Essential by Christophe is a Michelin-starred French restaurant located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The restaurant offers modern French tasting menus and à la carte dining, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and classic French techniques.
Chef Christophe Bellanca, with over 35 years of experience, crafts each dish with precision and simplicity, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. The elegant setting is near Lincoln Center and Central Park.
The private dining room accommodates up to 18 guests, providing an intimate atmosphere for various gatherings. Seasonal menus are tailored to reflect the restaurant’s commitment to quality and artistry.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
Tuna$26
Akami, artichoke, aji amarillo.
Allergens: Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Zebra Tomato$28
Gold ossetra caviar, black figs, nepetella.
Allergens: Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Wild Red King Crab$28
Foie gras, oxalis, bouillon corsé.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 595
Madai$28
Sashimi, cucumber, lemon verbena, ajoblanco.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 300
Cuttlefish$26
Snaké, gremolata, marinière réduction.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Scallop$36
Lightly smoked, gold ossetra caviar, champagne hazelnut.
Allergens: Fish, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Tree Nuts, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 367
Langoustine$38
Slightly cooked, stuffed zita, swarnadwipa, green curry.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 900
Rouget Barbet$32
Grilled, piperade, bouillabaisse reduction.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 315
Black Bass$39
Braised, artichoke & razor clams, ginger condiment, turmeric shoyu.
Allergens: Fish, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Soy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Wild Turbot$42
Poached, knob celery & black truffle, amontillado sabayon.
Allergens: Celery, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 455
Kampachi$39
Barely grilled, kabu, combawa, lemongrass ginger infusion.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 315
Lobster$48
Cuit sur la braise, red kuri squash, kampot pepper sauce.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Squab$52
Racan, roasted, orange condiment, farce à gratin, sauce diable.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Wagyu Beef Cap$48
Rosa bianca eggplant, gremolata, gekkeikan sake reduction.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 630
Penne Millerighe$36
Maine lobster, tarragon.
Dietary/Allergen Info: Shellfish, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Menu Date: September 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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Address
103 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
GPS
40.7809576, -73.9766017
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