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Café Chelsea
The latest, liveliest spot at the Chelsea Hotel, Cafe Chelsea is an art deco brasserie with prime people-watching.
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Libertine
Libertine is a French bistro in the West Village with a serious case of Francophilia and perfect countryside cooking.
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Fradei
This beloved subterranean spot in Fort Greene has a handful of impressive seasonal dishes and natural wine.
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Ella Funt
An East Village neo-bistro, Ella Funt serves offbeat French food in a space that feels like a sceney house party.
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L’Abeille à Côté
L’Abeille à Côté aspires to be a casual and playful offshoot of French-Japanese restaurant L'Abeille.
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Steak Frites
The name tells you what you should order at this French bistro in Hell’s Kitchen, but plenty of other dishes shine too.
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Brasserie Vietnam
This West Village spot serves Vietnamese and French food with some unexpected touches.
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The Blue Box Café
The Blue Box Café is a fantasy dining experience inside the Tiffany & Co. flagship store. And yes, you can have breakfast there.
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Margot
This Fort Greene restaurant looks like a breezy Parisian wine bar and serves some of the most interesting small plates in town.
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Big Tiny
Big Tiny is a lively French bistro in Carroll Gardens. It has an excellent wine list, and is great for a date night.
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Cafe Gitane
Cafe Gitane is the quintessential Nolita place to see and be seen, especially if you’re hoping to see some avocado toast.
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The Paris Cafe
The Paris Cafe has reliably good food, views of the Brooklyn Bridge, and a back area that turns into a lounge with a DJ on weekends.
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Maisonetta
This modern Mott Haven restaurant serves Mexican and French food, and it's perfect for a date night.
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French Roast
A classic bistro on the Upper West Side, French Roast is a charming, unpretentious place where you can eat duck confit and watch Law & Order on TV.
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Le Paris Dakar
Stop by Le Paris Dakar in Greenpoint for coffee and a crepe, and grab one of the little tables outside if it's nice out.
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Maison Close
At this French restaurant in Soho, you can have a fun night out at one of their raucous cabaret parties. Just don't bother coming in for the food.