New York, NY
For French in New York, the local food press points to Le Veau d'Or, Le French Diner, and Minetta Tavern. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
Le Veau d'Or · Upper East Side
The Infatuation's top-rated French restaurant (9.7) — the storied UES bistro in its revived form.
Le French Diner · Lower East Side
The Infatuation (9.0) — LES French sleeper ranked among the NYC French guide's very best.
Minetta Tavern · Greenwich Village
The Infatuation (8.8) — the Greenwich Village icon ranked on the NYC French guide.
Le Rock · Rockefeller Center
The Infatuation (8.4) — the Frenchette team's Rockefeller Center follow-up on the NYC French ranking.
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