Upper West Side’s premier French cuisine restaurant interior at The Consulate

The Consulate UWS: The Best French Restaurant on the Upper West Side

Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable.

Refined French Dining with Neighborhood Charm

Nestled on the Upper West Side, The Consulate UWS blends neighborhood warmth with international flair. The space is inviting and timeless, featuring cozy seating, refined finishes, and a relaxed elegance that reflects the character of the surrounding community.

Designed for lingering meals and easy conversation, The Consulate UWS welcomes guests for brunch, dinner, and everything in between. Whether stopping in for a casual gathering or a special occasion, the atmosphere feels both familiar and elevated — a true extension of the neighborhood.

THE CONSULATE UWS MENU

The Consulate UWS Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Lunch

Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

LUNCH MENU

Dinner

Monday – Sunday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

DINNER MENU

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Brunch MENU

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday: 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Happy Hour MENU

Location

519 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024

Cash and all major credit cards are accepted.

The Consulate UWS Location

Located at 519 Columbus Avenue, you are leaving the website, opens in a new tab, The Consulate UWS is situated on the corner of Columbus Avenue and West 85th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The restaurant is just steps from Central Park and a short walk from the American Museum of Natural History, making it a convenient destination for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks before or after exploring the neighborhood.

The Consulate UWS is also close to the Museum of Natural History’s Columbus Avenue entrance at 79th Street and the park’s west side, with Central Park just a block away.

Public transportation makes getting to The Consulate UWS easy. The B and C subway lines stop at 86th Street on Central Park West, approximately two blocks from the restaurant, while the 1 train stops at 86th Street along Broadway. The 81st Street–Museum of Natural History B/C station is also nearby.

The M86 Select Bus Service also stops at West 86th Street and Columbus Avenue, providing a convenient crosstown connection between the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side.

For guests arriving by car, street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, although availability can be limited and parking regulations vary by block and time. Paid parking garages are available within a short walk of The Consulate UWS, including covered valet parking at 153 West 83rd Street, you are leaving the website, opens in a new tab and Reliant Parking at 225 West 83rd Street, you are leaving the website, opens in a new tab. Both garages are located between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.

The Consulate UWS Photo Gallery