14 Wall Street This stunning 140-seat restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers French fare with beautiful view of Downtown
14 Wall St., fl. 31, Financial District (bet. Broad St. & Broadway) .....................Tel: 212-233-2780
Fax:..........................................
212-233-6522; Internet:......
www.14wallstreetrestaurant.com A.O.C. West Village bistro, basic French food here is good and the awesome atmosphere makes it all the better. The price for the food is very reasonable, a good spot for all.
314 Bleeker St., West Village (& Grove St.) ....................................................Tel: 212-675-9463
Internet:.............................................................................................................
www.aocnyc.com Abajour Classic French-American cuisine. Stylish glamourous two-story dining room . Great late night menu. Click
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1134 First Ave., Uptown East (Betw 62nd & 63rd Sts) ......................................
Tel: 212-644-9757
Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm.; ax, mc, v;
Lex Ave (53th:B,Q-JFK);
Map A Four-tabled cafe, Jamaican-French dishes 947 Columbus Ave., Manhattan Valley (nr. 106th St.) .............................................Tel: 212-531-1643
Aix Gastronomic Provencal French cuisine 2398 Broadway, Upper West Side (at 88th St.) ......................................................
Tel: 212-874-7400
Internet:..............................................................................................................
www.aixnyc.com Mon-Fri 5-24; Sat 11-16, 17-24; Sun 11-16, 17-23.;
86 St (Brdwy:1,9);
Map Alain Ducasse Ultraplush dining room. Fantastic French food. Extremely expensive and extremely popular. Make your reservations well in advance.
155 W. 58th St., Midtown (btw 6th& 7th Aves) ..................................................Tel: 212-265-7300
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.alain-ducasse.com 155 W. 58th St., Midtown (Betw 6th & 7th Ave, Essex House) .................................
Tel: 212-265-7300
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.alain-ducasse.com Beautifully designed restaurant run by one of Europes most celebrated chefs. Excellent French cuisine, quiet relaxing atmosphere and very attentive staff. Mon,Tues,Fri 7-9pm; Wed,Thurs Noon-1:30pm,7-9pm; mcc;
57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK),
57 St (7th Ave N,R);
Map Alouette Sophisticated French restaurant together with Asian influences. Large tempting dessert menu and extensive wine list.
2588 Broadway, Upper West Side (Betw 97th & 98th Sts) ...............................
Tel: 212-222-6808
Sun-Thurs 5:30-10:30pm; Sat 5:30-11:30pm; mcc;
96 St (Brdwy:1,2,3,9,4);
Map Andre French Restaurant 242 W. 56th St., Midtown ....................................................................................
Tel: 212-307-0700
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-307-6231
Asiate French-Asian fusion. 80 Columbus Circle, fl. 34, Lincoln Center (at 60th St., Mandarin Oriental Hotel) .......
Tel: 212-805-8881
Internet:..............................................................................
www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork Atelier New French elegant and spacious restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Central Park 50 Central Pk. So., Central Park (at 6th Ave.) ........................................................
Tel: 212-521-6125
Internet:........................................................................................................
www.ritzcarlton.com barmarch Classy, inexpensive French-New American eats. 14 Spring St., NoLita ((Elizabeth St.)) ....................................................................
Tel: 212-219-2399
BED New York New American and French cuisine served in pillow-beds and conventional seating.
530 W. 27th St., fl. 6, Chelsea (Between 10th & 11th Aves.) .............................Tel: 212-594-4109
Fax:..........................................
212-594-0877; Internet:................................
www.bedny.com
Excellent, down-to-earth French cuisine that adds a touch of
243 West 14th St ........................................................... Tel: 212-871-6020
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Blue Ribbon Brasserie Superb French cuisine. Best raw bar in town. Extensive wine menu with choice vintages. Popular late night spot. Great service. Truly a wonderful dining experience.
97 Sullivan St., Soho (Betw. Prince & Spring Sts.) .............................................Tel: 212-274-0404
Internet:....................................................................................
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com Daily 16-4, Tues-Sun 4pm-4am; mcc; LM (Spring & Prince Sts.);
Prince St (Brdwy:N,R),
Spring St (AveAmer(6th Av):C,E,A);
Map Bouterin Popular Sutton Place restaurant serving Provencal cuisine. Charming dining room beautifully decorated with bouquets of seasonal flowers. Friendly staff.
420 E. 59th St., Sutton Place (Bet. 1st Ave & Sutton Place) ...............................Tel: 212-758-0323
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-758-1312
Mo-Sa 17:30-22, Su 15:30-20:30; Fr; ax, v, mc, dc;
59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6);
Map Box Tree, The Tres chic French restaurant. Romantic atmosphere. Elegant dining room. Very attentive staff. Superb food.
250 E. 49th St., Turtle Bay (Bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves) .............................................Tel: 212-758-8320
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-308-3899
Mon-Fri; 12-2:30pm, Mon-Sun; 5:30-10pm; mcc;
51 St (Lex:6,4);
Map Brasserie 8 1/2 Stylish fun Brasserie serving wonderful innovative French cuisine. Fantastic interior design with serpentine stairway descending to a circular bar and lounge.
9 W. 57th St., Midtown (Betw 5th & 6th Aves.) ..................................................Tel: 212-829-0812
Internet:.........................................................................................
www.brasserie8andahalf.com Mon-Fri 7:30-10am, 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-midnight; Sun 11am-3:30pm, 5:30-10pm; mcc;
57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK),
57 St (7th Ave N,R);
Map Brasserie Julien Earning great reviews this Upper East Side restaurant offers well-prepared French cuisine. Sensibly priced. Great after-dinner bar scene.
1422 Third Ave., Yorkville (Betw 80th & 81st Sts) ............................................
Tel: 212-744-6327
Internet:................................................................................................
www.brasseriejulien.com Mon-Thurs 6-10:30pm; Fri, Sat 6-11:30pm; Sun Noon-3pm, 6-10:30pm; mc;
77 St (Lex:6x,4);
Map Brasser Less formal version of the former La Cote Basque, serving Parisian brasserie classics.
60 W. 55th St., Midtown (Bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) .................................................Tel: 212-688-6525
Su-Th 12-22:30 (14:30-17:30), FrSa 12-23:30 (14:30-17:30); ax, v, mc, dis;
5 Ave (53rd:E,F),
57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK);
Map Cafe Botanica Magnificent restaurant capturing the spirit of another era. Excellent French cuisine. Situated inside the Essex Hotel. Reservations Recommended.
160 Central Pk. So., Central Park (Betw 6th & 7th Ave.) ...................................Tel: 212-247-0300
Tel: .........................................................................................................................
212-484-5120
7 Days 6:30am-10:30pm; mc;
57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK);
Map Cafe Boulud Sleek, cheerful, popular French restaurant. Friendly staff. Menu changes frequently making a new and exciting dining experience every time.
20 E. 76th St., Upper East Side (Betw 5th & Madison Ave) ................................Tel: 212-772-2600
Internet:.........................................................................................................
www.danielnyc.com Lunch: Mon-Fri 12-3:30pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4-10:45pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:45pm.; mcc;
77 St (Lex:6x,4);
Map Cafe Centro Inventive French cuisine with Moroccan flair. Located in the lobby of the MetLife Building, perfect for a pre-commute dinner or drink. Wheelchair access is available.
200 Park Ave., Midtown (At 45th St. & Vanderbilt Ave., Inside the MetLife Building) ........................
Map Tel: ..........................................
212-818-1222; Fax:...........................................
212-949-8266
Internet:....................................................................................
http://www.restaurantassociates.com Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30 (15-17), Sa 17-22:30, Mon-Fri : Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5-11:30pm ; Sat : Dinner 5-11:30pm; mcc; Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7,S to 42nd St. / Grand Central.;
42 St-GrandCentralShuttle Cafe des Artistes French/American cuisine served in one of the most beautiful and romantic restaurants in town.Terrific desserts.
1 W. 67th St., Lincoln Center (betw. Columbus Ave. & CPW) .............................Tel: 212-877-3500
Fax: Fax:...................................212-877-6263; Internet:..............................
www.cafenyc.com Mo-Fr 12-24 (15-17:30), Su, Sa 17:30-24, Mo-Fr 12-24 (15-17:30); Sat 11-24 (15-17:30); Sun 10-23 (15-17:30) Brunch only on weekend afternoons; ax, v, mc;
66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9);
Map Cafe Deville Cafe Deville makes for a restful East Village pit stop. 105 Third Ave., Greenwich Village (at 13th St.) ......................................................Tel: 212-477-4500
Cafe Du Soleil 245 W. 104th St., Upper West Side .......................................................................Tel: 212-316-5000
Cafe Pierre Sophisticated East Side French hotel cafe with quiet elegance. Great, from a lovely breakfast to a beautiful evening meal.
2 E. 61st St., Lenox Hill (at 5th Ave., Pierre Hotel) ............................................Tel: 212-940-8195
Fax:..........................................
212-940-8109; Internet:.......................
www.fourseasons.com Breakfast Mo-Su 7-10:30, Lunch Mo-Su 12-14, Dinner 18-22; Eng, Fr; ax, v, mc;
59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6);
Map Cello Located in a magnificent landmark turn-of-the-century brownstone in Upper East Side. Refined French modern seafood menu. Professional service
53 E. 77th St., Upper East Side (betw. Madison & Park Ave) .............................Tel: 212-517-1200
Lunch: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, Dinner: Mon-Thu 6pm-10:30pm, Fri--Sat 6pm-11pm.; ax, dc, mc, v;
77 St (Lex:6x,4);
Map Central Bar Star studded cliental, Vogue-like dining room and wonderful nouvelle French cuisine. Truely a memorable dining experience.
109 E. 9th St., Greenwich Village (Betw Third & Fourth Aves) ...........................Tel: 212-529-5333
E-mail:........................
info@centralbarnyc.com ; Internet:.....................
www.centralbarnyc.com Chanterelle One of the city's top French/American restaurants. Outstanding seafood, succulent deserts, exceptional wine list.$$$$ rating
2 Harrison St., Tribeca (Greenwich & Hudson Sts.) ............................................Tel: 212-966-6960
Fax:..........................................
212-966-6143; Internet:...................
www.chanterellenyc.com Chazal Wide range of reasonably priced French bistro favorites and Italian dishes, 130 seats, lively and informal ambience
41 Madison Ave., Midtown South (at 26th St.) ................................................
Tel: 212-545-8555
Chez Bernard 323 West Broadway, Soho (between Canal and Grand Sts.) .....................................Tel: 212-343-2583
Chez Brigitte Small French restaurant serving traditional French cuisine. Seating limited to 12 customers. No reservations. Takeout.
77 Greenwich Ave., West Village (Between Bank Street and 7th Ave.) ..............
Tel: 212-929-6736
Daily 11-22;
14 St (7th Ave:1,2,3,9);
Map Chez Es Saada Dark, romantic East Village French-Moroccan Casbah. Great for late night cocktails and tapas.
42 E. 1st St., East Village (Between 1st & 2nd Aves.) .......................................
Tel: 212-777-5617
Su, Mo, Tu 18-1; We, Th 18-2; Fr, Sa 18-3; ax, v, mc, dc;
2 Ave (Houston:F);
Map Chez Michallet Great French food in a charming, romantic atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Reservations required.
90 Bedford St., West Village (at Grove St.) .....................................................
Tel: 212-242-8309
Fax:..........................................
212-242-0964; Internet:.....................
www.chezmichallet.com Chez Suzette French cuisine 363 W. 46th St., Clinton (Betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) ....................................................Tel: 212-581-9717
Daily 12-24; ax, v, mc, dis;
42 St (Port Authority Bus Term:A,C,E ),
50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E);
Map Cite An extravagant French steakhouse, serving mouth-watering steaks and other French delicacies.
120 W. 51st St., Rockefeller Center (In the Time-Life Building, between 6th and 7th Ave) ................
Map Tel: ..........................................
212-956-7100; Fax:...........................................
212-956-7157
Internet:........................................................................................................
www.citerestaurant.com Cite: Mo-Fr 11:30-15, 17-23:30, Sa/Su 17-11:30; Grill: Mo-Sa 11:30-23:30, Su 11:30-17.; Span; ax, dis, mc, v;
47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (6th Ave:B),
50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E)
Cooke's Corner Warm lighting, excellent wine list and a serene ambitious make this French-American restaurant practically headline material on the Upper West Side. Well worth a visit.
618 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side (at 90th St) ........................................Tel: 212-712-2872
Cosette Traditional French cuisine, type of charming Parisian corner restaurant 163 E. 33rd St., Midtown South (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.) ................................Tel: 212-889-5489
Country Cafe French and North African cuisine in quiet and romantic atmosphere 69 Thompson St., Soho (betw. Broome & Spring Sts.) .............................................Tel: 212-966-5417
Internet:.............................................................................................
www.countrycafesoho.com Crocodile Set in charming East Side townhouse. Excellent French-Mediterranean cuisine. 354 E. 74th St., Yorkville (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.) ..................................................
Tel: 212-249-6619
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-327-0350
Tu-Sa 17:30-22:30; ax, v, mc; (1 & 2 Ave.);
77 St (Lex:6x,4);
Map Crooked Tree Creperie Featuring savory and sweet crepes, sandwiches, salads and daily soup specials. Cash only. Delivery and take out available.
110 St. Marks Pl., East Village (Bet 1st Ave & Ave A) ......................................Tel: 212-533-3299
Daniel Serving French haute cuisine par excellence. Dining room built to resemble a Venetian palazzo. Reservations a must.
60 E. 65th St., Lenox Hill (Btw. Park Ave. & Madison Ave.) ................................Tel: 212-288-0033
E-mail:....................
rbuxbaum@danielnyc.com ; Internet:...........................
www.danielnyc.com Destinee 131 E. 61st St., Lenox Hill (between Park and Lexington Aves) ................................Tel: 212-888-1220
Deux Amis Modern French menu. 356 E. 51st St., Sutton Place ................................................................................
Tel: 212-230-1117
Django French classics with live music and outdoor cafe. 480 Lexington Ave., Midtown (at 46th St.) .............................................................Tel: 212-871-6600
Internet:............................................................................................
www.djangorestaurant.com Dumonet Modern French restaurant for elegant dinning 35 E. 76th St., Upper East Side (at Carlyle Hotel) ...................................................Tel: 212-744-1600
Internet:........................................................................................................
www.thecarlyle.com Epicerie Cafe Charbon French restaurant and bar poses convincingly as a contiguous cremerie, tabac, and epicerie (grocery store in French)
168-170 Orchard St., Lower East Side (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.) ............
Tel: 212-420-7520
Epices du Traiteur Authentic Tunisian food. 103 W. 70th St., Lincoln Center (Betw. Broadway & Columbus Ave.) ........................Tel: 212-579-5904
Eugene Owner Gene DiNino tries to evoke true Paris. 27 W. 24th St., Flatiron District .............................................................................Tel: 212-462-0999
Internet:......................................................................................................
www.eugenenyc.com Fleur de Sel Expertly executed French cuisine, accented by the occasional odd twist. Tastful dining room.
5 E. 20th St., Flatiron District (Betw 5th Ave & Broadway) ................................
Tel: 212-460-9100
Internet:...................................................................................................
www.fleurdeselnyc.com Gaby Brasserie Francaise Located in Sofitel hotel, exclusive French disheas and desserts 44 W. 45th St., Midtown (betw. Fifth & Sixth Aves) .................................................Tel: 212-782-3040
Fax:..........................................
212-782-3035; E-mail:.............
heuman-ron@accor-hotels.com Goupil & DeCario Patisserie ... The most decadent possible take on the form - French lamb sausage enfolded in a warm, crisp baguette. - TONY Top 100
75 Ninth Ave., Chelsea (between 15th and 16th Sts.) ........................................
Tel: 212-807-1908
Grand Tier Catering available 1 Lincoln Center Plaza, Lincoln Center (in Lincoln Center Metropolitan Opera House) ..Tel: 212-799-3400
2 hours prior to performance and during intermissions; ax, v, mc;
66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9);
Map Ivo & Lulu French-carribean food in an intimate atmosphere. 558 Broome St., Hudson Square (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.) ................................
Tel: 212-226-4399
Jane Restaurant Upper-East Side bistro serving traditional French cuisine. 100 West Houston St., Greenwich Village ...............................................................Tel: 212-254-7000
Internet:................................................................................................
www.janerestaurant.com Jarnac Rustic French cooking with a Mediterranean twist. Easily one of the best small restaurants in New York... -TONY Restaurant Guide.
328 W. 12th St., West Village (Bet. 17th and 18th Sts.) ....................................Tel: 212-924-3413
Internet:..........................................................................................................
www.jarnacny.com Jean Georges Leading-edge contemporary French cuisine and bar. Elegant dining room. Friendly staff.
1 Central Pk. W., Central Park (betw. 60th & 61st Sts., at Trump Int'l Hotel) .......Tel: 212-299-3900
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.jean-georges.com L 'Ecole L'Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute. Enjoy a four course tasting menu from 6 to 8 pm. A fixed five course tasting menu prepared by student chefs is available from 8 to 9:30 pm.. Call for reservations.
462 Broadway, Soho (at Grand St.) .................................................................
Tel: 212-219-3300
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.frenchculinary.com Mo-Th 12-21:30, FrSa 12-22; Eng, Fr, Ger, Span, Chin; ax, v, mc, dc;
Canal St (Brdwy:N,R);
Map L'Acajou Nothing in this casual Alsatian bistro calls attention to itself, and it doesn't have to. Plenty of bisto basics, Alsation dishes as well.
53 W. 19th St., Flatiron District (Between Fifth and Sixth Aves.) ........................Tel: 212-645-1706
Internet:............................................................................................................
www.lacajou.com L'Entrecote Casual French Restaurant serving taditional French cuisine. Relaxed atmosphere.
1057 First Ave., Sutton Place (Betw. 57th & 58th Sts) ......................................
Tel: 212-755-0080
Su-Th 18-22, FrSa 18-23; Fr; ax, v, mc;
59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6);
Map L'Impero Sophisticated and upscale restaurant offering innovative Italian cuisine 45 Tudor City Pl., Turtle Bay (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.) ............................................Tel: 212-599-5045
Internet:............................................................................................................
www.limpero.com L'Ivre 1020 Lex ... A wine bar with a small but solid menu designed to help you through as many glasses as possible - TimeOut New York Restaurant Guide 2002
1020 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side (at 73rd St.) ........................................Tel: 212-717-3902
L'Orange Bleue Serves delicious French-Med food and features bellydancing on Mo. night. 430 Broome St., Soho (at Crosby St.) ....................................................................Tel: 212-226-4999
Internet:...................................................................................................
www.lorangebleue.com La Belle Vie Decent French fare in French style bistro, outdoor seating available 184 Eighth Ave., Chelsea (between 19th & 20th Sts.) ..............................................Tel: 212-929-4320
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.chelseadining.com La Boite en Bois Excellent French cuisine served in a friendly atmosphere. 75 W. 68th St., Lincoln Center (Columbus Ave/Central Park West.) ..........................
Tel: 212-874-2705
Internet:.......................................................................................................
www.laboitenyc.com Mo-Sa 11:30-23 (14-17:30), Su 11:30-14, Lunch: Mo-Su 11:30-14; Dinner Mo-Sa 17:30-23; Fr; v, mc, ax;
66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9);
Map La Grenouille La Grenouille the quintessential classic French restaurant. Magnificent floral displays. Professional and caring staff.
3 E. 52nd St., Midtown (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.) ..........................................Tel: 212-752-1495
Internet:....................................................................................................
www.la-grenouille.com Tu-Fr 12-23:15 (14:30-17:45); ax, v, mc, dis; (5 & Madison Ave.);
5 Ave (53rd:E,F),
51 St (Lex:6,4);
Map Le Beaujolais Traditional French cuisine, homey decor and charming hosts make this a perfect place for pre-theater dinners.
364 W. 46th St., Clinton (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) ...............................................Tel: 212-974-7464
Le Bernardin Seafood Midtown French exclusive cuisine in elegant setting 155 W. 51st St., Midtown (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) ..................................................
Tel: 212-554-1515
Internet:....................................................................................................
www.le-bernardin.com Le Biarritz West Midtown French restaurant serving classical French dishes. Handy for Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
325 W. 57th St., Clinton (Btwn. 8th & 9th Aves.) ...............................................Tel: 212-751-2390
Le Bilboquet East Side French stylish European bistro. Lively place for a good business lunch or informal dinner.
25 E. 63rd St., Lenox Hill (betw. Madison & Park Aves.) ....................................Tel: 212-751-3036
Le Cafe Creme Madison Prix-fixe dinner for $19.50. 165 Madison Ave., Midtown South ........................................................................
Tel: 212-679-8077
Le Gigot Village charming restaurant offering excellent French fare, perfect place for romantic first date
18 Cornelia St., Greenwich Village (between Bleeker and W. 4th Sts.) ..............
Tel: 212-627-3737
Le Max Old-fashioned theater district restaurant offering a large selection of French/Continental cuisine.
W. 43rd St. (Btwn. 6th & Broadway) ..................................................................Tel: 212-764-3705
Le Perigord Romantic French restaurant, famous for its classically prepared and elegantly presented French cuisine. Jackets required.
405 E. 52nd St., Sutton Place (betw. FDR Dr. & 1st Ave.) ..................................Tel: 212-755-6244
Internet:.......................................................................................................
www.leperigord.com Mo-Fr 12-22 (15-18), Su, Sa 18-22; Fr; mcc, dc, dis;
51 St (Lex:6,4),
Lex-3 Ave (53th:E,F);
Map Le Rivage Great Theater District Restaurant. Wonderful hearty French cuisine. Fantastic service guaranteed to get you to the show on time.
340 W. 46th St., Clinton (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.) ...............................................Tel: 212-765-7374
Fax:..........................................
212-333-3915; Internet:........................
www.lerivagenyc.com Tu-Sa 11:30-23 (14:30-16), Su 12-21; ax, mc, v, dc;
42 St (Port Authority Bus Term:A,C,E ),
50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E);
Map Le Tableau East Village tinged French eatery with a crowded atmosphere, so come early. Very creative menu.
511 E. 5th St., East Village (betw. Aves. A & B) ...............................................
Tel: 212-260-1333
Fax:..........................................
212-979-1729; E-mail:....................................
mo211@aol.com Internet:...................................................................................................
www.letableaunyc.com Le Zoo West village hot spot serving traditional French cuisine, lots of ambience. 314 W. 11th St., West Village (at Greenwich St.) ....................................................
Tel: 212-620-0393
Leopard Restaurant Townhouse Restaurant. Serving French-Continental fare with prix-fixe four course menu including unlimited house wine. Reservations required.
235 E. 50th St., Sutton Place (Betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) ......................................Tel: 212-759-3735
Mo-Sa 12-23 (15-18); mcc, ax, dc, dis;
51 St (Lex:6,4);
Map Les Deux Lapins 222 Thompson St., Greenwich Village ...................................................................Tel: 212-387-8484
Les Enfants Terribles Lower East Side French-African restaurant and bar 37 Canal St., Lower East Side (at Ludlow St.) ..........................................................Tel: 212-777-7518
Internet:.....................................................................................
www.lesenfantsterriblesnyc.com Les Halles Pioneers of the brasserie concept in the U.S. , Les Halles serves the fresh and simple dishes of France's everyday in a relaxed environment.
15 John St., Fulton (betw. Broadway & Nassau St.) ............................................Tel: 212-285-8585
Internet:...........................................................................................................
www.leshalles.net Link Restaurant Bar & Lounge ... British-born, French-trained Julian Clauss-Ehler's menu at Link bridges several cultural divides. - New York Magazine
120 E. 15th St., Gramercy Park ......................................................................Tel: 212-995-1010
Lotus Lounge/bar/restaurant presents a great menu of innovative French cuisine. Bustling bar scene. Crowded dance floor.
409 W. 14th St., Chelsea (Btw 9th & 10 th Aves) ..............................................Tel: 212-243-4420
Tel: ..........................................
212-255-8060; Internet:.....................
www.lotusnewyork.com Lutece Elegantly royal, French Restaurant set in a Georgian townhouse. Exquisite cuisine. Friendly staff. (NYT * * */$$$$ 2001, ZAGAT 26/$75 2001)
249 E. 50th St., Sutton Place ..........................................................................Tel: 212-752-2225
Internet:................................................................................................
www.arkrestaurants.com Tu-Fr 11:30-23, Mo, Sa 17:30-23; ax, v, mc, dis;
51 St (Lex:6,4);
Map Marseille ...French-Moroccan feel, replete with tile floor and zinc bar... 630 Ninth Ave., Clinton (at 44th St.) ......................................................................Tel: 212-333-2323
Fax:..........................................
212-333-3553; Internet:.......................
www.marseillenyc.com Merlot Bar & Grill American restaurant with Continental tinge. Extensive menu. Great selection of wines. Jazz music nightly downstairs.
48 W. 63rd St., Lincoln Center .......................................................................
Tel: 212-363-7568
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-977-4356
Metisse Unpretentious restaurant serving traditional French cuisine. Beautifully decorated with flowers. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
239 W. 105th St., Upper West Side (Bet. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.) ..........
Tel: 212-666-8825
Metropol Formerly La Metairie, now a French bistro. 2347 W. Fourth St., West Village (at 10th St.) .........................................................Tel: 212-206-8393
Internet:............................................................................................
www.metropolnewyork.com Mme. Romaine de Lyon Cozy restaurant serving traditional French cuisine. E. 61st St. (Bet. Lexington & Park Aves.) ...............................................................Tel: 212-758-2422
Montrachet One of the truly great NYC restaurants. Lively, attractive dining room. Exquisite French nouvelle cuisine. Reservations required.
239 West Broadway, Tribeca .........................................................................Tel: 212-219-2777
Fax:.........................................................................................................................
212-274-4508
Mo-Th, Sa 17:30-22:30; Fr (lunch) 12-14:30 & (dinner) 17:45-23; ax, mc, v; LM (White & Walker Sts.);
Canal St (Brdwy:N,R),
Franklin St (Varick:1,9);
Map Nice Matin Named for the morning paper in Nice, the dishes here are inspired by the French-Mediterranean flavors of the Riviera.
201 W. 79th St., Upper West Side (Between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway) ....Tel: 212-873-6423
Internet:...................................................................................................
www.nicematinnyc.com Nougatine and Mistral Terrace Possible the least heralded and most overlooked restaurant in town.
1 Central Pk. W., Central Park (at Columbus Circle) ..........................................Tel: 212-299-3900
Opia French Mediterranean cuisine in Midtown Manhattan
130 E. 57th St., Midtown (betw. Lexington & Park Ave.) .........................................Tel: 212-688-3939
Fax:..........................................
212-688-7819; Internet:...................
www.opiarestaurant.com Palladin Unique French creations served in an elegant dining room. 224 W. 49th St., Theater District (Btw 8th Ave and Broadway in the Time Hotel) .......Tel: 212-320-2929
Mon-Fri 7-10:30am, sat-Sun 8-11am, Mon-Fri 12-2.15, Mon-Sat 5;30-11, Sun 5:30-11; ax, dc, mc, v;
50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E);
Map Paradou Restaurant Manhattan Valley (8 West 12th Street) ...................................................................Tel: 212-463-8345
Fax:..........................................
718-499-2709; Internet:........................
www.paradounyc.com 8 Little W. 12th St., Meatpacking District (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.) .........
Tel: 212-463-8345
E-mail:..........................
alex@paradounyc.com ; Internet:........................
www.paradounyc.com TA little bit of Provencal paradise in Manhattan. Light & airy offering over 40 French wines, hidden garden with tables charmingly situated amongst trees and trellises providing intimate dining. ; v, dis, mc;
Map Partage Restaurant Provenal cuisine in a French farmhouse setting accompanied by an all-French wine list; wood-beamed ceilings, fireplace, oak tables and candlelight decor, sidewalk cafe should open in time for the warm weather.
92 Seventh Ave. So., West Village (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.) ....................
Tel: 212-242-2207
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646-536-8727; Internet:........................
www.partagenyc.com Peacock Alley Award winning, first class restaurant. Extraordinarily good French cuisine. Elegant dining room. Harpist performs nightly. Jacket required. (NYT * * */$$$$ 2001).
301 Park Ave., Midtown (Betw. 49th & 50th Sts., Inside the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel) .........................
Map Tel: ........................................................................................................................
212-872-1266
Daily 10:30-24, Breakfast Mo-Fr 7-10, Dinner Tu-Sa 17:30-22, Brunch Su, 10-14; mcc;
51 St (Lex:6,4),
5 Ave (53rd:E,F)
Pergola Des Artistes The Pergola Des Artistes serves French cuisine. 252 W. 46th St., Theater District (Broadway/8th Ave) ......................................Tel: 212-302-7500
Tu-Sa 11-22; Fr; ax, v, mc, dc;
42 St-Times Sq (7th/Brdwy:1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+7xr-A,C,E);
Map Perry Street Small, about 60 seats new restaurant opened recently in Greenwich Village serves New French menu; neutral 60's decorm great view of West Street and the Hudson River; sleek black bar in the center
173-176 Perry St., West Village (at Washington St.) ........................................
Tel: 212-352-1900
Internet:..................................................................................................
www.jean-georges.com Picholine Outstanding creative French Mediterranean cuisine near Lincoln Center; phenomenal cheese choices, elegant decor. Great pre-after theater dinner.
35 W. 64th St., Lincoln Center (bet. Broadway & CPW) ....................................
Tel: 212-724-8585
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212-875-8979
Mo, We-Sa 5:30-23:45, Tu 11:45-23:45; Eng, Fr, It, Span; mc, ax, v; (C.P. W. & Broadway);
66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9);
Map Pierre au Tunnel Wonderful French bistro located in the theater district, and great service that will insure you make your show.
250 W. 47th St., Theater District (bet. Broadway & 8th Ave.) ............................Tel: 212-575-1220
Internet:................................................................................................
www.pierreautunnel.com Pigalle Casual French Rarisian bistro/brasserie in Theater District with cocktail lounge 790 Eighth Ave., Theater District (at 48th St., Days Hotel) ......................................
Tel: 212-489-2233
Internet:........................................................................................................
www.pigallenyc.com Pret a Manger Consistent, good, cheap sandwiches in lots of varieties. - CitySearch 60 Broad St., Financial District ..............................................................................Tel: 212-825-8825
Provence Authentic country French cuisine, elegantly styled dining room and charming garden area make this an excellent dining experience. Reservations required.
38 Macdougal St., Soho (Houston/Prince) ........................................................
Tel: 212-475-7500
Fax:..........................................
212-674-7876; Internet:...................
www.provence-soho.com Mo-Th 6-11, Fr, Sa 12-12, Su 12-11; Fr; ax; LM (W. Houston & Prince Sts.);
Prince St (Brdwy:N,R),
Spring St (AveAmer(6th Av):C,E,A);
Map Rene Pujol Great value prix-fixe lunch and dinner.Traditional French cuisine. 321 W. 51st St., Clinton (Bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) ......................................................
Tel: 212-246-3023
Fax:..........................................
212-245-5206; Internet:...........................
www.renepujol.com Mo-Th 12-22 (15-17), FrSa 12-23:30 (15-17); Fr; mcc, dc, dis;
50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E);
Map Resto Leon Resto Leon is the sort of place you could eat at every night. - TimeOut New York.
351 E. 12th St., East Village (Bet. First & Second Aves.) ...................................Tel: 212-375-8483
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www.felixnyc.com Rhone Beautifully decorated bar and restaurant. Great French cuisine prepared by former Gramercy Tavern chief. Extensive wine list.
63 Gansevoort St., Meatpacking District (Btw Greenwich and Washington Sts.) ...............................
