Best French Restaurants in Midtown South
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ai Fiori
Michelin-recognized Riviera cuisine with Wine Spectator Grand Award wine program
Essential Picks
#1
Ai Fiori
9.1
Located within the Langham Hotel, this Michelin-recognized destination from Chef Michael White delivers refined French-Italian Riviera cuisine with impeccable execution. Handmade pastas and a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning list of over 1,000 selections elevate the experience, while the elegant dining room with Fifth Avenue views sets the stage for special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sagne Pasta with Braised Rabbit, Hiramasa Crudo, Risotto ai Funghi
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized Riviera cuisine with Wine Spectator Grand Award wine program
Notable Picks
8.4
Margaux by La Sirène brings the La Sirène team’s long-running downtown French cooking to a more polished Murray Hill townhouse space. A multi-course, sauce-driven menu leans into escargots, cassoulet, and foie gras with serious attention to technique, making it a choice for long dinners and occasions where you want classic French richness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hanger steak Rossini with foie gras, Cassoulet Toulousain, Escargots à la bourguignonne
What Makes it Special: A chef-driven French townhouse restaurant focused on rich, classical cooking.