Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Olivier's Creole Restaurant, Southern Candymakers and Molly's at the Market, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best french restaurants in New Orleans. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated french dining.
New Orleans's Premier French Destinations
Discover the rich culinary tapestry of New Orleans through this curated selection of the city's premier French and American dining destinations. This collection spans everything from indulgent seafood dishes and traditional Creole flavors at Olivier's Creole Restaurant to the artisanal charm of Ayu Bakehouse and Cafe Beignet. Whether you are craving a sophisticated multi-course meal or a simple, perfectly crafted pastry, these local favorites showcase the best of the Big Easy's vibrant food scene.
30 restaurants in Best French Restaurants in New Orleans | Top Rated French Food
- Olivier's Creole Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Southern Candymakers · rated 5/5: American.
- Molly's at the Market · rated 5/5: American.
- Swiss Confectionery · rated 5/5: French.
- Ayu Bakehouse · rated 5/5: French.
- Southern Candymakers · rated 5/5: American.
- Gracious Bakery · rated 4/5: French.
- Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 · rated 4/5: American.
- Cafe Fleur De Lis · rated 4/5: French.
- St. Lawrence Restaurant & Bar · rated 4/5: French.
- Cafe Beignet · rated 4/5: French.
- Aunt Sally's Creole Pralines · rated 4/5: American.
- Cafe Degas · rated 4/5: French.
- Fulton St. Bistro | Bar · rated 4/5: French.
- Revel Cafe and Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Coop's Place · rated 3/5: American.
- Tartine · rated 3/5: French.
- French Truck Coffee: American.
- Parran's Po-Boys Uptown: American.
- La Crepe Nanou: French.
- Lilette: French.
- Cafe Malou: French.
- La Petite Grocery: French.
- Tout De Suite: French.
- Sucré: French.
- Café Maspero: American.
- Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar: Seafood.
- Ruby Slipper Café: American.
- The Original French Market Restaurant & Bar: Seafood.
- Killer PoBoys: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
