Pastis is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

1. Pastis

9.2
52 Gansevoort St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

John K.John Kieser: Great French Bistro in Chelsea/Meatpacking district. Can highly recommend the steak tartare!

Tracy M.Tracy Misc: Get the burger. Trust me.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Reboot of the mepa classic recaptures the magic with very well executed classic French bistro menu and brings back the sexy buzz. Only knock is the menu is purely classic dishes

Quality Bistro is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

2. Quality Bistro

9.1
120 W 55th St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 13 tips and reviews

Nicole C.Nicole Checo: The place is gorgeous. Everything we had from drinks to entrees was delicious & the service was outstanding! This might become my favorite restaurant in the city. Already craving the food.

Lance F.Lance Fiasco: Literally everything is good here and the portions are larger than expected.

Paige C.Paige C: Two words: butter service. Just make sure you dine with a few people, because it’s a LOT of butter! But SO good! The escargot was amazing as well.

Le Coucou is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

3. Le Coucou

8.9
138 Lafayette St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 91 tips and reviews

Lily F.Lily Francois: Service is really profesional and friendly, food is amazing and good portions (trip to the restroom is very nice aswell, through the hotellobby)

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: A bit pricy, but everything is delicious and the space is killer

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Very romantic French restaurant. Wonderful spot for lunch and very picture-worthy. Everything from the service to the food is outstanding here.

Balthazar is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

4. Balthazar

8.9
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1060 tips and reviews

Nour H.Nour Haddad: Steak au poivre, the mussels, the trout!

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Read more.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Balthazar is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop

Le French Diner is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

5. Le French Diner

8.8
188 Orchard St (Houston), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Smith: Grilled hanger steak and cucumber salad were divine! Cozy vibes and great french music — will be back!

Daniel N.Daniel Nakhla: get the octopus - instantly learn French

JJ: Small and cozy French bistro- great if you’re in the LES/Nolita area. The duck is fantastic!

Buvette is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

6. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews

Janut S.Janut Suchato: Waffle sandwich is a must soft and crispy with cheese and Jambon ham together with maple syrup in their own recipe make this combination taste great.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best birthday restaurant offers a homey French feast, centered on a shareable dish like roasted chicken, for groups of 8 to 12 on the long “kitchen table” in the back. Read more.

Raoul's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

7. Raoul's Restaurant

8.8
180 Prince St (btwn Thompson & Sullivan St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 166 tips and reviews

Ruby N.Ruby N: Crab toast, Steak, the profiteroles. Burger if you're at the bar. Great neighborhood spot with awesome food.

MariMari: Try not to let the crowdedness of this place scare you off. This is a soho staple and it's amazing. Sit at the bar or get a table in the back. Order everything.

MariMari: Oh man, the burger au poivre is so good. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Only available at the bar and not even listed on the menu yet.

Le Gigot is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

8. Le Gigot

8.8
18 Cornelia St (6th Ave.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 31 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carroll: The rabbit and cassoulet were incredible. Try the brioche pudding, excellent ending to a great meal.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: One of the W. Village's best kept secrets. Everything here is simply delicious - be sure to save room for the Tarte Tartin at the end. Pro-tip: say yes to the bread.

Angela W.Angela Wangela: Say YES to the bread!

Frenchette is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

9. Frenchette

8.8
241 W Broadway (at N Moore St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 40 tips and reviews

Sarah C.Sarah Church: Carrots, Hanger Steak, Sardines. Really everything was delicious.

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Wooowie, what a good restaurant this is! If on the menu, chicories are a must. Mortadella, definitely. Turbot for two, delicious. No matter what you’re getting frites. Also, the millefeuille. 💯

James P.James Pazhavila: TimeOut Top 40

Daniel is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

10. Daniel

9.0
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 192 tips and reviews

Maurilio A.Maurilio Amorim: Try the Foi Gras With Duck Reduction And Pomegrantes. - Best foie gras I've ever had.

ZAGATZAGAT: Try not to get too full before dessert – a dish of complimentary chocolates and pastry bites await you. You’re also awarded a free slice of cake if it’s your birthday.

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Across the street Greer Garson, as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ralph Bellamy, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, sit in a refurbished Packard for a scene in "Sunrise at Campobello" in 1960, at the link! Read more.

Maison Harlem is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

11. Maison Harlem

8.7
341 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Manhattanville · 89 tips and reviews

Natalie B.Natalie Bergman: The branding was excellent and sunday night had live jazz

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A classy neighborhood joint with a good bar and great classic French bistro fare. The hefty grilled burger is worth a try as well.

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This dining deprived nabe has a new destination and maison harlem is a hit! The francophiles, the gays, and nyc foodies love mussels & frites, chic decor, and winning wines. Perfect for after Apollo!

Match 65 Brasserie is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

12. Match 65 Brasserie

8.6
29 E 65th St (Madison & Park Avenue), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Silvia N.Silvia Nordio: Love this place! Sole Muniere my favorite and crepe Nutella!

Susan J C.Susan J Campbell: Tuna Tartare and the beet salad were both delicious. Special rack of lamb was excellent, salmon was really good.

Trae F.Trae F: A fantastic place to spend the afternoon drinking rosé. The staff here are amazing, friendly, and fun! We had a blast. The menu is perfect and the food and cocktails are top notch.

Cafe Luxembourg is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

13. Cafe Luxembourg

8.6
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

Hyphen S.Hyphen Sage: Amazing ricotta pancakes- split those and the hash!

The New York TimesThe New York Times: A timeless New-York-meets-Paris atmosphere with reasonably priced French cuisine.

Tucker W.Tucker W: Steve Jobs used to take his girlfriend at the time here in 1983.

La Parisienne is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

14. La Parisienne

8.5
9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews

Wesley B.Wesley Bliss: Chill French cafe. Salad/sandwich combo is great

Max W.Max Wenneker: Great pastries. Line gets long for brunch.

DJ G.DJ Grantham: Everything!

Lucien is one of The 15 Best French Restaurants in New York City.

15. Lucien

8.6
14 1st Ave (at E 1st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews

Veronika S.Veronika Sonsev: Amazing dinner. The sardines and duck cinfit were delicious. The steak was a bit rough, but tasty. Cute date spot.

Brian M.Brian Michael: Get the foie gras. Trust me.

AbbyAbby: Make a reservation if you're going for dinner; it's small. And be on the lookout for Ryan Gosling.