Since 1980, "La Méditerranée" has been well known in Manhattan for
traditional French cuisine and contemporary specialties served in
a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for business lunches,
romantic dinners and weekend brunches, it also serves as
an inspiring milieu for the literati. Often seen enjoying the
delectable Côte d'Azur fare have been Roz Avrett, Bartle
Bull, Dominick Dunne, David Fromkin, Louis Auchincloss,
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and Kurt Vonnegut. Owner
Ernesto Morel welcomes you with an old-fashioned
"baise-main" as he invites you to enjoy your meal. From
7 to 10.30 p.m., "The Pianist" Harold, will take you on an
imaginary journey with his interpretations of timeless
melodies. Come visit us, executive chef Xavier Mayonove,
formerly of "La Cote Basque" in New York, New York, has
prepared for you some delicious surprises.
La Mediterranée is a French Bistro carrying not only the gastronomic
traditions ;of Provence and Cote D&apos Azur, but
also those of
other regions of France. represented in our
daily specials
such as: Bouillabaisse, Pot au feu and Cassoulet. Freshest
array of seafood, with great emphasis on mussels (five different
recipes).The Italian influence in the South of France is , of course
manifested in our pastas prepared with
our family recipes.
A "Beekman Place" favorite and a
"United Nations" Bistro.
