Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ladurée, Le Chateau and The Purple Tongue, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale french restaurants in Midtown West. Great french food that fits your budget.
Midtown West's Upscale French Destinations
Midtown West serves as the sophisticated backdrop for this premier collection of upscale dining destinations, where classic European elegance meets the vibrant energy of Manhattan. While celebrated French institutions like Le Bernardin, Per Se, and Gabriel Kreuther anchor the list, the selection also features diverse influences ranging from fresh seafood and refined American fare to Japanese and Italian touches. Whether you are seeking the grand brasserie atmosphere of La Grande Boucherie or the intimate charm of Ladurée, these establishments offer an unparalleled range of world-class culinary experiences in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Midtown West | Upscale French Food
- Ladurée · rated 5/5: French.
- Le Chateau · rated 4.9/5: French.
- The Purple Tongue · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Handcraft Burgers and Brew · rated 4.7/5: American.
- La Grande Boucherie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Marseille · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Anas cafe · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- NY Bakery and Desserts · rated 4.6/5: bakery.
- Le Bernardin · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Steak Frites Bistro · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Gabriel Kreuther · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Jean-Georges · rated 4.5/5: French.
- West Bank Cafe · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Elgin · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 7th Street Burger Times Square · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Per Se · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Bourbon and Branch · rated 4.5/5: American.
- L’Adresse American Bistro · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Le Marais · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Ai Fiori · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- BXL Cafe · rated 4.4/5: French.
- IRIS · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Seguidilla Bistro · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- 44 & X Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Chez Josephine · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Macaron Café · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Cafe Un Deux Trois · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Baked Cheese Haus Raclette · rated 4.2/5: 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.
