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NYC’s Second Oldest French Restaurant is Being Revived
August 2, 2024, 6:02.29 pm ET

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Photos: Le Tout Va Bien

Le Tout Va Bien (311 W. 51st St, NYC), which had been closed since the pandemic, has reopened under the ownership of Vincent Caro, a native of Brittany, France. Caro arrived in New York City in 2005 for a vacation and immediately fell in love with the city and its energy. Starting as a server, he honed his skills in the restaurant business, eventually working at Le Tout Va Bien from 2006 to 2012. Little did he know that one day he would own the place.

Le Tout Va Bien, French for “everything is fine”, has been a landmark on West 51st Street since 1949, making it the second oldest French restaurant in New York City. The restaurant has undergone a tasteful refresh while preserving its classic charm.

There are sleek black-and-white tile floors, vibrant red banquettes, elegant brassiere chairs, and dark wooden tables. Echoing the ambiance of a traditional French bistro, the walls are lined with vintage advertising posters, nostalgic photographs of celebrity patrons like Frank Sinatra, and family portraits of the original owners.

Menu highlights include Salade de Betteraves & Chèvre, roasted beetroot salad with goat cheese, yogurt, and caramelized walnuts; Escargots Persillés, snails with garlic and parsley butter, served alongside fresh French baguette; Moules Provençales, Gratinées half shell mussels with garlic butter; Boeuf Bourguignon, braised grass-fed beef cheek in red wine, bacon, vegetables (mushrooms and onions) over Yukon gold mashed potatoes; Steak Frites with peppercorn sauce, and homemade fries; and more.

Desserts include Crème Brulee, and house-signature Soufflé of the Day, which rotates between blueberry, chocolate, coffee, and Grand Marnier.

The beverage program consists of a small, yet well-selected wine list, predominately French, that features whites, rosés, and reds, by the glass or bottle. There is also a selection of classic cocktails including Negroni, Old Fashioned, and Martini.

Guests can grab a seat in the newly renovated dining room or opt for the outdoor patio which is a great place for people watching and enjoying a meal al fresco. A three-course prix-fixe Pré Theater Menu is available daily from 4 - 7 p.m. It also offers a brunch menu on weekends from 11- 4 pm. For more information, visit https://letoutvabien.nyc/



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