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l'abeille, New York, NY
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l'abeille

$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Nestled on a charming Tribeca cobblestone street corner, l’abeille is an intimate sanctuary where French culinary artistry meets Japanese finesse. With only 48 seats, this hidden gem captivates diners with its seasonal Chef’s Tasting Menu, meticulously crafted by the visionary Chef Mitsunobu Nagae. Drawing on his rich experience from Michelin-starred establishments in Tokyo, Paris, and New York, including a recent tenure as Chef de Cuisine at Shun in Midtown Manhattan, Chef Mitsu curates a symphony of flavors that transcend borders.

At l’abeille, guests experience a harmonious blend of French sophistication and Japanese precision. Complementing the exquisite tasting menu is a rotating selection of seasonal a-la-carte dishes, thoughtfully paired with selections from the wine cellar and a captivating cocktail program. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience at l’abeille, where each dish tells a story and every moment is a celebration of culinary excellence.

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Executive chef: Mitsunobu Nagae

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Joël Robuchon alum Mitsunobu Nagae melds his Japanese heritage with French cooking at this MICHELIN-starred Tribeca gem. That means you might find dishes like foie gras crème brûlée stuffed in citrus or miso-marinated Japanese butterfish with baby artichoke on the seasonal tasting menu—or choose from à la carte options at the bar. Either way, you'll be seated in a space that's definition: Tribeca; an elegant room with velvet chairs and booths and a marble accent wall.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Japanese, French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 542-3898
  • Website
    https://www.labeille.nyc/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it is for a special occasion, holiday celebration, client appreciation, or simply a good time with friends and family, we are pleased to offer a variety of options to fit your needs. Our events team is at your disposal to help create a memorable experience. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Location
    412 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013-2002
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Area
    TriBeCa
  • Cross Street
    Southwest corner of Laight St and Greenwich St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Near the A, C, E, and 1 trains at Canal St. station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

  • April 3 - Abreu Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

    US$1,200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    3 Apr 2025 only
    18:30
    For the second consecutive year, l'abeille invites you to an exclusive and intimate evening with Brad Grimes, the esteemed winemaker at Abreu Vineyards, for a celebration of exceptional wines. The evening will showcase the iconic 2005, 2010, and 2015 vintages of Madrona Ranch, paired with chef Mitsu’s masterful Roasted “Peking Squab,” as well as the revered 2005, 2010, and 2015 vintages of Thorevilos, complemented by a decadent Prime Beef Ribeye and Braised Beef Cheeks dish. In addition, Brad will present a selection of extraordinary wines, perfectly curated to accompany our canapés and first courses, ensuring an unparalleled gastronomic experience. Founded by David Abreu in the 1980s, his namesake winery began with the acquisition of the Madrona Ranch, transforming it into a seamless fusion of farmland and vineyard. The estate later expanded with the addition of the Thorevilos and Cappella vineyards, followed by the inclusion of Las Posadas, a distinguished Howell Mountain vineyard, in 2000. The result is a singular and exceptional collection of Napa Valley terroirs, each contributing to the production of world-class, terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon. Brad Grimes, a figure of quiet elegance and profound expertise, has been integral to Abreu Vineyards since 2000. His modest demeanor only enhances the extraordinary depth of his craft, having helped propel the estate’s acclaim and consistently produce wines that achieve the coveted 100-point ratings year after year.

Menu

l'abeille's menu was last updated 2025-03-22.

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What 46 people are saying

l'abeille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'abeille offers a "magical night" with "sensational food" and a "friendly, helpful, and professional" service. The chef's tasting menu is a "special dining experience," highlighted by "Japanese influenced French food." Despite high prices, the "beautiful space" and "incredible service" make it a "well-deserving" Michelin-starred destination.
46 Reviews

  1. Joseph

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience overall, wouldn’t change a thing. This should be added to anyone’s dining list.

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  2. Peter VIP

    Montreal7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L'Abeille is an elegant, ultra-sophisticated restaurant that yet remains unpretentious and completely guest-focused. It has a broadly international clientele and at the same time clearly local if not neighborhood diners as well. The staff is beyond superb. The dishes are the perfect and creative blend of all those attributes great restaurants achieve unfailingly on a nightly basis. L'Abeille is a wonderful and meritorious addition to the constellation of world-class destination dining that, at its finest, is New York.

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  3. rusty

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic went for my birthday and really enjoyed myself did the main sequence menu and it's great Oscar and staff are awesome and chef rocks

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  4. Ming

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was sublime. Service and atmosphere was fantastic. We really enjoyed the different tasting dishes: aged duck, crispy Amadai fish, and Uni were all well presented and a good variety of flavors. The Risotto a la truffle noire was an exquisite comfort food dish. Thank you for a really special dinner experience to celebrate my wife's birthday.

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  5. maria VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    🌟 Amazing food & perfect ambiance! 🌟 From the welcoming atmosphere to the flavorful dishes, every bite was a delight. Highly recommend for a great dining experience! 🍽️✨ #Foodie #GreatEats #MustTry

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  6. alex VIP

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think the waiters need to know a little bit more about lobster came from what part of Maine, and perhaps they can talk more about the. And to talk about the tile fish more and about the fact that it's a christy top which makes people feel like it's a bone.. Christoph was amazing and it was wonderful to talk to him since we love. Essential restaurant and he was involved with it as well as with chef being friends with the chef of essential.. I thought the waitresses were terrific and the sommelier.

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  7. Kemal VIP

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What would have been an excellent tasting menu experience was marred by the chef’s fatal choice of including cheese on the tagliatelle w/truffles (+$75 supplement). The flavour of the truffles, delicate at best, was obscured by the cheese. The dish essentially became a “mac n’ cheese”. Terrible faux pas for a Michelin starred restaurant. A simpler inclusion of very good olive oil alone, would have done the trick. Excellent wine list, service and ambience,

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing. Overpriced for what you get. Ate a la carte at the bar. Lobster appetizer was good but nothing very special. Truffle pasta was way too rich. Sorbets were awful. Best thing by far was an amuse bouche of fragrant beef broth/consomme and mushrooms-that was the quality I had hoped for. And, guys, dusty artificial flowers at a starred restaurant? Really?

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  9. Mark VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb flavors . Pretensions every course . Gorgeous settings wonderful attentive service .

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  10. Begum

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced for the quality of the food. Wine waitress had a terrible attitude. The bartender didn’t know how to make a martini, I had to send it back 3 times. I was told he knows only how to make the specialty cocktails on their menu. Strange. The fact that there’s no a la carte option at the tables but only at the bar is also weird. Overall, poor experience. Doesn’t even remotely compare to an equivalent Michelin star dining experience in Europe. Won’t be going back.

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FAQs

l'abeille is rated 4.7 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for l'abeille

412 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013-2002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    Southwest corner of Laight St and Greenwich St
  • Area
    TriBeCa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Japanese, French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Near the A, C, E, and 1 trains at Canal St. station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    https://www.labeille.nyc/
  • Phone number
    (212) 542-3898
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it is for a special occasion, holiday celebration, client appreciation, or simply a good time with friends and family, we are pleased to offer a variety of options to fit your needs. Our events team is at your disposal to help create a memorable experience. Please visit our website for more information.

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