Montmartre & Northern Paris
A die-hard favourite on the local Batignolles scene, this hybrid bistro-bar is a laidback spot to linger with a local crowd over traditional French bistro…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A die-hard favourite on the local Batignolles scene, this hybrid bistro-bar is a laidback spot to linger with a local crowd over traditional French bistro…
Latin Quarter
Reserve a table in advance (online or by telephone) at this chic bistro where you can watch chefs work with seasonal products in the open kitchen while…
Paris
A great spot for pairing a glass of wine or cocktail with a burger and side of sweet-potato fries, regular fries with melted cheese or homemade coleslaw…
Nice
Don't let Giorgio's informal mom-and-pop vibe fool you! Snagging a seat at one of its red-and-white checked tables requires serious advance planning. With…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
It seats little more than 20 people inside and out, making reservations essential at this popular bistro known for its seasonal French cuisine. Begin with…
Côte d'Azur
This convivial bistro in a cosy old two-storey house serves a single fixed menu each evening. It's a bit like being invited to a friend's house for dinner…
Lyon
Great food and atmosphere come together at this airy yet intimate eatery that's somewhere on the continuum between bistro and gastronomic. The high…
Paris
Spread across two floors, the quirky salons – Marie Antoinette, Palme d’Or, le Fumoir – are individual works of art with a style befitting their names…
Marseille
This is no ordinary all-you-can-eat: a sleek modern dining room spreads around a buffet overflowing with Italian, Spanish and (above all) Provençal…
Nice
At this serious mozzarella-lover's bar, tasting platters of burrata, stracciatella, mozzarella di bufala, charcuterie and salad can keep you busy all…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Amid the many eateries on fashionable rue du Cherche Midi, Simple stands out for its simple salads, soup of the day and detox veggie bowls. Everything, in…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Craving a protein shake or green smoothie? This pocket-sized space with bags of rice flour and flaxseed above the kitchen is the original hot spot in…
Paris
The menu travels the globe at this semi-gastronomic, fine-dining address partially set in a stone cellar. Creative dishes on the short but tempting menu…
Avignon
A typical French bistro, Fou de Fafa's strength lies in simplicity – fresh ingredients, bright flavours, convivial surroundings (and a notably early…
Côte d'Azur
When the sun's out and you have nowhere pressing to be, there can be few sweeter terraces to enjoy a prolonged Provençal meal than Au Vieux Gassin's. With…
Beaune
Tucked away on place Madeleine's quieter side, this classy-casual restaurant scores points for its all-day service (a rarity in Beaune, with snacks served…
Cannes
There's not a soupçon of pretension about this cosy little Italian tucked away between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes. With its sea-blue furniture and…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A step away from the Invalides, this archetypal Parisian bistro complete with red-chequered tablecloths and old tiles is a joy. The kitchen specialises in…
Paris
Likely the only place in Paris where you'll find haggis 2.0, this low-key wine bar is a hallowed retreat by the Palais Royal. Don't be deterred if sheep…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Oak-furnished Pantruche woos foodies in the dining hot spot of south Pigalle with its intimate setting, reasonable prices and seasonal neobistro fare…
Amiens
Riverside brasserie Le Quai is a great place to sample traditional French and Picard dishes with a modern twist – for example, the burger spécial Quai,…
Nantes
In keeping with the trend for gourmet coffee shops, Café Bécot serves Brûlerie Belleville coffee roasted in Paris, farmhouse cakes and bistro lunches in a…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Huddled away in an old-town backstreet, this gem of a bar à vins is run by a couple with a fierce oenological passion who home in on ‘boutique’ (vins de…
Paris
Known locally as Chez Pascal (after the entrepreneurial owner who moved to Paris aged 14), this authentic Vietnamese diner in Chinatown is the hot spot…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Indulge in a quick lunch with a difference – to eat in or take away – at at this smart little boutique, known for its Lyonnais quenelles (feather-light…
Latin Quarter
Expect a healthy dose of humour as well as top-notch bistro cuisine and 'fromages qui puent un peu' ('stinky cheeses') at this neighbourhood bistro, the…
Chantilly
As a certified partner of Parisian gourmet emporium Fauchon, you can be sure of the quality at this charming tearoom. With comfy sofas, a sunny pavement…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Neighbourhood bistro Le Cadoret, with terrazzo floors, mirrored walls and a sunny corner terrace shaded by a teal awning, is run by siblings Louis and Léa…
Limoges
You’ll never think about grilled cheese in the same way after a visit to this clever croque monsieur bar. Eight different varieties (think chicken with…
Brittany
One of the most authentic seafood experiences you'll ever have awaits you in Cancale. Local fishers sell their catch directly from stalls clustered by the…
Paris
This spectacular Belle Époque train-station restaurant has been an elegant port of call since 1901. Cuisine is traditional French – Salers beef tartare is…
Southern Corsica
Rustic roadside inn, near the summit, where you can feast on roasted baby goat, wild boar stew and other hearty Corsican favourites. The central fireplace…
Paris
In one of the more innovative restaurants in the vicinity of the old 'belly of Paris', the kitchen crew works wonders at this cool loftlike space, serving…
Nîmes
Market-fresh dining – veal, beef, chicken, fresh fish – is the order of the day here, served with an excellent choice of Languedoc wines. The mains are…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Parisian terraces don’t get finer than 'Summer on a Gentle Slope' (named after the 1987 French film): look for the colourful rainbow of metal tables and…
Caen
At this smaller branch of this successful burger name in town, you'll probably have to squeeze sideways past the punters waiting for takeaways to reach…
Chartres
At this pistachio-painted, wood-beamed charmer, local products are ingeniously used in dishes such as snails with leeks and Nottonville Abbey goat's…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Rachel's retro American grocery – the creation of trio Rachel, Maria and Birke – is a one-stop shop for sauces, marshmallows, craft beers and a fabulous…
Yonne
Stone walls, decorative tiled floors, smooth jazz and a roaring fire on chilly nights make this one of Vézelay's cosiest eateries. Menu options range from…
Avignon
There's one standout reason to lunch at this homey restaurant, and that's the delightful courtyard garden, shaded by sails, tall bamboo and climbing…
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