Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sociale, Carlotte Patisserie and Café Brume, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale french restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn. Great french food that fits your budget.
Downtown Brooklyn's Upscale French Destinations
Downtown Brooklyn's dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of European elegance, featuring a premier selection of upscale French and Italian destinations. From the refined tasting menus at Maison Sun and Bar Bête to the classic bistro charm of French Louie and Chez Moi, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate evening or a celebratory feast. Whether you are craving the soulful Italian flavors of Sociale or the timeless French techniques found at Bacchus and Bar Rêve, this curated collection showcases the very best of the neighborhood's high-end culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale French Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn | Upscale French Food
- Sociale · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Carlotte Patisserie · rated 5/5: French.
- Café Brume · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Saketumi Asian Bistro · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Bar Bête · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Little Sweet Café · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Levant on Smith · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chicken Stop - Fort Greene · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Maison Sun · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Chez Moi · rated 4.5/5: French.
- French Louie · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Cafe Luluc · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Bar Tabac · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Ssam Korean Bistro · rated 4.1/5: Korean.
- Metro Feast · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Ferrane · rated 4/5: French.
- La Bicyclette Bakery · rated 4/5: French.
- French Louie · rated 4/5: French.
- Mamman · rated 4/5: French.
- The Custom House · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Bar Rêve · rated 4/5: French.
- Brooklyn Bridge Bistro · rated 4/5: American.
- Grand Canyon Bistro · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Cheese Plate · rated 3/5: French.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: American.
- Cafe d'Avignon · rated 3/5: French.
- Bar Bête: French.
- Cafe Luluc: French.
- Bacchus: French.
- Bijan's: Middle Eastern.
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.
