Essential By Christophe

About

Essential By Christophe serves French and American dinner on Manhattan's Upper West Side, offering private dining and recommending reservations.

This Michelin-starred venue features French and American traditional cuisines for dinner service.

Reservations are recommended, and the location includes a private dining room.

Known for

  • Michelin-starred French restaurant
  • Private dining room
  • Reservations recommended
  • Upper West Side location

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Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday5 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday5 PM – 9:30 PM

Location

103 W 77th St · Upper West Side, New York

Details

Features

  • Private dining
  • Reservations recommended

Good for

Dinner

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