Best French Restaurants in Upper East Side-Yorkville
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Quatorze
Parisian bistro classics with a reliable, repeatable hit list.
Notable Picks
#1
Quatorze
8.6
A grown-up Yorkville bistro that leans into classic French comfort with a steady, repeat-order rhythm. It’s the kind of room where simple dishes hit hardest—soups, roasts, and sauces—when you treat the menu like a greatest-hits set instead of a sampler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled goat cheese salad, French onion soup gratinée, Roast chicken with pommes frites
What makes it special: Parisian bistro classics with a reliable, repeatable hit list.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A neighborhood creperie that’s at its best when you keep it simple: one sweet or savory crepe, one warm drink, and you’re out happy. It’s built for casual drop-ins and late-ish cravings more than a long, multi-course sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Nutella crepe, Tomato, mozzarella & basil savory crepe, Lentil vegetable soup
What makes it special: Crepes-first comfort with a cafe pace and wine option.
7.6
A small French bakery stop where the best move is to shop the core viennoiserie and specialty bites rather than treating it like a full cafe. When the bake is fresh, the pastries land with a clean, classic French profile—simple, buttery, and neatly executed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Canelés, Ham & cheese croissant, French madeleines
What makes it special: Focused French pastry case with canelés and tight viennoiserie.