The best French in Upper West Side
All 18 French places in Upper West Side, measured the same way. 11 came out above the median. Essential by Christophe leads at 91, with French Roast right behind on 89. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 53% of the places here. The dishes that keep coming up are french onion soup, burger and croissant.
- Median Sweet Score here: 58
- Typical place has 726 Google ratings
- 16 deliver
- 14 take reservations
- 14 have outdoor seating
- 10 open for breakfast
Essential by ChristopheTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 453 ratings.
French RoastTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 4,220 ratings behind it.
Le MondeTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 3,407 ratings behind it.
The Consulate - UWSTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,080 ratings behind it.
Mille-feuille Bakery CafeTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,660 ratings behind it.
Rampoldi New YorkTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 475 ratings behind it.
Nice MatinLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West SideLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Jean-GeorgesLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Amélie Upper West Side Bistro & Wine BarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Cafe LuxembourgLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La Sirène
Nougatine by Jean-Georges
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La Boite en Bois
Cafe du Soleil
Manny’s Bistro
That’s all 18 of them ✦
What else Upper West Side is known for
French in Upper West Side, briefly
What is the best French in Upper West Side?
Essential by Christophe currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 91, built on 453 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many French places are there in Upper West Side?
We track 18. 11 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does French cost in Upper West Side?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 53% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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