French Cuisine: 17 Restaurants Found
Caribou Café
Address: 1126 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Map)
Only a few strides removed from the Forrest Theater in the gentrified neighborhood of Wash West, the Caribou Café corrals a hip mix of city crawlers, theater goers, local and national personalities, and plain old Philly folk. The festive décor in this vibrant slice of France frames the intoxicating upbeat insouciance that replicates the spirit and verve of the real-deal French café. The moderately priced menu focuses on regional everyday French standbys while simultaneously providing a gastronomic tour of France. Diverse delights from Alsace to Provence tempt the palate – all interpreted delectably by Maitre Cuisinier de France, Olivier Desaintmartin.
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Le Bec Fin
Address: 1523 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Map)
Still the flagship of Walnut Street's Restaurant Row, Le Bec-Fin oozes elegance and sophistication, welcoming Philadelphians as well as legions of visitors from around the globe. Crystal chandeliers suspended from 20-foot high ceilings shed grace upon an urbane space framed in muted beige, micro-suede walls. Elegance reigns. Black-garbed servers proud to carry on a cultivated, renowned tradition are attentive and ubiquitous. Cuisine at Le Bec-Fin remains the touchstone for gauging the city's culinary vibrancy. Peppering an exquisite, classic French menu are the Chef's latest creations each underscoring his gastronomic savvy as well as the eatery's global pantry.
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ZINC
Address: 246 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Map)
Nestled into its charming Midtown Village locale, Olivier Desaintmartin’s second Philadelphia feat, Zinc, is the essence of class meets comfort. In a city filled with attempts at the French bistro, Desaintmartin sets this 11th street gem above the rest by offering unfussy bistro classics and an exclusively French wine selection. Zinc offers diners the rare chance to feel right at home with a dining room décor that features exposed brick, dark polished wood, bistro chalkboards and authentic Parisian paintings. Complete with a knowledgeable and friendly staff, Zinc’s quaint, romantic appeal is reminiscent of a true bistro a vins one might find during a spontaneous stroll through Ol’ Paris.
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Bistro St. Tropez
Address: 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Map)
Before Patou came to Old City with its ultra-hip appeal, Patrice Rames already had a Philadelphia success nestled atop the Marketplace Design Center in Center City. Since 1987, Bistro St. Tropez has been serving Philadelphia foodies the finest of French food, and has given five-star French spots like Le Bec Fin some stiff competition. In Bistro St. Tropez you will find the illusion of Provence amidst simple elegance, classic French cuisine, and a predominately French wine selection—all presented with Rames’s signature classic style that gives Philly a true taste of France.
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Nan
Address: 4000 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Map)
Nan restaurant is a true testament to the diversity and complexity of Philadelphia’s culinary landscape. Nan is located near University City, and although its location on 40th and Chestnut is certainly not bustling with restaurants and bars, Nan is a destination spot worth traveling to. Through tactfully marrying classic European and traditional Thai cuisines, chef/owner Kamol Phutlek achieves true gastronomic modernity. One small dining room, minimalist in style and casually elegant in demeanor, provides an atmosphere perfectly conducive to long conversations and or lingering over a fine meal.
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