How much does the Le Coucou menu cost?
From $81 for the two-course lunch prix fixe to $220 for the A Very Coucou Dinner, per person in USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Very Coucou Dinner | $220 | $284 | $440 | $568 |
| A Very Coucou Dinner with wine pairing | $365 | $471 | $730 | $942 |
| A Very Coucou Lunch | $150 | $194 | $300 | $387 |
| Three-course lunch prix fixe3 courses | $125 | $161 | $250 | $322 |
| Two-course lunch prix fixe2 courses | $81 | $104 | $162 | $209 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Le Coucou before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Le Coucou?
The two-course lunch prix fixe, at $81 per person. That’s $139 less than the A Very Coucou Dinner.
- Two-course lunch prix fixe $81Supplements for some dishes · a shorter menu, not the full dinner
- Three-course lunch prix fixe $125Supplements for some dishes, such as the beef tartare with caviar and the lobster · $95 less than the A Very Coucou Dinner
- A Very Coucou Lunch $150$70 less than the A Very Coucou Dinner
- Cote $82The cheapest one-star dinner menu in New York, Korean
How to book at Le Coucou
Book online on Resy or by phone on +1 212 271 4252.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Resy, 28 days ahead for parties of one to six.
- Where to bookBook on Resy Or call +1 212 271 4252.
- CancellationsCancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a $50 per guest fee.
- Groups and private eventsFor seven or more, call the restaurant; parties of 7 to 10 have the four-course group menu ($240). For more than 10, email the events team ([email protected]): lunch is available for 11 or more, and larger dinners only as a buyout. Private dining inquiries
From Le Coucou’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Can you stay the night at Le Coucou?
Yes. Le Coucou is inside 11 Howard.
See rooms on the hotel’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Dress code and opening hours at Le Coucou
What is the dress code at Le Coucou?
Elegant, as for a night out in New York. Jackets are not required, but athletic wear is not allowed, and guests who aren't well enough dressed may be refused entry.
When is Le Coucou open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon–Thu 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–10pmFri 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–11pmSat 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–11pmSun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–10pm
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Le Coucou’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Le Coucou: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Le Coucou have?
One. Le Coucou holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US.
Who is the chef at Le Coucou?
The head chef is Daniel Rose.
Where does Le Coucou rank on critics’ lists?
Le Coucou is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- French
- Where
- SoHo · Manhattan · New York · United States
- Address
- 11 Howard Hotel, 138 Lafayette St., New York, NY, 10013Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for gluten-free dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Le Coucou expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $220 dinner menu is the 18th cheapest of the 37 one-star dinner menus in New York with a published price. The middle price is $235, so it costs $15 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy TavernFlatiron | Modern American | $178 | $178 | $118 |
| Sushi Nakazawa New YorkWest Village | Japanese | $190 | – | – |
| Noz 17Chelsea | Japanese | $195 | – | – |
| Shota OmakaseWilliamsburg | Japanese | $195 | $195 | – |
| Le CoucouSoHo | French | $220 | $81 | $145 |
| MejuLong Island City | Korean | $235 | – | $165 |
| Essential by ChristopheUpper West Side | French | $245 | – | $170 |
| Bar MillerEast Village | Japanese | $250 | – | $125 |
| TsukimiEast Village | Japanese | $250 | – | – |
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Sources Restaurant: lecoucou.com. Stars: Le Coucou in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. When tables go on sale: resy.com, checked 13 October 2026. Rooms and stays: the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Transpoman, CC BY-SA 4.0). Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).