When you’re feeling French but can’t make it to Paris
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libertine
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Bistro off Christopher St. with authentic French cooking
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The tiled floors, circular tables and series of mirrors at Libertine make you feel like you’ve left the West Village and stumbled upon a neighborhood spot in the Marais - with food to match the scene. You won’t find the dishes written on the chalkboard menu at your usual NYC bistro: the scallop seaweed and duck au poivre that comes with melt-in-your-mouth mashed potatoes will convince you that Libertine truly is as French as it gets.
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LE VEAU D’OR
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New York’s oldest French bistro revived by the Frenchette team
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Once serving the likes of Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, this iconic Upper East Side bistro has made a comeback. The jewel-box room with mirrored walls, checkered tablecloths and cherry-red banquettes is perfect for a two to four person dinner, and the pre-fixe menu offers authentic French food difficult to find anywhere else in the city. Come for a treasure trove of New York nostalgia combined with omelettes, roast chicken and a floating island that will have you transported to Fontaine du Mars in Paris.
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FRADEI
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Neighborhood nook with only 6 tables that’s so charming you’ll want to keep it a secret
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Fradei’s exciting menu will transport you straight to a tiny bistro in France where the chef prepares seasonally driven dishes - including mandarins made savory with pistachio and cheese, as well as a sheep’s milk agnolotti that rivals Lillia. Chef Nico previously worked at The Four Horsemen and Place des Fetes, so you’ll get hints of a French wine bar, and the owner Clément will instantly befriend you by the end of the meal (make sure to ask for his electric playlist). Bring a date you want to impress to enjoy the intimacy of this underground gem.
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Buvette
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Effortlessly chic Parisian hotspot in the West Village
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Set on the picturesque Grove St. filled with lush trees and red accents, this perfect restaurant combines the elegance of an old-world café with the casual nature of a neighborhood eatery. The rustic French interior and the lively outdoors evoke such delight as you take a bite into your heavenly croque monsieur and sip on café au lait. The tables are tiny and there’s always a wait so we recommend bringing a special someone for a one-on-one brunch date.
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LE FRENCH DINER
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French hidden gem in a snug setting in the Lower East Side
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This tiny bistro has 10 bar seats wrapped around an open kitchen, so anyone who scores a seat will feel incredibly special as they dine on sizzling escargot while practicing their French with one of the two people cooking in the kitchen. Come on a chilly winter night to cozy up to your date while enjoying French pop music and generous pours of Bordeaux that will transport you to the no-frills, Parisian bistros you know you love.
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raoul’s
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NYC’s beloved French bistro dating back to the 1970s in the heart of Soho
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When you’re feeling French and want a fabulous night out, head over to Raoul’s. This NYC institution serves seriously French fare in a bustling ambiance that’s perfect for a mysterious first date you want to impress or a fun group dinner filled with one too many martinis. Indulge in the best steak au poivre and make sure to say hi to Eddie on your way out - he’s been the maître d’ since 1978. Talk about a place that never goes out of style… Longtime regulars and people from all over the world line outside their doors for a taste of New York bistro history.
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le pavillon
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A culinary oasis in Midtown’s One Vanderbilt by Chef Daniel Boulud
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With a focus on seasonality and locally sourced ingredients from land and sea, Le Pavillon offers an innovative menu that takes fine dining to a new level. Come to this fancy gem for a special occasion and enjoy a 3-course tasting menu showcasing vegetable-forward and seafood-centric French cuisine. Take in the city skyline as you dine in an indoor magical garden surrounded by hundreds of lush olive trees.
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frenchette
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Cozy neo-bistro in Tribeca that offers a modern twist on culinary classics
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Fall flavors are everywhere at Frenchette where chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson from Balthazar and Minetta Tavern bring a piece of Paris to Tribeca. Come for a bistro experience with a group of friends to share duck frites in a corner booth while pouring each other plenty of Pinot.
Rest assured, their warm and decadent dishes are so satisfying that you’ll want to come back the following weekend for pancakes at brunch time.
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BAR BETE
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Carroll Gardens wine bar with comforting French-ish dishes, warm staff and an electric feel
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If you can’t get into The Four Horsemen, you can still impress your date at this stylish Brooklyn bistro. Expect plenty of wine and modern French fare coming from the open kitchen, including addictive crispy potatoes and chicken liver mousse served with a tower of warm bread. Definitely share all the seasonal plates with your date and end with the yellow cake that’ll remind you of childhood birthday parties.
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Brasserie Fouquet’s
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Elegant red and black dining room combining New York energy with timeless French cuisine in Tribeca’s Hotel Fouquet’s
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Feel Parisian chic as you dine at Hotel Fouquet’s signature restaurant boasting a fancy ambiance and an international crowd.
Enjoy escargots and sole meunière as you observe the maître d’ waltzing the dining room with an astonishing dessert trolley you cannot wait to get your eyes on. This decorous space lends itself to an elevated dining experience, so dress to impress and immerse yourself in French art de vivre… and make sure to explore Titsou Bar for cocktails to start or end your evening.
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PASTIS
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Bistro classics in a large, high-energy space in the Meatpacking District
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Located just off a cobblestone road you will find Pastis - Steven Starr and Keith McNally’s famed brasserie whose opening in 1999 made the Meatpacking District a stylish destination. The subway tiles, mosaic floors and oversized mirrors with handwritten specials complement the always bustling energy. Whether you come for a family brunch or upbeat dinner, the extensive menu featuring tried-and-true bistro classics hit the spot at any time of day. And whatever you do, don’t skip the bread.
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claud
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French inspired restaurant and wine bar in the East Village serving a stellar chocolate cake
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Claud is the creation of chef Joshua Pinsky and wine director Chase Sinzer - 2 Momofuku Ko alums who have gifted the city with this gem found below street-level. There are hints of a French wine bar, but their mushroom mille-feuille and melt-in-your-mouth chicken liver agnolotti put this hotspot into a culinary category of its own.
Everything at Claud feels personal, starting with the name itself being inspired by Sinzer’s mother Claudia. Bring a date to this intimate spot and be sure to order their show-stopping chocolate cake at the beginning of your meal to guarantee it doesn’t sell out.
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l’avenue
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Stylish restaurant on the top floor of Saks by the group behind Paris’ Hotel Costes
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L’Avenue takes the department store ladies lunch to a whole new level as fashionable crowds come from all over the city to eat here.
The art deco inspired dining room is a delight to sit in, and the expansive menu will transport you straight to Hotel Costes. Whether it’s a chic lunch in Rockefeller Center or an after work dinner, L’Avenue’s French fare and coveted Costes cheesecake will make you forget you’re dining in a department store.
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la mercerie
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Stunning French eatery found inside a famed interior design building in Soho
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Eat food that matches the beauty of your surroundings at La Mercerie. Chef Marie-Aude Rose, who grew up cooking with her family in Paris and the countryside, kindly brings the delights of French favorites to Soho. This picture perfect restaurant serves heavenly crepes and croissants that will make you feel like you’re dining in a dream world.
If you love the delicately scalloped plate presenting your chocolate chip cookie, make sure to check out their home store on your way out.
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