Boston - Restaurants - French

468 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 02215
617-375-0699

Petit Robert Bistro

Quaint French bistro set in classic Boston townhouse. Cozy basement-level seating enhanced by exposed brick; outdoor tables available for warmer days. Menu staples include escargot, duck confi... read more

261 Newbury St., Boston 02116
617-587-4200

La Voile

Often credited as the most authentic French restaurant in town, this quality cuisine is naturally accompanied by a hefty price tag. Traditional dishes and an unapologetically French wait staff... read more

159 Newbury St., Boston 02116
617-450-4343

Bouchée

Nightly specials scrawled on mirrors pay homage to the classic brasserie, and yellow light fixtures casting their warm glow on red leather armchairs add to the relaxed vibe. Potted lavender plants ... read more

528 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 02215
617-532-9100

Eastern Standard

An elegant ballroom setting with old-timey railroad remembrances and red leather booths. In the later hours, the expansive dining room is home to City Hall politicos, industry types and the occasio... read more

569 Tremont St., Boston 02118
(617) 424-8577

Aquitaine

Inspired French bistro and wine bar brings Parisian feel to restaurant heavy South End. Intimate, cramped bar space exudes charm, with towering walls of bottles over head. White table cloth service... read more

3 Winter Pl., Boston 02108
617-542-1340

Locke-Ober

One of the oldest, and most prestigious restaurants in the city has old boy’s club feel. Probably because throughout the past century, much of the political wheeling and dealing and power bro... read more

774 Boylston St., Boston 02115
617-262-3023

L'Espalier

New England-French cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Frank McClelland bowls over the competition. Widely regarded as the crème de la crème of fine dining in Boston. Chef&rsq... read more

9 Park St., Boston 02108
617-742-9991

No. 9 Park

Rich and fancy back when isn’t that different from rich and fancy today. This renowned restaurant in an old Beacon Hill town house has seen its share of both come and go over the years. Bosto... read more

560 Harrison Ave., Boston 02118
(617) 422-0224

Gaslight Brasserie du Coin

Gorgeously appointed brasserie is what you make of it. Either classy, high end dining spot, or warm neighborhood bar. Both aspects succeed big. Zinc bar, mosaic tile, and stress worn mirrors give r... read more

853 Main St., Boston 02139`
617-497-5511

Craigie on Main

Renowned chef Tony Maws' reputation isn't the only thing blowing up. Demand for more space from fans of his inspired French bistro exploded as well, enabling a move to a bigger space in Central Squ... read more

354 Congress St., Boston 02210
617-737-0099

Menton

There are lots of nice restaurants in Boston, but not many where you feel like you actually have to dress up to walk in the door. That's the idea here. The ubiquitous Barbara Lynch continues to exp... read more

552 Tremont St., Boston 02118
617-423-4800

The Butcher Shop

If any of the trend pieces in the men's magazines are to be trusted, apparently butchering is, like, a thing now. People have always loved lingering over cuts of meat, but now a chopping block and ... read more