsay has an elegant secluded private room on the second floor. It can seat up to 70 guests or up to 100 for cocktails. Orsay also offers a semi-private area in our art nouveau main dining room that can accommodate up to 25 guests. The entire main dining room can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Private party contact
Melanie Scheuing: (212) 517-0015

Location
1057-59 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
75th Street and Lexington Avenue
Parking details
There is a garage on 75th street between Lexington and Park.
Public transit
6 train to 77th Street, then walk south two blocks.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,015 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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SukonMatic
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Server could have checked up on the table 1-2 times more during the meal. Took a while for app and entree to come out. Ditto trying to get and pay check. Too many bus staff, uptrain some to take customer requests as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food. Chose outdoor- so a bit more city noise but was a beautiful day! Onion soup is off the rails. Staff great ! Perfect spot for any occasion!
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lizr
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food good. Cocktails ok but pricey. Waiter was inattentive and service slow. Was unhelpful when asked about particulars on the menu.That dampened the experience.
BP
BenP
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
After a long week and weekend, we needed a nice, comfortable, and good meal, and Orsay provided it with panache and excellence. It's always a favorite on the upper east side.
d
danni
Palm Springs
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
wonderful food, nice comfortable ambience, noise level a little difficult but manageable for 70 year olds!, problem is service which was scattered among several wait staff and slow slow slow! Lovely wait staff but totally confused as to who ordered what etc.But delicious if you're in no hurry at all.
EF
EmilyF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding...food only matched by service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is as close to dining in France as you can get. Old world historic architectural detailed room that takes you back into time. The food is thoughtfully prepared and presented. We chose to do the wine pairing which I would recommend to compliment your meal. The mussels are divine and worthy of sopping up the sauce with a piece of bread. The only criticism is that the server brought out 4 appetizers at the same time to our small bistro table. An error that infuriated my companion. Aside from this faux pas, the meal was exceptional down to the chocolate mousse and peach tartan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and foods
RB
RoxxyBlues
New York Area
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a great time and dinner was delicious. Both of us opted for the $60, three-course meal and we enjoyed a bottle of champagne. Definitely go. Unpretentious atmosphere. I do wish the salad nicoise was offered on the dinner menu.
B
Billie
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous as always. New waiters worked hard for us to thoroughly enjoy our evening. Very special!
MP
MarshallP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Solid French Bistro
C
Cathyp
New York Area
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Martinis were made to perfection. Good service. Thank you.
PZ
PatZ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been in a while. Lovely French bistro with great service and delicious food. Outdoor space is intimate and inviting. I’ll be back soon!
LT
LeisureTravel1
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fresh and the service was professional
PM
ProfMike
Miami
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner and table service.
MP
MichaelP
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and attentive service. I had the restaurant week lunch and was very satisfied. My wife’s hamburger was good but overpriced. Everything else was excellent. They serve an iced tea that’s the best I’ve ever had that’s not southern sweet tea.
JG
JoannaG
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Our server was incredibly rude to us. One of the women in our party of four was asking about wines, and he looked at me as if to solicit my view on what to order. When I said politely that I did not want wine (I had already ordered a cocktail), he barked "I was talking to her." He was also very slow with the check. Given the so-so but pricey food and the poor service, I do not plan to return to Orsay.
BB
BeyondBabedom
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to try Orsay for restaurant week, and we weren’t disappointed. The special menu gave us excellent choices- my friend had the mussels and I the chicken. Both were very tasty and generous. With the prix fixed menu we also got wonderful appetizers…a tartin with ricotta and figs for me and gazpacho for my friend. We opted for the included dessert as well, and the peach tart was delightful. Our waiter and busboy, Victor, were a pleasure. Looking forward to going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a table outside in the cabana which was fine. Food was wonderful and service quick.
P
Portfood
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Overpriced and mediocre. The Tuesday duck special tasted like Pate, it was horrible. The Canard Moulard was quite good. But this kind of discrepancy between two duck dishes is unforgivable for the price points at this restaurant. Outdoor seating was the only redeeming quality and the service was good
MY
MikeY
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent spot for a celebration. Very welcoming. Delicious food.
j
janez
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
food delicious. service very good. very noisy. we were in bar area and al party of 7
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
FF
FranklinFamily
New England
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was great and well presented. Lovely atmosphere.
DD
DeafandDumb
New York Area
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Shocking. Overcooked, underserved, overpriced. What a shame.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
I’m pretty sure the Dover sole my son had was a petrale sole…still a good fish but not the same. I also found a hair in my French onion soup. I had the roasted chicken that was undercooked with red at the bone. Good service but a little perfunctory.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
No AC, so was super hot, otherwise decent.
CW
ChrisW
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our waitress was lovely.
M
Maven
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful and attentive service. The waitress noticed out bottle of wine was chipped (I didn’t see it) so they replaced it with a full bottle immediately. The tuna tartare and the mussels are always a s
JK
JustinK
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always great food. Great ambiance. Lovely space. Just a perfect French food experience.
p
paprikaj
New York Area
134 reviews
vip
5.0
134 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The poached salmon was delicious. We enjoyed a very pleasant lunch.
DK
DeniseK
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Gracious service. Lovely food
D
Dolly530
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
This used to be one of my favorite Restaurants. I had even dined there about a year ago after Covid and it was OK not great. Last night the food was horrible. The service was fine the ambience is fine but the food was not worth it and I won’t be going back which makes me very sad because I’ve been going for many years
s
societyguy
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Oysters were too small, bread inedible until toasted, generally overpriced
KM
KateM
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed ourselves. Haven't been back since before Covid and it was great seeing how you have kept the place just like before, food just as good, and staff great. Thank you so much!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, service, ambiance and decor. A bit noisy.
JC
JohnC
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
To celebrate a birthday, the ambiance was wonderful and the food sublime. My group partook of several specials that lived up to their hype. The service was attentive and the hosts made you feel most welcome. This was a wonderful dining experience in a room that transported one to Paris as the decor was quite authentic and reminiscent of that remarkable city.
D
Donna
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely French bistro with a nice outdoor area. Food was excellent as was service.
MF
MarilynF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food and service are perfect and we especially like the outdoor seating area.....hard to find outdoor eating quite so pleasant.
E
Eatsout2
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our friends were visiting from Florida so we knew we could enjoy a delicious dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening without being rushed or screaming to hear one another.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Orsay does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Orsay also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 517-6400 ext. 0.

Orsay is rated 4.5 stars by 3015 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

1057-59 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

Cross street
75th Street and Lexington Avenue
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Prime Rib
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a garage on 75th street between Lexington and Park.
Public transit
6 train to 77th Street, then walk south two blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Otsuka
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.orsayrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 517-6400 ext. 0
Catering
We offer outside catering.
Private party facilities
Orsay has an elegant secluded private room on the second floor. It can seat up to 70 guests or up to 100 for cocktails. Orsay also offers a semi-private area in our art nouveau main dining room that can accommodate up to 25 guests. The entire main dining room can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Private party contact
Melanie Scheuing: (212) 517-0015

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Orsay

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Other options

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