La folie means “madness,” and you shouldn’t visit unless you’re ready to lose your head a little. The luxe French menu, gigantic portions, heady wine list and lushly draperied décor will leave you giddy, if only from the spillover of excitement from the newly engaged couple at the next table. The richest dishes are best (standouts include a terrine of pigs feet, lobster and sweetbreads; butter-poached lobster; cheese soufflé; and lots of black truffle). The vegetarian tasting menu is consistently flavorful, while desserts (preceded by a sparkling selection of complimentary petit fours and confections) lean to silky creations made out of chocolate. Service is some of the most affable and attentive in the city, down to congratulatory chocolates for the recently betrothed lovebirds.

La Folie Information:

• French menu. Dinner. Closed Sunday. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.