Absolute gem of a place.wandered in and was greeted warmly. Yummy canapes were immediately placed…read moreon the table as well as cold water. Local juices, jams and products lined the wall. The food was exquisite. Every bite, a delight. Ordered the duck breast and the pork filet and was so happy with those choices.

At first glance, this seems like your average bistro, with a red façade and a nice terrace…read more... Except that it's just the opposite! At Les Bistrophiles, David and Isabelle Romaska are hiding a real treasure trove of carefully chosen French products. Including: white wine from the Coteaux de Suresnes for the chicken terrine; goat cheese from the Pamfou farm - who also supply the Élysée Palace! - for the salad; Provins mustard and new potatoes from Essonne to eat with the "cat tongue" Salers steak; a Nemours poppy syrup drizzled over the iced parfait.... And don't forget about the épicerie corner, filled with other great finds: rose honey from Carla Renault, saffron from Mortery.... To drink, there's a beautiful selection of local blonde beers, like La Briarde, or an amber beer from Thomas Becket of the Brasserie Larché in Sens (€4.60 for 33 cl). Menus €14.90 to €25, kids €9.50, à la carte €27-44. // R.deC.

An exceptional, charming English-style pub located in the heart of Fontainebleau…read more When the highly-rated Restaurant La Petite Ardoise turned us away for not having a reservation, we wandered up the street slightly and we're charmed by the menu and the emptyness of Le Franklin. Turns out, this was a blessing in disguise for what turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip in France. I've always loved pub and bistro fare and ambiance, and Le Franklin was no exception. Besides the necessary plate of cheese and charcuterie for apero, we ordered exclusively off of the daily specials menu: Châtaigne Veloute (Chestnut Soup) and a cut of steak referred to as a "fuax fillet". The soup is served with a dollop of creme fraiche, while the steak comes with a side of the most delicious thick-cut fries and sautéed veggies. It is difficult with all the goodness, but you must save room for dessert, as there is a seemingly never-ending list of goodies make in-house. We landed on the Profitroles and Tarte Tatin - both of which are difficult to find traditional examples of in the States. Runners up included Mousse au chocolate and a Speculoos cake. Service was excellent and even with all of our indulgences, the bill came out to around $35 a person - more than reasonable.

As you go farther outside Paris, the meals become heartier. This place has large portion sizes (by…read moreFrench standards) and is carb-heavy with generous servings of mashed potatoes, wild rice, and squash. It worked out perfectly because my brother was dining with me tonight and I think that this restaurant was perfect for him. I know that he wouldn't have been satisfied with just a cheese plate and some salad, which is what I got.

Very nice restaurant with high quality French food. Owner run. Simple menu and delicious food. The…read moreappetizers were awesome except for the Fountainebleu cheese plate. Too creamy. The escargot was a hit and so was the scallops. I had the steak and it was delish! The desserts were unreal. Prices reasonable for the quality of food and the ambience.

Charming bistro with beautifully prepared french cuisine. I had an excellent filet mignon topped…read morewith duck foie gras accompanied by rich Rossini sauce (a foie gras reduction.) husband had thick pork rib with bbq sauce on side. Both mains came with green salad and french fries. Paired nicely with Pinot Gris. The French staff can communicate in English and offered great service. Will go back and try The Entrecôte beef.

From the owner: Le restaurant La Croix Blanche est un établissement bicentenaire localisé en plain centre de…read moreTournan-en-Brie, aux pieds des anciennes murailles. L'établissement propose café et petit déjeuner le matin, déjeuner bistronomique les midis et dîners gourmets les vendredis et samedis soirs. Le restaurant organise également des dîners privatifs (repas de cérémonies, fêtes anniversaires, repas professionnels) dans sa salle de réception (jusqu'à 60 couverts).

Good first meal. I got the linguine with shrimp and vegetables. The shrimp was fine. Wait time was…read morea little longer than expected but the waiter is super nice. Nice spot and view is great. We sat outside and could see the carousel moving. Great first meal in France.

Large portions, especially the starter fromage and charcuterie platter - small portion filled up…read morethe two of us before the main plates arrived! Croquet madame was excellent but the pomme fries left much to be desired.

We strolled in on a week night and were told since we did not have a reservation, we would not be…read moreoffered a table to have dinner. Though standing at an empty table at roughly 8 pm, we were told we could have a charcuterie plate and some wine, but we were more interested in actually dining, not grazing. The fellow pointed us towards another restaurant, highly recommending it because they served "fresh" food. Though the place he suggested looked dubious, we sat down and figured (eventually) the guy at Aux Crieurs was probably having a good laugh at our expense. (We were told they, Aux Crieurs, purchased only the precise amount of food for the number of diners each evening. Really? What dining establishment doesn't purchase sufficient provisions?? Aux Crieurs, apparently!) He did tell us, though, that they would be open until midnight and suggested we return after dinner. On our stroll back through town, we did see far more promising dining spots near Aux Crieurs. We found the place to be about half full and sat down at the very empty table we had seen earlier in the evening. We ordered a few different white wines...nothing exceptional. My friend poked around the shop and spoke (French) with the owner/manager who seemed disinterested in conversing with a wine industry veteran from overseas. Recommending a bottle, we gave the okay and this was opened and poured...this was another one of those wines that's fashionable in some wine circles, more for its novelty than for its quality. The owner and his counter help engaged in a bit of chit chat while leaning on the wine bar and waiting for a couple of groups which had been dining there to wrap up their evening. As we sipped the bottle of red over the course of next next half hour, no effort was made to sell the remaining tables a glass or bottle of wine or, perhaps, a mineral water. The Aux Crieurs crew wanted to go home. It was perhaps 11:15 or 11:30 when those stragglers stood up and made their way out the door. At this point the owner began turning out the lights and we were asked to leave, despite having half a bottle of wine remaining. Perhaps our experience is abnormal, but should we find ourselves in Troyes again, this is the last place we would consider as a dining or wining option!

From the owner: Un bar à vins original Ce restaurant, bar à vin est un concept à lui tout seul puisque son activité…read moreet celle de la boutique de vente au détail de vins sont intimement liées. Les conseillers de l'un sont aussi les cuisiniers de l'autre. Pas de faux pas pour ce qui est d'allier mets et vins. La cuisine est frappée par le sceau de la simplicité et de la tradition (menu conconcté au retour du marché quotidien), et permet de s'installer chaque jour à une "table d'hôte" conviviale dans une décoration originale qui n'est pas sans rappeller les bistrots d'antan.

From the owner: restaurant traditionnel spécialités d'Aveyron (aligot)…read morecharcuterie de pays produits d'Aveyron

Amazing French food in this Bourgogne bistro in the small village of Coulanges-La-Vineuse. This…read morevillage is close to Chablis and white wines are on the menu. Had the Coquillages St Jacques and Foie gras. Amazing and excellent service by Aline. And she's very beautiful as well. Great wine list and perfect ambiance

Great place by the river for a drink and food. We had a cheese plate and drinks and it was the…read moreperfect outside setting for a quick pick me up. Friendly service.

The food is fine, it's typical French bistro food, nothing offensive, nothing particularly…read morethrilling. Service is fine, it's typical. The location in the oldest part of Auxerre with a eyes on the River Yonne and the Abbey is absolutely lovely. Their is a abundant outdoor summer seating and it's one of the few spots open and hustling on a Sunday. Great for a beer or a casual meal.