Private parties
Celebrate in style
Create memories to last a lifetime with our personalized private party options. Let our team help you plan an unforgettable celebration.
Order online
Our menu, wherever
you want it
Gone are the days of having to call in or wait in line to place your order. Our restaurant now offers the convenience of online ordering through our website, making it quick and easy to get your food.
About Us
Experience the difference
Excuse My French is a little gem in the heart of the Lower East Side, over one of the most iconic streets of the “old” New York and parked across the street of the Tenement Museum. You will discover this small slip down the basement gastro pub that feels like a speakeasy but is so much more! Step inside; enjoy our cozy 1920’s French look, with an eclectic artsy décor.
Attention to detail
French tapas style menu
We put equal detail and attention into food, service and atmosphere. Excuse My French will leave you wanting for more. French-born chef Johann Giraud created a French tapas style menu that ranges from a classic cheese platter that includes our French baguette to tasty beef sliders with his "grandma" sauce; great vegetarian options as well like his sauteed Brussels Sprouts with.
To encompass all: Mexico City-born, owner and operator, Ricardo Valdez beautifully designed the interior to re-create a cozy 1920's French look, with an eclectic artsy deco that will transport you to another era. He, along with his husband, curated the cocktail program that utilizes fresh ingredients, unique liquors and classic combinations
Reviews
Review by - Yelp
Chris L:
One of my favourite places in the city. How can you not like sitting at a nice long bar in a small LES restaurant, drinking great cocktails and eating good French bistro food (I've tried the duck, tuna tartare, escargot, and steak tartare)?
Review by - Yelp
Jenni G:
Great food and service- the manager is lovely and was so fun to talk to throughout the evening. Will definitely return and would highly recommend for a nice little spot
Review by - Yelp
Polly A:
Fabulous - we came here after work on Friday, I think this could be a new tradition for us. Great food, fun and super good service - cannot wait to eat the menu!!!
Review by - Yelp
Oddette D:
Went yesterday on a date. food was good. we ordered the sauteed brussels sprout, duck confit parmentier, butterfly salmon and foie gras lollipop. first time having foie gras and not something i would try again. space is small but cute ambiance.
Review by - Yelp
Joe D:
This restaurant is an amazing gem! It's tiny but that adds to the charm. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Went here on a first date and couldn't have asked for better ambience, food and drink. It is definitely a new favorite of mine!
Location
96 Orchard Street
New York, NY
10002
Hours
Tue, Wed, Thur
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Fri, Sat
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sun
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
