Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Les Gateaux de Marie, Eli Zabar and Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Upper East Side's Cheap French Destinations
Experience the sophisticated flavors of the Upper East Side without the high price tag by exploring this curated selection of affordable French gems and neighborhood favorites. You can indulge in traditional pastries and savory crepes at spots like Les Gateaux de Marie, Bonjour Crepes & Waffles, and Blenoir Crêpes and Cafe, or enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Madame Bonté Café and Le Moulin à Café. While French classics from Le Petit Parisienne and La sandwicherie take center stage, the collection also features vibrant Mexican dishes at Toloache and hearty American fare at Bondurants. This diverse mix ensures a delightful dining experience for every palate and budget in one of Manhattan's most iconic districts.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Upper East Side | Cheap French Food
- Les Gateaux de Marie · rated 5/5: French.
- Eli Zabar · rated 5/5: American.
- Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- Gazette Restaurant & Wine Bar · 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.
- Lusardi's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Madame Bonté Café · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Cafe d'Alsace · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Cafe Boulud · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Antonucci Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Due · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Green Kitchen 70th Street · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Café Carlyle · 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.
- Le Moulin à Café · rated 4.4/5: French.
- AOC East · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Jean Claude II · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Brasserie Cognac 70th · rated 4.4/5: French.
- QUATORZE · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Jean Claude 2 · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Gracie Mews Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Orsay · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Nightly's Bar and Bistro · rated 4.3/5: American.
- QUATORZE bis · rated 4.3/5: 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.
