Frenchette

"When it opened in Spring 2018 by alums of Balthazar on the nicest square in Tribeca, Frenchette caused a sensation. It was a French bistro that concentrated on natural wine along with dishes a shade richer and more luxuriant than its bistro and brasserie competitors. Blood sausage served on soft scrambled eggs was one example, and others included leg of lamb, cote de boeuf, and saffron-laced fish soup. The duo has also opened its bakery nearby." - Robert Sietsema

"This Tribeca bistro is packed every night, and the crowds of people drinking natural wine and eating duck frites or lobster with curry butter sauce keep the energy level high. The bar area up front is especially buzzy, as it’s filled with walk-ins having drinks and dinner, as well as groups waiting for their tables in the dining room." - matt tervooren

"You know that hairstyle from the 1920s with waves that somehow stayed perfectly intact with only two bobby pins? Frenchette is the restaurant manifestation of that hairstyle - classy and impressive, but still ultimately casual and approachable. Oh, and kind of expensive. You don’t need to rock an old-timey haircut to eat the duck frites and steak here, but if you’re going to get one, you might as well use this place to show it off. Plan ahead to get a table, since it’s tough to get a reservation." - hannah albertine

"Frenchette in Tribeca serves a $58 hanger steak with some of the most perfect fries in New York, earning it a reputation as a top steak frites destination by chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson." - Melissa McCart

"What It Is: An upscale French bistro in Tribeca Perfect For: See And Be Seen, Date Night, Birthdays Sometimes, you walk into a place and think “I’ll probably see a famous person here.” Right now, that’s what it’s like at Frenchette. This restaurant just opened in Tribeca, and it’s kind of like a smaller, more stylish Balthazar. There are big leather booths and murals on the walls, as well as some ceiling fans (because every old-school bistro needs a ceiling fan). The food is French, and we had some very good steak and duck here, as well a bowl of buttery eggs with escargot on top (that tasted a little like movie-theater popcorn). The bar area up front was also pretty busy, and looked like it was packed with well-dressed people who work in the area. The Verdict: Book a table here before it gets too hard. And be ready to spend a little money. We’ve added it to our Hit List." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren