Restaurants: French
From duck confit to escargots de bourgogne, to beautiful French bakery items, French specialties are just around the corner in Fairfax County. Bon appétit!
Seeking recommendations? Check out these top-rated French restaurants:
Transport yourself to the countryside of Alsace at L'Auberge Chez Francois, a destination dining experience in Fairfax County. The site has a hand-welded outdoor fire pit in its wine and beer garden, overlooking six acres of land and gardens. Rack of lamb and fresh rainbow trout are also among wise choices, and diners would be remiss to leave without sampling the delightful plum tart, or a hot souffle.
Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French bistro. This restaurant specializes in Classic Bistro Fare including crepes and quiches. The dinner menu includes classics such as French Onion Soup, Trout Grenobloise, and signature Steak Frites. French wines compliment any meal and are served by the glass or the bottle from a rolling wine cart.
Parc de Ville puts a family twist on classic bistro fare and brings a taste of metropolitan France to Northern Virginia. Traditional onion soup and pillowy boudin blanc sausage are showcased alongside pinot noir-poached duck egg and Parisian gnocchi.
Browse our listings below to find a full list of local eateries for French cuisine in Fairfax County.
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