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Essential by Christophe

  • 103 W. 77th St., New York, 10024, USA
  • $$$$ · French Contemporary, Contemporary

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Essential by Christophe

  • 103 W. 77th St., New York, 10024, USA
  • $$$$ · French Contemporary, Contemporary

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MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

One Star: High quality cooking

Push past the heavy iron doors to this modern restaurant tucked at the base of a classic townhouse. Supple leather, brass touches and various shades of beige comprise the contemporary, elegant space, where a buzzy bar and a welcoming dining room await. 
Chef Christophe Bellanca's dishes echo a simple elegance, evidenced by plump white asparagus on a fragrant bergamot-flavored crème with a refreshing herb vinaigrette and paper-thin slices of watermelon radish. French technique is married with Asian flavors in a dish of three blue prawns with genmaicha tuille, and braised black sea bass with shiitake chutney, razor clams and a turmeric emulsion is memorable. For a light ending, the orange soufflé is bright and fragrant, especially when served with green cardamom ice cream.
 

Facilities & Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Interesting wine list
  • Wheelchair access

Location

Information

+1 646-478-7928
Opening hours
Monday
closed
Tuesday
17:00-21:30
Wednesday
17:00-21:30
Thursday
17:00-21:30
Friday
17:00-21:30
Saturday
17:00-21:30
Sunday
17:00-21:30

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