Frenchette

Chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr run this Tribeca anchor, which earned the 2019 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. While the room draws a crowded, high-energy crowd where tables can feel tight, the menu moves beyond basic French standards. Standouts include a tangy sourdough pancake, a thick fish soup served with saffron aioli, and gnocchi Parisienne. For dessert, the pistachio Paris Brest features a light, thin choux pastry shell filled with cream. Diners can also reserve semi-private spaces overlooking the open kitchen.