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
Mashed Potatoes + Jerked Fruit Chimichurri Sauce
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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For now, LÉLÉ 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 dinner, caribbean. 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, Hamachi and Herb-Roasted Half Chicken. 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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