10 Best French Restaurants in NOLA
New Orleans has a strong connection to French culture; that can especially be seen in the city's restaurants. There are plenty of places around New Orleans serving French food, from neighborhood bistros to bakeries and more upscale restaurants.
Here are 10 French restaurants in New Orleans to check out.
1. Café Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635
Located along Esplanade Avenue, Café Degas has been serving French cuisine in New Orleans since 1986. The intimate bistro offers French favorites including its famous French onion soup, escargots à la bourguignonne, crawfish ravioli with lemon beurre blanc, and steak frites. Its partially covered dining room, complete with a tree growing through the space, adds to the restaurant's romantic neighborhood atmosphere.
2. La Crêpe Nanou
1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670
La Crêpe Nanou is an Uptown French bistro and crêperie that has been around since 1983. Guests can find French dishes such as escargots de Bourgogne, French onion soup, mussels, and a variety of savory crêpes. There are also several dessert crêpes, including the Crêpe Nanou with vanilla, coffee, and chocolate ice cream.
3. N7
1117 Montegut St.
N7 is a French restaurant and wine bar located in the Bywater. Its food is mainly French but also includes some Japanese influences, and its menu changes regularly throughout the year. The restaurant is hidden behind a fence and has indoor seating, as well as a large outdoor garden area.
4. Lilette
3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636
Lilette is an Uptown restaurant on Magazine Street that serves French and Italian-inspired food. The menu changes seasonally and includes a mix of small plates and larger entrées. Guests can eat and drink inside the restaurant or outside in its courtyard.
5. MaMou
942 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4557
MaMou is a French-inspired brasserie located on N. Rampart Street near the French Quarter. Its menu includes dishes such as escargot, poisson à la Florentine, and côte de boeuf. The restaurant also has a large wine selection that goes along with its European-inspired menu.
6. Herbsaint
701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114
Herbsaint has been serving French and Southern-inspired food on St. Charles Avenue since 2000. The restaurant combines French cooking techniques with Louisiana ingredients, with dishes such as duck confit, house-made spaghetti, and seasonal seafood. Herbsaint also has a large wine selection to go along with its menu.
7. La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777
La Boulangerie is a French bakery located on Magazine Street. The bakery serves fresh breads, croissants, pastries, sandwiches, and other breakfast and lunch options. Guests can stop in for coffee and a pastry or pick up a baguette and other baked goods to take home.
8. Patois
6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441
Patois is a neighborhood restaurant located in Uptown New Orleans. Its menu uses French cooking techniques while also incorporating Louisiana ingredients and flavors. Some of their dishes include chicken liver pâté, gnocchi with Louisiana jumbo lump crab, and duck confit.
9. Le Moyne Bistro
746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 350-1750
Le Moyne Bistro is a French restaurant located in the Warehouse District. Its menu includes French favorites such as French onion soup, steak frites, and wild mushroom vol-au-vent, along with a selection of French wines. The restaurant has a more traditional dining room and works well for dinner or a special occasion.
10. Chemin à la Mer
2 Canal St., (504) 434-5898
Chemin à la Mer is located on the fifth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. The restaurant has a French-inspired menu that focuses heavily on steaks, seafood, and oysters. It also has indoor and outdoor seating with views overlooking the Mississippi River.
