Essential by Christophe

Name: Essential by Christophe
Address: 103 West 77th Street, New York, NY, 10024
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

Upper West Side · French

103 West 77th Street, New York, NY, 10024Directions

4.8441 reviews

Diners say this French restaurant offers a fantastic tasting menu with wine pairing, and they praise the delicious desserts. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the cozy and modern atmosphere.

French polish, birthday energy, and Blackbird data that Friday and Saturday lead.

Essential by Christophe is a $$$ French restaurant in Upper West Side, New York. It has logged 9,426 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Essential by Christophe handles special occasions with precision. Diners return for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, suggesting a kitchen and staff calibrated for occasions that matter.

Google Places/ updated 113d ago

Why go

Essential by Christophe occupies the Upper West Side French tier with 9,426 Blackbird check-ins and a 4.8 Google rating across 441 reviews. Fridays and Saturdays draw the crowds. The restaurant operates with attentive service and an elegant atmosphere—formal enough to mark an occasion, restrained enough to breathe.

Google Places/ updated 113d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird records 9,426 all-time on-chain check-ins for Essential by Christophe.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.8 from 465 reviews.
Highlighted reviews frame it as a birthday and anniversary restaurant.
One 5-star review singles out caviar-topped scallops and the burger.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Did you know

Blackbird shows 9,426 on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading, alongside celebration-heavy highlighted reviews.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Good to know

A Michelin-starred tasting menu anchors the offer, though the burger commands attention as an à la carte alternative.
The restaurant's reputation rests on special-occasion execution.
Peak nights are Friday and Saturday.

Google Places/ updated 113d ago

Amenities

Meals

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Drinks

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Features

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Dietary

Vegetarian

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Flynet check ins

9,426

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№7

of 16 Upper West Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.5× the Upper West Side median

Upper West Side percentile

Top 45% in Upper West Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 16 Upper West Side spots.

Last 30 days

399 check ins

−12% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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Inside Essential by Christophe

The experience

Essential by Christophe handles special occasions with precision. Diners return for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, suggesting a kitchen and staff calibrated for occasions that matter.

Google Places/ updated 113d ago

Review signal

4.8

441 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated yesterday

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FAQ

How popular is Essential by Christophe?

Essential by Christophe has logged 9,426 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Essential by Christophe busiest?

Essential by Christophe is busiest on Thursday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Essential by Christophe serve?

Essential by Christophe serves French cuisine.

How expensive is Essential by Christophe?

Essential by Christophe is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Essential by Christophe?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Essential by Christophe in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.