MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN
Copinette
A chandeliered French-American bistro on First Avenue, in the old Copain space near the UN.
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IllustrationCopinette is a French-American bistro on First Avenue at 50th Street, opened in 2018 in the space where Copain served Midtown East for some 45 years. Time Out notes that a scene of The French Connection was filmed outside the old Copain.
Inside it is a soft, chandeliered room, relaxed rather than formal, and a handy dinner near the UN and Beekman Place. On Thanksgiving it serves only a set turkey dinner, with branzino or ribeye as alternatives.
Editor’s tip
A good quiet dinner before or after anything near the UN.
Make an evening of it — beautiful stops nearby
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IllustrationMIDTOWN, MANHATTAN
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 25, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.