Best French Restaurants In New York City

After taking Paris by storm, internationally acclaimed chef Daniel Rose returns home with Le Coucou. A gracious modern nod to fine European gastronomy, Rose shrinks the intercontinental divide separating the City of Light and the Big Apple, proving that the true essence of fine French dining can thrive in any time zone.

We offer authentic homemade French flavors and recipes since 2007. We serve signature dishes such as Hanger Steak Rossini, Escargots, French Onion Soup, Foie Gras, Rabbit, and Cassoulet.

French Cuisine bistro Institution est.98 Home of the best Onion Soup in New York City.

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined vegetable-driven restaurant serving sustainable food and nouvelle cuisine from Michelin Chef Alain Verzeroli.

Traditional French Cuisine, a Brasserie & Steakhouse.

Located on 65th Street at Park Avenue, Daniel’s elegant interiors welcome guests with warm hospitality.

Open since 2010, Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots, and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of French wines. We focus on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakably French atmosphere.

We opened in the West Village in the spring of 2013. Our bustling bistro serves traditional French fare for dinner every day with brunch served on the weekends. Come visit us – we can’t wait to see you!

Two brothers journeyed from Alsace, France, to Soho, New York. In 1975 they found a little restaurant for sale. The booths were already in place and they kept the chairs until they fell apart or were destroyed in the brawls that marked the early years.

Chef Gabriel combines his masterful classic French training and Alsatian heritage with his love of New York City to create an invitingly luxurious experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.  Enjoy warm touches and carefully curated handmade ceramics with elevated Alsatian-inspired fare for a uniquely contemporary fine-dining experience in an approachable environment.

Le Gigot, opened in 1996, serves Provençal cuisine in the heart of the West Village. Chef Alioune Ndiaye continues to challenge his talent, emphasizing the purity of ingredients and simplicity of preparation in his cuisine.