After spending ten years perfecting his craft at his uncle’s French restaurant, Vincent Boitier joined Pierre Casaux with the mission of providing family food—the food they both grew up on—to cuisine-savvy New Yorkers. Bright, warm, and welcoming, L’Orange Bleue is as exotic as it is familiar, making the experience more akin to visiting a friend’s family for dinner than dining at a stuffy French bistro.

The menu at L’Orange Bleue commands attention with dishes like New York Times-reviewed Salad Niçoise, seafood-laden Paella Negra, sugary Crème Brûlée Catalane, and traditional Moroccan tajines showcasing ingredients like cracked olives and wine-braised beef cheek. A perfect balance of French Riviera and North African influences, this menu explores familiar flavors while adding unexpected twists. Complete your meal with the perfect glass of wine or a tasty cocktail—with a fully stocked bar and a wine selection that is updated quarterly, L’Orange Bleue makes pairing effortless.

Located in the heart of SoHo, this neighborhood favorite leaves you perfectly situated to go from dinner to a night on the town. Or, stay for belly dancers, live music, and drinks, as it transforms from a vibrant restaurant into a bustling bar and lounge.

• Assiette de Fromages
  Stilton, aged Parmesan tuile, fresh herbs & goat cheese, Manchego, Manbrillo, walnuts, Conté, and grilled bread
• Salad Orange Bleue
  blood orange sections, Roquefort, roasted almonds, mesclun, citrus vinaigrette
• Foie Gras Terrine
  homemade terrine of duck foie gras marinated in port, armagnac, sherry, and xeres with grilled bread and truffled mesclun
• Total: $39
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(3.5 stars and 108 reviews on Yelp)

"This is my favorite restaurant in the city...I love the French Morrocan music that's played, the gregarious but not imposing waiters, and the colorful decor which transports one to a different time and place." - Yelp Reviewer Kate F., Chicago, IL, 6/5/2007
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"At night, the place is alive with a live band and eclectic crowd. There are always people dancing. It's a good time. It has a great vibe and always is a comforting shelter from a cold night, filled with life and nice people." - Yelp Reviewer Kathy H., New York, NY, 10/31/2010
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"The belly dancers are very fun, tables and atmosphere is really cool and sultry. Food is consistently good. Tagines are the treat here...The owners are always around and friendly, service is good." - Yelp Reviewer Karin G., New York, NY, 12/29/2009
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"L'Orange Bleue is a bustling bistro with exotic eurocharm served with a throbing world-beat music backdrop...I am a fan, after just one visit." - Yelp Reviewer Adrienne A., Los Angeles, CA, 1/7/2011
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