French Restaurants near Cleveland, OH

“Fabulous French restaurant. Concierge at a local hotel tells me there's a good French restaurant within walking distance. In Cleveland? OK... I went in. Sat at the bar. Great service. Great bartender. Get a whiskey. I take a look at the menu. And then it hits me. I am sitting in some corner of Cleveland and this is a LEGIT good French restaurant. Really. Cleveland. And yes people I do know my way around French restaurants. From Le Bernadin in NYC to the French family kitchens to every sort of Parisian restaurant from high to low. I had a fabulous glass of Chinon wine, authentically French. The sommelier knew his stuff. A+ And among other things I tried the vegetarian cassoulet. And it worked, with a nice mix of sweet potatoes and mushrooms along with the classic cassoulet flavor. Inventive. Great menu, great wines and cocktails. Friendly staff. L'Albatros is terrific. Five stars. Congrats. *****“

“The food is great, the service is phenomenal, the staff makes you feel like family every time, and the overall atmosphere is very soothing and comfortable while remaining classy and sophisticated.Vegetarian options: There is a great selection of vegetarian dishes to choose from and you won't be disappointed no matter what you choose.Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions are highly respected and catered to.Parking: They offer complimentary valet.Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available and special kid friendly food options are offered.Wheelchair accessibility: They will always accommodate wheelchairs.“

“Went for a birthday dinner and I am happy she chose this place. This place was so good. A 5-star experience that I did not expect. Because of the location you would think it was just an average restaurant but this place is offering a fine dining experience. I loved my cocktail it was perfectly made. I ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer they weren't bad but they weren't great either. My entree was as seafood pasta. It was a little pricy but for the portion size and quality it was definitely worth it.i I will definitely go there again.“

“We visited the stand at West Side Market and got an amazing lunch. The savory crêpes were as good as the ones we get in Paris. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day. Both girls working were very friendly and helpful when I had questions and special requests. We do not live in the area but would definitely frequent it if we did!“

“Everything I'd heard about this restaurant had been positive so I decided to try it out. The restaurant is somewhat small on the inside, but there are patio tables outside (weather permitting of course). Although the dining area inside was smaller than most places, it was not uncomfortable and added to the charm of the restaurant. It reminded me of a Parisian cafe. The service was friendly and prompt, and the waitress was helpful in providing descriptions of the food and suggestions. We started with the escargots, the Niçoise salad, and the onion soup. Escargots were great; meaty and served with a garlic butter and sliced baguette. Niçoise salad was bursting with color and flavor. Although the onion soup was made with a vegan base, it too was amazing. For our main course, we ordered the bœuf bourguignon and the cassoulet; both were incredible and heartwarming for a cold December night. We also split a bottle of Pinot noir which paired perfectly with our dishes. From our table we could see the chefs hard at work in the small open kitchen, which was very fun to watch and also very impressive. Our whole experience was incredible, and I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu!“

“Disappointed after hearing about this place. I was at a birthday brunch and there were 10 of us. The service was inconsistent, although we were there at 1pm and they "close" at 2pm Sundays. My order was the last to arrive and I waited a long time for it without any server noticing (the others at the other end had finished their food already). As a result, my potatoes were overcooked and hard. The Eggs Benedict was just OK, and the muffin was not toasted. Eggs were perfectly poached though. Others seemed to enjoy their food but no raves. The Gravalax was missing things and was a sparse plate. I think they were having issues because the manager came over at the end and asked the host how everything was, but they didn't come to my end of the table. They were super accommodating about separate checks, and added an automatic service charge of 20 percent (bravo to them). They were also great about cutting an outside birthday cake. Valet park in front, or lot in the back. I might try them again, but won't rush back.“

“The food - complex flavors in elegant yet simple dishes from start to finish are the obvious stars of the show, but the energetic atmosphere is cozy & but is so chameleonesque, fine dining, cocktails & appetizers at the bar or eating the French baguette style sandwich the place is named for its unique for all occasions.The service & employees are special, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable to a degree that I would say tops any dining establishment in the area pound for pound. Plus the creativity and skill in the back of the house as each plate is photo worthy.Highly recommended.“