Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pavé, Le Chateau and Aprés, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Times Square's Cheap French Destinations
Discover a world of affordable elegance right in the heart of Times Square with this curated selection of budget-friendly French eateries and eclectic neighborhood favorites. From the buttery pastries at Pavé and Macaron Café to the savory melted goodness at Baked Cheese Haus Raclette, these spots offer an authentic taste of France without the midtown price tag. The collection also features a diverse mix of American comfort food and Mediterranean bites, including quick stops like 7th Street Burger and fresh options at Europa Cafe. Whether you are looking for a quick bakery treat or a casual sit-down meal, these accessible gems provide the perfect escape from the bustle of the theater district.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Times Square | Cheap French Food
- Pavé · rated 5/5: French.
- Le Chateau · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Aprés · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Purple Tongue · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Metro Marche · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Osteria Delbianco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Handcraft Burgers and Brew · rated 4.7/5: American.
- La Grande Boucherie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Marseille · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Consulate Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Anas cafe · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- NY Bakery and Desserts · rated 4.6/5: bakery.
- The Modern · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Le Bernardin · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Le Pavillon · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Park Ave · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Steak Frites Bistro · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Gabriel Kreuther · rated 4.6/5: French.
- West Bank Cafe · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Elgin · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 7th Street Burger Times Square · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Quality Bistro · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Bourbon and Branch · rated 4.5/5: American.
- La Brochette Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Inès · rated 4.5/5: French.
- La Bonne Soupe · rated 4.4/5: French.
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.
