Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Essential by Christophe, Poulet Sans Tête and Poulet Sans Tete, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap french restaurants in Upper West Side. Great french food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Cheap French Destinations
Discover the charming flavors of France without leaving the Upper West Side through this selection of affordable neighborhood gems. While French classics take center stage at spots like Vive La Crepe!, Au Jus, and Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe, the area also offers a diverse mix of Middle Eastern and American influences. You can enjoy a casual bite at Effy's Cafe or 94 Corner Cafe, or treat yourself to the delicate pastries at Barachou for a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. This curated list proves that elegant dining and cozy cafe culture are easily accessible for any budget in this iconic Manhattan neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap French Food
- Essential by Christophe · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Poulet Sans Tete · rated 4.8/5: French.
- French Roast · rated 4.7/5: French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Amelie Bistro & Wine Bar upper west side · rated 4.6/5: French.
- 5 Napkin Burger · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Nice Matin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Amelie Wine Bar · rated 4.5/5: French.
- La Sirène · rated 4.5/5: French.
- The Consulate UWS · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Effy's Cafe · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Vive La Crepe! · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Au Jus · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Barachou · rated 4/5: French.
- Patis · rated 4/5: French.
- 94 Corner Cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- French Roast: French.
- The Consulate: French.
- Salumeria Rosi: Italian.
- Cafe Luxembourg: French.
- La Sirène: French.
- Amelie Wine Bar: French.
- Chanson: French.
- Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe: French.
- Nice Matin: French.
- Poulet Sans Tête: French.
- Le Pain Quotidien: 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.
