Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Frenchy Cafe, Les Gateaux de Marie and Eli Zabar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap french restaurants in Carnegie Hill. Great french food that fits your budget.
Carnegie Hill's Cheap French Destinations
Discover the refined yet affordable flavors of Carnegie Hill through this collection of neighborhood gems that specialize in accessible French fare. From the artisanal pastries at Madame Bonté Café and Julien Boulangerie to the diverse menus at Toloache and Bondurants, these spots offer a rich variety of French, Mexican, and American cuisines. It is the perfect guide for anyone looking to enjoy a sophisticated meal or a casual bite in one of Manhattan’s most picturesque enclaves without overspending.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Carnegie Hill | Cheap French Food
- Frenchy Cafe · rated 5/5: French.
- Les Gateaux de Marie · rated 5/5: French.
- Eli Zabar · rated 5/5: American.
- Café d'Anvers · rated 4.9/5: French.
- O Cuisine · rated 4.9/5: French.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La sandwicherie upper east side · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Perch · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Table d'Hôte · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Madame Bonté Café · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Gold Deli · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Cafe d'Alsace · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Chez Nick · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Antonucci Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Due · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Alison · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Madame Bonté Café · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Osteria Nando · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Toloache · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Pascalou · rated 4.4/5: French.
- AOC East · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Green Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: american_restaurant.
- Lexington Pizza Parlour · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Café Sabarsky · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Siena Cafe • Italian • Bar • Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Bocado · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Barking Dog · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Hoexter's · rated 4.2/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.















