Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Supermoon Bakehouse, Le Petit Parisien and Claud, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale french restaurants in East Village. Great french food that fits your budget.
East Village's Upscale French Destinations
The East Village offers a sophisticated take on European dining, where candlelit bistros and grand brasseries bring an air of refinement to the neighborhood's historic streets. While French mastery takes center stage at destinations like Claud and Lucien, the area’s upscale scene also embraces bold Argentine flavors at Balvanera and elevated American fare at Virginia's. Whether you are seeking the intimate charm of Le French Diner or the dramatic atmosphere of Cathédrale, this collection highlights the premier spots for a polished and memorable meal.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in East Village | Upscale French Food
- Supermoon Bakehouse · rated 5/5: French.
- Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- Claud · rated 5/5: French.
- Oti · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Village creperie · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Balvanera · rated 4.7/5: Argentine.
- Thursday · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Village Creperie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Pause Cafe · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Tompkins Square Bagels | East Village Bagels · rated 4.5/5: bagel_shop.
- Virginia's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Mila's Bistro · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Le French Diner · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Excuse My French · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Dudleys · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Marylou · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Lena · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Clinton St. Baking Company · rated 4.4/5: american_restaurant.
- Dirty French New York · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Lena L.E.S · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Creperie · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Pardon My French · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Pierre Loti Wine Bar · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Cathédral · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Cathédrale Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Lucien · rated 4.1/5: French.
- Hunan Bistro · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- L’Americana · rated 4/5: Italian.
- The Penny Farthing · rated 4/5: American.
- Marylou · rated 4/5: 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.
