Best french in Philadelphia
Check out the top french in Philadelphia, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Parc - French Restaurant Philadelphia
1. Parc - French Restaurant Philadelphia
35 local reviews
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Classic french bistro. Love going here for brunch when the weather is warm and grabbing an outdoor table (prep…
This French bistro is one of my favorite spots in the Rittenhouse area to grab brunch. If you are looking for…
French. Really great brunch. Right on Rittenhouse Square. Great during time of you you can sit out side. Highl…
1. Parc - French Restaurant Philadelphia
1. Parc - French Restaurant Philadelphia
35 local reviews
Steven
Classic french bistro. Love going here for brunch when the weather is warm and grabbing an outdoor table (prepare for a wait). Try the warm …
Gina
This French bistro is one of my favorite spots in the Rittenhouse area to grab brunch. If you are looking for a morning cocktail to complim…
Kevin
French. Really great brunch. Right on Rittenhouse Square. Great during time of you you can sit out side. Highly recommended. $$$
2. Sabrina's Cafe
2. Sabrina's Cafe
25 local reviews
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Great brunch place in the heart of the Italian Market. Best pancakes, French toast, etc! The wait on weekends …
Coconut Shrimp for lunch and Banana Challah French Toast for breakfast!
This place has been voted one of the best brunch spots in Philly for years. The french toast is worth it!
2. Sabrina's Cafe
2. Sabrina's Cafe
25 local reviews
Carrie
Great brunch place in the heart of the Italian Market. Best pancakes, French toast, etc! The wait on weekends can be long-ish, but if you're…
Candice + Ilya
Coconut Shrimp for lunch and Banana Challah French Toast for breakfast!
Caitlin
This place has been voted one of the best brunch spots in Philly for years. The french toast is worth it!
3. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too
3. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too
13 local reviews
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Yummy BYOB brunch. Stuffed french toast is a must.
One of the best brunch spots in the city. BYOB, and crowded. Expect to wait 30 minutes to sit. I inhale their …
Famous brunch! Call ahead or get there early on Saturday or Sunday.
3. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too
3. Sabrina's Cafe & Spencer's Too
13 local reviews
Shannon & Chris
Yummy BYOB brunch. Stuffed french toast is a must.
Peter
One of the best brunch spots in the city. BYOB, and crowded. Expect to wait 30 minutes to sit. I inhale their French Toast, while crushing m…
Mary Kate
Famous brunch! Call ahead or get there early on Saturday or Sunday.
4. Cafe Lutecia
4. Cafe Lutecia
6 local reviews
2301 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
Open now
+1 215-790-9557
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French cafe known for their soups and quiche. Cash only.
John and Valerie are amazing neighbors and their tomato bisque is legendary. French-speakers are especially e…
A little lesser known, but here you can get a French Basque tapas style dinner on Tuesday nights in addition t…
4. Cafe Lutecia
4. Cafe Lutecia
6 local reviews
2301 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
Open now
+1 215-790-9557
Camille
French cafe known for their soups and quiche. Cash only.
Laura
John and Valerie are amazing neighbors and their tomato bisque is legendary. French-speakers are especially encouraged!
Steven
A little lesser known, but here you can get a French Basque tapas style dinner on Tuesday nights in addition to their normal daytime cafe ho…
5. Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
5. Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
15 local reviews
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Chic yet cozy, this corner bistro serves up Brittany’s finest flapjacks (crepes), in endless savory or sweet c…
Walk into 1880's Paris at Beau Monde and enjoy savory crepes from Normandy. Good at any time, this is a hidde…
Crepes! Lovely, lovely place. Exquisite entree salads honestly. Great for savory or sweet or both. French rest…
5. Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
5. Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
15 local reviews
Jeffrey
Chic yet cozy, this corner bistro serves up Brittany’s finest flapjacks (crepes), in endless savory or sweet combinations. Goat cheese salad…
Michael-Andrew
Walk into 1880's Paris at Beau Monde and enjoy savory crepes from Normandy. Good at any time, this is a hidden brunch spot when all the oth…
Samantha
Crepes! Lovely, lovely place. Exquisite entree salads honestly. Great for savory or sweet or both. French restaurant with emphasis on crepes…
6. Barnes Foundation
6. Barnes Foundation
97 local reviews
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Closed now
+1 215-278-7000
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The Barnes Foundation is the newest addition to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It houses one of the finest pri…
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French paintin…
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French paintin…
6. Barnes Foundation
6. Barnes Foundation
97 local reviews
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Closed now
+1 215-278-7000
Marco & Kristin
The Barnes Foundation is the newest addition to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It houses one of the finest private collections of early Fren…
Kati
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordina…
Denise
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painting in the world. #2 of TripAdvi…
7. Bistrot La Minette
7. Bistrot La Minette
7 local reviews
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This twinkling, just-like-Paris brasserie is as authentically French as you’ll find in Philly. Chef-owner Pete…
We love this French place. The atmosphere is lovely, and staff is very friendly.
One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in the city for me. Good bread, serious and delicious Frenc…
7. Bistrot La Minette
7. Bistrot La Minette
7 local reviews
Jeffrey
This twinkling, just-like-Paris brasserie is as authentically French as you’ll find in Philly. Chef-owner Peter Woolsey’s duck leg confit, c…
Rowland
We love this French place. The atmosphere is lovely, and staff is very friendly.
Samantha
One of the most consistently excellent restaurants in the city for me. Good bread, serious and delicious French food, great desserts.
8. The Pickled Heron
8. The Pickled Heron
3 local reviews
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A very nice French restaurant
Nice BYOB restaurant. Local with a French twist
Try getting a reservation made, good luck! This is the best kept gourmet secret in Fishtown. Fancy and delicio…
8. The Pickled Heron
8. The Pickled Heron
3 local reviews
Christopher
A very nice French restaurant
Jen
Nice BYOB restaurant. Local with a French twist
Keren
Try getting a reservation made, good luck! This is the best kept gourmet secret in Fishtown. Fancy and delicious.
9. Laurel
9. Laurel
15 local reviews
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A tight menu of creative French & American fare in a small, stylish BYOB bistro. Address: 1617 E Passyunk Ave,…
High end new American and French cuisine.
Voted #1 in philly not t long ago. French. Fine dining. Good luck getting a res, but the food is awesome. $$$$
9. Laurel
9. Laurel
15 local reviews
Bobby
A tight menu of creative French & American fare in a small, stylish BYOB bistro. Address: 1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Debra
High end new American and French cuisine.
Kevin
Voted #1 in philly not t long ago. French. Fine dining. Good luck getting a res, but the food is awesome. $$$$
10. Cafe La Maude
10. Cafe La Maude
18 local reviews
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Our favorite brunch! This cafe is French Lebanese influenced, and literally everything on the menu is fantasti…
Best brunch place in the city. Pricey and doesn't take reservations - but a must visit. French-Lebanese cuisin…
Best brunch place in the city. Pricey and doesn't take reservations - but a must visit. French-Lebanese cuisin…
10. Cafe La Maude
10. Cafe La Maude
18 local reviews
Melissa
Our favorite brunch! This cafe is French Lebanese influenced, and literally everything on the menu is fantastic.
David
Best brunch place in the city. Pricey and doesn't take reservations - but a must visit. French-Lebanese cuisine. Owner is wonderful.
David
Best brunch place in the city. Pricey and doesn't take reservations - but a must visit. French-Lebanese cuisine. Owner is wonderful.
11. Bibou
11. Bibou
5 local reviews
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Consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in the city; cash-only BYOB with French cuisine. Hard to get…
This is French food with an attention to detail. An absolute must for foodies. The restaurant is small and int…
Charlotte and chef Pierre Calmels — she runs the dining room; he, an alum of Philly’s Le Bec-Fin and New York’…
11. Bibou
11. Bibou
5 local reviews
Ben
Consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in the city; cash-only BYOB with French cuisine. Hard to get a reservation, but if you can…
Alex
This is French food with an attention to detail. An absolute must for foodies. The restaurant is small and intimate with only 7 or so tables…
Jeffrey
Charlotte and chef Pierre Calmels — she runs the dining room; he, an alum of Philly’s Le Bec-Fin and New York’s Daniel, the kitchen — helm t…
12. Paris Bistro & Jazz Cafe
12. Paris Bistro & Jazz Cafe
7 local reviews
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Just outstanding! Food is meticulously prepared and the atmosphere takes you right to the middle of an old sch…
Amazing French food and drink, as well as really fun jazz scene in basement.
There are a number of very nice bars/restaurants located along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Avenue.
This is a…
12. Paris Bistro & Jazz Cafe
12. Paris Bistro & Jazz Cafe
7 local reviews
Dionne
Just outstanding! Food is meticulously prepared and the atmosphere takes you right to the middle of an old school French bistro. The escarg…
Shea
Amazing French food and drink, as well as really fun jazz scene in basement.
Gloria
There are a number of very nice bars/restaurants located along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Avenue.
This is a very nice area to visit durin…