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.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best french restaurants in Upper East Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated french dining.
Upper East Side's Premier French Destinations
Experience the timeless charm of the Upper East Side through a curated selection of dining destinations that celebrate the neighborhood's rich French heritage alongside a variety of international flavors. From the refined elegance of Cafe Boulud and The Simone to the rustic Italian appeal of Lusardi's, these establishments offer everything from formal multi-course meals to casual café culture. Whether you are craving a classic bistro experience at Jacques Brasserie or a fresh American bite at Eli Zabar, this collection showcases the diverse culinary excellence found within this iconic Manhattan enclave.
30 restaurants in Best French Restaurants in Upper East Side | Top Rated 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.
