French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

Clarke Thomas

Namory Keita

Z.L. Zhou

Maryellen Madden

Ruth Yang

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Parc Brasserie

80/100 (27274 ratings)

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"Nestled in a quaint corner, this charming French restaurant transports you straight to the heart of Paris with its ambiance. On this visit, we..."

Dana

"OUTSTANDING brunch! Make reservations! As I was walking out, I saw a pretty big line starting to form. My family and I came here before our flight..."

Alex Issokson

"Beautiful restaurant especially with the holiday decorations up. Food is solid and well prepared. Duck was a bit salty, but the skin is nice and..."

Debbie C

"Had a fantastic breakfast experience, and now I can't wait to go back for escargot. The staff was really nice and patient, and the food was..."

Laura Pariso

"You feel as if you've been transported to Paris in this traditional brasserie. The service is always lovely - our waitress was helpful and pleasantly..."

Leila Violano

"My dining experience at Parc was a study in contrasts. The restaurant effortlessly exuded an enchanting atmosphere, and the service was nothing short..."

Kristi Altemier

"We came for cocktails and a light meal in the afternoon, then I returned a few days later with a different group. Fantastic classic French cooking...."

Krista

"We really enjoyed coming here to brunch. It reminds me of Balthazar and Pastis. I had the mussels and they were really good. My friends all seemed to..."

Juliana

"Alex was an incredible bartender! Personality and charm, he’s got it all. My friend and I watched him work service bar and he was crushing drinks..."

Doreen Nguyen

"From start to finish the meal was immaculate!! The flavors in my chicken and potatoes just spot on. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside & out,..."

Amanda Colvin

Paris Cafe Creperie

"In the afternoon, I indulged in the Fred Special Crepe and literally fell in love with this student hub. On a warm, chewy wheat crepe was the best..."

SunnyYQ

"It’s huge size and super delicious.. the cheft is very nice .. even do me a favor separate the veggie to the other box cuz I special..."

Yuki Tan

"My wife and I love this place. It is actually located in Houston Hall. I stop by to grab a crepe for lunch fairly regularly. When my wife had our..."

Joshua Scheuermann

"You can smell the goodness as you walk down the hall...fantastic! A taste of Paris here in Philly! Huge portions and the staff super friendly...."

Jullie Liddle

"I've been looking for a creperie lately. Didn't know I worked next to one. Today I happened to come across it. The cook was helpful. I ordered a lamb..."

Chris Antony

"Not very Parisian but delicious, Philly localized crepes. The giant crepes are filled with meat, veggies, and sauce that they're regular meals than..."

Tomo Takebe

"I got the lamb gyro crepe and it was absolutely delicious! The owner is a nice guy. The portions are also very..."

Anita L

"One of the best crepes in Philly. The portion sizes are just right for how much you pay. The two gentlemen in there are so nice and friendly. It is..."

Rabab Salman

"Awesome crêpes made to order. The portions are very large, and they use fresh fruit and ingredients. I have yet to be disappointed by anything I've..."

Richard Spatz

"These crepes are delicious, filling, and the guys that run the place are top notch. They're the best part of Houston Hall by a..."

Chris Rogerson

"I don't think I've tried anything besides the mock chicken and the Nutella and strawberries... But those were both..."

Mark Miller

Jean-georges

Bistro Perrier

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely place to go for lunch, dinner or special occasion with a wonderful patisserie and coffee shop. After parking in their patrolled parking..."

David King

"A real amazing restaurant. Everyone was ready to help us, always kind and happy. The manager, sorry I don't remember his name, is fantastic! He..."

Monica KS

"Loved this place. Got their Valentine’s Day menu (the day after). Had a smoked salmon dish, parsnip soup, steak dish, halibut. They even made my..."

Eric P

"Bistro Perrier is a restaurant that puts in a effort to make itself authentically French.The service while a little bit nervous was good.The food..."

Brandon Robinson

"A slice of France amidst philly! The ambience is so nice with the decorations and everything, it reminded me of Paris. The service was great,..."

ARUSHA ACHARYYA

"romantic courtyard and very pleasant service by the restaurant-school students! nice but casual fine dining atmosphere. you will like the food if you..."

Dominik Müller

"A very unique dining experience, run by students and staff of the restaurant school. The dining area is designed to feel like a street in Paris and..."

Michael Chianese

"We went here for my birthday and I found everything amazing - right from the appetizers to the (to die for) desserts. I really loved the holiday..."

garnette pereira

"Philadelphia’s best french restaurant (sorry, Parc). Students demonstrated great poise in serving and entertaining our party of 18. For a large..."

Isaiah Kramer

"Bistro Perrier is one of the hidden jewels in Philadelphia. This is truly one of the most beautiful restaurants. The main dining room gives you the..."

John Jones

"Free off-street parking with guard, top-notch service from start to finish, excellent food in a very unique setting, all for a great price. The..."

Cory Moy

"Food is really good, the vibe is fantastic. Dessert was especially good. Solid wines at good prices as well. Payton and Bahb (sorry if I..."

Mike Kleynman

"Beautiful warm and welcoming. Love the..."

Carolyn Blatstein

"Amazing place especially for a date. Their seating is a faux Parisian alley decor. Its spacious and the staff are nice! Food was great for the..."

Ayman Haque

"AMAZING atmosphere, wait service, food and drink! I will DEFINITELY be back for date night! 10/10 stars..."

Samya B

Le Pain Quotidien

"It’s a good place for a casual but nice breakfast or lunch that doesn’t break the bank or ruin your diet. Pro tip: if you order a pastry, ask for..."

Juliana

"European Vibes galore!! Danke Schön Chef Ray for your made with love dishes. Manager John & the team there make me feel right at home. Such kind..."

Anna R

"Me and my family had a great experience at this place. The food was..."

Mariana Rosa Montenegro

"Stopped by Saturday morning before the Roots Picnic Concert. What an amazing atmosphere, with amazing food and fresh baked bread from their own..."

Malik Lopez

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming bakery in New York, and while my experience wasn't as great as I had hoped, I must say that my..."

Patrícia

"An incredible place to enjoy a great brunch with friends and family. The service is outstanding, especially Gio and John!! Service dog..."

Forward Education

"The ambience of this place is admirable and there was a nice big table that could accommodate 10 of us. Went there for brunch and I ordered a..."

Vishwanath

"I just had something to eat here with my partner over our lunch break. The food was PHENOMENAL and our server was just the best! He was so attentive..."

Melanie Hagerty-Griffin

"Quick friendly service. Simple menu but unique, dutch pancakes were tasty, they're like mini pancakes. My wife and I had the baked egg skillets and..."

marc paniccia

"Really beautiful restaurant. We sat outside and the service was excellent. We only went for pastries so we didn’t get the full experience but great..."

Miguel Martinez

"Needed a nearby relatively quick late lunch (after 2 pm). Decided on the Quiche Lorraine, which was a nicely sized portion with a side salad and..."

Leigh R. Schmidt

"This is Paris in a cafe form. It’s so cute. You literally seat yourselves and the waiters come to you. Mind you, EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY...."

Nazmun Nahar

"First time customer with my friend and let’s just say we’re planning on going back! My friend ordered the cheddar egg and avocado sandwich and..."

Charlie Chhuor

"AMAZING FOOD!!! I got the sunny side morning bowl with scrambled eggs and it was just so delicious. Made me feel healthy but also really great..."

Alexandra Hart

Maison 208 Restaurant

"Enjoyed dinner here very much. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, the service was pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our cocktails and..."

Leila Violano

"We found this hidden gem next door to the place we wanted to go for brunch since the wait was way to long. So glad we tried it!! The creme brulee..."

Dawn Landen

"Fantastic food and service. We ordered family style selecting about a third of the items from the menu. Everything ordered was cooked or prepared to..."

Liz Hejny

"I have driven by this place at least a 100 times but never dined in until tonight, warm spring breezes flowed through the giant glass windows that..."

Bree Cooper

"Not only was the whole meal delicious, it was beautiful. The acoustics is a bit of a problem but it was a great meal and I'd certainly recommend it..."

Lisa Camp

"The brussel sprouts and truffle fries were excellent, as was the ceviche/crudo (?) dish we ordered lol sorry, we got late night snacks here after..."

Thomas Helms

"I had one of the most amazing dining experiences in my life here. Truly a great environment, friendly staff, unbelievably amazing food. I had a..."

Taj Sarin

"Great staff. Bryant our server was fantastic. We started our evening with the crab cake and scallops. My wife had the burger while I had the fillet..."

Gerald Lopez

"Food was excellent. Staff was great. Our server Aigner was the best. She made sure our first experience was memorable. Once she found out it was my..."

Armando Christian

"We went here for brunch on a Sunday. The pure egg choices are a bit limited but got the farmers market omelette to share and it was good. Also shared..."

Doug Shapiro

"The food is really good. The craft cocktails are really good. My server was excellent. The owner is a jerk..."

Sean ODonnell

"Got this kind of crazy salad in a puffed pastry with a poached egg followed by the best burger I have had in a while! Very..."

Mike Phillips

"I've only come here to relax after work. Great open space for the feeling of outside dining. Wine is priced reasonable and staff was very helpful..."

Khalil

"Stopped in first time for Happy Hour on a Monday evening. Disappointed the upstairs bar was closed but was our fault for not checking first. Stayed..."

Karen Adams

"Everything about this venue is perfect for a date night! The atmosphere, the food, the attention to detail! Informed them prior to that we we're..."

Leroy Brown Jr

Chez Colette

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Mid-range

"We were hotel guests and came in for some ice tea to cool off as it was so hot outside after our touring for the morning. It wasn't quite lunch set..."

SHELLY CORDIS

"Stumbled up Chez Colette while searching for a place to have breakfast with my girlfriend. She had the Croque Parisian Tartine, she felt it was a..."

Ellie Paige

"Chez Colette was a great venue to host a large party of 13 out-of-town guests at the Sofitel Hotel. We enjoyed the breakfast buffett ($22/person)..."

Jessica Shin

"Great breakfast with excellent service. They open at 7am everyday and the food is fantastic. Staff is wonderful. We stayed at the Kimpton across the..."

Cookie

"They prioritize guests staying at the Sofitel, but you can walk in as well. Great spot for breakfast! Our waiter Cameron was great, and really good..."

Ash

"Breakfast buffet was excellent, but a bit expensive for what you get. French toast was particularly outstanding and all the pastries were delicious...."

Mike Burke

"Brunch was delicious. Miguil was an outstanding host who advised us to take advantage of the freshly made croissants that were hit and melted in our..."

Sydnye White

"Came here for a large brunch party at the last seating, and it was the best experience I’ve ever had with a group. If you have the choice, ask for..."

Chris Clare

"We went with my wife and 2 kids for Easter brunch. Fantastic experience with a great buffet including a raw bar and a prime rib carving station. Very..."

Pierre Jotterand

"I went there with my family for breakfast and was somewhat disappointed. While my husband enjoyed his meal, mine was overly salty so I couldn't taste..."

Holly Ortman

"Excellent service and the breakfast buffet was..."

James Owk

"Somewhat of an upscale vibe while still being down to earth. Brunch was delicious, our waiter was very polite and professional. Excellent service and..."

Sima Toler

"Basically a nice in-house hotel restaurant. Not as fancy as I was led to believe. I attended a New Year's Day brunch there. The food and the service..."

Kevin Mandell

"Went to a wedding reception here. Great space and..."

dan landgraf

"Great Hotel Bar. Nice atmosphere with great..."

Ken M

"Quaint. Atmosphere is very relaxing. Service was..."

M D

"Very nicely decorated enjoyed my..."

Gwynlee Wms

La Creperie

"I overheard a woman telling others on Sansom Street that the food here was excellent so I decided to stop in and give it a try. Needless to say that..."

Christi Williams-Jackson

"I struggle with how to rate the food. The savory crepes I ordered were overcooked (crispy, black). Based on these alone, I would rate them as poor...."

Paul Dorasil

"I have dined here 3 times, and have had a good dining experience all of the time. The food is deliciously seasoned, and very tasty, the appetizer..."

Janet Thompson

"My wife and I were on our way to the Müter Museum in Philly when we drove past this place(if it wasn't for my GPS, we wouldn't have even driven on..."

You know I had To do it to em

"These are absolutely the best crepes in the world. They are very authentic and the flavoring of each crepe is fantastic. I have tried every one on..."

MMGspeed !

"The best crepes I ever had and I've been to Paris. We had both dinner and dessert crepes, and everything was amazing—perfectly crispy. Highly..."

Jules Skodzinski

"This place is to die for! After tasting crepe from another place that was atrocious. So glad i walked in this place it's cute and authentic, good..."

Denise Shedrick

"The best crepes in Philadelphia nestled in the French Quarter, (what you didn't know Philly had one?). Don't take my word for it... Go! See for..."

Marla Campbell Harris

"Excellent service,delicious crepes!! Will be returning :..."

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Chez Ben

"Bartender served us breakfast on Saturday. We were attended to and served promptly. Ordered the Philly Benedict, basically a Philly cheese steak..."

Voyager1

"Staff is very attentive. I had the build your own omelet...fantastic!!! Coffee is very good. My friend had no less than 4 servers waiting on her and..."

Julie Spytma

"Excellent food, friendly staff and more good than we could eat! The lobster ravioli was..."

Christi Anne Gibson

"I wanted this to be so much better... our server was new and very nice but obviously had not been trained well, it wasn't intentional but there was a..."

Elaine Collins Whetstine

"What a surprising experience at Franklin Social. We expected a regular hotel breakfast experience until we got a server Lizzie. Not only she was..."

Meihua

"I like that they have French inspired breakfast menu on one side and American menu on the other side. Visited at least 4-5 times over our hotel stay..."

Donald C.

"Came for restaurant week. There was no one else there, so we were skeptical. Great food and great portions for a restaurant week meal! Will come back..."

Jill

"We came here after visiting another local bar and our experience has been amazing. The Benjamin Burger was cooked to perfection. Absolutely..."

Leslie McCalop

"Awesome food, atmosphere and service!! I loved Mother's..."

Pastor Tilita Smith

"We loved our breakfast! The Philly Benedict, and the cannoli stuffed French toast were our..."

Paulin B

"Came for restaurant week (one of few places that had Sunday lunch options). Very pleasant brunch atmosphere with quaint historical decorations...."

Miyu Ono

Winthorpe And Valentine

"Excellent food, great..."

Julian Benjamin

"Great atmosphere and..."

Robert Mohr

"Great..."

jade brown

Ron March

Latanya N. Jenkins

Jamilla Griffin

Meli Pena

Barbara Trentham

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Pigalle

Infusion Lounge

"Great little cigar chill lounge. Friendly staff, comfy seating and we liked the house music mix. They had the boxing match on, so we enjoyed watching..."

Olha Vandergriff

"Came across this place purely by accident. Walked into the bar downstairs and it was packed and smelled horrible, but saw a group go into a door just..."

Andrew Chin

"Nice chill spot. Hookahs were made great and drinks were on point. It was house music night so that was a no for me. But definitely willing to go..."

Romell

"Great place with great leather couches and wonderful and wide selection of drinks. Introduced to this great place from our Grim Philly tour guide..."

Roxane Henning

"Loved it here.. The bar manager on the night I went was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about whiskey. She makes AMAZING DRINKS. We had..."

Cam

"Had such a good time celebrating my friends birthday. The staff and manager went above and beyond to make sure the birthday was celebrated to the..."

Ghina Noor

"Place is nice the Args are a lil expensive but drinks are good. Huge selection of drinks. Just the down fall is the music selection. There was 4..."

Jay H

"Wrapped up our night here and what a super cool cigar bar! Owner was very friendly and truly enjoys what he provides to his guests. Staff was also..."

Terry Miller

"Wonderful cocktail learning class with Jung. Super friendly and helpful with all the drinks! And also gives great..."

Ady Tibrewal

"Really good drinks and friendly bartender. Only one Bartender working the whole place tho so be patient. It is a lounge tho so we weren’t here to..."

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