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l'abeille, New York, NY
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l'abeille

$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled on a charming Tribeca cobblestone street corner, l’abeille is an intimate sanctuary where French culinary artistry meets Japanese finesse. With only 48 seats, this hidden gem captivates diners with its seasonal Chef’s Tasting Menu, meticulously crafted by the visionary Chef Mitsunobu Nagae. Drawing on his rich experience from Michelin-starred establishments in Tokyo, Paris, and New York, including a recent tenure as Chef de Cuisine at Shun in Midtown Manhattan, Chef Mitsu curates a symphony of flavors that transcend borders.

At l’abeille, guests experience a harmonious blend of French sophistication and Japanese precision. Complementing the exquisite tasting menu is a rotating selection of seasonal a-la-carte dishes, thoughtfully paired with selections from the wine cellar and a captivating cocktail program. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience at l’abeille, where each dish tells a story and every moment is a celebration of culinary excellence.

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Executive chef: Mitsunobu Nagae

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Joël Robuchon alum Mitsunobu Nagae melds his Japanese heritage with French cooking at this MICHELIN-starred Tribeca gem. That means you might find dishes like foie gras crème brûlée stuffed in citrus or miso-marinated Japanese butterfish with baby artichoke on the seasonal tasting menu—or choose from à la carte options at the bar. Either way, you'll be seated in a space that's definition: Tribeca; an elegant room with velvet chairs and booths and a marble accent wall.

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Additional information

  • Location
    412 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013-2002
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Phone number
    (212) 542-3898
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Japanese, French / Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

  • Chef in Residence - Caprice x l'abeille

    $495.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 19, 2025 only
    For one night only, l'abeille welcomes chef Guillaume Galliot from three Michelin-starred Caprice in Hong Kong. Guillaume Galliot, born in the Loire Valley, began his culinary journey at 15, training under chefs Jacques and Laurent Pourcel at Jardin des Sens. His international career includes roles in New York, St. Barts, Singapore, and Beijing. At 23, he became the youngest sous chef at Singapore's Raffles Hotel. In Macau, he opened The Tasting Room, earning a Michelin star in its first year and two stars by 2016. Guillaume joined Caprice in the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong in 2017 (then two Michelin-starred) as executive chef and led the restaurant to receive its third Michelin star in 2018. Chef Guillaume blends French culinary techniques with global flavors. He has become the undisputed narrator of transcontinental cuisine, a showcase of a culinary and identity repertoire.
    Chef in Residence - Caprice x l'abeille Photo

  • Dinner w/ Pierre Lurton - Celebrating d’Yquem 2022

    $1,995.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    The Lighthouses of Yquem are a constellation of remarkable restaurants where visionary chefs and sommeliers, united by their passion for Château d’Yquem, explore its endless potential for culinary creativity. Each offers a unique way to experience this legendary wine, served by the glass from a distinctive format, revealing new dimensions with every pairing. To celebrate the release of the new 2022 vintage, l’abeille in New York will host a special collaboration, bringing together Guillaume Galliot (Caprice***, Hong Kong), the very first member of this exclusive community, and Mitsunobu Nagae, chef of the most recent Lighthouse. The pioneer and the latest addition will be shining together for an unforgettable evening. Pierre Lurton, President of Château d’Yquem and Château Cheval Blancwill be an honored guest for this special evening. Guests will experience an exceptional selection of Yquem vintages directly ex-Château, including 1945, 1990, 2001, 2005, and 2022 - along with the rare “Y” d’Yquem—a Bordeaux Blanc blending Sauvignon Blanc with select lots of Sémillon, all grown on the same legendary terroir as Château d’Yquem. Produced only in select vintages and typically limited to fewer than 20,000 bottles, “Y” d’Yquem is a rare and sought-after treasure. Highlights of the evening will include Yquem 1990, which is currently showing at an evolutionary highpoint, with balanced notes of botrytis such as honey and orange, supported by a graceful acidity to be paired with roasted Guinea Fowl. Yquem 2005, an iconic vintage that is touted for its perfect balance with a glorious tension will be paired with blue lobster from Brittany. The pièce de résistance of the evening will be the opportunity to taste Yquem 1945, a legendary vintage that will offer a window into how this post WWII wine has developed over time with tertiary characteristics that offer immense complexity. All of the wines for the night will be poured have been sourced directly from Yquem’s historic cellars. The evening begins on a high note with a KRUG Champagne reception at 6:30 PM.
    Dinner w/ Pierre Lurton - Celebrating d’Yquem 2022 Photo

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What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'abeille offers a "magical night" with "sensational food" and a "friendly, helpful, and professional" service. The chef's tasting menu is a "special dining experience," highlighted by "Japanese influenced French food." Despite high prices, the "beautiful space" and "incredible service" make it a "well-deserving" Michelin-starred destination.

44 Reviews

  1. rusty

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic went for my birthday and really enjoyed myself did the main sequence menu and it's great Oscar and staff are awesome and chef rocks

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  2. Ming

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was sublime. Service and atmosphere was fantastic. We really enjoyed the different tasting dishes: aged duck, crispy Amadai fish, and Uni were all well presented and a good variety of flavors. The Risotto a la truffle noire was an exquisite comfort food dish. Thank you for a really special dinner experience to celebrate my wife's birthday.

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  3. maria VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    🌟 Amazing food & perfect ambiance! 🌟 From the welcoming atmosphere to the flavorful dishes, every bite was a delight. Highly recommend for a great dining experience! 🍽️✨ #Foodie #GreatEats #MustTry

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  4. alex VIP

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think the waiters need to know a little bit more about lobster came from what part of Maine, and perhaps they can talk more about the. And to talk about the tile fish more and about the fact that it's a christy top which makes people feel like it's a bone.. Christoph was amazing and it was wonderful to talk to him since we love. Essential restaurant and he was involved with it as well as with chef being friends with the chef of essential.. I thought the waitresses were terrific and the sommelier.

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  5. Kemal VIP

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What would have been an excellent tasting menu experience was marred by the chef’s fatal choice of including cheese on the tagliatelle w/truffles (+$75 supplement). The flavour of the truffles, delicate at best, was obscured by the cheese. The dish essentially became a “mac n’ cheese”. Terrible faux pas for a Michelin starred restaurant. A simpler inclusion of very good olive oil alone, would have done the trick. Excellent wine list, service and ambience,

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing. Overpriced for what you get. Ate a la carte at the bar. Lobster appetizer was good but nothing very special. Truffle pasta was way too rich. Sorbets were awful. Best thing by far was an amuse bouche of fragrant beef broth/consomme and mushrooms-that was the quality I had hoped for. And, guys, dusty artificial flowers at a starred restaurant? Really?

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  7. Mark VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb flavors . Pretensions every course . Gorgeous settings wonderful attentive service .

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  8. Begum

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced for the quality of the food. Wine waitress had a terrible attitude. The bartender didn’t know how to make a martini, I had to send it back 3 times. I was told he knows only how to make the specialty cocktails on their menu. Strange. The fact that there’s no a la carte option at the tables but only at the bar is also weird. Overall, poor experience. Doesn’t even remotely compare to an equivalent Michelin star dining experience in Europe. Won’t be going back.

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  9. Larisa VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , great experience , highly recommend

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  10. Simon

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious foods. Prime location for parking across the street for convenience after 6 pm. Ideal for evening dining

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l'abeille is rated 4.6 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for l'abeille

412 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013-2002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Phone number
    (212) 542-3898
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Japanese, French / Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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