Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ladurée, Essential by Christophe and Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best french restaurants in Lincoln Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated french dining.
Lincoln Square's Premier French Destinations
Lincoln Square serves as a premier destination for sophisticated French dining, offering everything from world-renowned fine dining institutions to charming neighborhood bistros. This curated collection highlights the area's rich culinary diversity, blending classic Gallic techniques with vibrant Mediterranean, Spanish, and Italian influences. Whether you are planning a celebratory evening at Jean-Georges or a casual afternoon at Tartinery, these local favorites provide an elegant taste of Europe right in the heart of the Upper West Side.
30 restaurants in Best French Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Top Rated French Food
- Ladurée · rated 5/5: French.
- Essential by Christophe · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Nice Matin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Jean-Georges · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Per Se · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Riverside Blvd · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Rampoldi New York · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Inès · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: French.
- IRIS · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Seguidilla Bistro · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Brasserie Cognac Central Park South · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Café des Artistes · rated 4.3/5: French.
- La Boite en Bois · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Nougatine by Jean-Georges · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Bar Boulud · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Rue 57 · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Manny’s Bistro · rated 4.2/5: French.
- The Grand Tier · rated 4.1/5: French.
- Pomodoro Rosso · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Flûte · rated 4/5: French.
- Le Soleil · rated 4/5: French.
- Burger bar · rated 3/5: American.
- Brooklyn Diner: American.
- Jean-Georges: French.
- Salumeria Rosi: Italian.
- Cafe Luxembourg: French.
- Poulette: French.
- Peperino: Italian.
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.
