French restaurant
Essential by Christophe
Upper West SideManhattan
Upper West Side
Manhattan
The brief
About Essential by Christophe
Essential by Christophe is a French restaurant located on the Upper West Side that delivers refined cuisine with a strong emphasis on health-conscious dining. The restaurant specializes in innovative French cooking that prioritizes fresh, wholesome ingredients while maintaining elegant flavor profiles and traditional techniques. With an impressive 4.8-star rating from over 400 reviews, the establishment offers a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere where diners can enjoy nutritionally-minded French gastronomy in an upscale setting that balances culinary excellence with wellness-focused dining.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score11(lower is better)
Inspected4/9/2025
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.8
out of 5
428 community reviews
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