2024: Manhattan Voted Daniel Best French Restaurant!
Daniel
60 E 65th St
(212) 288-0033 – danielnyc.com
This elegantly appointed restaurant is named for its Chef Daniel Boulud. At Daniel there is an endless assortment of fine entrees to make food memories. The kitchen sensations include Jonah crab salad, Pennsylvania duck ballotine and Maine lobster etuvee. The fetching interior of Daniel sighted in a former hotel signals there is something special going on there. Men wear jackets, and everyone looks content pouring over the French cusine that is discernibly a highly prized experience under Boulud’s precision. He prepares complex flavors and imaginative combinations of foods you find familiar. It’s easy to find French cuisine connoisseurs in this part of town who will tout the attractiveness of the mouth watering specialties and suggest you make your reservation today to dine at Daniel.
2023: Manhattan Voted Buvette Best French Restaurant!
Buvette
42 Grove St
(212) 255-3590 – ilovebuvette.com
Buvette is a double-winner this year, having also been voted for best brunch. But not only does Buvette have the best brunch in Manhattan, it’s the best French restaurant in town overall. Buvette aims to be a great spot for an early morning espresso, a long lunch with shared dishes, and even a spot for a late night dinner, all things you might find yourself doing in Paris — so it is a cut above the rest as a truly French restaurant. It’s got separate menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, fromages and charcuterie, beverages, wines, and cocktails — so you might want to visit Buvette more than once so you can get everything they have to offer? Save money on a trip to Quebec or France, and have a meal at Buvette today!
2022: Manhattan Voted Amelie Best French Restaurant!
Amelie
22 W 8th St
(212) 533-2962 – ameliewinebar.com/home-amelie-west
Looking for the coolest spot in town? You’re in luck, as Amelie Wine Bar has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that your experience here will be unforgettable, and you’ll be bragging to all your friends about the amazing location you were at last night! With sheik booths, great music, superb lighting, you’ll feel like you’re amid the movie stars when sipping on their extraordinary selection of wines and other drinks, or munching down on their world-class food menu. “Our intention was to make good wine accessible, affordable and fun,” said Germain, a co-owner and manager. Patrons appreciate the generous pour, the low turnover of the staff, the international flair, and the great choice of good drinks at fair prices!
2021: Manhattan Voted Amelie Best French Restaurant!
Amelie
22 W 8th St
(212) 533-2962 – ameliewinebar.com/home-amelie-west
Amelie started as an idea amongst two friends. Since then, it has grown to two of locations, including a West Village location. The restaurants have a modern design that fuses American Urban with Parisian Chic. Here customers can enjoy quality wine at low prices paired with food with an international flair. The menu contains a variety of French classics, they even have the ever popular charcuterie boards which are a perfect pairing for a bottle of wine. If you are looking for something a little more filling, they also have entrees like mussels served with a white wine sauce and steak served with french fries. Whether planning a romantic date or a fun night out with friends Amelie has you covered.
2020: Manhattan Voted La Bonne Soupe Best French Restaurant!
La Bonne Soupe
48 W 55th St
(212) 586-7650 – www.labonnesoupe.com
Despite its name, La Bonne Soupe is much more than just a soup restaurant. The bistro, cafe and restaurant offers an extensive menu of French favorites including appetizers, entrees and wines and cocktails. The restaurant’s name also translates to “the good life”, which came from an avant-garde 1950s comedy that ran in Paris. Owner Jean-Paul Picot opened the restaurant in 1973 on 55th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Starters include traditional French favorites like salmon tartare, Escargot de Bourgogne and beet and goat cheese salad. Order entrees like steak pommes frites (steak served with french fries), les moules dijonnaise (mussels in a dijon mustard sauce) and poulet rôti (oven-baked chicken breast). Specialties include a tasty quiche Lorraine made with ham and the restaurant’s world-famous French onion soup topped with melted Gruyere cheese.
