LÉLÉ is one of the best caribbean restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Upper East Side.
LÉLÉ is doing something the Upper East Side has needed for a while: bringing Afro-Caribbean culture into a room that doesn't sand down its edges for the neighborhood.
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Organic Chicken Wings + Scotch Bonnet Buffalo Sauce
Shrimp Grilled with Shito Butter + Green Curry + Jalapeño Kosho Calabaza Squash Miso + Pumpkin Seeds + Scallions
Piri Piri + Pineapple + Avocado + Sea Buckthorn
Fingerling Potatoes + Corn Soufflé
LÉLÉ is a reliable caribbean choice in Upper East Side in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Berbere Chicken Wings and Grilled Head On Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 350 Google reviews.
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LÉLÉ is a Caribbean restaurant located in Upper East Side, New York. LÉLÉ is doing something the Upper East Side has needed for a while: bringing Afro-Caribbean culture into a room that doesn't sand down its edges for the neighborhood.
LÉLÉ is best for cheap eats, comfort, dinner, local. LÉLÉ is a reliable caribbean choice in Upper East Side in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Berbere Chicken Wings and Grilled Head On Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 350 Google reviews.
LÉLÉ is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.2 from 350 reviews
Start with Berbere Chicken Wings, Grilled Head On Shrimp, Whole Fried Branzino and Hamachi. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
LÉLÉ holds a 8.2 Google rating from 350 reviews. LÉLÉ is a reliable caribbean choice in Upper East Side in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Berbere Chicken Wings and Grilled Head On Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 350 Google reviews.
LÉLÉ is located at 237 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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