I reiterate: definitely don’t tell anyone about this place.

I️ mean, go here. But don’t tell anyone else.

Le French Diner is a tiny tiny restaurant on the LES. Owned by a passionate young French couple, there are only a few things on the menu every night. But I can tell you those things are delicious, seasonal, and traditionally French.

Made in a small open kitchen behind the bar, it feels like you’re at someone’s home for a dinner party. The chefs chat with you – they are part sommelier, part waiter, chef and bartender.

We ordered a bottle of wine because you must.

We ordered beet and escargot terrine – my absolute fave. It was layered like a pastry. Escargot was a given. Who doesn’t like anything drenched in butter and garlic?

I’m a big appetizers person, but the beef stew was literally melt in your mouth.

We were never without bread.

Definitely bring your best of friends here-people that will appreciate the secret-whispering below loud gossip-chatter and a clanking kitchen mixed with unctuous dishes that are the best kept secret in Manhattan.

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Always always sit at the bar.

Have fun! Go now! But also don’t go at all. (I’m torn)