Privy 5 New York French

The french sure know how to cook. Numerous restaurants in the city specialize in french cuisine with chefs as famous as the celebrities that frequent their restaurants. But if you want the best you come to these five french restaurants.

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Jean Georges

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: West 60s

Cuisine: French

1 Central Park West Trump Int'l Hotel New York NY 10023

(212) 299-3900

Everything Jean Georges (Michelin) touches is a critics' pick, so is his Central Park West restaurant. Featuring a notable chef, a notable wine list and a romantic ambiance, there is nothing in this restaurant which fails to inspire awe. My philistine tastes do not extend to sweetbreads en cocotte with ginger and licorice however. I may have enjoyed one or two oral encounters in my lifetime, but I ... read more >
Atelier de Joel Robuchon (L')

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: Midtown

Cuisine: French

57 East 57th Street Four Seasons Hotel New York City NY 10022

+1 212 350 6658 / +1 212 758 5700

If you've even been curious to see and taste what Molecular Gastronomy comprises of head into the realms of French, Japanese, and myriad of cuisines at L'Atlelier de Joel Robucon at the Four Seasons. In NYC, this is the fourth of these global trotting establishments. The name L'Atlelier means "workshop", the chef is obviously Joel Robucon, the concept is attractive and artful, Japanese small plate ... read more >
Cafe Boulud

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: East 70s

Cuisine: French

20 East 76th Street New York City NY 10021

+1 212 772 2600

This fine dining establishment recently underwent a few nips and tucks although the changes are so discrete so as to not be immediately apparent. Do however make a reservation, as new chef Gavin Kaysen is being put through his paces by Daniel Boulud's public. Take a detour to foreign kitchens under these masterful influences and dignified constancy. Bluefin tuna, inspired by Brittany, roasted duck ... read more >
Daniel

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: East 60s / Upper East Side

Cuisine: French

60 East 65th Street New York City NY 10065

+1 212 288 0033

This notable restaurant's Michelin starred owner/chef, Daniel Boulud (he has three), has made a name in New York. As the old song goes, "if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere", and he does, with World Class restaurants in many World Class cities. The overstated opulence of Daniel décor, may rival Zeffirelli at the Met for magnificence; it has received more face-lifts than Dr. Pat Wexle ... read more >
Le Bernardin

Categories: Restaurants

Neighborhood: West 50s

Cuisine: French, Seafood

155 W 51st St New York City NY 10019

(212) 554-1515

Reserve a table at Le Bernardin at least once before you die, as Adam Platt says "even the walk to the toilets is like ascending to heaven". This fine French seafood restaurant exudes glamour without glitz. It is Manhattan, but steeped in soothing style and offers some of the best service in New York City. Super-chef, Eric Ripery, stays in his kitchen and cooks, and every plate is magic. Every mom ... read more >
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