Must-see restaurants in France

  • Chez Pupette

    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…

  • L’Agrume

    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…

  • L'Atelier B

    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…

  • La Casa di Giorgio

    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…

  • Bouillon 47

    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…

  • Le 10

    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…

  • La Bonâme de Bruno

    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…

  • Le Boudoir

    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…

  • Les Buffets du Vieux Port

    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…

  • Maison Gusto

    Nice

    At this serious mozzarella-lover's bar, tasting platters of burrata, stracciatella, mozzarella di bufala, charcuterie and salad can keep you busy all…

  • Simple

    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…

  • Bob's Juice Bar

    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…

  • L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon

    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…

  • Fou de Fafa

    Avignon

    A typical French bistro, Fou de Fafa's strength lies in simplicity – fresh ingredients, bright flavours, convivial surroundings (and a notably early…

  • Au Vieux Gassin

    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…

  • Bistrot des Cocottes

    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…

  • Noisette Café et Cuisine

    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…

  • Au Petit Tonneau

    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…

  • Juveniles

    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…

  • Le Pantruche

    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…

  • Le Quai

    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,…

  • Café Bécot

    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…

  • Le Bistrot Canaille

    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…

  • Ngoc Xuyen Saigon

    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…

  • Giraudet

    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…

  • Desvouges

    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…

  • Le Boudoir

    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 Cadoret

    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…

  • Escrocs

    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…

  • Marché aux Huîtres

    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…

  • Le Train Bleu

    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…

  • Auberge du Col de Bavella

    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…

  • Pirouette

    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…

  • Aux Plaisirs des Halles

    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…

  • L'Été en Pente Douce

    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…

  • L'Atelier du Burger

    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…

  • Le Saint-Hilaire

    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…

  • Rachel's Grocery

    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…

  • Restaurant SY La Terrasse

    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…

  • Au Jardin des Carmes

    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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