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.
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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
The Upper East Side serves as a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most refined dining, where tree-lined streets lead to elegant bistros and hidden culinary gems. This collection highlights the neighborhood's premier French destinations, ranging from the classic charm of Cafe Boulud and Jacques Brasserie to the artisanal delights found at Les Gateaux de Marie and Madame Bonté Café. While French flavors take center stage, the selection also features beloved local staples like Eli Zabar and Lusardi’s, offering a diverse palette of American and Italian influences. Whether you are seeking a romantic wine bar like Gazette or a casual bite at La sandwicherie, these curated spots capture the timeless allure of Upper East Side dining.
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.
