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 23 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale french restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great french food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Upscale French Destinations
Lincoln Square serves as a premier destination for refined dining, where the elegance of the Upper West Side meets world-class culinary artistry. This curated selection features sophisticated French and Mediterranean establishments ranging from the legendary precision of Per Se and Jean-Georges to the vibrant flavors found at Rampoldi New York and IRIS. Whether you are seeking a classic brasserie experience at Cafe Luxembourg or a contemporary masterpiece at Essential by Christophe, these restaurants offer an exquisite taste of European luxury in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Upscale 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.
