Katey’s 5-star review:
Boucherie is a satisfying, delicious, and reliable restaurant.
You know when you walk in you'll be greeted with excellent service. Every time I have been to Boucherie, their staff have been incredible.
The ambiance is beautiful and is one of the few restaurants in NYC that doesn't feel small or cramped. It's large, specious, and beautifully decorated. My first visit to Boucherie was during the holidays, and they had an enormous, beautiful tree. It made the event really feel very festive.
The drinks here are wonderful. I have been very into aperol lately, and they incorporate it into quite a few refreshing cocktails. I find their drinks to be perfectly balanced and not too sweet.
Our waiter Sidy did a wonderful job at explaining the menu and helping us make decisions. Even Emil, the manager, came by to greet us.
For dinner we started with the mussels and mushrooms in cream with brioche. Both delicious. The mushrooms were AMAZING. If you like mushrooms, cream, and bread... you'll love this. I've been dreaming of it since it left my mouth 7 days ago.
For my entree, I chose the cod. It was recommended as a delicious staple and a healthy dish. I LOVED it. A perfectly cooked, beautiful piece of fish. They had diced vegetables on top that added a great texture. My friend had the veal ribeye special-- definitely a special piece of meat, really delicious (and huge!)
The French fries need their own paragraph. The best French fries in the city? Yes. Perfectly golden, crispy, and fresh? Yes. If you like fries (you do) come eat them here, you'll shed tears.
Ooh, the dessert. We had the brownie with pistachio ice cream drowned in dark chocolate. It was of course, amazing.
Overall a delicious, simple (un)fussy French restaurant that I will bring friends, family, and visitors to.