FOOD: Not great. Classic French menu but what was seemed was a poor substitute…read more SERVICE: Not great. Lovely person but not great service AMBIANCE: Fabulous. Lovely neighborhood with safe and walkable parks near by Philip

Excellent service and intimate atmosphere. The Moroccan soup was very flavorful and the stuffed…read morechicken was delicious. I would definitely go back. They also had very good wine which we were having difficulty finding.

The most exquisitely prepared food in very nice quantities that are easy to share like the polet…read moreroti or the tartar. This spot is perfect for date night or a spectacular romantic evening. We love your service and your beautiful restaurant. Merci

Lovely little French restaurant. We wanted just soup for lunch. I had the French onion soup while…read moremy husband tried the bouillabaisse. Both were excellent, served with complimentary bread, an olive tapenade and butter, and followed by complimentary delicious truffles. Attentive service. We discovered this gem on our last day in Mexico City or we would certainly have gone there for dinner - perhaps every day. Having lived in Belgium I love good French cuisine.

We stopped into Franca Bistro for drinks before and after dinner at Maximo. At first confused…read morebetween Casa Franca the jazz club, and Franca Bistro the casual restaurant, we were told they had same owners but were located around the corner from each other. After one cocktail, who cared, as the bartenders at Franca Bistro were friendly even though we didn't speak a word of Spanish. Communication was expedited by Google translate, and Uriel, I think that's his name, was very helpful. If we're back in the neighborhood, Franca Bistro will be our first stop.

I really really want to like this place... and I do. My only criticism is that the food can be a…read morelittle hit and miss.. maybe something to do with who is cooking that night. When it's good, it's great... when it's not good it can be disappointing because you really expected better. But all in all it's one of my go to restaurants in Mexico City. After coming here for years we finally just stopped... the quality kept getting worse and worse every visit. Just wasn't worth trying anymore.

GREAT POWER LUNCH - When you walk into Les Moustaches, you are greeted by several plaques…read moredemonstrating their quality, as well as an elegant open dining area and a compact but well equipped bar. I'm not a fanboy of French food as I think it can be a bit heavy at times, but boy oh boy was this place great! The salmon was perfectly cooked( with a slightly raw interior, served on some of the best roasted vegetables you can imagine. Around it was a delicious sesame ribbon breadstick, absolutely amazing. They also gave us some complementary rose and a shot of lentil consomme, all excellent. The prices were elevated a bit, most diners arrived in jackets, so it if definitely a higher end joint, but it is probably one of the few French themed places I will seek out again. And if you like French fare in the slightest, or even if you are slightly against it, it is definitely worth a try. Oh and since it's a French place I should also mention the bread was served as petite almost crossaint shaped rolls with the balance of a crispy, toasted crust and a perfectly leavened yet glutinous and porous pliable interior. It was so good we saved it for dessert and it was a fantastic finish. Happy eating from John Seeto!

laughably bad food in the stuffiest place imaginable. go here for stale bread, bad music, and dry…read morefish. we ordered the cheese plate, duck, salmon, and a white fish. for dessert we got the chocolate mousse which tasted suspiciously like a pudding mix. the cheeses were good but came with an artificial, bright red jelly that was indistinguishable to any fruit or flower -- just chemicals. it was a very stuffy, fancy-style place in a way that was cheugy and over-the-top: greco-style columns, dramatic serving of dishes in silver platters, freezer-burned sorbet to cleanse the pallet. EAR-MAIMING MUSIC. pianist playing elevator music with constant blunders -- one of the people in my party, a pianist herself, was going insane. lol. service good, slow. pros: the waiter Oscar was highly professional and kind. the best thing i tasted was the Sancerre. good wine list cons: the bad food, ambience, bad music, .....bad food....

Inside the Intercontinental hotel and open 24/7. I had a nice dinner there while in Mexico City…read more Pretty good service and food. House bread with wine was my favorite

A letdown in CDMX after a lovely experience in Paris…read more I first tried Au Pied de Cochon in Paris and absolutely loved it, so when planning our trip to Mexico City, I was excited to discover they had a location here as well. My husband and I were really looking forward to dining there and creating another special memory in a different country. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to what I had hoped. The food wasn't quite to my liking--I had the foie gras, Chamorro, and a small salmon tasting, and none of the dishes really stood out. The chamorro, in particular, was underwhelming. The location and ambiance didn't quite resonate with me either. It wasn't a terrible experience by any means, but it also wasn't as memorable as I had hoped.

Another Mexico City gem - Brassi…read more Giving Paris cafe vibes, this lovely little spot was a hit to celebrate the end of 2024. We sat at a sidewalk table, and people watched (a little) and enjoyed their outstanding wine selection. Got a bottle of Unico red - lovely start to the meal. The Iberico Ham plate reminded us of Spain. Sliced right then and there. Their sea bass was delicious and beautifully plated. They had some fish tacos - but they were delicious and elevated. For dessert, we got the Tart Tatin - with ice cream and walnuts - light, perfect end to a great meal.

This is a wonderful place with delicious food and friendly service with a French flair. Charming…read morequiet street with other cafes makes for great people watching.

What an incredible find! Visiting Mexico City for the 6th time where I spend most of my time in…read moreCondesa, a few friends and I decided to walk around the "Roma" area for a change, which locals call "the new Condesa," and boy were we happy to find this corner at Tonalá and Alvaro Obregón. There are several different little restaurants in a row and we decided to try Catalina. It exceeded all expectations! First, the ambience, decor, bar area, music and wait staff were all top notch! Five star all the way around. We had an excellent red wine and superb service from start to finish. They have an excellent cocktail and wine list, full bar, and everything from the most delicious appetizers and soups and salads to entrees and desserts. You cannot go wrong with this place. I highly recommend it and will revisit!!!

As if another iteration of the infamous Guerra de los Pasteles had taken place, a pervasive French…read moreinfluence has been taking over kitchens and kitchenettes of Mexico City, as one of the world's most popular and influential cuisines has acquired a growing number of gastronomic embassies throughout this ancient yet modern city. Different perspectives on Pain Perdu, Tartines, Ouefs en Cocotte, and Croque Monsieurs are to be found on nearly every corner in La Condesa & La Roma. Catalina is part of this newer outbreak of French cookeries, offering its own take on dishes from la belle France. Stepping into Catalina is a mixture of different cultures, experiences and ambiances. The seating outside follows the norm of La Roma, of happy, well-off types sipping coffee, wine, or beer, depending on the hour; the inside with its own unique scene: a Parisian look with a bright interior and elegant table settings on marble countertops; the decor following a New York aesthetic, a couple of pictures of Penn Station hanging on a bright white wall that round out a Brooklyn-like vibe; the owner sitting in the back, watching with vigilant eyes, inspecting every aspect of service. The meal, in the morning, starts with baked goods, which are made in a neighboring bakery. The conchas are flavorful albeit an odd texture, the croissants and pain aux amandes full of flakiness and buttery goodness. The breakfast menu is short but appetizing. The open faced sandwiches are one of the most delicious offerings, Pan Campesino is topped off with scrambled eggs, shaved cheeses, and seasonal mushrooms. The frittata is also a good option, served in an iron skillet with a couple of slices of artisanal bread. The often photographed Pan Francés is indeed a pretty sight. Served with a poached egg, scallions, maple syrup, and a thick slice of bacon, it is meant to portray a play of sweetness and saltiness, and although personally I am not convinced about the flavor combinations, most people crave fried chicken and waffles, so I will leave it up to those who enjoy these kind of things. It seems that gastronomes everywhere cannot get enough French food, and even though I believe Mexicans should be proud of their own cuisine and should endeavor more and more to explore the vastness and depth of Mexican gastronomy, having a piece of sweet French toast readily available is a good option to have.

Went here after learning that the original restaurant we were looking for around the corner was no…read morelonger in business. Excellent food, exceptional service and a friendly, welcoming ambiance with good music played at an appropriate volume. Everything from the bread to the salad, the entres and desserts were outstanding.

Rouge Boheme is a nice romantic option for a quiet date date night. A combination of French and…read moreEnglish ballads are the music of choice. They lovely sounds set a quiet, romantic stage for this quiet, quaint establishment. They advertise as a French restuarant, but the menu is much more of an Italian flair. I order a caesar salad and the spaghetti cabonera with chicken along with a cold cervesa. The salad and beer were great. The pasta had something closer to an alfredo sause and a little heavier that. I was expecting, but good flavor. The chicken was just bad. It may have even been spoiled, although I did not get sick. To close, not sure I will go back even though I loved the atmosphere.