Set within the restored Marcel Breuer building that once housed the Whitney Museum, Marcel is the elegant Uptown counterpart to La Mercerie from Chef Marie-Aude Rose and the Roman and Williams team. Walnut paneling, candlelight and views onto a sculpture garden create a distinctly Upper East Side atmosphere, and the menu leans heavily into French café and brasserie classics. A roast beef tartine with cornichons and dressed greens channels the spirit of a Left Bank café, while omelets, steaks au poivre and escargots round out the offering. Desserts, including warm madeleines, shouldn't be skipped.