French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Denver

"Super nice customer service, great pastries and love the ambience! The lemon tart was really good, the danish were a little dry but still great! The..."

Mary Camacho

Jacob Kemple

Clayton Bernard

Bonbons Cafe And Dessert Bar

86/100 (115 ratings)

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Aquarela Restaurante

"delicious gluten free pizza! I tried the bbq chicken option. the pasta options look delicous, the waiters are so polite and accomodating. plenty of..."

steph

"This is one of our favorite restaurants in denver. It's a great atmosphere. Very well done. We sit at the bar, and eat the Cesar salad, and the pizza..."

J Noonan

"Excellent service from Nick and delicious linguini - one of the best - plus tasty Brussels sprouts. Bill included an automatic 4% add-on listed as..."

John Balkcom

"This is the best pizza I’ve had in Colorado. The staff are friendly, this place been here 30+ years!! Will be back wanna try the..."

Abdallah “Dooly” Ismail

"My family and I came here for lunch midweek and it wasn't super busy, but the server was kind of slow between showing up and bringing the drinks, and..."

Cheryl Leung

"The food was exceptionally delicious! The owner and his son cook the food for almost 30 years! The veal Bolognese fettuccine and chicken conchiglie..."

Nghia Le

"This place is the most authentic Italian Food I’ve ever had! They have a wonderful atmosphere and a wood fire oven for pizzas! Don’t forget to..."

The Munchies

"The Bestttt meatless lasagna. I eat it weekly. Eggplant, cheesey, and lots of tomato..."

Laura Carson

"I am biased about this place and will say that upfront. The food is delicious but for me the real star is their peach bead pudding. It is my favorite..."

Lori Vajda

"Amazing meal. Exceeded our expectations. The beef carpaccio was delicious. The spaghettini with spinach, roasted tomatoes, shrimp and scallops was..."

Laura Thompson

"Appetizers were great. My salad was too wilty, but the salmon on the side was delicious. Service was very good. Leo was very attentive, polite, and..."

Kelle Graham

"Wow the food here is fire 🔥. I’m gluten free and they had GF bread and pasta and it was a 10/10. My date also enjoyed his food but complained..."

Savannah Crews (Savy)

"Being just visitors to Denver what a great find this gem of a restaurant is! It’s in a great setting and a nice pedestrian friendly corner of..."

John Behan

"Very well done classic Italian cuisine. All dishes we ordered there are done perfectly. I love the sangria the..."

Coco Zhang

"Great food, their pastas are amazing and they have the best sangria in Denver and to top it off we always have amazing service there! Highly..."

mina wahba

"A cute place!! I have been here a handful of times and each time has been a delight. I love the fact all the people working here know the menu so..."

Lucy McChesney

"What an AMAZING lunch my mom and I had here. The experience was made by our incredibly talented & kind server, Alexandra. They made the experience..."

Hayley Lavoie

La Merise

85/100 (3864 ratings)

"We just finished with our Easter Brunch and it was fantastic. The restaurant had $$ price but with $$$$ quality. Our server, Jaymys was absolutely..."

Nina Andres

"Great food! First time here and definitely coming back!! So good! I recommend the salmon and of course..."

Laura Miazga

"I will never be able to eat salmon again unless it’s at the La Merise French Bistro! Cooked perfectly, had a orange sauce that was so good I could..."

Amy Cole Misner

"The pate and mousse are outstanding! I’ve never had a bad dish..."

Kelly Young

"Very civilized atmosphere and top notch service and..."

Sally Dawson

"The food is insanely good! Great wine list options. Beautiful place to enjoy a great..."

Rebel Saffold III

"The mussels were to die for! Delicious dinner all the way around and good..."

Theresa Robles

"Fantastic Food. There is not much more to add..."

Mike Efin Brown

"Always excellent! We enjoy this restaurant every time we..."

Charlene Westerberg Hodges

"Excellent. Loved it and would for sure return on our next trip to..."

Jaime Lambdin Donner

"Best muscles in Denver! Love happy hour & great..."

Jessica Pando

"What a wonderful place and we will be back. Our server was incredible, thank you for your service and hard work! We had the chefs special. Grouper..."

Jennifer Park

"What a charming place! I came for lunch and I have been hosted by a very sweet, professional and friendly waitress and staff. Started by half a dozen..."

Stéphane Fonseca

"Amazing French restaurant! I ordered a chicken liver appetizer and a trout. The chicken liver is very savory and goes well with the crackers. The..."

Dex Bjorn

"Delicious brunch spot! Both the Stroganoff and Corned Beef Hash crepes were delicious, as were the sandwiches if you are looking for a lighter..."

Natalia Patterson

"Came in for business and was in the mood for lamb, looked this place up and I wasn't disappointed. The service food and atmosphere was..."

D Jung

"I wish I could give 10 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in Denver. I have eaten here over a dozen times and find any reason to do so. Every dish..."

Tanner

"A wee slice of Paris right in Cherry Creek just makes sense. Came for lunch and really enjoyed the warm atmosphere, french decor, and prompt..."

Kevin F

"Very good but not quite great. A group of six of us went there for Denver restaurant week and all ordered off the pre fixe menu. Mussels à la..."

Ben Smith

"Wonderful place in a beautiful neighborhood. Brought the wife here to celebrate. Wine, Oysters & Escargot to start. All were excellent. Sole & Lamb..."

Drew Dauffenbach

"First off, the service is fantastic. Very lovely servers, creating a pleasant ambiance for a busy place. In terms of food: Boeuf bourguignon is..."

Laolita Amapola

Bon Ami

Wheelchair Accessible

"I will definitely be back! Loved the french onion soup, pate’, cheeses, crab salad, and banana chocolate crepe. The 1/2 off on wine bottles (we..."

Heather Winokur O'Donnell

"Very pleasant evening ! ! Will definitely be..."

Kathie Richardson-Oppenheim

"Fantastic wait-staff, nuanced but approachable bistro cuisine, and a very cozy atmosphere. Breaks up what could be a fairly tedious "Denver brunch"..."

Adam Carsons

"We were on our way to one of our favorite restaurants when we found out they were close. So we walked down the street and saw Bon Ami We walked in..."

Eric Aguirre

"Absolutely exquisite. The best kept secret in all of Denver… perhaps Colorado. We started with the escargot, then I moved on to the warm ahi tuna..."

Jim Piccolo

"I am glad I found this place! Very great food, and good service! Great location as well! We went for brunch, the pancakes....well, they are..."

j b

"A neighborhood gem. I absolutely love the French cafe, small-restaurant-down-a-narrow-alley feel of this place. The north-facing patio and terrace..."

Anne Price

"4.5 Adorable outdoor patio area and overall good brunch. Prices of various crêpes seem steeper than what they should be, but they were delicious. If..."

Nick Groh

"Great little place. We loved the outdoor patio area. Service was phenomenal. They started us out with yummy bread, butter, and apricot jam. The..."

Debra Johnson

"I have eaten here several times (for Brunch and Dinner) and every time I have had an amazing experience! The food is constantly good and the service..."

Zac Lucero

"I grew up in Europe frequently eating French food so ever since we moved back to Denver I was looking for a good French restaurant. Bon Ami is..."

Natalia Patterson

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant! It's one of those places where you can order anything, because whatever you order is going to be amazing! The..."

Stevie Fahle

"This is my most favorite local place, hands down. I come here often for the delightful food, calming ambiance, super friendly staff, and naturally,..."

Jayne Engelking

"Quality place. Not cheap, particularly if you’re drinking. The food is terrific and the service is top notch. Perfect place for that treat brunch..."

T.J. Sullivan

"Dinner with a reservation. Absolutely fantastic. French Malbec wine to drink. The chicken croquettes with wild rice and vegetables was on point...."

RJ Fernandez

"This place has an amazing atmosphere, it is a great spot for a little dinner date. It’s pricey but well worth it, the chefs know what they’re..."

Aidan Coogan

"What an adorable corner French restaurant!! Their outdoor seating is massive and they have a few tables reserved for white table top service outside..."

Kim E

"Hands down one of the best dining experiences in the Denver area... With a quaint atmosphere, top-notch service and and menu like no other around,..."

Beau Carter

"I encourage everyone to make a reservation if you’re doing a Sunday brunch. Get a table outside if weather permits. My friends and I agreed that..."

M C

Katherine's French Bakery And Cafe

84/100 (1007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got the artichoke and mozzarella frittata and the peach crepes. The frittata was very well prepared and perfectly cooked, highly recommend. The..."

Adam Rimmey

"My wife and I attended a nearby church function recently. We arrived an hour early and found this delightful little place tucked into the corner of S..."

Todd Gilmore

"Think of your ideal coffee and pastry atmosphere, this place blows that out of the water. The baked goods are just outstanding, but don't you dare..."

Garret Cohen

"This place is amazing. The service was outstanding. Having two kids with us the service staff made us feel at home. The food was fresh and tasty. ..."

Chris Bullis

"Friendly staff, great service and just fantastic food! I'm determined to work my way through the menu but the frittata and the quiche have been..."

Angelique Evans

"The food here always tastes like it was made with love 💕 Coda coffee makes breakfast feel like home! If you are feeling adventurous, they have a..."

Josh Jaarsma

"All round great pastry. The Quiche is absolutely delicious and the best I have had in..."

Eddie Dennis

"My gods, never before have I enjoyed such a light and fluffy omelette. The brie and apple combo was intense and comforting at the same time. And..."

David Gatlin

"This is a relaxed hot spot for locals to grab a nice lunch of fresh Quiche and salad, snack on a super fresh Croissant sandwich, or to linger for..."

Steve “Stevie G.” Gallegos

"Really great food, nice staff, and right next to a nearby bike rack..."

JJ Brown

"Very nice French cafe! Tremendous food. Amazingly pleasant service. Eggs Benedict was excellent! Strawberry crepes were truly awesome! They make a..."

Cris Elsmore

"I had such a lovely experience here. Everyone was so kind and friendly, and the food was..."

Madison D

"Tried 8 different things on our first trip here, and every single item was a symphony of freshness, perfectly layered flavors, and well-executed..."

Cameron Olson

"Went with the family, everyone really liked it. Like the french bakery vibe, really good food, good local friendly service. The fritattas are..."

david stewart

"Very friendly staff and great food. The crab Benedict is particularly good as is the apple and brie omelet. Lots of good options in the pastry case..."

Jim Conley

"Excellent customer service. The waiter was very nice. It’s a shame that you don’t serve French baguette but I really appreciated my meal at your..."

Lisa Dufour

"We just had breakfast here for the first time and it was LOVELY!! The benedicts were perfection and the staff was warm and friendly. We will be..."

Iona Bartek

"Delicious food! Very nice server, but she had to do the seating, serving and busing herself, so that was hard for her and..."

Kathy Swalm

"Went untraditional when choosing a cake for a small wedding. So glad we picked Katherine’s. The cake was beautiful and delicious, they helped us..."

Maggie O

Brasserie Brixton

French 75

82/100 (1271 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Formidable!!! Nice city ambiance restaurant with hints of french bistro mixed with modern Denver. Large windows to watch light rails pass by in..."

Aaron Raml

"A solid 5 stars all around - food, service, atmosphere, and friendly professional staff. Manager Laura is at the top of her game in guest services...."

Gale Smith

"Food is fantastic. Fromage plate is minimal but good. Jumbo shrimp were perfectly cooked. (i secretly wished there was more spice to the cocktail..."

Richard Ricketts

"Excellent! Arrived during happy hour & took advantage of specials. Sat at kitchen counter & watched cooks. Great camaraderie among them. Prepared..."

Dan Prehn

"The food and staff were exceptional, as was the conversation that evening. A huge pleasure to carry on a conversation without shouting across the..."

Sandy Littrell Hauser

"It will never take the place of Le Central in my heart, but this is an amazing new French restaurant in Denver. We enjoyed standard French favorites..."

Adam Sattley

"Went for happy hour - service, food and environment is perfect. We had perfect cocktails. Presentation of the food was almost a work of art. We will..."

Madonna Miller Wyman

"Fantastic food and drink and a fabulous spot! Frank and Jacqueline have created what will surly be a Denver..."

Mike Todd

"Great service and awesome dishes. Classic French and charming space overall!!! Another success..."

Andi Leahey

"I really love French 75. The atmosphere is pleasant. Drinks are yummy and food is delicious! Our bartender was very friendly and we felt very..."

Judy Raml

"I can't say enough about Frank's latest restaurant... I love the food...I love the feel...and I love the concept... a little of NYC or Chicago in the..."

Robert Bush

"Excellent space! Great food! Truffle butter with bread was..."

Kela Baker

"Superbe! C'est toujours un plaisir d'y..."

Tuan De Anduaga

"Wonderful French Bistro food and drink and excellent service..."

Charles Jordy

"The food is very delicious here. I and another person had the French Dip sandwich (him with a side salad me with fries), the other two people at our..."

Bajiir

"We loved this place for lunch. I was all about the atmosphere; very french cafe feel. The menu is not extensive but that is ok. Our dishes were..."

Jules K-B

"Reuben was our server at the bar and was excellent! The first drinks we ordered were not as we expected and he was very gracious and took them back..."

Mark Steigerwald

"Excellent venue. Madison (Waitress) was very friendly and helpful. Madison suggested an "off-the-menu" selection (see photo) that combined an..."

Mark Chapman

"Servers are fantastic and food delicious, but the cocktails are really where it's at, apparently. Happy hour is a killer deal. Warm, welcoming..."

J K

"We enjoyed an evening out at French 75. The french onion soap, filet de boiled, and crème brûlée created an excellent meal. Madison also added to..."

Greg Zabikow

"This was the perfect date night restaurant pregame right before a show at the paramount theater. Must have the French onion soup and the duck confit..."

Clemens Wan

"Had a cocktail and the steak tartare. Both were excellent, will be back for happy..."

JC M

"Landed in Denver yesterday and just finished a more than fabulous meal at French 75 In Denver! I can not tell you the last time my husband and I had..."

Lisa Cook

"It will never take the place of Le Central in my heart, but this is an amazing new French restaurant in Denver. We enjoyed standard French favorites..."

Adam Sattley

"Casual ambience with formally amazing cuisine. Great wines, excellent food and attentive service. Everything you need for a delightful..."

James Musick

"My boyfriend and I had an excellent meal here! Everything was delicious: the food, the drinks, and the dessert. Great atmosphere and friendly staff..."

Jenna Clark

"The happy hour menu was enough for us to have a light meal before the symphony, food was very good even a common item like sliders we very..."

Matt Steffen

"I really enjoyed this restaurant. I sat at the counter and had fun watching them prepare all three courses. I had the seared foie gras followed by..."

David Greenberg

Le French Denver

82/100 (1211 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our experience was spectacular all around! The food was delicious, the space quaint, and service friendly. The Le Bouc cocktail on the seasonal menu..."

Lauren Davis

"We had an amazing lunch today with 2 of my dear friends. The service was amazing but the food was even more amazing. The flavor was to die for. I..."

Irma Mospan

"Its a cute little french place with great food and ambience. Their bearnaise and hollandaise sauces given on the side of truffle french fries is a..."

Revathy

"Very Chic, fun restaurant. From cocktails to food and the location, its great for girls luncheon to date night to small family dinner. Its just right..."

Anitha Tadimalla

"Ami has done a remarkable job with atmosphere and a menu with something for everyone, all authentic, all fantastic. The brunch was incredible with..."

Coach Boz

"Lunch date for anniversary. Staff treated us special and made our day with extra attention and gratis dessert. Menu varied. Unfortunately, we both..."

Bruce Adams

"Great place...super nice wait staff...beautiful decor...the food is pretty good too...sometimes slightly over cooked and often not very hot BUT still..."

Bill E

"We had an excellent brunch Sunday. The crepes were outstanding, and the espresso just right with all the proper serving points. We need to go back..."

Zachary Epps

"Great classic French cuisine in an unpretentious atmosphere, dining here is always a joy. I wanted to particularly thank them for hosting us on..."

Karl Hiesterman

"Enjoyed a light dinner of French onion soup and we shared a Jambon Fromage crepe. Both were delicious and filling. Service was..."

M S

"I enjoyed myself. The drinks are amazing, food was great for the Happy Hour menu. I also had fresh oysters not pictured. Staff pleasant and..."

Marietta Miller

"My girlfriend and I experience was marred at first by the male host who didn't greet us, just stared at us until we finally gave our name and our..."

Will 3rd

"1st time here, initially made a reservation for brunch, but decided to sit at the bar; great choice. The bar staff was funny, attentive and..."

Pierre Suranto

"It really is such a great brunch spot, food is so good for the price. I've been 4 or 5 times now and it's hit or miss if you get good service, it's..."

Tuesday Koester

Mizuna

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"We loved Mizuna! We were celebrating a special occasion and Mizuna celebrated with us by greeting us with complementary champagne. The food variety..."

Leslie Dunham

"This was my first time at this style of establishment, and I am absolutely blown away. The bold, rich flavors kept me constantly thinking, trying to..."

Ryan Zerr

"We had a great time at Mizuna! We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing - definitely a splurge cost-wise but worth it for the food and the..."

Jesse Passman

"I have lived in Denver for almost 15 years and the Mizuna dinner that I had last weekend was the best meal experience in this city. The chef tasting..."

Matthew Fagan

"Chose this legendary Denver staple to celebrate my anniversary and it was definitely the right choice. A slow night there so we had all the service..."

Jameson Waltz

"The best dining experience Ive had. Nate and Raphael made my night. When you hear about a “dining experience” they set the example. Worth the..."

Austin Wilson

"We celebrated our anniversary at Mizuna and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The food was delicious and we were wowed by the thoughtful..."

Bernadette Mahoney

"My boyfriend and I were treated to a dinner at Mizuna and absolutely loved every second of our experience. From the moment we entered the restaurant..."

Sidney Olejniczak

"Amazing classic French restaurant in Denver with various options for a three course dinner or tasting. I’ve been their numerous times and believes..."

Sean H

"Incredible experience with the Chefs tasting menu. Impeccable service; so warm, so inviting, so charismatic. The food is something I will never..."

Samantha Rosa

"A great fine dining experience! There is no à la carte menu here, you go with the 3 or 5 course menu. We thought the 3 course was more than enough..."

Natalie D

"Super sweet, intimate restaurant with epic tasting menu and drinks! Quiet and cute ambiance. Service was impeccable!!!..."

Kelsey Cook

"This is my second time there and they exceeded my expectations yet again. Best restaurant in Denver for sure. Service is amazing, drinks are out of..."

PK BP9

"One of the top restaurants in Denver. The tasting menu is very good. Only critical comment on the food is that of our 7 dishes, there was no beef or..."

Stanley Lipkin

"4-1/2 stars My wife chose Mizuna to celebrate our anniversary. Our dining experience was impressive. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was..."

Seann

"Excellent. Everything was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and had great attention to details, remembering our dietary restrictions and..."

Banan Ead

"Drew and his team provided one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had with exquisitely crafted a course meal, curated, cocktails, and a night..."

Brent A

"We had the most amazing culinary experience with exceptional service from sever Caitlin S. and a wonderful wine pairing by the sommelier. We chose..."

Cinara Foor

Rebel Bread

"The best!! Shauna is amazing and creates the most delicious treats! Also she has great taste in coffee..."

Katie Eglsaer

"Stopped in early for some breakfast pastries. Ended up with monkey bread and chocolate chip cookies. The bread is the perfect crunchiness, and the..."

Jonathan Stanwyck

"Some of the best, if not thee best bagels, pizza, and pie you can find west of the..."

Kevin Henkelman

"I love the staff. Two thumbs..."

Jesse James

Adam Gordon

Danny Fritz

Le Bilboquet

Wheelchair Accessible

Meto Food

Les Delices De Paris

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best neighborhood French bakery in the city. We’ve come to Les Delices De Paris for over a decade. Every person we introduce loves their..."

Jared Mackey

"Absolutely loved our trip the the Las Delices De Paris! Oh my word so good! We tried four different pastries from suggestions from the young man..."

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"My husband’s favorite holiday is Pi(e) Day and I was able to convince him to try some tarts for the occasion. We are so glad we stopped! We also..."

Hannah Landis

"Everything we ordered was fresh and so incredibly scrumptious!! Best bakery we have found so far ...we'll worth our drive..."

Shan Lka

"Best Ham and Cheese Croissants I have ever had in my life. Perfectly buttery and flakey. The owner is wonderful, and the customer service is..."

Nora NewmanBrown

"The authentic french pastry experience...even the bakery owner had the most lovely French accent. I'd visit everyday if I could! Before visiting, I'd..."

Kristy Silva

"Fantastic, real local French bakery. The owners are older with English as a second language, both of which can affect hearing and pace of speech...."

nicole green

"Great croissants, service and coffee. All the cakes, breads and sweets looked beautiful. The neighbourhood is very lucky to have this. Parking out..."

Paul Galloway

"I’d given this a one star a few years ago due to the very rude woman working there. But went again the other day and a very friendly young man was..."

Colorado Nancy

"So good the man speaks French mainly, the food is..."

Kris

"Nice bakery, service so so. but If you're looking for a French speciality, this is the right place , French butter croissant, chocolate Éclairs,..."

Nada Elhali

"French experience !! What a lovely sweetly delicious diversity of French sweets … I loooove it specially the eclair & Napoleon … highly..."

قتیبه مهدی Kutaiba Mahdi

"This little gem is one of my favorite places to stop and grab some authentic French pastries. The counter displays are clean and have some of the..."

Danny Montoya

"Quaint, family-run French pastisserie. A walk inside is to be filled with the scent of butter, flour, and warm bread. All pastry has gluten, except..."

Rachel Bastarache Bogan

"Excellent danish and puff-pastries....very well-made!! Pricy, but worth it for that special..."

James Cook

"I tried calling several times to ask the woman who answered the phone if I could get pastries preheated but she didn’t understand. Went inside and..."

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