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- 1022 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-879-6190
Casimir & Co
EV's Casimir brings downtown style to the Upper East. Bi-level corner bistro with sweet outdoor area. Chef Richard Krause of Café Luxembourg does classics like steak frites, escargot, and du... read more
- 240 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side 10023
- 917-693-2870
Cafe Talullah
Balthazar-inspired bistro up top, roomy lounge downstairs. Broad menu covers classics like Boeuf Bourguignon and moules frites, branches out to Wagyu burgers, duck with smoked maple consommé... read more
- 1293 Third Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-717-5252
FP Pâtisserie
Third-generation pastry chef François Payard adds his mastery to the cluttered UES sweet scene. Ultra-high end bakery; unlike its siblings, this one's not even bothering with the bread side ... read more
- 1294 Third Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-744-3100
Maison Kayser
Eric Kayser puts New York in good standing with Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai by opening his 79th shop. Signature is the Baguette Monge—crusty on the outside, dense and oh-so-tasty on the inside. B... read more
- 1343 Second Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-249-3400
Jean Claude II
Casual brasserie spawned from Soho’s Jean Claude, adding Roman numerals and a bit more formality. Comfy space, bright color blocks on the walls and a vintage “Martini” mural over ... read more
- 25 E. 77th St., Upper East Side 10075
- 212-744-4300
Mark Restaurant
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's comfy French in the revamped Mark Hotel, inspired by the country cooking of the star chef's childhood. Pastoral black truffle brieburger, buckwheat fettucine, foie gras ... read more
- 20 E. 76th St., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-772-2600
Café Boulud & Bar Pleiades
Nabe fave bistro for upper-crust Upper East Siders. Sleek, refurbished interior with arched ceiling and walls embedded with old-timey, rustic tools. True to Boulud obsessions, pricey menu gets a... read more
- 1586 York Ave., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-570-5445
Yorkville Creperie
Family-friendly by morning, grown-up by night. Intimate but casual date spot for crepes, paninis, coffee, and cocktails. Large private room is available for birthday parties and special events. The... read more
- 1900 Broadway, Upper West Side 10023
- 212-595-0303
Bar Boulud
Takes wine theme a mite far, with barrel-vaulted ceiling and framed photos of wine stains identified by vineyard. Top list delivers, though, matched by excellent charcuterie. Full brasserie menu sh... read more
- 1422 Third Ave., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-744-6327
Brasserie Julien
Tarot card readings, live music, private baby showers...what doesn't Brasserie Julien offer? Great for special events or simply a romantic outing. Classic French onion soup and traditional beef tar... read more
- 201 W. 79th St., Upper West Side 10024
- 212-873-6423
Nice Matin
Pastis clone right down to the front doors, but tamer vibe. Andy D. serves up inventive French Riviera cuisine. Goat cheese salads, fennel-cured mackerel, squash blossom beignets. Meet friends for ... read more
- 1057 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-517-6400
Orsay
Parisian-style brasserie, takes Balthazar's standard and bumps it up a notch. Stroll past the sidewalk café and into Art Nouveau paradise. Frosted glass, potted palms, creamy arches, dark ma... read more
- 2885 Broadway, Upper West Side 10025
- 212-531-3939
Le Monde
Loire Valley outpost from the French Roast/Nice Matin crew. Great sidewalk scene in the warmer months, big, versatile room stays cozy for the winter. Order off the mirrors for classics like moules ... read more
- 1 Central Park W., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-299-3900
Jean-Georges
Pricey, sure, but worth every penny. Tucked in the base of the brass-and-glass Trump International condo tower, this lofty French eatery gives the Donald a desperately needed infusion of elegance-b... read more
- 227 E. 67th St., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-794-4950
L'Absinthe
Brasserie extraordinaire, an Upper East must from the zinc bar, crystal tulip chandeliers, and Art Deco touches to a chef named Bergougnoux. Sole meuniere filleted at the table is a way more classy... read more
- 60 E. 65th St., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-288-0033
Daniel
Superstar French suited to your dramatic entrances. Like a Roman palazzo, hitting Corinthian columns, glitzy chandeliers, clean white scheme. Almost hate to touch the food it's so incredibly const... read more
- 160 E. 64th St., Upper East Side 10065
- 212-223-5656
JoJo
Get back, JoJo. Jean-Georges’s long-running romance HQ, nestled into elegant uptown townhouse. Provençal vibe, from blood orange exterior to terracotta flooring lifted from ancient Fre... read more
- 801 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-355-2233
Mon Petit Café
Reliably delicious French spot has entertained locals and Bloomingdale's shoppers going on three decades now. Three meals a day, if you're trying to go full Gallic. Petit Dejenuer features crepes, ... read more
- 200 W. 70th St., Upper West Side
- 212-873-7411
Café Luxembourg
First of its kind in the hood continues to shine. Often imitated, rarely surpassed pre-Balthazar bistro with classic white tile and flickering candles. Drink in the murmur of sophisticated conversa... read more
- 44 E. 92nd St. , Upper East Side 10128
- 212-348-8125
Table d'Hôte
Sweet, petite Carnegie Hill spot. Dates to the late ‘70s, but vintage prints take you back another century. Kind of like what you'd find on a Parisian side street, except you don't have to pi... read more
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