Essential by Christophe

Essential by Christophe
Interactive map of Essential by Christophe
Restaurant information
Established	December 2022 (2022-12)
Chef	Christophe Bellanca
Food type	French
Rating	(Michelin Guide)
Location	103 West 77th Street, New York City, New York, 10024, United States
Coordinates	40°46′51.3″N73°58′35.9″W / 40.780917°N 73.976639°W / 40.780917; -73.976639
Website	essentialbychristophe.com

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

• List of French restaurants
• List of Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City

References

1. "Essential by Christophe – New York - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
2. 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.
3. Fortney, Luke (November 8, 2023). "Michelin Announces 2023 Stars for New York City". Eater NY.
4. "Essential by Christophe is the best French restaurant in NYC to in decades | New York Post". October 2, 2025.
5. "11 Award-Winning Restaurants That Are Rising Stars for Wine". July 24, 2025.

External links

• Official website