Hotspot in New York City: Dirty French

Heloísa Lima

Known as a French bistro with modern culinary touches, Dirty French has everything a restaurant needs to be considered a hotspot: a cool, alternative atmosphere, an unbeatable playlist, and photo-worthy decor.

Although it was opened more than 6 years ago, Dirty French continues to be hugely successful. It’s important to remember that a large part of this popularity comes from the restaurant being part of the Major Food Group, which includes some of New York’s hottest spots such as Carbone, Sadelle’s, Parm, ZZ’s, Contessa, Haslon, The Grill, The Lobster Club, Crown Club, Torrisi, Vino, and Major Good.

With all the restaurant’s details, what truly stands out and attracts countless loyal customers is the menu from chefs Rich Torrisi, Mario Carbone, and Jeff Zalaznick, who offer creative options in every dish they serve. Based on classic French bistro dishes, the hotspot offers options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Right at the entrance, the classic welcome bread is served, which, in addition to being extremely tasty, is presented in a way that will make anyone’s mouth water.

The restaurant draws its culinary inspiration from the timeless dishes of classic French tradition and brings them to life using modern techniques and bold, exciting flavors.

And the wine list is no different: designed to bring French origins to the United States, every option is handpicked to pair with each dish the restaurant offers.

Located in the Lower East Side of New York City, and also with a location in Brickell, Miami, the restaurant can be considered eclectic because it appeals to the palate of anyone who visits. With marble tables, red leather seats, and the iconic wooden beam ceiling, the space is ideal for casual dinners as well as special celebrations.

Before planning a visit to Dirty French, it’s important to remember that, like the many restaurants of the Major Food Group, this is also a trendy spot, so it’s recommended to make reservations in advance.