Le Central
A classic neighborhood bistro serving modern French classics with Parisian flair. Enjoy exquisite dishes, a sophisticated ambiance, and excellent wine...
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Le Central
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A classic neighborhood bistro serving modern French classics with Parisian flair. Enjoy exquisite dishes, a sophisticated ambiance, and excellent wine.
Brunch or Dinner Visit
Consider visiting during brunch or dinner to experience different facets of their delightful menu.
Drink Price Awareness
Be mindful of potentially high drink prices if you're dining on a budget.
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Cuisine
Modern French
Price
$$$
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Authentic Parisian Bistro Ambiance
Charming atmosphere with sophisticated yet cozy Parisian flair, creating a warm and inviting dining experience.
Signature French Onion Soup
A rich and savory French onion soup, perfectly seasoned and a must-try for any diner.
Steak Frites Perfection
Tender steak cooked to perfection, served with incredibly delicious salted fries and arugula.
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Brunch or Dinner Visit
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Brunch or Dinner Visit
Consider visiting during brunch or dinner to experience different facets of their delightful menu.
Drink Price Awareness
Be mindful of potentially high drink prices if you're dining on a budget.
Custom Event Menus
Explore their custom event menus for unique and tailored dining experiences.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Le Central offers a charming Parisian bistro experience with many diners praising its authentic atmosphere and classic French dishes like steak frites and French onion soup. While many celebrate the attentive service and delicious food, some reviews mention inconsistent execution on certain dishes and higher drink prices.
"Great food. Good vibe. Fun n/a drink options. Bougie but not stuffy. Easy street parking. Will definitely go back!"
Karen Jensen
"It's a very cozy and comfortable French restaurant.
The server was very kind and attentive.
The only reason I took one star from 5 stars even though I liked the atmosphere, service and foods was because of a little bit of less variety of Lunch menu.
I started with French onion soup.
This was so good! Most of times, I couldn't finish my soup as it was too salty for me.
The french onion soup here was just good enough! Not salty. I finished all.
I wanted try more French like foods like Duck confit but for lunch, they serve salads, soups and sandwiches. ( There were foods which was made with duck liver mousse but it was too adventurous for me but I want to try next time!)
I'm not a big fan of sandwiches so I ordered Moroccan chicken salad which was very healthy and light but good portion for me.
My husband ordered Salmon which served with nicely cooked vegetables and it was delicious.
I liked that they gave us several options the size of drinks. I love to have a little bit of wine with my food but I can't drink a lot and always left half of glass. But they served 3 oz of wine which was perfect for me.
We had Waffle as a dessert which was delicious too.
I want to come back for dinner to have French entrees next time."
EZ
"Nice cozy place but has an air of sophistication with its parisean flair n food. Get the bread for two..hot crispy bread with softened farm butter n a multitude of olives. You can have as much bread you want after first order. Bread is about 6 small slices but delicious. Onion soup very sweet, with a strong wine taste, endive n roasted beet salad delicious but could use more beets. Monsier sandwich - good size n delectable, steak frites- salted fries that comes with it are so good as well as the arugula, steak is cooked to its tender state and made in wine- so good. An enjoyable experience.."
Trish Frisbie
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Le Central is accommodating and can prepare French onion soup with a gluten-free baguette provided by the guest.
Diners highly recommend the French onion soup, steak frites, and cassoulet. The beet salad is also a standout.
Yes, many guests consider Le Central a go-to for special events and momentous occasions due to its ambiance and delicious food.
The restaurant is described as having a charming, cozy, and sophisticated Parisian ambiance, making it a delightful place for dining.
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, to ensure you get a table.
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