Le Veau d'Or
Le Veau d'Or is a classic French bistro at 129 E 60th St, with 2025 recognition from Michelin and Wine Enthusiast.
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- Address
- 129 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
- Phone
- (646) 386-7608
- Website
- lvdnyc.com
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Classic French bistro on East 60th Street
Classic French cooking defines Le Veau d'Or, a bistro at 129 E 60th St. Michelin gave it a Plate in 2025, while World's 50 Best ranked it No. 10 in North America for 2025.
Frog Legs Persillade and dinner pacing
Frog Legs Persillade, Duck Magret aux Cerises, Pâté en Croûte, Île Flottante, and Pommes Soufflées with Caviar Rouge set a classic French frame. Dinner is the meal to plan around, with leisurely pacing and formal service.
Historic standalone building with wine and cocktails
The historic standalone building pairs with a lively room, smart casual dress, an extensive wine list, and craft cocktails. Wine Enthusiast included the restaurant among its Best Wine Restaurants in 2025.
A Tight Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Veau d'Or | $$$ | Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Classic French Bistro | |
| Daniel | $$$$ | Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Modern French Fine Dining | |
| Sushi Sho | $$$$ | Midtown-Times Square, Modern Japanese Omakase | |
| César | $$$$ | SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Modern Seafood Fine Dining | |
| Corima | Chinatown-Two Bridges, Modern Mexican | $$$$ | |
| The Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare | $$$$ | Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Modern Japanese Seafood Omakase |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Eater 38 #6
Eater
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #143
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #12
World's 50 Best
James Beard Award Outstanding Restaurateur #1
James Beard Award
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Michelin Plate
Michelin
New York Magazine The 43 Best Restaurants in New York
New York Magazine
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City
New York Times
OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants
OpenTable
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America
Opinionated About Dining
Wine Enthusiast Best Wine Restaurants
Wine Enthusiast
World's 50 Best North America's Best Restaurants #10
World's 50 Best
Esquire Best New Restaurants #18
Esquire
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Well Known
- Romantic
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dark wood paneling with liberal use of red, small closely set tables draped in linens creating a cozy yet sexy atmosphere reminiscent of timeless Parisian dining; intimate and nostalgic with vintage French charm.