French restaurant guide

Tag restaurants offering French cuisine only, whether modern French (bistronomie) or traditional French (bistrotière, regional, classic); whether affordable or more expensive (gastronomie).

Then specify, adding the necessary tag, whether it's: a brasserie, a bistro, a bouillon, a bistronomic restaurant, an affordable bistronomic restaurant, a gastronomic restaurant, an affordable gastronomic restaurant, a starred restaurant .Also, if the restaurant has a terrace.

Alsospecify, by adding the dedicated tag, whether the restaurant is: Lyonnais, Savoyard, Auvergnat, Aveyronnais, Bourguignon, Franc-comtois, Southwestern cuisine, Provençal, Corsican, Breton, Norman, Alsatian, Lorrain, Picard, Creole.

Also specify, adding the necessary tag, if the restaurant offers : frogs' legs, snails, oysters, caviar, foie gras, pâté en croûte, mayo eggs, croque-monsieur, onion soup, moules-frites, steak-frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, confit et magret de canard, game, boeuf bourguignon, blanquette, choucroute, quiche lorraine, cassoulet, raclette, tartiflette, fondue, galette bretonne, crêpe, crêpes Suzette.

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The unusual trompe l'œil of the Grands Voyageurs reverse dinner

Why not try a dinner starting with a trompe l'oeil dessert? From September 15 to 28, 2025, the Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs is offering an ephemeral 4-hand reverse dinner orchestrated by Chef Benoît Ayissi and Jérémy Del Val, Champion de France du Dessert. A hushed ambience and caviar await you.
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Cocottes Gourmandes: the French canteen for comforting dishes made from the heart

For homemade comfort food served at lunchtime on weekdays in the form of fast food, head for Cocottes Gourmandes, the French canteen in the 9th arrondissement that puts the love of the terroir in a casserole dish!
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The Foundation opens its bistronomic restaurant on the 8th floor

After its brasserie, La Fondation unveils its second restaurant on the 8th floor in the 17th arrondissement. A breathtaking view, bistronomic cuisine by chef Thomas Rossi and a beautiful terrace await us from September 10, 2025 in Les Batignolles.
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L'Andouille, the friendly French bistro in Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)

Looking for an authentic French restaurant in Puteaux? Discover L'Andouille, set in a leafy alleyway in the 92 district. This friendly bistro run by chef Jean-Pierre Vasseur has been serving generous home-cooked cuisine since 2020.
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Restaurant Gaston: the new carnivorous nugget in Paris's 17th arrondissement

"One of the best matured meat restaurants in Paris, the best prime rib" is the recommendation circulating on social networks and numerous media outlets for this famous 17th arrondissement French restaurant specializing in meat.
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La Casa: an idyllic, exotic terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines (78)

Once a favorite haunt of Émile Zola and his contemporaries, this century-old building in Médan has come back to life with La Casa, a new gourmet address in Yvelines (78). With a bistronomic brasserie, cocktail bar and XXL terrace on the banks of the Seine, you can enjoy the sun, the view and your food as if you were on a cruise... without leaving the Paris region!
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Le Trottoir, the home-made gourmet bistro in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

With its bistro atmosphere and homemade menu, Le Trottoir welcomes you for lunch or dinner in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.
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Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet

Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price.
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Les Rupins: the soul of the Parisian bistro, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin

Les Rupins: A vibrant terrace in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, a short, fresh, 100% home-made menu, and a restaurant you can privatize for your most memorable events!
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Le Sand, Alfred and Alfi's continue their conquest of rue du Mont-Thabor

The four restaurateurs behind Alfred and Alfi's are back at it again on rue du Mont-Thabor, with Le Sand, a neo-brasserie with continuous opening hours and a coffee shop.
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Aux Lyonnais, Alain Ducasse's Parisian "bouchon lyonnais" brilliantly taken over by the Dumant brothers

Canaille, the Aux Lyonnais bistro has been one since its early days, and will remain so. After nearly 25 years under the direction of Alain Ducasse, this true Lyonnais bouchon in the heart of Paris is changing hands. While the multi-starred chef keeps a watchful eye on his beloved restaurant, it is now the unstoppable Dumant siblings who have taken over the reins with brio.
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Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement

Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please.
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Café Jeanne: restaurant and terrace in the heart of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

In the heart of the chic Vendôme district, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Hotel hides a discreet, elegant restaurant with a hidden terrace away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. We tell you more about Café Jeanne, the chic, gourmet address.
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Le Pompon, the festive restaurant in the heart of the Palais Brongniart

Laurent de Gourcuff takes over the Palais Brongniart with a festive restaurant, Le Pompon, due to open in October.
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Geoélia, the gourmet restaurant of talented chef Camille Saint M'leux

Talented Michelin-starred chef Camille Saint M'leux has chosen to open his first Paris restaurant, Geoélia, in place of Tang, the 16th arrondissement institution.
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Chez Marguerite, le Bouillon de Montmartre, Paris 18th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur, discover Chez Marguerite, an authentic Parisian bouillon in the 18th arrondissement. You'll find classic French dishes, gourmet plates and friendly service, lunch and dinner.
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Bonne Heure, Pigalle's cheap and tasty spot with a large terrace to boot

From morning to night, breakfast to aperitif, Bonne Heure is fast becoming THE cheap and tasty spot in Pigalle. It's hard to pass by its large, shady terrace without drooling!
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Schnock, a value-for-money bistronomic restaurant in the Ternes district of Paris

Newly opened in the Ternes district of Paris, the Schnock restaurant offers excellent value for money.
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Le Chou de Chanorier, the new Yvelines restaurant by top chef finalist Charlie Anne

Bistrots pas Parisiens, who delight us with their restaurants, mainly in the Hauts-de-Seine department, have opened their first restaurant in the Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it's at the Château Chanorier in Croissy-Sur-Seine that you can now enjoy a delicious meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu designed by Charlie Anne, Top Chef 2025 finalist.
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Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement

Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am.