Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato opened Brasserie Cognac de Monsieur Ballon in April 2008. The duo brought their love for French culture and cuisine to New York City and gave the Big Apple an authentic slice of such, with a brasserie style menu combining French classics with modern creations.
Traditional French cooking offered in a white-tablecloth, bi-level backdrop with a bar. Based on 377 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
963 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 249-5100
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Hours
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
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Reviews
HANE Xxxx
A rather typical French UES restaurant with relatively senior crowd. Inside is cuter than outside, both are pretty spacious, there are also tables on the upper floor.
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Kelly Roth
Pretty bistro with standard French fare. Place is pricey, which I’m fine with, so long as the food is good. Started with a salad, it was very tasty, decent portion with a house made vinaigrette. Went on to the French onion soup. Everyone knows one of the best parts is eating the slightly crisped cheese on the outside. This cheese was melted but the chef did not really brown it all. Once I got to the soup part it was off tasting. Hard to describe, maybe it was just freshly made or even perhaps just watered down. It was very sweet, like someone added sugar to compensate for not caramelizing the onions. For $18 I sent it back. My next course was the fondue. Also a huge disappointment. Terrible flavor and consistency. No cheese pull at all. Points for adding wine but maybe too much wine? They paired it with stale bread. Not sure what other posters were talking about with the veggies that come with it, but I didn’t get any. I ended up using the bread from the basket they provided at the beginning of the meal. I also didn’t eat much of it because I didn’t want to send back yet another awful dish.
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Lish
The food was absolutely Devine. The dessert was my fa favorite The service was desirable and you’re likely to run into neighborhood friends with good taste
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Neeraj Pawa
Went there in a Saturday night for a table for 3, had made reservations only an hour prior.
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shai shani
Nice place with a style of an authentic French restaurant.
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sunshine sweet
It’s good to start to finish. The staff members were friendly and kind. The food is delicious I love French cuisine, although it is expensive but most importantly is the food delicious and yummy yummy
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Arthur Glauberman
Brasserie Cognac is a very special restaurant with an exceptional menu that offers classic French cuisine along with comfort foods like outstanding homemade chicken salad as well as tender and delicious steaks and seafood entrees. They also have a wonderful lunch menu ! They have a lovely dining room as well as lovely outdoor dining options . Reservations are encouraged and their staff provides exceptional service.
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David Berman
Would go back, it’s a great spot for brunch. The host was very pleasant and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. She had the Cheese Soufflé, which was light in texture and mild in flavor making it an interesting experience that’s enjoyable when your appetite is for something small. It was fun to eat. He had the petite filet with mushrooms. It was very undercooked, which is silly in a professional restaurant who should know their oven or use a meat thermometer if necessary to get it right. The frites were excellent and the chocolate soufflé for dessert was very good but not great because a soufflé is dry inside and they served it with ice cream instead of a cream you can pour in the top. The skirt steak with frites would have been perfect if not for the fact it was sold out so we will go back for that another time. If you found this review helpful follow me.
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Abdullah Al Mamun
The spinach and avocado salad at Brasserie Cognac was a delightful combination of flavors. The fresh spinach leaves, creamy avocado slices, and zesty dressing created a harmonious blend. It was a light and nutritious choice.
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Jack
The salads at Brasserie Cognac are fresh and vibrant. The verde salad, with its crisp greens and tangy dressing, was a refreshing option. It complemented the main course perfectly and added a healthy touch to the meal.
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