An elegant and inviting Upper West Side
destination, Essential by Christophe offers
a menu of French-inspired cuisine
centered around the dishes Christophe
loves to eat, cook, and share with others.

The restaurant’s name reflects Bellanca's
core philosophy: informed simplicity,
stripped of all unnecessary flourishes to
showcase only what is essential.

Designed in collaboration with prominent
Parisian residential designer Caroline
Egasse, the space features clean lines, and
beige tones, exposed wooden beams,
leather, brass and delicate touches of Élitis
wallpaper and porcelain tile.