Auvergne
Auvergnat flavours receive a makeover at this restaurant in Glaine-Montaigut, 20km southwest of Thiers. Savoury tarts of boudin noir (black sausage) and…
Auvergne
Auvergnat flavours receive a makeover at this restaurant in Glaine-Montaigut, 20km southwest of Thiers. Savoury tarts of boudin noir (black sausage) and…
Latin Quarter
Treat yourself to a trip to the Basque Country: Gascogne chef Julien Duboué presents his artful, tapas-size take on southwestern cuisine, with whimsical…
Fontainebleau
With a timber-decked, canopied terrace that's heated in winter, this locals’ favourite has a cheerful red- and yellow-painted, bare-boards interior and…
Nice
Locals swear by the authentic Niçois specialities served at this low-key neighbourhood eatery: pan bagnat (southern France's iconic tuna sandwich) on…
Normandy
This Dieppe institution is applauded for its hearty and rich marmite dieppoise (cream-sauce stew made with mussels, prawns and four kinds of fish – though…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
French snack croque monsieur (toasted cheese-and-ham sandwich) gets a contemporary makeover at this canal-side space. Gourmet Winnie (Crottin de Chavignol…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
If all you know about Breton cuisine is crêpes and cider, a visit to Chez Michel is in order. The set menu (with supplements for some dishes) features…
Paris
The dining room juxtaposes old (embossed timber panelling, gilt-framed mirrors) with new (designer lighting and lounge music) but the real contrast here…
Paris
Don't wear your favourite shirt to this popular Japanese eatery as you'll undoubtedly emerge with a few stains after slurping up a bowl of freshly made…
Cannes
Craving a break from Cannes' glitz and grandiosity? This down-to-earth bistro on a residential backstreet is the perfect antidote. Enjoy superb-value…
Paris
The 1902 art nouveau bar, elegant terrace, classic value-for-money bistro dishes including its signature pot au feu (beef stew), confit duck leg with…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Once the weather warms up, the Flamingo unveils its secret weapon – pink helium balloons that delivery staff use to locate you and your perfect canal-side…
Paris
Scaffolding, chicken wire and corrugated iron clads this neon-lit Thai street-food restaurant's open kitchen, which also has a take-away window opening…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Lomi coffee and homemade rose lemonade kickstart the day at this on-trend coffee shop, bursting at the seams at weekends with Haut-Marais hipsters who…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Choose among the homemade terrines, stuffed veggies, salads, pies or roasted lamb and chicken at this gourmet sit-down deli, or go for the house…
Paris
Brass plaques tell you exactly where Hemingway (who wrote much of The Sun Also Rises here) and luminaries like Picasso, Apollinaire, Man Ray, Jean-Paul…
Caen
This take-out and 'petite sœur' branch of Dolly's round the corner is a small spot with fine smoothies, coffee and wholesome food, including delectable…
Bordeaux
A fresh, seasonal cuisine bursting with veggies is what the Kitchen Garden predictably cooks up. Water jugs come stuffed with mint and lemon, and there's…
Paris
A former Petite Ceinture steam-train station, the 19th-century, red-brick Gare Passy–La Muette, with soaring vaulted ceilings and a park-facing terrace,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
In an industrial atelier (workshop) with bare cement, metal columns and big windows, Soya is a 100% cantine bio (organic eatery) in what was once a…
Paris
Natural wine pairings are the hallmark of this cream-coloured bistro on a buzzing backstreet. The menu changes daily, but might feature pan-seared…
Paris
There are just 20 seats at this bistro of retro marine-blue walls and bordeaux banquettes, so it's worth booking ahead. Modern bistro fare includes dishes…
Latin Quarter
Spectacular sourdough cinnamon rolls are the showstoppers at this bakery with a rustic dark-timber exterior and exposed stone and brick interior. Other…
Paris
Buddha bowls, salads, sandwiches, soups, superb tartines such as roasted beetroot with goat's cheese and hazelnuts, and ultrahealthy desserts provide a…
Nice
There's a sense of rote predictability about this checked tablecloth bistro that's been cranking out Niçois favourites for the past several decades. The…
Paris
Around since 1911 and as glamorous as the day it opened, elegant La Rotonde stands out from the Les Montparnos 'historic brasserie' crowd for its superior…
Nice
With red and black booths and lashings of exposed brick, this cheerful place in the heart of the Libération neighbourhood serves up solid brasserie food…
The Luberon
Located at the lovely Bastide du Jas B&B, this refined restaurant has proved popular both with the locals and the foodie guides (it recently received a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Sweet and savoury US-style pancakes – all milk- and gluten-free – are served in this tiny breakfast kitchen alongside granola with coconut yoghurt,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Belleville's local 'canteen' is a vibrant one-stop shop for dining, drinking and dancing after dark. Old-school chairs, vintage lighting, exposed…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
In a spectacular loft-style space with stripped walls, bare lightbulbs and a corrugated-iron bar, Grazie combines a chic restaurant serving a…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this popular eatery near the cathedral. Quintessential dishes include pavé de bœuf de l'Aubrac (Aubrac…
Lille
Limousin beef and Flanders potatoes are among the premium ingredients used at this burger restaurant, which hand-makes its own buns, sauces and twice…
Orléans
A great address for cuisine française familiale (French family-style cuisine). Reimagined four times a year, the menu features local products such as…
Crêperie Bretonne Fleurie de l'Epouse du Marin
Paris
Authentic down to its savoury buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes smothered with fillings such as chestnut puree and caramelised hazelnut, this delightful…
La Tour de Montlhéry – Chez Denise
Paris
The most traditional eatery near the former Les Halles marketplace, this boisterous old half-timbered bistro with red-chequered tablecloths stays open…
Nice
Elmahdi Mobarik and Sébastien Perinetti take locally sourced cuisine to the next level at this cosy neighbourhood bistro. Every farmer is listed by name…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Operating out of a cupboard-sized hole in the wall, El Nopal sizzles up Mexican street food – bean, beef or pork burritos, meat, veggie or fish tacos,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Evening dining at the Yellow Taxi is not for the budget-conscious – but the excellent-value lunchtime menu is. Choose from a small but select choice of…
Camargue
The charismatic couple who run this unpretentious address, with cartwheels for tables, cook up the catch of the day à la plancha (grilled) for eight…
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