Diners' Choice: French restaurants in New York City

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall French cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Supperclub @ Le Petit Parisien

4.9

4.9 (115)

$31 to $50

French

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

The Supper Club By Le Petit Parisien is a collaboration between Le Petit Parisien and Chef Josh Newman, offering unique seasonal menus.

At Supper Club, we believe in offering something truly unique and exciting to our guests. Breaking away from the conventional approach, we have crafted a carefully curated menu that showcases two or three exquisite entrees and sides.

What sets us apart is that our menu evolves every few days, reflecting the bounties of each season and emphasizing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Top review

Susan

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a wonderful evening. The dinner and service are excellent. The live music on Wednesday night is soothing and very good. I don’t want to rave too much, because we Iike the vibe just the way it is.

L'Antagoniste

4.8

4.8 (412)

$31 to $50

French

Bedford-Stuyvesant

About the restaurant

Dear Guests,
FOR BIG PARTIES 10 AND UP OR BUY OUTS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 917-966-5300
Due to a Statewide mandate, we can only accept vaccinated costumers. We are saddened that this situation has worsened to this point. Please have your App ready!

Classic French fare in the heart of Bed-Stuy. For parties of twelve or more, please refer to our website for our three prix-fixe options.

Don't forget, we're open for Christmas and New Year's! They're some of our busiest days of the year, so book your table today!

BYOB and Poulet en Vessie every Monday, and Duck à la Presse every Sunday! Come experience these timeless French classics for yourself in a friendly neighborhood setting!

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Paul

Dined on Aug 13, 2024

Friendly, engaging staff, comfortable environment, great food! L'Antagoniste has it all!

Le Tout Va Bien

4.8

4.8 (60)

$31 to $50

French

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Tout Va Bien offers a culinary journey through the heart of New York City, blending French elegance with urban charm. Nestled in the vibrant streets of NYC, our restaurant tantalizes taste buds with exquisite dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients. From classic French delicacies to innovative creations, every bite tells a story of passion and flavor. Step into our cozy ambiance, where each visit promises a memorable dining experience.

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Seanvip

Dined 2 days ago

We were very happy to see Tout La Bien back operating. The menu is tremendous and for modern NYC not that expensive. Welcome back one of New York’s best neighborhood restaurants.

Le Parisien

4.8

4.8 (2200)

$30 and under

French

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.
Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.

Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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Jenavip

Dined 3 days ago

This is one of our local neighborhood go-to restaurants. It never disappoints! The French food is consistently great. Desserts are great too! A very good meal out, always.

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Majorelle at The Lowell

4.9

4.9 (1001)

$50 and over

French

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.

The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and
tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.

The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.

Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.

“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.

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FoodLovervip

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Absolutely flawless afternoon tea. How refreshing to know one can still escape into another era by dining at Majorelle. A special thank you to Costa and the entire staff.

Bistro Vendome - NYC

4.7

4.7 (1744)

$31 to $50

French

Midtown East

About the restaurant

The outdoor terrace is not protected from the rain and is only open when weather permits. Thus it may not be reserved and seating is on a first come first serve basis.

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Neil

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Outstanding as always. Steak and Lamb Chops were wonderful.

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Popular dish

Wild Dover Sole Meunière

La Grenouille

4.8

4.8 (3789)

$50 and over

French

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Established in 1962, glamorous and timeless La Grenouille offers classic French cuisine in an elegant and intimate setting. Owner Philippe Masson continues the family legacy by creating breathtaking flower arrangements and culinary delights.

A garden of visual, epicurean marvels and Live Jazz, La Grenouille serves Dinner, Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM. A spectacular three-tiered Skylight Piano Room with Grand Fireplace is available for private parties. Our bar and Upstairs Fireplace Room are dedicated to St. Exupéry who, during the 1940’s, wrote part of the Little Prince upstairs in the Skylight room of La Grenouille.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

From the flowers to the music every details compliments the food giving the dinner the full experience of a special meal.

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Popular dish

Mini Cheese Soufflé

Cafe Cluny

4.8

4.8 (2147)

$31 to $50

French

West Village

About the restaurant

CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.
Please feel free to call the restaurant with any additional questions, we look forward to you joining us!
212.255.6900

Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.

Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny.

We hold tables for a maximum of 10 min after the reservation time. To ensure your table is ready upon arrival please inform us if you are running late. You may call the restaurant directly at (212) 255-6900

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Sofia

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

The food was amazing, I had a great time. Will definitely come back.

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Popular dish

Lobster Rolls

Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken Dumplings

Bistro Les Amis

4.7

4.7 (799)

$31 to $50

French

SoHo

About the restaurant

Bistro Les Amis is a welcoming French Bistro in Soho for 20 years serving a variety of traditional dishes such as Coq Au Vin, Lamb Shank, Creekstone Farms Steaks and array of fish and pasta dishes.

The French Onion Soup and Foie Gras at Bistro Les Amis have been claimed "the best" in NYC. Bistro Les Amis is located in the heart of SoHo, one block from West Broadway near NYU, SoHo Playhouse, and Film Forum. Available for holiday parties, and open for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

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Richardvip

Dined 1 day ago

Another enchanting evening with the lovely staff and chef at Bistro Les Amis! Always wonderful.

Match 65 Brasserie (formerly Paris Match)

4.8

4.8 (1994)

$31 to $50

French

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Match 65 has outdoor tables seating along 65th street as well as our terrace. Our Indoor seating is also available for a cozy dining experience.

Our menu features many French bistro classics using the highest quality ingredients.

A thoughtful selection of wine and champagne, both by the glass and bottle, along with house made cocktails and a wide selection of beer combined with our friendly and attentive service has made Match 65 Brasserie a neighborhood stand out and a favorite tourist destination.

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annavip

Dined 4 days ago

Roasted salmon with eggplant sauce is my favorite meal here

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