Celeb chef Alain Ducasse is behind this old-school bistro, which means that the service is flawless, the atmosphere (with its burnished wood walls and velvet banquettes) tres Gallic, and the food is, for the most part, parfait. Benoit doesn’t try to be creative, but that’s part of the charm of eating here: What’s served is a paradigm of classic French cuisine. The cheese soufflé is an old-fashioned high-calorie treat (it’s an appetizer), the French onion soup is one of the best in the city, and the roasted chicken can’t be improved upon (it’s simple and utterly delicious).
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Benoit
60 W 55th St. (near Sixth Ave.).
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Neighborhood
Times Square & Midtown West
Hours
Daily 11:45am–3pm and 5–11pm
Transportation
Subway: N, Q or R to 57th St.
Phone
800/334-5606 or 212/757-2245
Prices
Main courses $23–$42, with most in the upper $20s. Sandwiches $9.99–$24.99
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
Benoit
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60 W 55th St. New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.