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 9 fine dining dining experiences
Find fine dining french restaurants in Washington Square. Great french food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Fine Dining French Destinations
Experience the height of culinary sophistication near Washington Square, where the neighborhood’s historic streets host a premier collection of fine dining destinations. This selection showcases a masterful blend of classic French heritage and meticulous Japanese artistry, featuring acclaimed spots like Claud, King, and Dialogue. From the lively ambiance of Cathédrale to the serene refinement of 15 EAST @ Tocqueville, these restaurants offer unforgettable experiences for those seeking the very best in the city.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining French Restaurants in Washington Square | Fine Dining 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.








