French Restaurants in London

30 Almeida Street, Islington, N1 1AD [map]

Set in the heart of Islington, Almeida is the traditional French neighbourhood restaurant, serving freshly prepared classical French dishes with a modern touch.

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA [map]

Sister restaurant to the popular New York outpost, Bar Boulud London at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is accessible directly from Knightsbridge.

The Zetter, St John’s Square, 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5RJ [map]

Occupying the ground floor of the fashionable Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell, Bistrot Bruno Loubet serves modern bistro cuisine and opened to rave reviews and a host of awards in 2010.

40 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BD [map]

Boulevard Brasserie is a long-standing popular eatery in Covent Garden.

50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, SW3 5LR [map]

Cheyne Walk Brasserie is a chic French restaurant next to the river, overlooking Albert Bridge.

No.1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJ [map]

Perched on the roof of No.

8-10 Dover Street, W1S 4LQ [map]

Mayfair’s award winning dining, dancing and live music restaurant featuring jazz, soul, blues, Latin and swing.

29 Romilly Street, Soho, W1D 5HP [map]

Originally a series of four Georgian town houses, Kettner's was first opened as a restaurant by Auguste Kettner, (chef to Napoleon III) in 1867.

36d Shad Thames, SE1 2YE [map]

Le Pont de la Tour combines traditional yet innovative French cuisine, knowledgeable and friendly staff, thoughtful design that evokes the Parisian chic of the 1930s, and glamorous views of the City and Tower Bridge.

55 Marylebone High Street, W1U 5RB [map]

Like the intricate cosmological model that lends its name, Orrery is redolent with attention to detail and elegance.

39 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JS [map]

Palm Court Brasserie has earned its reputation as the perennial favourite of Covent Garden.

252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN [map]

Pearl Restaurant & Bar is one of London’s most elegant dining venues.

Canada Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5ER [map]

Plateau Restaurant and Bar Grill offer stunnings views over the Canary Wharf cityscape.