Bar À la Carte Menu
Our bar is where refinement meets ease. Perfect for those seeking a more casual yet upscale dining experience on the Upper West Side, the Bar Menu offers a curated selection of à la carte dishes alongside a collection of wines, champagnes, and cocktails. Guests may enjoy dinner at the bar or linger over artisanal cocktails crafted with French elegance and modern creativity. It is a setting for both spontaneous evenings and polished nights out, where every sip and every bite reflects the signature sophistication of Essential by Christophe.
The bar at Essential by Christophe blends the warmth of an Upper West Side cocktail bar with the elegance of a Michelin-starred French restaurant. Guests can enjoy à la carte French dining, champagne, and signature cocktails crafted with precision and creativity by Chef Christophe Bellanca’s team. Located near Lincoln Center and Central Park, the bar offers one of New York City’s most refined yet relaxed destinations for drinks and upscale dining on the Upper West Side.
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Watercress
velouté / morels / coco & green curry
$18
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Dorade Royale
artichoke / gold ossetra caviar / bouillon tiède gourmand
$26
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Razor Clams
eventail / chawanmushi inspired / saffron kashmiri
$28
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Madai
sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco
$28
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Green Asparagus
yakitori / ramps émulsion / rhubarb granité
$22
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Toro Saku
mi cuit / tamarind / mandarinquats / sea condiment
$28
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Blue Prawns
smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill & chive bouillon
$32
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Scallop
lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut
$36
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Langoustine
slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry
$36
Deux
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Black Bass
braised / artichoke & manila clams / turmeric shoyu
$39
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Wild Atlantic Turbot
white asparagus / stuffed morel / galangal / zanzibar-amontillado sabayon
$48
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Kampachi
barely grilled / combawa / château-chalon
$39
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Penne Millerighe
maine lobster / tarragon
$36
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Poularde
roasted / morels / albufera sauce
$48
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Leo’s Favorite Burger
prime beef / vermont cheddar / essential secret sauce / french fries
$38
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Spring Lamb
loin & shoulder / eggplant gremolata / spearmint jus
$48
Sides
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French Fries
house made ketchup
$6
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Pomme Purée
our signature side
$6
Bread
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Country Bread
salted butter
$8
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Kalamata Olive Loaf
salted butter
$8
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Half Country & Half Kalamata Olive
salted butter
$8
Desserts
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Rhubarb
marmalade / sorbet herbacé / parfum de rose
$16
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La Tarte au Chocolat
warm / roasted vanilla ice cream
$19
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Le Vacherin
clementine marmalade / orange blossom / makrut lime sorbet
$19
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Le Croustillant
opaline / caramelia / satsumas basil sorbet
$19
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Le Soufflé
orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream
$19
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Brebirousse D’Argental
caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes
$19
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Our offerings may vary based on ingredient availability and chef inspiration. We appreciate your understanding.