Lyon
A block south of Croix Rousse's central square, this cheerful burgundy-red eatery with artwork-covered walls draws animated crowds with its excellent…
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Nice
Don’t expect service with a smile at this chaotic, no-frills corner restaurant – but do expect a slice of socca (chickpea-flour pancake) or a plate of…
The Pyrenees
Vegetarians have much to celebrate at this delightful little eatery across from the organic market. The chalkboard menu changes regularly and showcases…
Paris
Inside beautiful covered arcade passage Jouffroy, this enchanting, two-storeyed salon de thé (tea house) slash patisserie slash chocolaterie is an equally…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
For something different, head away from the madding St-Germain crowds to this alternative bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows and a medley of vintage…
Caen
À Contre Sens’ stylish interior and serene atmosphere belie the hotbed of seething creativity happening in the kitchen. Under the helm of chef Anthony…
Paris
Each day's menu is written on the massive mirror that dominates one wall of this relaxed wine bar–style bistro, the less formal sibling of Au Petit…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Slate blue-and-white walls, herringbone parquet and an on-trend mix of worn wood and leather create a cosy vibe at this trendy ‘cantine Méditerranean’ in…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Named after a red grape variety from southwest France, this bright neobistro utilises fresh herbs and veggies from its own garden south of Paris…
La Rochelle
This shabby-chic oyster bar has been around for ions but remains the stand-out address to dine with locals on eatery-busy rue du Port. Two themed menus…
La Rochelle
Quality French fare – including excellent fish – is the point fort of this always-packed bistro, walls plastered in an endearing decorative mix of…
Yonne
For an all-you-can-eat buffet of Burgundian specialties, head for this culinary haven in a meticulously restored medieval house, complete with large…
Beaune
The welcome is warm and the food exceptional at this small restaurant just outside Beaune's centre. Multilingual co-owner Anna works the tables while her…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Look up to see the beautiful muralled ceiling at this mustard-walled, tiled-floored old-style bistro. Sweet soufflés – dark chocolate, rhubarb and red…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Hip, trendy, tiny and white, this is the spot for slurping oysters on crisp winter days – inside or on the tiny pavement terrace sporting sage-green…
Latin Quarter
Odette's ground-floor space sells choux (pastry puffs) with seasonal flavoured cream fillings, such as coffee, lemon, green tea, salted caramel, pistachio…
Lyon
Self-taught Lyonnaise mère, Josiane, takes pride that 'people come to eat as if at home or at their parents' house'. Translation: the menu at this iconic…
Bordeaux
A meal at Bordeaux's most historic dining address, open since 1825, is worth it, if only to gawp in astonishment in the extravagant rococo interior: think…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Order a kir from the jam-packed bar while you wait for a table at this busy spot (it doesn't take reservations). The cuisine is as close as you'll get to…
Paris
A black-and-white stencilled outline of Paris' skyline stretches across one wall of this charming cafe, whose home-baked treats include custard- and…
Lille
Dishes both Flemish and French are served here under hanging hops. The highlight of the menu is os à moëlle (bone marrow); Flemish dishes worth trying…
Paris
A refuge from the Eiffel Tower crowds, delightfully old-fashioned tearoom the Two Bees has floral-patterned wallpaper, terracotta-tiled floors and white…
Yonne
Waitresses wearing traditional Morvan dress serve excellent fish and meat dishes at this cosy eatery in the medieval centre. Ample dinner menus and…
Latin Quarter
Inventive pâtissier Bruno Solques crafts wonderfully rustic breads (sold by weight measured on old-fashioned scales) using only organic flours. The small,…
Bordeaux
What with the vintage three-wheeler parked on the peaceful square in front and the shaded terrace, the swish cafe-restaurant of the neighbouring theatre…
Avignon
Set on one of Avignon's most happening plane-tree-shaded squares, this vintage cafe styled like a 1950s grocery is a charming spot to hang out and people…
Marseille
Vintage furniture, latticed blinds, old books and antique soft drink bottles lend a retro air to this style-conscious, 1950s-styled jazz comptoir (counter…
Paris
A die-hard address for meat lovers, this elegant Parisian bistro run by Benoit Gauthier is all about rare (or, at a push, medium) beef, veal, lamb and…
Côte d'Azur
With panoramic views over the valley, Bruce and Julien's brand-new restaurant – its façade cleverly stencilled to give the appearance of a much older…
Honfleur
Arrayed under 17th-century beams, this ‘semi-gastronomique’ restaurant serves up Norman-style fish and langoustine, foie gras and a famous bouillabaisse…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Clad in peach-coloured tiles, with a mur végétal ('living wall'), Pink Mamma sprawls over four floors (with a speakeasy in the basement). Steaks…
Paris
Adjoining a courtyard terrace, this vast, contemporary canteen-style space centres on an island kitchen. Many of its all-organic dishes are vegetarian or…
Paris
Arrive sharp to ensure a lunch spot at this minimalist space – it's a hot spot with the digital-savvy, hi-tech crowd from the nearby start-up campus…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Originally opened in 1905, this beautifully restored bistro has a reinvigorated menu (beef tartare with anchovies and smoked egg yolk, duck breast with…
Paris
If every French cheese had a charcuterie soulmate, who would be paired up with whom? This tiny deli seeks to answer this question with its excellent…
Collioure
It’s a toss-up whether the setting or the food steals the show here. Overlooking Collioure’s brilliant blue bay and red rooftops, the panoramic seaside…
Paris
A five-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, this brick-walled bistro was opened by a retired surgeon turned gourmet whose passion is apparent in everything…
Burgundy
Authentic Thai food in the middle of Burgundy? Yes, thanks to an enterprising French-Thai couple who recently opened this unconventional fusion restaurant…
Paris
Framed by a pretty blue-and-white striped awning, My Dining Room chalks its daily bistro menu on a blackboard. No-fuss dishes include French onion soup,…
Paris
The sedentary outpost of the famous food truck, Le Camion Qui Fume has staked a claim on lively rue Montmartre, and judging by the late-night crowds,…
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