Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Les Gateaux de Marie, Eli Zabar and Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Upper East Side's Upscale French Destinations
The Upper East Side remains the pinnacle of sophisticated dining, offering a refined escape into the world of classic French brasseries and elegant bistros. This collection showcases the neighborhood’s premier culinary destinations, ranging from the haute cuisine of Cafe Boulud and The Simone to polished Italian favorites like Lusardi's and upscale American staples. Whether you are planning a celebratory evening or a quiet night of wine and pasta, these establishments provide a timelessly luxurious experience in one of Manhattan's most iconic settings.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Upper East Side | Upscale French Food
- Les Gateaux de Marie · rated 5/5: French.
- Eli Zabar · rated 5/5: American.
- Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien · rated 5/5: French.
- Gazette Restaurant & Wine Bar · rated 4.9/5: French.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La sandwicherie upper east side · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Lusardi's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Madame Bonté Café · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Cafe d'Alsace · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Cafe Boulud · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Antonucci Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Due · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Green Kitchen 70th Street · rated 4.5/5: restaurant.
- Café Carlyle · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Madame Bonté Café · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Osteria Nando · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Toloache · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Le Moulin à Café · rated 4.4/5: French.
- AOC East · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Jean Claude II · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Brasserie Cognac 70th · rated 4.4/5: French.
- QUATORZE · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Jean Claude 2 · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Gracie Mews Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Orsay · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Nightly's Bar and Bistro · rated 4.3/5: American.
- QUATORZE bis · rated 4.3/5: 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.
