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Essential by Christophe

Modern French · New York · Michelin One Star · Chef Christophe Bellanca

Awarded one Michelin star, Essential by Christophe in New York serves modern French cuisine from chef Christophe Bellanca. Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the dining room features brass accents and leather furnishings. Courses include braised black sea bass accompanied by shiitake chutney and razor clams.

103 W 77th, New York, NY 10024, New York

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Cocktails

  • Esperanza (24) — passion fruit / tepozán reposado & bosscal mezcal / drambuie
  • Old Yeller (25) — toki whisky / yellow chartreuse / suze
  • Lychee Prélude (20) — lychee & umeshu / yanagita shochu
  • The Essential Martini (25) — gin & vodka / cyril zangs eau de vie de cidre
  • Verdant Pink (23) — strawberry & rhubarb / helix vodka / fontbonne
  • Spring Harvest Highball (23) — lavender / brooklyn gin / centum herbis
  • Bartender’s Choice (25) — essence of coconut & pineapple / chairman’s white / el dorado 8 / rum fire
  • Mister Moonlight (25) — afficionado espresso / new riff rye & cardamaro / cacao

Dishes

  • Leo’s Favorite Burger (38) — prime beef / vermont cheddar / essential secret sauce / french fries
  • French Fries (6) — house made ketchup
  • Pomme Purée (6) — our signature side
  • White Nectarine (16) — marmalade / sorbet herbacé / fleur de sureau
  • La Tarte au Chocolat (19) — warm / roasted vanilla ice cream
  • Le Vacherin (19) — gariguette / orange blossom / lime basil sorbet
  • La Framboise (19) — crispy fine feuilles / linzer / madagascar vanilla
  • Le Soufflé (19) — grand marnier / cara cara marmalade / green cardamom ice cream
  • Brebirousse D’Argental (19) — caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes
  • Blue Prawns (32) — smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill & chive bouillon

The Experience

Expect an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu, à la carte dining and a wine pairing. A good fit for a romantic evening and celebrations.

Phone: +16464787928

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