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Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side, New York, NY

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

4.7
4.7
1883 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
23:30
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf & Fabio Granato brought their love for French culture & cuisine to NYC by giving the Big Apple an authentic slice of France when they opened Brasserie Cognac in April 2008. Guests can choose to dine in the outdoor sidewalk café, main dining room, lively bar or private Cognac Room as they enjoy meals complimented by over 85 varieties of cognac and a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux and Burgundies offered by the glass of bottle.

UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant. You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:<br />- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;<br />- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;<br />By Bus:<br />Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations<br />
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cognac Brasserie 70th exudes charm with its cozy, neighborhood vibe and classic French bistro fare. This Upper East Side gem offers "the best Nicoise Salad this side of the ocean" and "amazing" cheese soufflés. While service can occasionally falter, diners consistently praise its "friendly and professional" staff and "delicious" dishes.

1,883 Reviews
  1. KTHT

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good for dinner parties with family and friends.

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  2. Richard

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brasserie Cognac is a gem. The room is warm and inviting, the staff courteous and professional, the food delicious. It's so good that most diners are able to stay off their phones!

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  3. Paul

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy and Quiet gem in UES. Great thanksgiving dinner with family. Very palatable, will return.

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  4. carmine

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I like this place. It’s cozy, warm and the service is lovely the salads are delicious and the steak fritte very nice but lacked real flavor I have been there before and loved the tuna tatare, or the mouile I’ll be back

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  5. Laura

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice lunch with a friend whom I haven’t seen in quite a while. The waitstaff was lovely and didn’t hover over us and gave us lots of time. They were every attentive to us as well

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  6. Jayson

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely building. Great service. We sat on 2nd floor in bay window. Felt cozy. Delicious Beef Bourgignon, escargot. Great wines by the glass.

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  7. Kathy

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! Fondue, followed by duck and scallops, were excellent. Absolutely delicious. Service was superb. Our party was delighted.

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  8. Lars Kristian

    Miami

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As French food lovers we have high standards. The beuf bourgiugon and salmon dishes were fine but we had to send back the quiche twice. It was undercooked and not well prepared. Also, the instructions about salad didn’t materialise which is unfortunate. Lastly the profiteroles were mediocre. However, we will be back. We have been jere many times before and like the atmosphere and are hopeful chef will get it right next time.

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  9. Barbara

    New Mexico

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely small French restaurant; comfortable, charming and excellent food

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  10. Michael

    New York City

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A reliable neighborhood standby. Plus, the absolute best chocolate soufflé!

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FAQs

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 249-5100.

Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side is rated 4.7 stars by 1883 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
23:30
Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Brasserie Cognac Upper East Side

963 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    70th street, right on the N-E corner
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
  • Public transit
    By Subway:- 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street;- 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit;By Bus:Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-5100
  • Catering
    Can't make it to Brasserie Cognac? Bring Brasserie Cognac to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
  • Private party contact
    Michael Olsen: (212) 249-5100
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