London Connection1Brasserie Blanc - Threadneedle Street
- Address
- 60 Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8HP
- Phone
- +44 20 7710 9440
- Website
- brasserieblanc.com
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM-11 PM · Sat–Sun Closed
Best French Restaurants in London
French restaurants in London range from classic brasseries and bistros to Michelin-starred dining rooms. Below are 10 restaurants we recommend checking out, with contact details, opening hours and directions for each one.
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10 French Restaurants in London
2Côte St Katharine Docks
- Address
- 1 St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1UN
- Phone
- +44 20 7488 3668
- Website
- cote.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM-10 PM · Sun 9 AM-9:30 PM
3Club Gascon - French Michelin Starred Restaurant
- Address
- 57 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS
- Phone
- +44 20 7600 6144
- Website
- clubgascon.com
- Opening hours
- Mon Closed · Tue 6-9:30 PM · Wed–Fri 12-2:30 PM · Sat 6-9:30 PM · Sun Closed
4Coq d'Argent
- Address
- 1 Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ
- Phone
- +44 20 7395 5000
- Website
- coqdargent.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 12-10 PM · Sun Closed
5Côte St Paul's
- Address
- 26 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DR
- Phone
- +44 20 7236 4399
- Website
- cote.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 12-10 PM · Sun Closed
6Café Rouge - St Paul’s
- Address
- Unit 5, Condor House, 5-14 St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AY
- Phone
- +44 20 3031 6699
- Website
- caferouge.com
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM-10 PM
7Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte
- Address
- 5 Throgmorton St, London EC2N 2AD
- Phone
- +44 20 7638 6325
- Website
- relaisdevenise.com
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM-9 PM
8Bob Bob Ricard City
- Address
- Level 3, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB
- Phone
- +44 20 3145 1000
- Website
- bobbobricard.com
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM · Sat 12-2:30 PM · Sun Closed
9Cabotte
- Address
- 48 Gresham St, London EC2V 7AY
- Phone
- +44 20 7600 1616
- Website
- cabotte.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon Closed · Tue–Sat 12 PM-12 AM · Sun Closed
10Chez Antoinette
- Address
- 30 The Market Building, London WC2E 8RE
- Phone
- +44 20 7240 9072
- Website
- chezantoinette.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM-8 PM · Fri 10 AM-10 PM · Sat 9:30 AM-10 PM · Sun 9:30 AM-8 PM
Tips for booking
- Check the Food Hygiene Rating on the Food Standards Agency website.
- Book ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Ask about set lunch menus, which are usually cheaper than dinner.
- Tell staff about allergies: restaurants must give you allergen information.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a meal cost in London?
A two-course meal in a mid-range London restaurant typically costs £25–£45 per person before drinks and service; fine dining can exceed £150.
Is service charge included in London restaurants?
Many restaurants add a discretionary 12.5% service charge. It is optional, and you can ask for it to be removed if service was poor.
Do I need to book?
For popular restaurants and weekend evenings, booking is strongly recommended. Many casual places accept walk-ins.