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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 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
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

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2024

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Weekend at l'abeille

    US$295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Celebrate Valentine's Day at l'abeille with a special tasting menu and premium beverage pairing! Whether this is your first Valentine's Day or tenth celebration, l'abeille's special tasting menu featuring old favorites and new creations with luxury ingredients will make Valentine's Day 2025 the most memorable yet!
    Valentine's Day Weekend at l'abeille photo
  • Chef in Residence - Sota Atsumi (MAISON)

    US$295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025
    For two nights only, l'abeille welcomes chef Sota Atsumi from Paris. Chef Sota Atsumi was born in Chiba, Japan and moved to France at the age of 19 to train at various three Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trois Gros, Stella Maris, and Joel Robuchon’s lab. Having established a solid foundation, he served as the opening chef of Clown Bar in 2014 which was selected as the Best Bistro in France. After leaving Clown Bar, Chef Sota challenged himself around the world with pop-up concepts in New York, London, Tokyo, and Mexio before opening MAISON, his own restaurant in a single house in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, in 2019.
    Chef in Residence - Sota Atsumi (MAISON) photo
  • Chef in Residence - Martino Ruggieri

    US$345.00 per person

    Prepaid

    21 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025
    For two nights only, l'abeille welcomes 2 Michelin Star Chef, Martino Ruggieri from Paris, who has long been Yannick Alléno’s right hand man, for an exclusive collaboration dinner at with Chef Mitsu. He joined Yannick Alléno's team and became the executive chef at Alléno Paris, and led the restaurant to attain three Michelin stars. In 2017, encouraged by Yannick Alléno, Martino Ruggieri competed in the Bocuse d'Or in Italy, winning the prestigious culinary competition in his country. In October 2022, he opened Maison Ruggieri, and recognition was immediate: five months after opening, the restaurant received its first Michelin star, followed by a second one in March 2024.
    Chef in Residence - Martino Ruggieri photo

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'abeille offers a "magical night" with "sensational food" and "friendly, professional service." The "chef's tasting menu" is praised for "wonderful creations" and "outstanding" quality. Despite some critiques on pricing and portion size, the "amazing experience" and "exquisite wines" make it a "special dining experience" worth recommending.

41 Reviews
  1. alex

    VIP

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Kemal

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    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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  5. Begum

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Larisa

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , great experience , highly recommend

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  7. Simon

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious foods. Prime location for parking across the street for convenience after 6 pm. Ideal for evening dining

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  8. Kathy

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Will definitely come back. Loved the ambience and service was excellent! The tile fish course was out of this world!

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  9. Sandeep

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time in L'abeille, staff was energetic and very friendly. We had Chef's tasting menu and every dish on that was exceptional. They also accommodated our dietary restriction. Same with all the cocktails we had, all of them very well balanced, novel and tasty.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Tom

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    L’abielle on Christmas Eve is one of those once in a lifetime experiences. The food was really interesting and good. The service was attentive.

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l'abeille is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 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
  • 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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