Whether a luxurious four-star dinner at <i>Le Bernardin</i> or a simple brasserie meal, you'll find the best of Gallic cuisine utterly enchanting in New York.
2017 James Beard Award winner: Best New Restaurant Chef Daniel Rose of the highly regarded Parisian restaurant La Bourse et La Vie brings his flair to NYC and teams up with veteran restauranteur Stephen Starr. At Le Coucou you will find classic French cuisine in a charming settin...
138 Lafayette Street (Canal)Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed four star seafood restaurant, was born in Paris in 1972 by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze. Dedicated entirely to the cuisine of Gilbert Le Coze, the self-taught seafood wizard, it only served fish: Fresh, simple and prepar...
787 7th Ave (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.)After per se opened in 2004 it quickly established itself as one of New York City's top restaurants. With per se, Thomas Keller brings his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley's French Laundry to New York City. The restaurant reflects his intense focus on detail that ex...
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor (In Time Warner Center Building)The eponymous crown jewel in Jean-Georges Vongerichten's global culinary empire, Jean-Georges also one of the city's greatest restaurants, with accolades from the James Beard Foundation and nearly everyone else, including four stars from the New York Times and three Michelin star...
1 Central Park West (at Columbus Circle and West 60th Sts.)Café Luxembourg has been an Upper West Side institution for over thirty years. No doubt due to the beautifully prepared french bistro food with professional, yet unpretentious service at reasonable prices. The menu changes seasonally and offers many classic French bistro dishes a...
200 West 70th Street (Broadway)20+ years after opening, JoJo remains one of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's top ventures. JoJo offers relaxed yet elegant dining on two floors of a quaint, turn-of-the-century brownstone on the Upper East Side. The first of Jean-Georges’ restaurants in New York City, this neighborho...
160 E 64th St (bet. Lexington & 3rd Aves.)Established in 1975 by Guy and Serge Raoul, Raoul's Restaurant serves French cuisine in an authentic Left-bank bistro setting. Even after 30 years, Raoul's is very popular, and frequented by a well-traveled New York set that desires the kind of restaurant you'd normally only find...
180 Prince St (bet. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.)One of SoHo's worst-kept secret's, Keith McNally's Balthazar is perhaps the best appropriation of Parisian fin de siecle brasseries that American can or will ever manage, with decor that includes the signature red leather banquettes one would expect, striking, aged mirrors, and a...
80 Spring St (bet. Broadway & Crosby St.)From acclaimed chef Terrance Brennan, Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro and Wine Bar showcases his formidable creativity and passion. Brennan adds playful twists to classic French bistro dishes such as Osso Bucco featuring monkfish instead of meat. Traditionally prepared with beef, Br...
2 Park Ave (East 32nd St.)Tucked inconspicuously into an old brownstone near the corner of 10th Street & 7th avenue, Bobo quietly announces its place on the culinary map of the West Village. While French-inspired fare is de rigueur in the village, Bobo stands out because of it elegance, and quirkiness...
181 West 10 StreetAn irresistable place to take a date, to enjoy French and Moroccan cuisine, to sit late at night and drink wine in the back of the restaurant or perhaps just stand three-deep at the bar. The food is always good and the dining room makes you feel cozy and welcome. Recommended star...
502 6th Ave (West 13th Street)Despite the departure of chef George Mendez, the cuisine remains excellent at this terrific Flatiron District restaurant under the leadership of chef David Coleman.
1 East 15th St (Fifth Avenue)Beloved restaurateur Judi Wong has opened her first new restaurant in 20+ years in Greenwich Village, naming it after the famous 1100-year-old abbey of Burgundy. Trappists meet American Bistro? Just don't expect William of Aquitaine behind the stoves; Vincent Nargi arrived here f...
284 West 12th Street (West Fourth St.)Cafe D'Alsace features chef Philippe Roussel; previously at Chelsea Bar and Bistro and Montparnasse, is originally from Brittany, but he knows something about Alsace serving features such as his tarte flambée (onions and bacon), potée (cabbage soup) and choucroute made with pork ...
1695 Second Ave. (East 88 St.)When looking for a great pre- or post-theater experience with fine dining, style and ambience, look no further. This charming theater-district Brasserie has seating for 150 in dining room, and can additionally accommodate 25 at upstairs the handsome zinc bar and 45 to 60 in lower...
630 9th Ave (West 44th Street)Great Boerum Hill restaurant with nice garden and fine wine selection.
409 Atlantic Ave (Bond & Nevins Streets)Many New Yorkers became enchanted of Art Deco master Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann during a stunning 2004 exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Given that the Art Deco craze never really faded, and that owner Jean Denoyer is such an avid Ruhlmann fan, perhaps it seemed a foregone c...
45 Rockefeller Plaza (50th Street)Le Gigot serves French Procençal cuisine in an elegant setting, right in the heart of the West Village. Purity of ingredients and simplicity of preparation distinguish the specialties, including gigot d’agneau, bouillabaisse, crab cakes, lobster, grilled whole fish, duck confit a...
18 Cornelia St (bet. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.)A traditional French bistro with a menu that harkens back to the southwest of France.
50-12 Vernon BlvdOrsay marries modern French and classic brasserie fare with an award-winning wine list including 225 predominantly French and American varietals. Designed by Jean Denoyer, Orsay strikes that delicate balance between sophistication and warmth. Dark mahogany paneled walls meet butt...
1057 Lexington Ave (75th St.)Former Morandi chef, and founder of Gottino, Jody Williams takes over the former Pink Tea Cup space and turns it into her first French project, a "gastrotheque" called Buvette. Buvette Gastrotheque is inspired by European traditions of the trade honoring a history of cr...
42 Grove St