France
- Alsace-Lorraine and the Northeast (2)
- Brittany and Normandy (18)
- Burgundy and Champagne (15)
- Ile-de-France and Paris (143)
- Languedoc-Roussillon and the Pyrenees (12)
- Loire Valley (3)
- Lyon & The Rhone Valley (4)
- Nice, Marseilles & The Côte d'Azur (43)
- Provence (46)
- Southwest France (18)
- The French Alps (12)
- The Massif Central (10)
Restaurants (386)
Hotels (259)
142 Creperie Contemporaine
Paris, France
”Fast food is getting the artisanal treatment at a ...” More
21
Paris, France
”After the closing of his eponymous fish restaurant in 2002, Paul Minchelli has made a quiet comeback at 21 in...” More
A Côté
Arles
”...his daily-changing $42 menu has appealing dishes like Parmesan-crumbed baked mussels and seared beef filet with béarnaise...” More
Afaria
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
A L'Aigle d'Or
Osthouse, France
”Customers call the cat who freely roams this winstub by name: it’s that kind of place ...” More
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
Paris, france
”Two walls of the recently re-vamped Terrace room are covered in thousands of green silk buttons that echo the trees...” More
Alfred
Paris
”Downstairs, at the zinc bar in the vaulted, stone ...” More
A l'Huitrière
Lille
”A more patrician setting, and first-class seafood, can be found at the Lillois landmark A l’Huitrière, whose unassuming fishmonger’s storefront...” More
Angl'Opéra
Paris
”I don't know exactly why Angl'Opéra, Gilles Choukroun's year-old restaurant, is so inexpensive. The $49 I spent for an à...” More
AOC
Avignon
”Chef Christophe Garnier creates (and his wife, Julie Berthelin, serves) a selection of wine-friendly small plates such as a warm...” More
Arnaud Delmontel
Paris
”...won the 2007 prize for Paris’s best baguette......” More
Arpège
Paris, France
”Where to go, stay and eat in three European cities, while staying environmentally conscious....” More
Astrance
Paris
”Making a reservation at Pascal Barbot's Astrance needs to be done months in advance; the chef who earned his stripes...” More
Atelier des Chefs
Paris
”In this state-of-the-art kitchen, workshop-style cooking classes are taught by an international roster of chefs from notable Parisian restaurants, offering...” More
Atelier Maître Albert
Paris
”Before we left New York, Maguy Le Coze of Le Bernardin urged us not to miss the new deal at...” More
Au Bascou
Paris
”Au Bascou, with its ocher walls and predictable Basque interior, sits not far from our borrowed pad in the Marais...” More
Auberge a l'llwald
Selestat, France
”The cooking here is on such a high level it seems mean to more rustic winstube to put them and...” More
Auberge D'Chez Eux
Paris
”A bistro specializing in the cuisine of southwestern France; Leo-Andrieu loves the baskets of regional sausages and salamis....” More
Auberge de Cantobre
Cantobre
”The auberge's restaurant...serves Provençale cuisine made with local ingredients, such as cheese aged in the caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, a few...” More
Auberge de la Charme
Prenois
”Chef Nicolas Isnard goes to the market each morning, then prepares dishes like roasted pigeon with fresh porcini and black...” More
Auberge de Port Vallières
Tours
”Scott and I loved this charming restaurant outside Tours, emphasizing seafood (sandre, the fish of the Loire) and local wine....” More
Au Bord d'un Zinc
Île de Ré
”When the French talk about the sea, it’s usually as a melodramatic need...” More
Au Petit fer à Cheval
Paris
”I’ve been going to my local, Au Petit Fer à Cheval, on Rue Vielle du Temple, since I first arrived...” More
Au Pied d'Cheval
Cancale, Brittany
”The docks at Cancale are the ur–oyster experience, but the market is short on comforts such as wine and frites...” More
Au Sauvignon
Paris
”This tiny, glass-enclosed wine bar offers Domaine Mardon Quincy—a little-known Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley—and deliciously fatty pork-rillettes tartines...” More
Au Vin des Rues
Paris
”This bastion of Lyonnais wines is a great place to start a Beaujolais Nouveau crawl on the third Thursday in...” More
Aux Fins Gourmet
Paris
”Bistro classics like steak frites and cassoulet....” More
Aux Lyonnais
Paris
”Savvy foodies make tables scarce at Aux Lyonnais, the venerable bistro spruced up by the ubiquitous Alain Ducasse with shiny...” More
Aux Négociants
”An old Doisnesu favorite and the kind of 'four-table family restaurant' beloved by Julian Barnes. ...” More
Becquerel
Paris
”The roast chicken from Becquerel, a butcher there, is wonderful....” More
Bellota-Bellota
Paris
”A menu of dishes based on the shop's Spanish hams, cheeses and premium canned goods....” More
Benoit
Paris
”...he has reinvigorated the menu of cuisine bourgeoise: langue de veau lucullus (tender slices of tongue with foie gras); scallops...” More
Bihan Cafe
Paris
”As the address indicates, this is Bercy, until the seventies the great gateway through which wine entered Paris, the complex...” More
BioArt
Paris, France
”Where to go, stay and eat in three European cities, while staying environmentally conscious....” More
Bioboa
Paris
”Shoppers from Marché St.-Honoré take a break on Eames chairs in a stark setting....” More
Bistro de France
Caseneuve
”Order the catch of the day at Bistro de France....” More
Bistrot d'Eygalières
Avignon
”One of the most inspired and satisfying restaurants in Provence (lobster lasagne with confit tomatoes and thyme butter, anyone?)...” More
Bistrot Paul Bert
Paris
”An ultimate insider's bistro with classic cooking and a fabulous wine list....” More
Bofinger
Paris, France
”So what if the euro is up and the dollar is down? ...” More
Boulangerie Gandy
Courchevel
”one of the best bakeries in Courchevel, doubles as a salon de thé, where—after spending a day on the slopes—you...” More
Boulangerie Julien
Paris
”For crisp-crusted baguettes and croissants....” More
Boyer Les Crayères
Reims
”Reims, the heart of Champagne, is less than two hours by car from Paris. Stop for lunch at Boyer Les...” More
Breizh Café
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Buron de Canuc
Aubrac
”Two years ago Painvin celebrated her birthday with the mother of all aligots at Canuc an old stone buron, or...” More
Café Angelina
Paris
”Her memories revolve around side trips to Versailles and pain au chocolat at Café Angelina rather than encounters with the...” More
Café Burq
Paris, France
”Located around the corner from the touristy cafés on the Rue des Abbesses. Try the veal liver sautéed with figs...” More
Cafe Charlot
Paris, France
”Fast food is getting the artisanal treatment at a ...” More
Café Constant
Paris
”An exquisite corner café run by Christian Constant, the chef-owner of the Michelin one-star Le Violon d’Ingres....” More
Café de la Digue
Cabourg
”Order a plate of Normandy oysters and bulots (whelks) at this beachfront café, next door to the Grand Hôtel...” More
Café de la Lavande
, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern France? Look no further than the village bistros scattered throughout the region’s...” More
Cafe Des Deux Moulins
Paris
”Taking home-movies of the place has become a ritual, along with re-enacting Amélie’s famous habit of breaking the crust of...” More
Café du Marché
Paris
”For almost a quarter-century, 46-year-old Bruno Frisoni has created everything from swimwear to scarves to 'horrible bags,' but now the...” More
Café Flore
Paris
”'Paris was made for a slower pace. People used to spend hours at Café Flore'...” More
Café Jacquemart-André
Paris
”The Musée Jacquemart-André is not on most tourists’ lists, but it’s worth a stop for its amazing 18th-century private art...” More
Cafe Lavinal
Pauillac, France
”This terrific bistro is beloved by locals. ...” More
Café Moderne
Paris
”The 18-month-old Café Moderne is one of the youngest of the bunch, with 29-year-old chef Sébastien Altazian—who trained with Michelin-starred...” More
Café Salle Pleyel
Paris
”At this modern, airy restaurant in one of Paris’s most prestigious concert halls, a new guest chef runs the kitchen...” More
Café Varenne
Paris
”After admiring the more than 250 sculptures at the Musée Rodin, it's time for the ultimate French lunch: entrecôte with...” More
Casa Bini
Paris
”I like to mix silver and Tupperware. Pack Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé champagne, San Daniele ham from the Marché d’Aligre, or...” More
Casa Cámara
Biarritz, Spain
”Order the lobster, caught daily in the Bay of Biscay...” More
Caveau Morakopf
Niedermorschwihr
”Michaël Engelmann of San Francisco’s Gary Danko always goes to Caveau Morakopf in Niedermorschwihr for its traditional...” More
Cavestève
Paris, France
”Wine director Jérôme Moreau, formerly head sommelier at the restaurant at Hotel Le Bristol, is partial to small-scale producers, such...” More
Chalet le Forestier
Megève
”'In Megève, I have the fondest memories of Chalet le Forestier, a little hut run by the forest guards. It’s...” More
Château Cordeillan-Bages
Pauillac, France
”Château Cordeillan-Bages serves Michelin-starred cuisine....” More
Château de la Treyne
”Chef Stéphane Andrieux's refined dishes shine in this romantic setting....” More
Château de Massillan
Uchaux
”After four years in France, Chiri knows all the finest purveyors in the region and uses their products imaginatively in...” More
Chez Bob
”A famously funky, beloved restaurant on the mosquito-infested plains. Vintage photos cover the walls of this former ranch, many featuring...” More
Chez Germaine
”Our lunch the next day at Chez Germaine, an unpretentious institution opposite the inn, was satisfying in all the ways...” More
Chez Gladines
Paris, France
”As a type, the wispy Paris student with holes in his soles is alive and hungry, and you will find...” More
Chez Gramond
Paris
”Chez Gramond is ideal after a visit to see the Phillips family's private collection of Cézannes, Picassos, and Hoppers at...” More
Chez L'Ami Jean
Paris
”We are overlapping elbows in a tight corner at Chez L'Ami Jean, a raffish little joint in the Seventh Arrondissement...” More
Chez Michel
Paris
”Demanding eaters find the way to Chez Michel, even though it's at the end of one of those streets in...” More
Chez René
Paris
”'Chez René is a typical Lyonnais bistro that has had the same chef for years,' he says....” More
Chez Thomé
Le Tholonet, France
”This casual country place is another family favorite, up there with the Four Dolphins. We walked across the gravel to...” More
Chez Yvonne
Strasbourg, France
”This winstub was founded in 1873, but it was Yvonne Haller who, running the place from 1954 to 2001, gave...” More
Crêperie de la Passerelle
Douarnenez
”Set above the docks of the pretty port town of Douarnenez, visit this crêperie for authentic buckwheat pancakes....” More
Cristal Room Baccarat
Paris
”The Cristal Room Baccarat is the sumptuously appointed exception to this rule: the Empire-chic interior is the work of Philippe...” More
Cristal Room
Paris
”Across town, its Baccarat-laden Cristal Room, housed in the former mansion of art patron Marie-Laure de Noailles—benefactor of Luis Buñuel...” More
Da Rosa
Paris
”A deli with a few tables and a selection of specialty foods favored by local chefs....” More
Dédicace Café
Paris
”This somewhat trendily decorated St. Germain des Prés spot is warm and welcoming, with updated brasserie classics such as warm...” More
Domaine des Andéols
”Boronat uses ingredients from the potager (kitchen garden) to prepare Provençal dishes like herbed lamb with raw and roasted asparagus....” More
El Callejón
Biarritz
”Star chef Alain Ducasse is a fan of this café, which serves Basque lamb and more than 30...” More
Erwan
Quimper
”Beneath the wacky skin of this bistro lies a beating Breton heart. The chef cooks rib-sticking dishes like kig ha...” More
Fauchon
Paris
”In the past, you couldn't pay the French to eat at a counter facing a giant meat slicer and vineyard...” More
Fellini
Paris
”Of course, I have to find an Italian restaurant in every neighborhood! I like simple dishes like the bocconcini di...” More
Fenocchio
Nice, France
”The French Riviera is a premier resort destination...” More
Ferdi
Paris
”Penelope Cruz has declared that Ferdi serves 'the best cheeseburger in Paris.' The tartare-worthy ground sirloin, cooked medium-rare and topped...” More
Ferme de Berle
Collonges-la-Rouge
”Unlike other 'farm-restaurants' we'd been to, La Ferme de Berle really is a working farm—raising cattle and producing walnut products...” More
Flocons de Sel
Megève
”...is dazzlingly original, intensely flavored and fantastic...” More
Fogón
Paris
”You need to locate your table's secret drawer to find the flatware to eat Herraiz's exquisite tapas and larger dishes...” More
Gaya
Paris
”Three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire's inventive new fish restaurant with a casual vibe....” More
Gaya par Pierre Gagnaire
Paris
”At this little fish place, wildly creative Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire has a chance to cook in an informal...” More
Gaya Rîve Gauche
Paris
”The playful Pop interior belies chef Pierre Gagnaire's complex cuisine: delicately fried scampi with minted crawfish, or coquilles St. Jacques...” More
Georges
Paris
”'I'm the only one I know who loses weight in Paris,' Fleming says. 'When I'm here, I am more active...” More
Gérard Mulot
Paris
”Our mornings became a comforting pattern, bookended by Mulot’s macaroons and Comptoir’s café crème....” More
Gill
Rouen
”Chef-owner Gilles Tournadre scours local markets daily to assemble rich regional dishes such as frog's leg fricassee and squab with...” More
Hidden Kitchen
”Seattle transplants Braden (a chef) and Laura (a baker) worried about making friends after their move to Paris...” More
Hôtel Remise
”In a room hung with lyrical compositions of fishing tackle in glass cases (owner Fred is the man you call...” More
Itinéraires
Paris, France
”Alain Ducasse disciple Sylvain Sendra’s new contemporary bistro satisfies cravings for simple tapas at the...” More
Jamin
Paris
”'Whenever I'm in Paris, I always plan a foie gras meal here,' Wangs says....” More
Jean Paul Jeunet
Arbois, France
”'In the village of Arbois, book a table at the Michelin-starred restaurant with wood-beamed ceilings, a log-burning fireplace, and a...” More
Jeu de Quilles
Paris
”The ingredient-obsessed, 33-year-old Benoît Reix set up his 20-seat épicerie-fromagerie-bistro next door to...” More
Josephine Chez Dumonet
Paris
”Josephine Chez Dumonet is the place for seared escalope de foie gras cooked with white grapes and served with creamy...” More
Jouni
Nice
”Upstairs it’s fancier, but the food is just as good in the downstairs bistro, where Sébastien Mahuet serves fabulous sea...” More
La Beaugraviere
Mondragon, Vaucluse
”It’s a bit of a drive (45 minutes) from Avignon, but this restaurant has a huge wine list ...” More
L'Absinthe
Paris
”Freshly redesigned L'Absinthe, furnished with flea-market finds, is an amusing hybrid of classic food in contemporary dress from chef Michel...” More
La Camargue
Aigues-Mortes
”Lovely restaurant with a tree-shaded courtyard....” More
La Cantine de Quentin
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
La Chèvre d'Or
Eze Village
”High above the Mediterranean in the medieval hilltop village of Eze...” More
La Cloche des Halles
Paris
”As his father did, Franck Lesage slices his jambon à l’os (“ham on the bone”) and bottles his own Chiroubles...” More
La Colline du Colombier
Iguerande
”Michel designed the menu and cooks there part of the time, preparing buttery potato omelets, tender spice-braised lamb shanks and...” More
La Corte
Paris, France
”Gini Alhadeff’s piece on Egypt [“Cruising the Nile by Luxury Riverboat”] brought back memories of our trip to the country...” More
La Côte des Monts Damnés
Chavignol
”In the fancy dining room, he offers an indulgent menu that might include extra-wide tagliatelle with goat cheese and nutmeg ...” More
La Coupe d'Or
Paris
”La Coupe d'Or, bang opposite Colette, is the place to hang out, eat croque monsieurs made with Poilâne bread, drink...” More
Ladurée Le Bar
Paris
”Lacy metal stools that resemble butterfly wings line a glowing counter where sophisticated bar snacks, cocktails and...” More
La Ferme de Mon Père
Megève
”Star chef Marc Veyrat's superlative restaurant....” More
La Ferme du Mont-Mussy
”The rustic Ferme du Mont-Mussy, in the foothills of the Jura mountains along the Swiss border, has neither running water...” More
La Gaillotière
”Among the Muscadet vineyards south of Nantes, Roellinger protégé Benoît Debailly serves French country cuisine with flashes of modern brilliance....” More
L'Agassin
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Euro...” More
Laguiole
Laguiole
”...For the better part of the past 30 years, anyone who wanted to taste his cuisine has had to make...” More
La Maison
Paluds de Noves, France
”Chef Christian Peyre, who just got his first Michelin star, sources excellent local ingredients—cherries from St. Andiol, snails from Mollégès...” More
La Maison at the Domaine de Bournissac
”This Michelin one-star property sits on a bucolic farm with olive groves and fig trees in the village of Les...” More
La Maison
Blauzac
”With guesthouses in the south of France as common as snails after a rainfall, La Maison is giving the genre...” More
La Maison d’Olivier Leflaive
Puligny-Montrachet
”New chef Claudine Tixier’s five-course tasting menus, which might include Basque-style stewed chicken with eggplant, can be paired...” More
La Marine
Paris
”In the Canal St.-Martin area, La Marine turns on the charm: attractive turn-of-the-century interiors and a drop-dead gorgeous clientele. Try...” More
Le Marronier
Stutzheim, France
”If you knew in advance that Le Marronnier had 500 seats you’d never go. But forget everything you’ve suffered in...” More
La Mascotte
Paris, France
”This unassuming brasserie with old wall tiles and a Bordeaux-themed clock is the go-to place for belon oysters and a...” More
La Mère Germaine
Châteneuf-du-Pape
”My friend Scott and I had lunch twice at this bistro in the heart of ...” More
L'Ami Jean
Paris
”A fiercely regional Basque menu from La Régalade veteran Stephane Jego....” More
L'Âne Rouge
Nice
”L'Âne Rouge, overlooking the Old Port, earned its first Michelin star last year. Chef Michel Devillers buys directly from local...” More
La Part des Anges
Nice
”Half wine shop, half restaurant. It serves delicious andouillette (chitterling sausage)....” More
La Petite Cour
Lille
”Locals of the BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) variety congregate in the warren of 18th-century rooms and alcoves at La...” More
La Saulire
Courchevel
”Chef Benoit Redondo took over the kitchen here, in the center of town, in 2002. Since then Redondo has added...” More
L’Assiette
Paris
”L’Assiette, in the 14th Arrondissement, is special. It’s run by a rough woman who smokes cigars. They do simple fish...” More
L'Astrance
Paris, France
”To get a table at this Paris hot-spot, take the reservationist's advice: 'Two months before the date you desire, call...” More
La Stub
Obernai, France
”La stub is part of the large Le Parc hotel complex in the semi-countryside a 10-minute walk from the center...” More
La Table d'Eugénie
Rennes
”Young chef-owner Erwann Hergué brings meticulous technique to simple, fresh French food....” More
La Table du Marché
St. Tropez, France
”...excellent endive and lardon salad, roasted chicken, and a glass of wine...” More
La Table
Paris
”Its caramel-and–muted gold décor gives Joël Robuchon's La Table a Zen-like atmosphere. As at L'Atelier, his jam-packed tapas-style restaurant on...” More
L'atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel
Arles
”At his 35-seat L'atelier in Arles, which opened in March, the talented cook continues to work with all organic ingredients...” More
L’Atelier de Yvonne
Lyon
”The salad Lyonnaise here had slabs of lardon prepared two ways and a perfectly...” More
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Paris, France
”Housed off of the lobby of the Hôtel Pont Royal, this restaurant offers a 'Discovery' tasting menu; nine courses including...” More
La Tupiña
Bordeaux, France
”La Tupina prepares specialties of the region, incl...” More
L'Auberge
St. Pantaléon-les-Vignes, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern Fra...” More
L'Avant Port
Île de Ré
”When the French talk about the sea, it’s usually as a melodramatic need...” More
Lavinia
Paris
”A sleek three-story wine-shop carrying thousands of wines, including vintages dating back to 1900. The restaurant serves salads and wines...” More
Le 20
Paris
”For an inexpensive choice within minutes of the Musée d'Orsay, try Le 20. The daily, market-based menu (steak tartare or...” More
Le Baratin
Paris, France
”A dedicated champion of natural wines, owner Philippe Pinoteau has amassed one of the city’s greenest cellars...” More
Le Bar a Vins
Bordeaux, France
”An airy wine bar with reasonable by-the-glass prices. ...” More
Le Bateau Ivre
Courchevel
”One of the two Michelin-star restaurants in Courchevel 1850, the classiest of the four Courchevel villages, Le Bateau Ivre takes...” More
Le Bearn
Paris, France
”Le Béarn is one of the last places in the city that supports the blue-collar custom, so dear to boiler-suited...” More
Le Bistrot de Pierrerue
Pierrerue, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern Fra...” More
Le Bristol
Paris
”Le Grand Véfour, Le Cinq and Le Bristol, among others, all have fabulous prix-fixe menus for under $105....” More
Le Café de Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo
”'My wife, Gloria, and I had our best meal in town at Le Café de Saint-Malo. The shellfish—stone crabs full...” More
Le Cap Horn
Courchevel
”The less-than-conventional menu and the nautical decor may seem a bit bizarre in the Alps, but perfectly prepared fresh fish...” More
Le Chabichou
Courchevel
”Le Chabichou is one of two Courchevel hotel restaurants with two Michelin stars. From the complimentary tangy anchovy and grainy...” More
Le Chai
Bourgueil
”...Cousseau sources local organic ingredients, which he uses to create fantastical combinations like fried foie gras with...” More
Le Chai des Chartrons
Courchevel
”A quiet après-ski spot, this wine bar opened two years ago in the cellar of the wine store of the...” More
Le Chalut
St.-Malo
”Don't let the campy sea-shanty décor fool you; the kitchen prepares delicious dishes from the bounty of the local waters....” More
Le Chardenoux
Paris
”Parisian foodies who shunned TV chef Cyril Lignac’s restaurant XVe Attitude are impressed with his latest acquisition...” More
Le Chat Botté
Ile de Re, France
”A perfect choice for regional seafood dishes. ...” More
Le Chateaubriand
Paris
”Basque chef Iñaki Aizpitarte has smoldering good looks to go with his radical reconstructions of classic French dishes (foie gras...” More
Le Cinq
Paris
”The Joël Robuchon alum’s exquisitely refined dishes, like tourteau (a large, meaty crab) with honey-spiced daikon...” More
Le Clos de la Violette
Aix-en-Provence
”This restaurant has some of the finest cuisine in the south of France....” More
Le Clou
Strasbourg, France
”According to Marie Sengel, the charismatic owner here and a born gatekeeper, winstube are an exclusive club with few members:...” More
Le Colombier
Toulouse
”Try cassoulet at the cozy Le Colombier in Toulouse, where it’s prepared from a 150-year-old recipe....” More
Le Compostelle
Lille
”The menu covers all the Flemish and French bases—sweetbreads in mustard sauce and duck breast émincé in raspberry-vinegar reduction were...” More
Le Comptoir
Antibes, France
”This bistro serves updated Mediterranean fare such as cod ravioli in a light butter sauce. ...” More
Le Comptoir de Tunisie
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Le Comptoir
Paris, France
”Casual year-old restaurant serving bargain haute- bistro food...” More
L'Écume St.-Honoré
Paris, France
”With unadorned wooden tables, naïve painted murals, and a sound track of seagull cries, you might as well be in...” More
Le Duc
Paris
”Don't be deceived by the décor at Le Duc, which resembles the interior of a badly lit boat. Start with...” More
Le Floors
Paris, France
”Fast food is getting the artisanal treatment at a ...” More
Le Garage
Lumières
”Set in a 1724 stone building that was once a garage, the restaurant playfully mixes industrial and retro style, with...” More
Le Garde Robe
Paris
”The wine picks at this scruffy little shop near the Louvre include bottles from Languedoc’s superb Domaine de la Grange...” More
Le Georges
Paris
”Fans of new wave cuisine will love such dishes as le tigre qui pleure (grilled beef strips marinated in Asian...” More
Le Girelier
St. Tropez
”Fresh fish is wheeled up from the port and grilled with simplicity at Le Girelier. Regulars order the poutargue de...” More
Le Grand Louvre
Paris, France
”Art is on the plate at five top spots where the vi...” More
Le Jardin des Remparts
Beaune
”This Michelin one-star serves dishes like bergamot-scented lamb....” More
Le Jules Verne
Paris, France
”On the second floor of the Eiffel Tower is Alain Ducasse's new Le Jules Verne. Everything about the restaurant is...” More
Le Kalico
Courchevel
”This combination bar-café-restaurant is always buzzing, from lunchtime, when skiers and snowboarders fill the terrace overlooking one of the slopes...” More
Le Laffitte
Paris, France
”Le Laffitte’s menu is encouragingly familiar: duck breast with green peppercorn sauce, pork shoulder with lentils, chocolate mousse, rice pudding....” More
Le Lion d'Or
Arcins
”The scruffy restaurant is easy to miss, but is something of a clubhouse for the wine elite. It provides on-site...” More
Le Magret
Lourdes, France
”Water always has been the star in the Hautes-Pyrénées, an underexposed region of southwestern France that borders Spain. And of...” More
Le Mangevins
Tain l’Hermitage
”Chef-owner Vincent Dollat’s specialties range from Alpine cheese–stuffed ravioli with escargot to individual molten cakes made...” More
Le Meurice
Paris
”Yannick Alléno won his three Michelin stars for boldly combining modern flavors and classical French techniques in precise dishes at...” More
Le Moulin de Mougins
Mougins
”Then make the pilgrimage to Roger Vergé's Le Moulin de Mougins. This 16th-century olive mill has a shop, a world-famous...” More
L'Entredgeu
Paris, France
”Those of you put off by the cost of eating in Europe, fear no more: after spending more days on...” More
Le Palacio
Lourdes, France
”Water always has been the star in the Hautes-Pyrénées, an underexposed region of southwestern France that borders Spain. And of...” More
Le Petit Dakar
Paris
”Lychee ice cream and grouper with cassava and rice are some of the native specialties prepared at Le Petit Dakar....” More
Le Petit Vendôme
Paris, France
”Clued-in locals and famous food critics swear by this tatty Auvergnate bistro de quartier right off the Place Vendôme. It's...” More
L'Épi d'Or
Paris
”Lunch at L'Épi d'Or is a terrific reward after a grand tour at the Louvre (only five minutes away). Try...” More
L'Épuisette
Marseilles
”Situated on a bluff at the mouth of an inlet in the salty fishing port of Vallon des Auffes, L’Épuisette...” More
Le Pure Cafe
Paris, France
”Le Pure Café is cruddy, which, some would argue, is intrinsic to the zinc experience, but it’s cruddy-stylish rather than...” More
L'Équateur
Paris
”L'Équateur is the best place for Cameroonian cuisine and music....” More
Le Relais des Cinq Châteaux
”Some good meals, yes foie gras served three ways at Le Relais des Cinq Châteaux, a modest restaurant in a...” More
Le Relais d'Olèa
Seillans
”Her laid-back, 100-seat spot offers tuna served with potato soup and white truffle oil, scallops with soy and coconut milk...” More
Le Relais du Parc
Paris
”The intimate dining room in neutral hues is a backdrop for a selection of their greatest hits. Wild pear is...” More
Le Rubis
Paris
”Steps from the fashion boutiques John Galliano and Colette in the first arrondissement, owner Albert Prat serves Beaujolais, Loire Valley...” More
Le Salon d'Hélène
Paris
”They aren't inexpensive, and they're not exactly ethnic—you can't order tekka maki at the sushi-style bar at L'Atelier de Joël...” More
Les Ambassadeurs
Paris
”Dining at the Hôtel Crillon's Les Ambassadeurs is one of those flawless experiences....” More
Le Saule Pleureur
Monteux
”Among his knockout dishes are milk-fed lamb wrapped in hay, baked in clay and cracked open tableside, and ravioli of...” More
Le Saut du Loup
Paris, France
”The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which recently reopened after a 10-year renovation, now serves lunch and dinner in this groovy...” More
L'Escalinada
Nice
”At tiny, timbered L'Escalinada, owner Henri Cagnoli seems to know every one of his customers by name. They keep coming...” More
L'Escargot
Saumur
”An appealing, newish place in Saumur; try the duck confit. ...” More
Les Cocottes
Paris
”If your budget isn’t big enough for Alain Ducasse’...” More
Les Demeures du Ranquet
”Ths Michelin-starred restaurant-cum-inn sira among aromatic herb gardens and lavender fields....” More
Les Deux Garçons
Aix, France
”My daughter ordered a hamburger, and was of course dismayed when it failed to arrive with a bun. She soon...” More
Les Deux Nines
St.-Jurs, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern France? Look no further than the village bistros scattered throughout the region’s...” More
Les Élysées
Paris
”In France they call them 'la génération Robuchon,' that competitive band of burningly talented young chefs who trained under the...” More
Les Fermes de Marie
Megève
”Côte has put together a menu of classic and modern French dishes—all easy to prepare but luxurious—with many of the...” More
Les Fines Gueules
Paris
”Most of the fish dishes, such as moist pan-seared cod with Provençal vegetables, pair surprisingly well with reds, like the...” More
Les Ombres
Paris
”Architect Jean Nouvel named it for the shadows (les ombres) cast by the Eiffel Tower, which looms extravagantly close....” More
Les Papilles
Paris
”Veteran Taillevent pastry chef Bertrand Bluy oversees the creative ingredient-driven cooking and also sells natural wines at this market-restaurant located...” More
Les Saveurs de Flora
Paris, France
”French-inflected 'surprise' meals ...” More
L’estaminet d’Arômes & Cépages
Paris
”Sunday lunch is the best time for the stewed lamb, a glass of natural wine and a seat at the...” More
Les Tonnelles
Savennières
”An intimate Michelin one-star outside of Savennières with excellent seafood (the smoked eel is great) and a good wine list. ...” More
Les Trois Marches
Versailles
”The Trianon hotel's restaurant has a 'Marie- Antoinette' menu on weekdays....” More
Les Trois Salons
Uzes, France
”This elegant restaurant is ensconced in a mansion dating from 1699. Feast on a sauté of chanterelle mushrooms in a...” More
Le Temps Des Cerises
Paris
”The pork is not the most beautiful dish you’ve ever seen, but then, whoever said coarse and crude can’t be...” More
L'Étrave
Cléden-Cap-Sizun
”The legendary creamed lobster served in this vaulted, no-frills dining room, not far from Brittany's blustery Baie des Trépassés, is...” More
Le Verre Volé
Paris
”Charcuterie from Paris’s famed Joël Meurdesoif and...” More
Le Versance
Paris, France
”The well-traveled Cavagnis likes to use spices and herbs (there are potted herbs on every table); for instance, he uses...” More
Le Viel Audon
”This rustic inn-cum-cooperative has a café on the premises that’s open to visitors....” More
Le Voltaire
Paris
”For an affordable alternative to Le Voltaire, which parfumeur Frédéric Malle calls 'the most grown-up jet-set bistro in Paris,' head...” More
L’Herbe Rouge
Valaire
”At the laid-back wine bar, in an old country inn, guests sit at tables both inside and outside and drink...” More
L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle
La Celle, France
”nother day, we made our way to L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle, a small country inn and restaurant owned...” More
Little Italy Trattoria
Paris
”The family-run Little Italy Trattoria is across the street from the Centre Pompidou and an affordable alternative to the museum's...” More
L'Obé
Paris
”Ate Caesar salad and salmon tartare, classics reinvented with extraordinary attention to detail, at this stylish restaurant in the...” More
L'Oison
Chancelade-Perigueux
”Philippe Etchebest's innovative preparations are the valley's most pleasant culinary surprise....” More
L’Orénoc
Paris, France
”The dining room, decorated with elephant carvings, needs updating, but Colliot’s multicomponent dishes are genius: grilled duck breast with Sichuan...” More
Lou Fassum
Grasse, France
”The go-to place for fassum (stuffed cabbage)....” More
Lou Mazet
Uzès
”Christopher and I eat lunch in the Place aux Herbes, at Lou Mazet, a restaurant where a waiter hauls around...” More
Lou Pistou
Nice
”Visiting the restaurant six times and trying everything on the menu (except the andouillette, which they were always out of)...” More
L'Ourcine
Paris
”Yves Camdeborde protégé Sylvain Danière creates modern classics for his blackboard menu. The waiters pour the once-banned aperitif absinthe in...” More
L'Oustal
”Not far from La Péllissaria is L'Oustal, a minuscule restaurant that serves seared foie gras caramelized with chestnut liqueur....” More
L'Oustau de la Font
Reilhanette, France
”Want to live—and dine—like a local in southern France? Look no further than the village bistros scattered throughout the region’s...” More
Macéo
Paris
”Near the Palais Royal, this sister to Willi's Wine Bar is practically a neighborhood clubhouse. The food is Mediterranean, with...” More
Madame Orlac'h's
Île d'Ouessant, France
”At Madame Orlac'h's nameless salon de thé you can have a cream tea as good as any in Wiltshire while...” More
Man Ray
Paris
”And celebrity flytrap Man Ray gives patrons a reason not to hate Mondays, with a weekly after-work elixir: a strong...” More
Mary's Jo Couture
Île d'Ouessant, France
”For $18 a head, Mary Jo will prepare a ragout, simmered untouched for four hours in clods, and deliver it...” More
Mas de la Chassagnette
Arles
”Set in the sun-scorched landscape of bulls, pink flamingos, and stout white horses in the Camargue, Mas de la Chassagnette...” More
Mas du Capoun
Mollégès
”Michèle chats with customers in French, English and Flemish, while Michaël prepares dishes like tuna carpaccio in a ginger vinaigrette...” More
Méert
Lille
”Méert, opened in 1761, is one of France’s oldest confectioners and is the place to stop for afternoon bonbons in...” More
Melac
Paris, France
”Every September it is blocked off for a street fête where, amid music and dancing, the grapes are harvested and...” More
Michel Bras
Laguiole
”From a table overlooking a dramatic bluff, you can watch the sun set over the French countryside while sampling Bras's...” More
Miyou
Paris
”The elegant take-out offerings include salads, wraps and baguettes with inspired fillings, plus desserts like...” More
Musée Carnavalet
Paris
”Proust’s bed, the dauphin’s room in the prison tower, and historic art....” More
Nirvana
Paris
”How do you finish off a sinful meal in Paris? Not with dessert, judging by the batch of restaurants adding...” More
Nissa Socca
Nice, France
”The French Riviera is a premier resort destination...” More
Oliviera
Nice
”Nadim Bérouti gave up a career in finance to pursue his passion for olive oil at Oliviera, where you can...” More
On Air Cafe
Paris
”In the subdued 15th Arrondissement, On Air Café arranges quarter-hour tableside treatments ($17) in a casual, bistro atmosphere....” More
Opéra Café
Avignon
”With so many options in southern France, creating an authentic Provençal experience isn't easy. Wout Bru, an accomplished chef with...” More
O. Roellinger
Cancale
”Brittany's star chef transforms the region's raw materials into contemporary haute cuisine....” More
Parcours
Nice
”A French restaurant with great hilltop views of Nice....” More
Pâtisserie Miremont
Biarritz, France
”This restaurant is exactly as it was in 1872; the waitresses are very unpleasant - which is just as it...” More
Paul
Lille
”Although artisanal bread and pastry maker Paul, which was founded in Lille in 1889, has expanded its empire as far...” More
Petrelle
Paris
”Christian Louboutin raves about the sophisticated cuisine at Petrelle, such as ravioli stuffed with crayfish. Perhaps he's also drawn to...” More
Pierre Gagnaire
Paris
”One of the most endlessly inventive chefs in France—and on the planet—Gagnaire toys with flavors and textures to come up...” More
Pierre Hermé Paris
Paris
”One of France’s most renowned pastry chefs, Pierre Hermé is also a worldwide tastemaker. He has single-handedly transformed...” More
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Paris
”It all began in 2000 with the Alain Ducasse stronghold at the Plaza Athénée, followed by the opening last year...” More
Racines
Paris
”The natural-wine evangelist offers bottlings from 15 French producers, including the sherrylike vin de voile from the Arbois in Jura....” More
Rech
Paris, France
”He kept the house specialties: a sparklingly fresh shellfish platter (and the shellfish shucker); perfectly aged Camembert, served whole; and...” More
Repaire de Cartouche
Paris
”A friend introduces us to Dan Young, a New York restaurant critic with a flat in Paris and a contract...” More
Restaurant Astier
Paris, France
”The legendary all-you-can-eat cheese platter is still in place on the $40 prix fixe dinner menu, along with new dishes...” More
Restaurant Dominique Bouchet
Paris
”In one of Paris's most beautiful, welcoming dining rooms (lacquered white ceiling, dark wood, stone walls and lots of orchids)...” More
Restaurant Émile
Toulouse
”Restaurant Émile, a cassoulet temple whose casserole is baked for seven hours....” More
Restaurant Jacques Decoret
Vichy
”Decoret, a recipient of the coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France award, manages to balance sophistication and playfulness, offering subtle but...” More
Restaurant La Meynardie
Salignac-Eyvigues
”Three- to five-course menus served on the pretty terrace of a farmhouse....” More
Restaurant La Tassée
Lyon
”Swooned over a pike quenelle with an indulgent she...” More
Restaurant Le Cep
Fleurie-en-Beaujolais
”Restaurant Le Cep, in Fleurie-en-Beaujolais, is dedicated to the pleasures of the vine, from its collection of over sixty Beaujolais...” More
Restaurant Le Charlemagne
Dijon
”Classic Burgundian cuisine (escargot, sweetbreads, and veal) with a Zen twist in a handsome dining room outside Beaune. Rue des...” More
Restaurant Le Maguelonne
Aigues-Mortes
”Like eating in the country kitchen of a solicitous cook....” More
Restaurant of the Musée d'Orsay
Paris
”The recently renovated kitchen specializes in subtly simplified versions of traditional cuisine—grilled sea bream fillet or duck-and-peach supreme served with...” More
Rollet Pradier
Paris
”A croque-monsieur from Rollet Pradier, on Rue de Bourgogne, in the little park in front of the Basilique Ste. Clotilde...” More
Rouge Saint Honoré
Paris
”A shop specializing in tomato products, with a menu of tomato-based dishes....” More
Savy
Paris
”Savy, a traditional bistro a few minutes from the Grand Palais, is the perfect destination for stick-to-your-ribs lentils and lardons...” More
Senderens
Paris
”Alain Senderens earned three Michelin stars for his flawless haute cuisine at Lucas Carton. But last year he renamed the...” More
Sensing
Paris
”Sample the elegant baby-mackerel tart, with its palate-cleansing dollop of fennel confit, and the pink slices of herb-crusted veal escorted...” More
Soleil
Paris, France
”Waiters set out hot, golden zucchini fries while diners peruse chef François Lomet’s fiercely southern French menu. One standout dish:...” More
Spring
Paris
”American phenom Daniel Rose became Paris’s most buzzed-about chef when he started serving flawless, market-driven...” More
Ti a Dreuz
Îke d'Ouessant
”The buckwheat crepes at Ti A Dreuz attain a rare level of delicacy and refinement. ...” More
Tokyo Eat
Paris
”The big noisy dining room is lit by huge pink spheres flashing in time to the booming music. ...” More
Ty Korn
Île d'Ouessant, France
”Ty Korn serves the mother of all seafood platters. ...” More
Une Île
Angers
”Gérard’s menu usually features fish from the nearby Loire River; the sweetbreads he serves with blood orange and seasonal...” More
Une Table au Sud
Marseilles
”At this modern dining room overlooking the Vieux Port, the gifted young Ducasse protégé Lionel Levy creates fireworks with dishes...” More
Wistub Brenner
Colmar, France
”When winstube go wrong they’re pretentious or indigestibly cute; the Brenner wouldn’t know how to go about aspiring to either ...” More
Yen
Paris
”'I also love Yen (22 Rue St.-Benoît, 6th Arr.; 33-1/45-44-11-18; dinner for two $119), which serves the best soba; it’s...” More
Ze Kitchen Galerie
Paris
”Guy Savoy protégé William Ledeuil weaves Asian ingredients like lemongrass, wasabi, yuzu, galangal and...” More
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