Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Le Petit Parisien and Claud, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 15 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap french restaurants in Washington Square. Great french food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Cheap French Destinations
Discover a charming array of affordable dining options nestled around the historic streets of Washington Square, where French-inspired flavors meet casual neighborhood favorites. This collection invites you to explore everything from buttery pastries at Marie Blachère Bakery & Café and savory crepes at Creperie NYC to eclectic Korean dishes at Cafe 2by2 and classic American treats at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Telegraphe Cafe or enjoying a relaxed evening at Vol de Nuit, these budget-friendly spots offer a diverse culinary journey in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Washington Square | Cheap French Food
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- Claud · rated 5/5: French.
- North Square Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Paradou · rated 4.9/5: French.
- SPRING · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Maison Close Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Frevo · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Boucherie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Boucherie West Village · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Revelie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Bonsignour · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Petite Boucherie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Pastis · rated 4.6/5: French.
- L'accolade · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Bosie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Boucherie Union Square · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Carriage House NYC · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Cafe Gitane · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Moritz Pommes Frites Bar · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Oscar's Place · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Le Gigot · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Blue Ribbon Brasserie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Minetta Tavern Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Délice & Sarrasin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Claudette · rated 4.5/5: 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.
