The Elle Decor article highlights New York City’s resurgence of exquisitely designed French dining rooms that transport guests to Paris through both cuisine and interiors. It features a curated list of standout restaurants that blend traditional French culinary influences with distinctive atmospheres. Among them, L’abeille in Tribeca stands out for its Michelin-starred, elegantly plated French fare served in a space designed by Marta Carvalho with jewel-toned velvet booths and warm, wide-plank flooring that balance industrial and residential moods. Equally notable is Chez Fifi on the Upper East Side, a 44-seat townhouse restaurant and cocktail salon designed by Stockholm’s JOYN Studio to evoke 1930s Paris, with rich mahogany paneling, plush banquettes, and vintage chandeliers complementing its Basque-inspired French menu. Together with other celebrated spots like Le Rock and La Mercerie, these restaurants reflect the city’s renewed love affair with French dining experiences that are as visually transporting as they are gastronomically ambitious.
Article author:
Sean Santiago
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Nicole Franzen