Annecy
If you're in the mood for well-executed versions of international Japanese standards – prawn tempura, okonomiyaki (pancake), aubergine in miso sauce – you…
Must-see restaurants in France
Montpellier
This former public bathhouse is now a hip restaurant that’s especially strong on Mediterranean flavours and Italian-influenced dishes. Tables are set…
Perpignan
Atmospherically set in the shadow of its namesake cathedral and opening to a charming magnolia-shaded cobbled courtyard, Le St-Jean is one of Perpignan's…
Paris
Easy to spot by the crowd waiting for a table, the sharp, smart, black and wood space sizzles up bijou-sized burgers with brioche buns baked fresh twice…
Lyon
Done out like an early-20th-century grocer's, with distressed cupboards full of china and old boxes and canisters, this place serves thickly sliced…
Auvergne
This historic grocer's shop has been transformed into an understated eatery where salads, steaks and fish are beautifully turned out and always served…
Épernay
A sweet dream of a chocolaterie, patisserie and tearoom, with delectable pralines, macarons and pastries. A champenoise speciality is the 'Baba', vanilla…
Chartres
Dishes chalked on the blackboard are all made from the fresh produce at Chartres' iron-canopied market, which the bistro overlooks (terrace seats give you…
Yonne
Friendly and refreshingly down-to-earth, Le Syracuse serves everything from pizza to solid Burgundian plats du jour (€12.50, or €18.50 including coffee,…
Nancy
Is it a pizza? Is it a sandwich? Well, a pidélice is kind of both, served hot, crunchy and stuffed with gourmet fillings – from feta and olives to steak…
St-Tropez
A good bet for beachside dining, this pan-European bistro-bar is on the way out of town. With its wood deck and swaying palms, it’s perfect for a…
Lyon
Equal parts bookstore, cafe and restaurant, this foodie haven has an astonishing selection of culinary, gastronomic and wine titles. It also offers…
Yonne
Freshness and value for money are the hallmarks of this sophisticated bistro, 800m from the centre on the road to Lyon. Dishes range from the…
Paris
Situated a short stroll from the gates of Parc André Citroën, this place is a handy pit stop for freshly baked picnic staples: luscious quiches (salmon,…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This contemporary restaurant à vins overlooking a delightful placette (small square) in the heart of the old town is an ode to fine wine and fine morsels…
Biarritz
This quirky place morphs from a shop selling jars of foie gras in the day to a tapas bar in the evening. Needless to say the tapas are foie gras–heavy,…
Nice
A five-minute walk from Nice Ville train station brings you to this fab ice-cream shop founded by Milanese gelato master Roberto. Grab a scoop of…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
What began life as a vegan hot-dog stand on three wheels – pedalled around town by Coralie and partner Daqui – has expanded into a fully fledged cafe…
Gorges du Verdon
The top place to eat in the village proper: classic Provençal cooking served with panache, either in the stone-walled dining room or on the terrace with…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
In a converted warehouse just behind the Cité du Design, this creative space features a changing menu of organic market-fresh fare that changes every day…
Toulouse
Fresh produce reigns supreme at this cheery lunch spot, one of several casual restaurants on the upper floor of Marché Victor Hugo. The menu wanders…
Paris
This one-stop shop for all of Paris' most coveted indulgences (Pierre Hermé macarons, lemon-yuzu eclairs, pâtés, bean-to-bar chocolate, wine and Champagne…
Rennes
Refined, market-fresh dishes are the order of the day at this relaxed but elegant restaurant in the busy eating-and-drinking streets of Rennes. Attentive…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Down a narrow, cobbled street in an atmospheric brick building, this little crêperie is a great find for authentic savoury galettes (made with buckwheat…
Avignon
The chic dining room, in the former mansion of absinthe inventor Jules Pernod, is a fitting backdrop to the stylised Mediterranean cooking. Menus change…
Menton
Genuine, reasonably priced Breton crêpes make for a low-key lunch or dinner at this backstreet restaurant in the heart of Menton's old town. Everything,…
Dijon
For a no-nonsense, good-value lunch, head one block west of Dijon's market and grab a sidewalk table at this convivial corner brasserie, where hearty…
Côte d'Azur
Brothers Seb and Chris Terrier run this intimate bistro with its pleasant front terrace overlooking a square in the historic centre. The lunchtime plats…
Paris
A micro outpost of carnivore heaven, tucked away down an inconspicuous side street 10 minutes from the Arc de Triomphe. The Atelier focuses uniquely on…
Parc National des Pyrénées
You’re in the mountains, so really you should be eating artery-clogging, cheese-heavy dishes such as tartiflette (potatoes, cheese and bacon baked in a…
Honfleur
Seeing a healthy inflow of patrons, this busy, popular and unpretentious place facing the water is an inviting and friendly restaurant for a decent bowl…
St-Malo
This basement supermarket answers all your needs if you feel like nibbling on cheese as you wander around St-Malo within the walls, or need to stock up on…
Colmar
Lodged in a half-timbered house, this red-walled wine bar keeps the mood intimate and mellow. It speaks volumes that the owners know their suppliers by…
Orléans
Youthful chef David Sterne turns fresh produce from nearby market stalls, including heritage vegetables, into old-fashioned, family-style French cuisine,…
Uzès
Dine under the arcades or on the cobbled square at this smart deli-cafe. Nearly all that they sell (honey, oil, pâté, wines, herbs) has been locally…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Not your average crêperie, Au Pêcher Mignon is renowned for its gourmet crêpes and galettes made from what's available on the market. The menu is concise …
Antibes
The little side street behind Antibes' bus station has a clutch of great lunchtime restaurants, including this exotic Moroccan-tinged diner, which serves…
Cannes
Flowers on the tables, fresh floral decor, Italian food just like an Italian nonna (grandmother) makes and delicious home-made cakes make this hybrid…
Marseille
This swanky restaurant has a Michelin star and knockout water-level views from an elegantly austere dining room. Many splurge on what may be Marseille’s…
Brittany
This elegant scarlet eatery has been run by the same family for four generations and deserves its reputation as one of the best crêperies in town. Unusual…
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