Little Prince

French restaurants in New York tend to feel like an occasion—crisp linen, hushed voices, a menu that assumes you’ve cleared your evening. Little Prince takes a different approach. The address, 199 Prince St, places it squarely in SoHo, where the sidewalks hum with weekend crowds and weekday lunch rushes alike. Here, the wine list isn’t just extensive; it’s practical, pairing as well with a solo espresso as it does with a late dinner. Cocktails arrive without ceremony, and the comfort food—think steak frites or a croque monsieur—doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: satisfying, unfussy, and exactly what you’d want after a long day. Call (212) 335-0566 if you’re curious about availability.

The neighborhood’s rhythm seeps into the place. Lunch draws a mix of locals ducking in from nearby offices, while dinner leans toward couples or groups splitting a bottle of something French and affordable. Beer and hard liquor share space on the menu, a nod to the fact that not every meal needs a sommelier’s blessing. Coffee gets its due, too—rare for a spot that also pours cocktails well into the night. For directions, the map is here. If you’re already in SoHo, you’re probably closer than you think.