Top 5 French restaurants in Atlanta

When you are dreaming of Paris but can’t get to France, there are plenty of amazing French restaurants in Atlanta to satisfy your cravings. Check out these top French restaurants, bistros, and cafés in Atlanta, Georgia.

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La Petite Maison

La Petite Maison in Sandy Springs has its roots in Nice, France. The original owners had a restaurant right on the coast in Nice, and they have brought their passion for food to Atlanta. La Petite Maison, and the cuisine of Nice, has a distinct Italian influence and boasts a wide variety of fish dishes. On the menu, you’ll find classic dishes like linguini pasta dishes, frog legs sautéed in garlic, half roasted duck, and veal scallopini.

Bistro Niko

Bistro Niko in Buckhead is an Atlanta institution. Executive Chef Gary Donlick has classic French training and a passion for time-honored cooking techniques that help mold the creative menu of Bistro Niko. This Paris-inspired French restaurant offers modern French fare alongside an extensive list of wines, cocktails, and craft beer. You can dine on classic French cuisine with an innovative twist for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Try the specialty Charcuterie Board, Veal Tenderloins Chasseur, or fresh oysters and Maine scallops.

Anis Café & Bistro

Anis Café & Bistro in Buckhead opened in 1994. They wanted to recreate the casual bistros you can find in the south of France, the type of place where people can meet and enjoy light fare with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The restaurant instantly became a huge success. The menu is influenced by seasonal ingredients and authentic Provencal fare. On the menu, you’ll find traditional favorites like Boeuf au Poivre, Confit de Canard, and Moules Marinières.

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Le Bilboquet

Le Bilboquet is an upscale restaurant in Buckhead featuring traditional French cuisine. Located at the center of The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, Le Bilboquet offers an atmosphere reminiscent of restaurant in a charming European square. This bistro and bar offers simple, classic French cooking in a Parisian sidewalk café setting. On the menu, you’ll find classics like a Cajun chicken, steak tartare, steamed mussels, and duck leg confit.

Café Vendôme

Café Vendôme in Sandy Springs is a favorite neighborhood spot. The authentic artisanal French pastry bakery café offers refined pastries and baguettes. They use the most ancestral techniques combined to produce natural bread and pastries with state-of-the-art bakery equipment. The restaurant is the creation of French-American Hamid Rouchdi, who is dedicated to the café creating superior-quality bread, pastry, and coffee.

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