Clermont-Ferrand
Chefs here seem to have enormous fun designing tapas-style nibbles like 'cappuccino' (vegetable stew with a ham foam), mini burgers with raclette cheese,…
Must-see restaurants in France
Honfleur
For an inexpensive and casual meal, La Cidrerie is a superb choice, serving up a winning combination of piping-hot galettes (savoury buckwheat crêpes) and…
Île de Ré
For an authentic taste of island life, spurn St-Martin's portside restaurants and pick up the cycling path to Ars-en-Ré – on foot or by bike. Within…
Côte d'Azur
Unbutton those belts: this gastronomic wonder sets out from the start to tickle your tastebuds and expand your waistline to the point of no return. Master…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Miznon's popularity in Le Marais prompted this 2018 opening on Canal St-Martin. Queues extend out the door at lunch (it doesn't take reservations) for…
Versailles
Every dish at this contemporary, bottle-lined bistro is based around a specific cheese, from starters such as Cantal mille-feuille (layered pastry), to…
Paris
At this navy blue–fronted boutique-tearoom, celebrity chef Cyril Lignac sells his superb range of chocolate bars – over 25 different varieties in flavours…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Adjacent to the designer kitchen gadgets in the basement homewares section of hip concept store Merci, this chic canteen serves zesty salads, seasonal…
Amiens
With a table-filled riverside terrace, this contemporary wine bar is ideal for a glass and small sharing plate such as bone marrow with lemon zest, duck…
Paris
A swirling fantasy of floral aromas – vervain, rose, lavender – lures visitors into this opulent shrine to French pastries. It's half Pierre Hermé (of…
Clermont-Ferrand
Avenue's ever-changing menu focuses on local market produce, lovingly plated with barely a pink peppercorn out of place. Original combinations range from…
Paris
This is Paris as your grandmother knew it: chequered red-and-white napkins, faded photographs on the walls, old red banquettes and traditional French…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Brothers Axel and Arnaud, who have worked at some of Paris' top addresses, run this rustic-chic wine bar with barrels, timber tables and a wood-burning…
Auvergne
A rare healthy-eating gem in the heart of one of France's major cheese regions, Florence's crêperie delights with friendly, personalised service and a…
Troyes
A 10-minute amble east of central Troyes, on the banks of the Seine, this artsy, family-friendly cafe brims with books, board games, art and mismatched…
Avignon
This gastronomic temple is a great option for a très Français fine-dining experience. Overseen by chef supremo Thierry Baucher, it's particularly known…
Bayeux
On a street lined with restaurants, L'Alchimie has a simple but elegant design that takes nothing from the beautifully presented dishes. Choose from the…
Nice
Chilled and classy Café Paulette has become one of the Petit Marais's favourite hang-outs since opening in 2017. Part cafe, part convivial lunch spot and…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A minimalist, 1950s ambience cocoons discerning diners at Plume ('Feather'), the stylish neobistro of talented young Tunisian chef Youssef Gastli. His…
Nice
A quintessential French bistro, right down to the checked tablecloths, streetside tables and impeccable service – not to mention the handwritten…
Versailles
For an appropriately sumptuous meal in this stately town, Michelin-starred La Table du 11 fits the bill. Dark-blue flooring matches its façade; dishes on…
Paris
You'll know you're in the vicinity of this takeaway joint when you see crowds of locals munching on giant banh mi (Vietnamese stuffed baguettes), which…
Atlantic Coast
Well away from the tourist crowd, across the river, Poulpette is a deliciously urban neobistro with a faintly industrial decor showcasing local…
Rouen
Citizen is undeniably hip with its black lines, industrial fixtures and groovy tunes playing overhead. More important is the excellent coffee, and the…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Play table tennis, sit on the side of the bed, glass of Champers in hand, or lounge between bookcases at this apartment-style restaurant in a beautiful…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Tucked down a narrow Haut Marais side street, this stylish cafe with an interior by celebrity designer Dorothée Meilichzon sees a fashionable lunchtime…
Bordeaux
When the urge for more refined dining strikes, reserve a table at this gourmet address in Saint-Pierre with talented chef David Grangier in the kitchen…
Honfleur
In an eclectic and artfully designed space with an open kitchen, L'Endroit serves beautifully prepared dishes that showcase the bounty of Normandy fields…
Auvergne
Smart service and a light gourmet touch bring locals flocking for tables at Bambou et Basilic. Monochrome decor seems designed not to distract from the…
Normandy
A prime place for lunch or dinner, this family-run Norman bistro decked out in sea paraphernalia serves outstanding seafood. Fresh-off-the-boat dishes,…
Arles
A meal at Jean-Luc Rabanel's nearby flagship restaurant may be too expensive for some, but he knows how to do great bistro dining too. While bearing the…
Lyon
The bright purple exterior is an apt introduction to the bold flavours of Chez Albert, a local favourite. Inside, the walls are strung with cooking…
Avignon
Having worked at a smorgasbord of high-flying restaurants (including Copenhagen's Noma and Avignon's La Mirande), Jacques Pampiri opened his own place in…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
As authentic as you'd find in Brittany, but with some innovative twists (such as Breton sardines, olive oil and sundried tomatoes, or smoked salmon, dill…
Paris
As the name suggests, Adrien Cachot's 16-seat neobistro is off the beaten path, both literally and figuratively. Diners choose between just two options …
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Going strong since 1958, this wonderfully convivial ‘country inn’ with red gingham curtains and rustic timber beams offers simple and inexpensive French…
Toulouse
The beating heart of Toulouse’s food scene is this covered market, packed with local producers busily selling cheeses, fresh pasta, meats and takeaway…
Alsace
If it's good old-fashioned Alsatian grub you're after, look no further than this snug wine tavern, which positively radiates rustic warmth with its beams,…
Yonne
Well placed in the square at the foot of Vézelay's main street, this French-Colombian-run restaurant with English iPad menus is at its best in sunny…
Burgundy
This convivial restaurant is renowned for its seafood dishes, prepared in a variety of styles and presented with a minimum of fuss by Italo-French chef…
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