London’s Best French Restaurants
Discover London’s finest French dining experiences with London Best Eats. This is your go-to guide for top food spots, from hidden gems to iconic restaurants.
8 of the best French restaurants in London
La Palombe
- 4.9☆
- £51+
- French
- 📍 Kensington
At its core: Neighbourhood bistro specializing in French cuisine with a focus on wild, foraged ingredients and wood-fired cooking.
The Lavery
- 4.9☆
- £50+
- French
- 📍 South Kensington
At its core: Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse.
Dumbo Shoreditch
- 4.7☆
- £10+
- French
- 📍 Shoreditch
At its core: Minimalist Parisian smashburger joint focused on quality ingredients and simple execution.
Maison François
- 4.6☆
- £41+
- French
- 📍 St James's
- Michelin Plate
At its core: A modern French brasserie serving traditional classics using seasonal produce in an elegant St James's setting.
Otto's French Restaurant
- 4.6☆
- £100+
- French
- 📍 Bloomsbury
- Nominated for World Restaurant Awards
At its core: Old-school, traditional French fine dining with theatrical tableside service and antique silver duck and lobster presses.
Bouchon Racine
- 4.8☆
- £50+
- French
- 📍 Farringdon
- Ranked #5 in National Restaurant Awards
At its core: A traditional French bouchon inspired by the eateries of Lyon and bistros of Paris, offering classic French cuisine with uncompromising flavors.
L'Escargot Restaurant
- 4.5☆
- £53+
- French
- 📍 Soho
- Best French Restaurant in London
- Best Restaurant in Soho
At its core: London's oldest French restaurant offering classic French cuisine in a grand Georgian townhouse setting.
Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte
- 4.5☆
- £30+
- French
- 📍 City of London
At its core: Traditional French bistro serving a set menu of steak-frites with secret sauce since 1959.