Where to eat? What to eat? All my favorite places for French food in New York City. New York has no shortage of French restaurants, and while most of them lean heavily into classic bistro fare—think onion soup, steak frites, and duck confit—the prices are usually more Upper East Side than Montmartre. Still, New Yorkers are more than happy to pay for a taste of France, especially when it’s this good.The food is authentic, well-executed, and often better than what you’d find at your average corner bistro in Paris. And because this is New York, the service is usually sharp, friendly, and refreshingly attentive. In this guide, I’m sharing some of my favorite French restaurants in the city, places I go when I want to pretend I’m in Paris without leaving Manhattan.
New York City has more French restaurants than anyone could fully experience. From extravagant, world-renowned destinations like Le Bernardin, Jean-Georges, and Daniel to sleek, modern brasseries that provide boisterous environments and great food, …