Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Le Petit Parisien, SPRING and Eulalie, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale french restaurants in Little Italy. Great french food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Upscale French Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of Little Italy where historic charm meets the refined elegance of the city's premier upscale dining destinations. This collection showcases celebrated French icons like Le Coucou and Balthazar alongside premier steakhouses and intimate bistros offering American and Indonesian influences. From the lively atmosphere of Maison Close to the timeless allure of Raoul's, these restaurants provide a luxurious culinary journey through one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale French Food
- Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- SPRING · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Eulalie · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Maison Close Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Le Gratin · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.7/5: restaurant.
- Revelie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Bosie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Cafe Gitane · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Manny's · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Blue Ribbon Brasserie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Anyway Cafe · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Le Coucou · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Délice & Sarrasin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Mila's Bistro · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Delice & Sarrasin · rated 4.5/5: French.
- La Sirène Soho · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Le French Diner · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Excuse My French · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Balthazar · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Dudleys · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Raoul's · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Fiat Café · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Les Enfants de Bohème · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Figaro · rated 4.4/5: French.
- One White Street · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Lena · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Lena L.E.S · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Bistro Les Amis · rated 4.4/5: 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.
