Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pavé, Le Chateau and Aprés, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale french restaurants in Times Square. Great french food that fits your budget.
Times Square's Upscale French Destinations
Elevate your next evening out with a visit to the most sophisticated dining rooms surrounding the vibrant lights of Times Square. This curated selection highlights the best of French haute cuisine at landmarks like Le Pavillon and Marseille, alongside world-class seafood at Le Bernardin and refined steakhouse experiences. From the elegant Italian plates at Osteria Delbianco to the modern American artistry found at The Consulate Midtown, these upscale destinations offer a luxurious retreat for every discerning palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Times Square | Upscale French Food
- Pavé · rated 5/5: French.
- Le Chateau · rated 4.9/5: French.
- Aprés · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Purple Tongue · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Metro Marche · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Osteria Delbianco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Handcraft Burgers and Brew · rated 4.7/5: American.
- La Grande Boucherie · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Marseille · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Consulate Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Anas cafe · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- NY Bakery and Desserts · rated 4.6/5: bakery.
- The Modern · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Le Bernardin · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Le Pavillon · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Tartinery Café - Bar | Park Ave · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Steak Frites Bistro · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Gabriel Kreuther · rated 4.6/5: 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.
- Quality Bistro · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Bourbon and Branch · rated 4.5/5: American.
- La Brochette Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Inès · rated 4.5/5: French.
- La Bonne Soupe · 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.














