Hidden gems - French restaurants in Boston, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: French restaurants in Boston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Boston. This list contains 21 places from French restaurant category.

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Le Quai Bistrot Français

French restaurant

👍👍 I had the pleasure to take my lovely wife out on a date night here a Le Quai. Mo, chef and owner of the restaurant asked if we would want to come to a soft opening of his restaurant... I took him up on his offer and I'm glad we did. Mo has been all over the world and has learned alot over time and...

5.00 (46 reviews) (~219.7 km from centre)

Ma Cuisine

French restaurant

👍👍 Met with Sean this afternoon. Was just walking by. Tasted some of the most creative and lovely samples of his own doing. Awesome place. Does it because he loves doing it. Rare breed.

5.00 (10 reviews) (~38.34 km from centre)

Crêpes Choupette

French restaurant

👍👍 No need to go to Bretagne or the French Alps for a tasty galette or crêpe, you can get them right here in Darien! This is an authentic crêperie and cidrerie with a cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. Being from Belgium, this place tasted like home. We’ll be back!

4.90 (59 reviews) (~245.59 km from centre)

Gypsy Apple Bistro

Bistro

Intimate dining spot featuring French-inspired cuisine, a wine list & a seasonal patio.

4.80 (106 reviews) (~140.32 km from centre)

Bistro 42

French restaurant

👍👍 My partner and I make a two hour round trip just to eat here. We usually come for dinner but we were excited to try the food truck and gosh, its just as good as the dinner menu! A French Chef running a food truck? Done. I'm down. Let's go, now. I can't recommend enough. Pictured is the Fromage & M...

4.80 (103 reviews) (~196.95 km from centre)

Le Mazet

Restaurant

😐 Attention they don't take cash ! Card only ! Restaurant is very nice ! Service is great! It can get really noisy with the waiting bar right behind the tables Servers are attentive and helpful. Le maitre d'hôtel was very helpful as well! French ? Peut faire mieux ! Food is tasty but... Read the fin...

4.80 (93 reviews) (~153.86 km from centre)

Tighe's Bistro Americain

French restaurant

👍👍 A lovely establishment in a historic venue. The menu is limited in scope but I prefer quality over quantity when it comes to menu choices. The back deck overlooking the lake is one of the only true waterfront dining experiences around. The mussels are out of this world, the broth is begging to be d...

4.80 (68 reviews) (~204.83 km from centre)

Brigitte Bistro

French restaurant

🫤 We were so happy we were able to get in on a last minute Friday night reservation!! Thank You. Although the staff was friendly, we were very disappointed with the rest of our stay. First of all, there was no air conditioning …it was a rainy hot humid day with the door open, made for a very humid, LO...

4.80 (61 reviews) (~235.04 km from centre)

Chanterelle

French restaurant

👍👍 A quaint restaurant in Newport, can be a bit slow, but the wait is certainly worth it. The souffle is amazing and highly recommended. We had a number of appetizers along with a seared tuna and filet mignon for dinner, nothing disappointed.

4.80 (38 reviews) (~99.67 km from centre)

Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar

French restaurant

Traditional French-style dinners, plus wine & cocktails, offered in cozy, warm surroundings.

$$ $$

4.70 (85 reviews) (~83.79 km from centre)

Restaurant L'Ostal

French restaurant

👍👍 Great little spot for dinner! Friendly staff, great food cooked to perfection, and tight-ish seating that only adds to the authenticity of the atmosphere and experience. We had the burrata and foie gras for appetizers, and steak and duck confit for entrees. Full of flavor delivered meticulously....

4.70 (69 reviews) (~245.32 km from centre)

Bistro Ete

French restaurant

Coastal French classics & house cocktails served in an unpretentious setting with outdoor seating.

$$$ $

4.60 (145 reviews) (~193.18 km from centre)

Shadow 66

French restaurant

👍👍 I recently dined at this French restaurant and I must say, it was an incredible experience! Not only was the food delicious and authentically French, but the owner's passion for Citroen cars was evident in every detail of the restaurant. The atmosphere was unique and exciting, with classic car detai...

4.60 (53 reviews) (~217.47 km from centre)

The Terrace at The Charlotte Inn

Fine dining restaurant

Elegant bistro with patio seating dishing up farm-to-table American fare such as steak & seafood.

$$$ $

4.60 (43 reviews) (~116.58 km from centre)

RSVP

French restaurant

Celebrated French BYOB offering a fixed-price, locally sourced menu with limited seating & hours.

4.60 (41 reviews) (~197.24 km from centre)

Le Moulin Rouge

French restaurant

👍👍 Wow, this place left me speechless! I didn’t even get to take a picture of my food before I devoured my seafood puff. The scallops are DIVINE! The deserts were lovely as well! Try one of their specialty coffee’s, you won’t be disappointed! The cozy atmosphere and great service was the cherry on the...

$$ $$

4.50 (148 reviews) (~80.81 km from centre)

bia bistro

Restaurant

Rustic, inviting venue for intricate, upscale New American fare with a European twist, plus a patio.

$$ $$

4.50 (129 reviews) (~24.8 km from centre)

Le Gamin Café SHARON

French restaurant

👍👍 The general rule of thumb’s that the more unpronounceable the menu, the better the food tastes, so I don’t know if it’s “L’entrecôte” or “L’entreçòte,” but the food here is superb! Bottled lemonade, seltzer and soda (no alcohol yet). Three kinds of crêpes, and two kinds of sandwiches. Tasteful decor...

$ $$$

4.50 (109 reviews) (~205.4 km from centre)

Mistral's at Toll Gate

French restaurant

Seasonal French cuisine & a long wine list in a romantic ex-tollhouse overlooking a bubbling brook.

$$$ $

4.50 (107 reviews) (~183.51 km from centre)

Cafe La France

French restaurant

👍👍 Amazing service and food. The everything bagel with lox is very good as are the breakfast sandwiches. Prices are phenomenal considering the food. The girls at the front are beyond friendly and remember orders and work very quickly to get everything out.

4.50 (81 reviews) (~66.22 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: French restaurants in Boston, United States