Lucien
The East Village's beloved French bistro. A Paris transplant where downtown models, musicians, and artists gather for steak frites and late-night wine since 1998.
What celebrities eat at Lucien?
Lucien attracts downtown's creative elite who want authentic food without fanfare. Regular celebrities include Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, The Strokes members, Chloe Sevigny, and fashion photographers and editors. It's the model off-duty spot.
Restaurant Details
Location & Contact
Address: 14 First Avenue, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 260-6481
Neighborhood: East Village
Hours
Daily: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Brunch (Weekend): 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Best for Celebrities: Late dinner, 9:00 PM onwards
The Lucien Experience
Step into Lucien and you're transported to a Left Bank bistro. The zinc bar, bentwood chairs, and tin ceilings create authentic Parisian charm. Since 1998, it's been the East Village's living room for those who appreciate real bistro cooking without pretense. The late-night crowd is legendary.
Signature Dishes
Celebrity Sightings
Kaia Gerber
Supermodel. Downtown regular. Late-night favorite.
Tier AEmily Ratajkowski
Model/actress. Neighborhood spot. Casual dinners.
Tier AThe Strokes
NYC rock icons. East Village locals. After-show spot.
Tier AChloe Sevigny
Downtown icon. Longtime regular. Low-key dinners.
Tier ALucien FAQs
Lucien attracts downtown's creative elite: Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, The Strokes, Chloe Sevigny, and countless models, musicians, and artists. It's the quintessential "model off-duty" spot where the fashion crowd feels at home.
Authentic French bistro cooking, the legendary steak frites, cozy Parisian atmosphere with zinc bar and bentwood chairs, late-night dining until midnight, and being a neighborhood institution since 1998. It's Paris in the East Village.
Call (212) 260-6481 or book via Resy. Weekend dinners are popular but it's not impossible like some trendier spots. The bar welcomes walk-ins, especially for late-night dining. Weeknight dinners are easier to book.
The steak frites is essential - it's what Lucien is famous for. Start with escargot or the onion soup. The salade nicoise is perfect for lighter appetites. End with the profiteroles. And plenty of wine - the French list is excellent.