Le Penguin — Restaurant in Greenwich

Le Penguin in Greenwich, CT, is a charming French bistro that offers a delightful blend of classic French cuisine, warm ambiance, and attentive service. Nestled in the heart of Greenwich, this restaurant has become a favorite for locals and visitors seeking an authentic and elegant dining experience.

The menu at Le Penguin is a celebration of French culinary traditions for the main course, Le Penguin excels with its selection of expertly prepared dishes. The Duck à l'Orange is a standout, featuring succulent duck breast paired with a perfectly balanced orange sauce. The Coq au Vin, a classic French stew of chicken braised in red wine, is another highlight, offering deep, comforting flavors. The Bouillabaisse, a traditional Provençal seafood stew, is beautifully executed, with fresh, flavorful seafood in a fragrant broth.

Le Penguin also offers a variety of delectable desserts that are the perfect way to end a meal. The Crème Brûlée is a classic favorite, with its creamy custard base and perfectly caramelized sugar topping. The Tarte Tatin, an upside-down caramelized apple tart, is another must-try, offering a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors.

The wine list at Le Penguin is thoughtfully curated, featuring a selection of French and international wines that complement the menu perfectly. The knowledgeable staff are happy to provide recommendations to enhance your dining experience.

Pricing at Le Penguin is reflective of the high quality of the food and the elegant dining experience. While it may be on the higher side, the exceptional cuisine, ambiance, and service make it well worth the cost for a memorable meal.

🇫🇷Le Penguin in Greenwich, CT, offers an exceptional dining experience that brings the flavors and charm of a French bistro to Connecticut. With its exquisite cuisine, inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service, it’s a perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy authentic French fare in an...

There were so many problems with this place I don't even know where to begin. I didn't expect to go to a "French" restaurant and have no one French serving my food. This place is a scam. If you are claiming you are a "French" restaurant maybe the whole wait staff, and the chef should actually be "French". The food was mediocre at best. The place is way too overcrowded and some of the tables are so tiny that you have to keep moving everything around. We ordered four different appetizers and because the tables were so small, they had to bring out one appetizer at a time and we had to keep re-adjusting everything on the table every time they would bring something out because there simply was no room on the table to put the food. If the tables were bigger, they could bring out all four appetizers at once. They do not have any signature cocktails of their own, which every restaurant should have, but they can make basic cocktails and do have a bar. They do not have their own list of one of a kind cocktails that they offer. In other words, if you want them to make you a martini they can, but they do not have their own signature cocktails. To me this seemed like some faux pas "French" restaurant. If you want real French food, go to L'ostal in Darien or Union League Cafe in New Haven. They are both exceptional. One additional side note - This is not the place to go if you want a romantic evening with your boyfriend. You will be packed in like sardines. There is no privacy or intimacy. If you want to have a romantic evening with your significant other, that won't be feasible because you have waiter’s and hostesses constantly scurrying by, often times bumping into you, you have tables on either side of you like an inch away where you can hear their whole conversations making it impossible to have...

A glorified TGIF. The food is average - good but average - with a seriously overpriced drinks/wine list. Tables are crammed together so that they can squeeze in as many seatings as possible. Over the years, it's become a 'fast food' experience with plates snapped up and the next ones slammed down in seconds in a rush to get you out. It's been going down hill for a while. The waiting staff are excellent but it's become unenjoyable. The noise level is deafening and the bell ringing/ birthday blasting music has lost its novelty. In a race to the bottom, the host (who I believe is the co-owner) is convinced he is running a Michelin star restaurant. The other owner (the tall French man,) is obviously the brains and charm behind the operation. He knows what side his bread is buttered on. The small co-owner is turning the restaurant into a school canteen with him as a the iron fist lunch supervisor. My daughter and I had a reservation last night but left because his over the top theatrics put a damper on our night. The crime? We sat in a corner booth that was apparently being held for someone having drinks next door and moved without asking. See photo below for the overcrowded state of affairs. We went to Hinoki instead and had a great meal. It's a shame. What was once a nice restaurant is now an average, over-stuffed food box with insanely priced drinks. Throw in a moody, insecure mall cop for a host/co-owner and we're out. ...