85 French Restaurants near London

There was much sadness when Hungarian restaurant and Soho institution The Gay Hussar closed its doors for good in the summer of 2018, following 65 years of ... Find out more

"To preface Pavyllon appropriately, one must look to chef-founder Yannick Alleno. He is one of the most decorated chefs in the world, possessing a mind- ..." Read our full review

"It’s now an international brand, but correspondents say London’s iteration of this Nice-inspired restaurant is superior for its light, fres ..." Read our full review

"A haven of calm in the heart of Covent Garden (at least on quiet weekdays), the light and airy, bijou dining room attached to the boutique Henrietta Ho ..." Read our full review

"Coming off a stint as executive chef of the two Michelin-starred Greenhouse in Mayfair, expectations for Alex Dilling’s first solo restaurant are ..." Read our full review

Found in the heart of Fitzrovia, July is a wine bar opening on London's Charlotte Street. A fresh new haunt led by Solynka Dumas and Julian Oschman’s ... Find out more

"There are Francophiles behind this nationwide French brasserie group – that much is obvious. Every last detail, from the rattan terrace furniture ..." Read our full review

"Good news for cake lovers: Ladurée's macaron emporium in Covent Garden is also home to an intimate Parisian teahouse. Like a beautiful French bo ..." Read our full review

" According to one reader, Balthazar could be “the best brasserie in London for atmosphere and service". Elsewhere, abundant praise for the l ..." Read our full review

"It started as the French Bubbles pop-up, but Champagne + Fromage has now planted its feet firmly in Covent Garden where it serves up an inspiring range ..." Read our full review

" The Joël in question – Joël Antunès, one of the capital’s top chefs of the 90s – may have left his eponymous restaurant in the Park Plaza hotel to r ..." Read our full review

"It is a brave restaurateur who would take over a site as garlanded as what used to be chef Ollie Dabbous’ eponymous restaurant, but having been c ..." Read our full review

Ah, afternoon tea - one of the most celebrated British passtimes. And, there's nowhere like enjoying it in London, just down the road from Buckingham Palace ... Find out more

"“A special restaurant for a special occasion” Clos Maggiore simply oozes magic and romance – with an added soupçon of Gallic o ..." Read our full review

"We can't promise you a year in Provence, but a game of pétanque is certainly on the cards at Baranis – home to London's only indoor court. ..." Read our full review