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Best French Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated french restaurants across 24 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated french restaurants spanning 24 neighborhoods. Bistro29 in NoMad leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating, but standout spots can be found from West Village to Upper West Side and beyond.

Prices range from $$ to $$$$, so theres something for every budget. Whether youre planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best french restaurants in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Midtown9 spots

1
Goodman’s Bar
5.054 reviewsIndoor
2
Barnea Bistro
4.81,636 reviews$$$$Indoor
3
Tartinery Café - Bar | Olympic Tower
4.71,236 reviews$$Indoor
4
Les Vagabonds
4.70Indoor
5
Mike's Bistro
4.71,076 reviews$$$$Indoor
6
Tartinery
4.72,494 reviews$$Indoor
7
The Consulate Midtown
4.71,183 reviews$$Indoor
8
Le Bernardin
4.64,687 reviews$$$$Indoor
9
La Grande Boucherie
4.60Indoor

West Village6 spots

1
Ubani Bistro
4.80Indoor/Outdoor
2
Boucherie West Village
4.80Indoor
3
Le Petit Village
4.7398 reviewsIndoor
4
Mino Brasserie
4.7643 reviews$$$Indoor
5
Petite Boucherie
4.72,020 reviews$$Indoor
6
St Tropez West Village
4.6939 reviews$$Indoor

Upper West Side4 spots

1
Essential by Christophe
4.8423 reviews$$$Indoor
2
The Consulate UWS
4.71,860 reviews$$Indoor
3
Rampoldi New York
4.70$$Indoor/Outdoor
4
Village Creperie
4.60Indoor/Outdoor

Upper East Side3 spots

1
Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien
4.996 reviewsIndoor
2
Cafe d’Alsace
4.70Indoor
3
La sandwicherie upper east side
4.70Indoor/Outdoor

Meatpacking District3 spots

1
The Champagne & Caviar Bar at RH Guesthouse New York
4.831 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor
2
Sirrah
4.8168 reviews$$$$Indoor
3
Caviar Cafe
4.725 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor

Flatiron3 spots

1
Saint Urban
4.859 reviews$$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Le Basque French Vegan Restaurant
4.8422 reviews$$$Indoor
3
La Tête d'Or by Daniel
4.7447 reviews$$$Indoor

NoMad2 spots

1
Bistro29
5.00$$$Indoor
2
El Bistró Tropical New York
5.02 reviewsIndoor

Tribeca2 spots

1
Marc179
5.00Indoor/Outdoor
2
Eulalie
4.9101 reviews$$$Indoor

SoHo2 spots

1
Les Capucines
5.0137 reviewsIndoor
2
Maison Close Restaurant
4.81,617 reviewsIndoor

Chelsea2 spots

1
LOULOU
4.70Indoor
2
Steak Frites Bistro
4.6907 reviews$$Indoor

East Harlem1 spots

1
Dulce Aroma Creperie
5.00Indoor

Little Italy1 spots

1
Café Mulberry
4.933 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor

Inwood1 spots

1
Tornado Crepes
4.80Indoor

Alphabet City1 spots

1
Honey Crepes (Regular, Vegan, Gluten- Free, Vegan/GF, Buckwheat Crepes)
4.8153 reviews$$Indoor

Greenwich Village1 spots

1
Frevo
4.8791 reviews$$$$Indoor/Outdoor

Murray Hill1 spots

1
Mango tree Thai restaurant Bistro
4.8137 reviewsIndoor

Nolita1 spots

1
Bufón
4.70Indoor/Outdoor

Financial District1 spots

1
Le Gratin
4.7609 reviews$$$Indoor

Gramercy1 spots

1
Boucherie Union Square
4.70$$$$Indoor

Lower East Side1 spots

1
Le Jardin Bistro NYC
4.7253 reviewsIndoor

Hell's Kitchen1 spots

1
Marseille
4.74,555 reviews$$Indoor

Morningside Heights1 spots

1
Le Monde
4.72,920 reviews$$Indoor

Hudson Yards1 spots

1
Vive La Crepe
4.60Indoor

Chinatown1 spots

1
T-swirl Crepe
4.60Indoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best french restaurants in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best french restaurants across 24 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Bistro29 in NoMad (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many french restaurants are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated french restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Midtown, West Village, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Meatpacking District, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best french restaurants?

Midtown has the highest concentration of french restaurants with 9+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best french restaurants for a date night in NYC?

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