Essential by Christophe
Essential by Christophe is a French restaurant located in the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City, United States. The restaurant has received a Michelin star.[1]Christophe Bellanca is the chef and owner. Essential opened in December 2022.[2]
Accolades and reviews
- Awarded 1 Michelin star in 2023.[3] As of the 2025 Michelin Guide, it maintains this rating.
- The New York Post in 2025 named it the "best restaurant on the Upper West Side."[4]
- Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" in 2025.[5]
See also
References
- ↑"Essential by Christophe – New York - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑Fabricant, Florence (December 6, 2022). "Essential by Christophe Opens on the Upper West Side". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑Fortney, Luke (November 8, 2023). "Michelin Announces 2023 Stars for New York City". Eater NY.
- ↑"Essential by Christophe is the best French restaurant in NYC to in decades | New York Post". October 2, 2025.
- ↑"11 Award-Winning Restaurants That Are Rising Stars for Wine". July 24, 2025.
External links
Categories:
- 2022 establishments in New York City
- French restaurants in Manhattan
- Michelin-starred European restaurants in Manhattan
- Restaurants established in 2022
- Upper West Side
- Michelin-starred French restaurants in the United States
- New York City restaurant stubs