12/22/2023
HOLIDAYS UPDATE - FRENCH RESTAURANTS/CAFES LIST in PHILADELPHIA and the area including CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR info
The latest French Connection curated list has 38 French restaurants/cafes in Philadelphia and the area. Several new restaurants and cafes were added to the list. Pick your favorite French restaurant/cafe in town and make a reservation or get some delicious French food (takeout/delivery) to eat with your family and/or friends for the upcoming holidays!!
4 restaurants and 2 cafes: Café Le Jardin, Centreville Place, June BYOB, Matines Cafe, Royal Boucherie, and Spring Mill Cafe have a SPECIAL DISCOUNT or OFFER for French Connection members so don’t forget to mention it when doing your reservation or order.
This ongoing list will be constantly updated with new changes once they become available and we get notified. Stay tuned for regular updates!!
Don't forget to keep supporting your local French/American restaurants in these difficult times and Happy Holidays!! Stay safe and healthy!!
25 locations in PHILADELPHIA:
1. Bar Lizette @ 7152 Germantown Avenue (Mt Airy)
French restaurant since 2023 with owner Rob Pelszynski and Chef Domenick McEnery
Open for dinner with indoor and outdoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 267-766-3612
2. Bistro Perrier @ 4207 Walnut Street (University City)
French restaurant since 2018 with currently Executive Chef Todd Braley. Bistro Perrier was named for native French Chef Georges Perrier who founded and owned the famous Le Bec Fin restaurant from 1970 to 2013 and was named Master-in-Residence in 2017 @ Walnut Hill College
Open for dinner with indoor and outdoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 267-295-2302
3. Cafe Click @ 1701 JFK Boulevard (Comcast Center Plaza)
Outdoor French cafe since 2022
Open for lunch and early dinner with outdoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-433-1888
4. Cafe Lutécia @ 2301 Lombard Street (Fitler Square)
Authentic French cafe with native French Owner/Chef Valerie Blum since 1990
Open for breakfast, brunch or lunch with indoor and heated outdoor dining and takeout
More info and orders by calling 215-790-9557 and 215-893-9007 (after 4PM)
5. Canopy by Hilton The Wayward Philly @ 1180 Ludlow Street (Midtown Village)
French/American restaurant/lounge since 2020 with currently Director Food and Beverage Chris Biscoglio and Executive Chef Carlos Cartagena
Open for lunch, brunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-258-9430
6. Caribou Cafe @ 1126 Walnut Street (Midtown Village)
French restaurant with Owner/Chef Tod Wentz since 2023 after 2 previous native French owners
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-625-9535
7. Créme Brulee Bistro & Cafe with 3 locations
French/Mexican cafe with 3 brothers/owners/Chefs Alejandro, Armando and Dario Tapia since 2016
- 618 S 2nd Street (Queen Village)
More info and orders by calling 215-922-2656
- 1828 East Passyunk Avenue (South Philly)
More info and orders by calling 215-551-2099
- 1800 S 4th Street (South Philly)
More info and orders by calling 215-334-9000
8. Forsythia @ 233 Chestnut Street (Old City)
French restaurant with Owner/Chef Christopher Kearse since 2019
Open for dinner and brunch with indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery
5-course NYE menu for $120 per person
with optional $65 wine pairing
More info and reservations/orders online or by calling 215-644-9395
9. Her Place @ 1740 Sansom Street (Rittenhouse Square)
French restaurant with Chef/Owner Amanda Shulman since 2021
More info and reservations online
10. J'aime French Bakery and Cafe with 2 locations
Authentic French cafe and bakery/pastry shop with native French Owner/Pastry Chef Bastien Ornano since 2017
- 212 S 12th Street (Midtown Village)
- 1644 Pine Street on the corner of 17th and Pine Street (Rittenhouse Square)
More info and orders by calling 267-928-3172
11. Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse @ 210 W Rittenhouse Square (Rittenhouse Square)
French restaurant since 2002 with currently Executive Chef Eric Leveillee
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-790-2533
12. Laurel Restaurant @ 1617 E Passyunk Avenue (South Philly)
French/American restaurant with Owner/Chef Nick Elmi since 2013
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-271-8299
13. Le Meridien Philadelphia aMuse @ 1421 Arch Street (City Hall)
French restaurant/lounge since 2010
Open for dinner and lunch with indoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-422-8222
14. Le Pain Quotidien with 2 locations
Belgian cafe chain since 1990
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with indoor dining, takeout and delivery
- 1425 Walnut Street (Rittenhouse Square) with General Manager Melissa Ferus
More info and orders online or by calling 215-751-0570
- 801 Walnut Street (Washington Square) with General Manager Trey Cordell
More info and orders online or by calling 215-989-4830
15. Matines Café @ 89 Bethlehem Pike (Chestnut Hill)
Authentic French cafe with native French owners Arthur and Amanda de Bruc since 2022
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery. Includes also a French market
COMPLIMENTARY pastry is offered to French Connection members with order (mention it when doing your reservation or to your server when ordering)
More info online or by calling 215-661-6667
16. Monk's Belgian Cafe @ 264 S 16th Street (Rittenhouse Square)
Belgian restaurant/pub since 1997 with owner Tom Peters
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-545-7005
17. Musette @ 2441 Aspen Street (Fairmount)
European/French cafe with Owner Michael Harding since 2021
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with indoor and outdoor dining
More info online or by calling 215-315-8340
18. My Loup @ 2005 Walnut Street (Rittenhouse Square)
French restaurant with Chefs/Owners Alex Kemp and Amanda Shulman since 2023
NYE menu for $150 per person
More info and reservations online or by calling 267-239-5925
19. Parc @ 227 S 18th Street (Rittenhouse Square)
French restaurant since 2008 with currently General Manager Lauren Shandelman
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with indoor and heated outdoor dining, takeout and delivery
More info and reservations/orders online or by calling 215-545-2262
20. Royal Boucherie @ 52 S 2nd Street (Old City)
French restaurant since 2017 with currently General Manager Jamie Schafer and Chef Matt Buehler
Open for brunch, lunch and dinner with indoor and heated outdoor dining and takeout
6-course NYE menu for $125 per person
COMPLIMENTARY DRINK is offered to French Connection members with dinner (mention it when doing your reservation or to your server when ordering)
More info and reservations/orders by calling 267-606-6313
21. Sofitel Philadelphia Liberte @ 120 S 17th Street (Rittenhouse Square)
French restaurant/lounge since 2010 with currently Executive Chef Edward Hancock
Open for lunch and dinner with indoor dining and takeout
Drink and food specials for Bastille Day on July 14th
More info and reservations/orders by calling 215-569-8300
22. The Dutch Philly @ 1537 S 11th Street (South Philly)
Fond was a French/American restaurant with French trained Chef/Owner Lee Styer and his wife Pastry Chef/Owner Jessie Prawlucki-Styer since 2009. Fond closed in 2022 and was replaced with The Dutch with some French dishes.
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-551-5000
23. The Good King Tavern @ 614 S 7th Street (Bella Vista)
Authentic French restaurant with native French Owner Bernard Grigri and French General Manager Chloe Grigri since 2013 with currently Chef Michael Valent
Open for brunch and dinner with indoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-625-3700
24. Townsend @ 1623 E Passyunk Avenue (South Philly)
French restaurant with Owner/Chef Tod Wentz since 2014
Open for dinner with indoor dining
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-569-8300
25. Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro @ 129 S 13th Street (Midtown Village)
French/American restaurant with Owner Jason Evenchick since 2006 and currently General Manager Darnell Jones
Open for dinner with indoor and heated outdoor dining and takeout
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-922-3095
13 locations in the PHILADELPHIA AREA:
1. Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster, PA @ 26 E King Street
Authentic French restaurant with native French Owner/Chef Cedric Barberet and Partner/Manager Estelle Barberet since 2015
Open for brunch, lunch and dinner with indoor dining and takeout
5-course NYE menu for $180 per person
More info and reservations online or by calling 717-690-2354
2. Blackfish Byob in Conshohocken, PA @ 119 Fayette Street
BYOB American restaurant with French influence. Chef/Owner Chip Roman since 2006
More info and reservations online or by calling 610-397-0888
3. Bonjour Creperie roaming in Bucks County, New Hope and Philadelphia
Authentic French food truck with native French owner/Crepe Chef Jean-Pierre Bisilliat since 2012
Savory and sweet French crepes
Check and follow the page to know the upcoming food truck locations at festivals, local events and farmers markets
4. Café Le Jardin in Audubon, NJ @ 34 W Merchant Street
French cafe and bistro with Owner/Chef Richard Cusack and Owner/Sommelier Christina Cusack
3-course NYE menu for $75 per person
COMPLIMENTARY CHEESE PLATE is offered to French Connection members (mention it when doing your reservation or to your server when ordering)
More info and reservations online or by calling 856-617-4800
5. Centreville Place: Cafe + Market in Wilmington, DE @ 5800 Kenneth Pike
French/American cafe, market and catering since 2003 with Owner/Chef Elizabeth Moro
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with indoor and heated outdoor dining and takeout
French Connection members can introduce themselves to the owner Elizabeth Moro
More info and reservations/orders online or tomorrow by calling 302-777-4911
6. Cuisine de Sylvie in West Chester, PA @ Miner Street
Authentic French personal Chef and catering with native French Owner/Chef Sylvie Ashby since 2015
More info online or by calling 484-639-1605
7. De La Terre BYOB in Downingtown, PA @ 47 W Lancaster Avenue
BYOB French restaurant with Owner/Chef Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer since 2022
More info and reservations online or by calling 610-269-2431
8. June BYOB in Collingswood, NJ @ 690 Haddon Avenue
BYOB French restaurant with Owner/Chef Richard Cusack and Owner/Sommelier Christina Cusack since 2019
Open for dinner with indoor dining
4-course NYE menu for $125 per person
COMPLIMENTARY CHEESE PLATE is offered to French Connection members (mention it when doing your reservation or to your server when ordering)
More info and reservations online or by calling 856-240-7041
9. La Belle Epoque Wine Bistro in Media, PA @ 38 W State Road
Authentic French restaurant with native French Owner/Chef Loic Barnieu since 2001 and currently General Manager Elise Rehoric
Open for brunch, lunch and dinner with indoor and heated outdoor dining and takeout
More info and reservations online or by calling 610-566-6808
10. La Maison in Pottstown, PA @ 1470 Old Ridge Road
BYOB French restaurant with Owner/Chef Martin Gagné and Janet Gagné since 2011
More info and reservations online or by calling 484-680-2631
11. La Provence Ambler in Ambler, PA @ 27 W Butler Pike
BYOB French restaurant with Owner/Chef Manuel Jimenez since 2019
More info and reservations online or by calling 215-390-1767
12. Maman in Ardmore, PA (Suburban Square) 49 Anderson Avenue
Authentic French cafe with native French/Canadian Owners Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall since 2014
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with indoor dining and takeout.
484-416-3295
13. Spring Mill Café in Conshohocken, PA @ 164 Barren Hill Road
Authentic French restaurant with native French Owner/Chef Michele Haines since 1978 and Owner/Manager Ezra Haines
4-course NYE menu for $125 per person
5-course NYE menu for $140 per person
10% SPECIAL DISCOUNT is offered to French Connection members in January and February on Wednesdays and Thursdays (mention it when doing your reservation or to your server before getting your bill)
More info and reservations online or by calling 610-828-2550 — eating deliciousness with Martin Gagné and 19 others.
