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(menu)We found 10 restaurants in Best French restaurants in London.
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‘This place has got New York in its DNA', enthuses one of the many fans of superstar Daniel Boulud's ‘house of fun', located in the airy basement… more »
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Given the culinary innovation sweeping across London, it’s comforting to know that old-fashioned, cosseting French dining is alive and well… more »
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For their latest venture, Chris Corbin and Jeremy King have taken the art-deco grandeur of The Wolseley and The Delaunay, adopted the spirit of… more »
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‘Slightly quirky' and squirreled away down a non-descript alleyway, Chabrot lives and breathes la vie parisienne with striped teacloths… more »
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An oasis of classy calm on Baker Street, Bistrot De Luxe shines without the sweeping views and high-drama interiors of the Galvin brothers'… more »
Eric Garnier was co-founder of Knightsbridge veteran Racine, and his brother Didier runs Le Colombier in SW3, so it's no surprise that their… more »
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It may be stowed away in the bowels of The Berkeley hotel, but Pierre Koffmann's split-level dining room is also sufficiently warm-hearted… more »
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Always an all-round pleasure,' says one fan of this spacious Parisian-style brasserie from dynamic duo Anthony Demetre and Will Smith. Despite… more »
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Few London restaurants deliver the bonhomie of a genuine Parisian bistro with the passion and panache of Racine – and even fewer have been… more »
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A ‘snug' new-generation eatery from the guys behind Terroirs and Brawn, Soif matches an enterprising ‘natural' wine list with a menu of sturdy… more »
Find your perfect French restaurant in London with Square Meal, offering a handpicked guide to the very best French restaurants in London to suit all tastes and budgets. French food is one of the most highly respected cuisines in the world, with many legendary chefs hailing from France, and can either be wonderfully rustic or beautifully elegant. Each region of France brings something to the table, from the sunny Mediterranean dishes of the Southern coast to the rich, rustic flavours of the more rural regions, with each area taking full advantage of its local produce.
London is simply full to the brim with great French restaurants, all featured here in Square Meal’s complete list of the best French restaurants in London. Visit classic French bistros and brasseries in London, with their rustic style menus full of classic French dishes or perhaps sample one of London’s best fine dining French restaurants where high end French cuisine is served in beautiful surroundings. If you really fancy the crème de la crème amongst French restaurants in the capital, London is lucky enough to boast some of the finest French restaurants in the world, ranging from 1 Michelin star right up to 3 Michelin stars.
Every one of the French restaurants featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top French restaurants have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today.
Every one of the French restaurants featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top French restaurants have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. As well as the restaurants on this page, we have listings for French restaurants in the West End (including Covent Garden,Mayfair and Soho), Central London and The City. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.