Philadelphia, PA
Best French (Restaurants)
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Arielle's Country Inn |
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740 Allentown Rd, Sellersville 18960 • 215-453-3800
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Cozy confines sets the mood at this romantic eatery, reminiscent of the old taverns you'd find while exploring the French countryside. The cuisine and service are impeccable. Imaginative and reliable dinner courses may include broiled rainbow trout with pistachio and herb-garlic crust or crusted chicken breast with smoked ham and cheese filling. |
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User Rating: 10
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Bistro St. Tropez |
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2400 Market St 4th floor Marketplace Design Center, Philadelphia 19103 • 215-569-9269
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CENTER CITY. The hip yet quaint ambience makes this bistro a winner. The culinary treats, ranging from risotto with parmesan veal to bouillabaisse, offer a wonderful combination of French-Mediterranean tastes. Hidden in the Marketplace Design Center, Bistro St. Tropez's decor and savory delights make it well worth the search. |
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User Rating: 9.8334
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Brasserie Perrier |
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1619 Walnut St, Philadelphia 19103 • 215-568-3000
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CENTER CITY. A casual alternative to George Perrier's Le Bec Fin, this restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine with Asian and Italian influences. The modern deco interior features warm rich colors and lighting, and a large bar area. Starters include escargot with sauteed spinach and macadamia pernod, and yellow tomato gazpacho. Entree choices may include seared flank steak with black pepper fettuccini, or wild striped bass with lemon couscous. Dessert is a must-have – try the pistachio crème brulee or a citron tart. |
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La Boheme Bistro |
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246 S 11th St, Philadelphia 19107 • 215-351-9901
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CENTER CITY. The cuisines of France and the Middle East find their common ground at this charming bistro, just a few blocks south of TJU. |
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Lacroix |
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210 W Rittenhouse Sq Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia 19103 • 215-790-2533
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CENTER CITY. The Rittenhouse may be home to some of Center City's most elegantly-appointed rooms, but interview a local and you'll quickly discover that the hotel is also held in high esteem because of its celebrated restaurant. Lacroix has collected honor after honor since opening in 2003, and it's easy to see why. The candle-lit dining room is spacious and contemporary – perfect for a romantic outing. Multi-course dinners, meanwhile, beguiles palates with the likes of lobster and fois gras pastilla, roasted NY squab and butter-roasted wild boar. For a more intimate Sunday brunch or dinner (Monday-Thursday only) experience, try to reserve a seat at the Chef's Table in the kitchen. |
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Le Bar Lyonnais |
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1523 Walnut St Le Bec-Fin, Philadelphia 19102-3067 • 215-567-1000
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CENTER CITY. For casual French fare in an elegant, comfortable setting, Le Bar Lyonnais (inside the renowned Le Bec-Fin restaurant) is an excellent choice. The menus at both places are similar, but everything in the bar is à la carte. Choices range from steak tartare and caviar with blinis to grilled Dover sole with herbed gnocchi. The bar is also an ideal pre- or post-theater destination, especially considering that legendary Le Bec-Fin desserts are available! All are sublime, of course, but chocolate lovers particularly adore the L'Opera cake and Gâteau St. Nizier. Desserts are also available to take home. |
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Le Bec-Fin |
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1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia 19102 • 215-567-1000
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CENTER CITY. The turn-of the century décor is a perfect match for the elegant nouvelle French cuisine at this favorite Philadelphia restaurant. For starters, try the tuna sashimi, chilled white asparagus soup, or their signature crab cakes. Escargots are served in a champagne hazelnut butter sauce – a creative twist on the traditional wine and garlic sauce. Entrees include Guinea hen perfumed with fennel stick and tea, and salmon in pastry with morels and asparagus. The wine list is extensive, with over 700 varieties, but the sommelier selects a wine flight for each meal if the choice is too difficult. Lunch prix fixe $54, tasting menu $70; Dinner prix fixe $138, tasting menu $165. |
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Paloma |
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6516 Castor Ave Oxford Circle, Philadelphia 19149 • 215-533-0356
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NORTHEAST PHILLY. If you're looking to stray a bit off the gastronomical straight and narrow, few places in Philly can match the delightful daring of Paloma, a restaurant a few miles northeast of Center City that delivers fascinating amalgamation of haute French and Mexican inspirations. Rich, flavorful and artfully presented, owner-chef Adán Saavedra's cookery is unlike that you'd find anywhere else, and his attention to detail and creativity truly reward diners. NB The snug space (and superb food) dictate that reservations are strongly encouraged; last seating is at 8:30pm. |
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Beau Monde |
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624 S 6th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-592-0656
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QUEEN VILLAGE. Beau Monde is crazy for crepes! Though this beautifully decorated eatery serves appetizers and salads as well, the crepes are the main attraction. And they aren't just for dessert. For dinner, try a buckwheat crepe stuffed with herbs and chicken or shrimp. For dessert, the sweeter wheat crepes are served with fruit or cream filling. Reservations are accepted for groups of six or more. |
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Loie Bistro & Bar |
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128 S 19th St Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia 19107 • 215-568-0808
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CENTER CITY. Perfect for an intimate tête-à-tête, this suave French bistro-bar in Rittenhouse Square also impresses palates with offerings like pan-seared rainbow trout with fingerling potatoes, coq au vin and confit duck quarter with mustard-braised cabbage. Later in the evening, things become even more relaxed, as patrons loosen their collars, order their favorite drinks and take in the scene while DJs spin the night's music. Outside seating is available when the weather permits. |
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