French Restaurants near Rutherford, NJ

“Our 40th Anniversary dinner was amazing last night! From the service to the food and meeting the chef after! What a wonderful restaurant especially for a special occasion! Thank you for an amazing night!“

“Classy place, very friendly staff, starting with the nice hostess. Got a booth in the back. Ordered black label and regular burgers, bone marrow, French onion soup. Had a great server who told us fries were cooked with refined peanut oil since a guest had a peanut allergy. Refilled waters and drinks and checked on us a few times. Oysters are amazing, not a single bad one and no grit either, so shout out to the shuckers. One of my favorite places in the city, can’t wait to go back.“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“Great late lunch on a nice spring day. Moules Frites were excellent“

“Had to swing by the new Boucherie and see what this new addition was bringing to the Chicago scene. My visit on a Sunday at 7:30pm was way different than my visit on a Thursday night at 8:30pm. Sunday was calm, spacious with a very moderate noise level but Thursday night was oddly the complete opposite - it was loud, busy and had much less space! 😂 I’d definitely say be cognizant of that when you go; the vibes can vary. The drinks were good - my favorite was “La vie en rose” and the French martini was tasty as well. Loved the escargots and the garlic butter sauce they were drowned in! I also had the saumon roti and that choron sauce on top was delish! I wasn’t a fan of the Paris-Brest for dessert, but the crème brûlée was good! The interior is so beautiful! 😍 Stop by for a visit and see how you like this new Chicago restaurant! Ask for Manuel to be your waiter - he was the best!!!“

“My husband and I had the best night at Daniel! Our server Caesar made our anniversary so special with a kitchen tour. Everything was exceptional and Caesar made the night unforgettable!!!“

“Food and service spectacular. Beautiful room.“

“Friendly staff, we were not rushed and were made to feel welcome. A perfect spot to pass an hour in a soggy day! (Though skip the Apple tart for dessert - super soggy)“

“Accueil est cordial, le personnel professionnel , la nourriture est très bonne. Un petit coin de Provence à New York. Ambiance sympa 👍🏻“

“Very chic city atmosphere with a beautiful bar & dining area indoors. The food and service was outstanding.“

“My steak was delicious. It’s a great late night place with a cool vibe.“

“I had a wonderful dinner at Levant! Every dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The cocktails were fantastic as well. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the service was fast and attentive. You can really feel the warmth and hospitality here — I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“A very fancy and romantic restaurant.“

“This restaurant blew me away, which I was not expecting. Everything about it was magnificent. Plus top end food and service without any stuffiness. Plus they had a wonderful restaurant week menu on top of a legitimate strawberry shortcake. Will definitely go again and take friends. What a place!“

“Delicious 3 course lunch. The calypso cocktail was smooth and strong. Scallops were large large and perfectly cooked came with a delicious butternut squash sauce favorite part of the meal. The octopus also came with the sauce. The steelhead trout had a super crispy skin with a beautiful flake to the fish.“

“New York is one of the world's great cities, a global center for media, entertainment, arts, fashion, research, finance and trade. This busy, modern city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world and the most populous city in the United States.“

“As return customers, each visit continues to exceed our expectations. From the moment you walk in, the service is nothing short of impeccable: warm, personable, and genuine.

We have enjoyed almost every dish on the menu over multiple visits, and not a single bite has ever fallen short of phenomenal. This most recent experience was no exception with memorable standouts including the Madai and Zebra Tomato starters, and Black Bass main. We always find a fantastic bottle of wine from their extensive wine list and their sommelier staff is highly knowledgeable.

It’s not just a meal here—it’s a culinary experience we look forward to every single time. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!“

“Great!“

“Amazing food and ambiance.“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“Phenomenal French food, one of the best meals I have ever had. Truly a hidden gem.“

“Loulou is a leader in supporting the courageous medical staff tasked against covid across NYC! Today, they are delivering 40 meals to ICU doctors. Amazing, selfless work - pouring all of their resources into those who are keeping our city alive. Please consider supporting loulou so that they can continue feeding NYC‘s heroes! Food, drinks - much needed pick-me-ups - right to your door! We love you Loulou! 💗“

“LeBernardin is the kind of dining experience you'd dress up for, book in advance, and immerse yourself in for hours. If you're looking for a taste of New York City dining elegance or a memorable evening, this is the place to be. While the prices aren't cheap, the sophistication and rhythmic atmosphere here are truly a treasure to be cherished.“

“My wife and I have been here at least 5 times and each time is better than the last. We love the cozy atmosphere, the attentive service, and the delicious gnudi. The menu changes frequently which always makes coming back a new adventure. Do not miss the chocolate cake!“

“Cool place and enjoy the food, drink , enironment.“

“Great French place. Tough to get in. Go early.“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. The food is great, especially the French onion soup. Definitely a go-to spot for me and my wife when visiting NYC.“

“We had a wonderful brunch at Lafayette. This is one of my favorite brunch spots in the city. Our server was wonderful and attentive! The vibe and the ambiance are so chic! 10/10“

“Everything is delicious! The grilled cheese was our favorite!“

“I have to admit, every dish here is absolutely exquisite.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Little Rock on Saturday. I made the reservation a week or so ago so we were very fortunate to get a table. However, we were a little disappointed to realize that our table was at the bar and not in the main dining area. That would be my only criticism, particularly since there were so many open tables in the main dining room for the entire time of our meal. Other than that, it was exceptional. “

“The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Croque Madame. Lena was a spectacular server, we could not have asked for better.“

“Honestly, La Ripaille is fine. The wine selection is good, the servers are very nice, however the owner is exceptionally rude and uncomfortable to be around. He openly scolded servers doing a fantastic job in the middle of the dining room for no reason. The food is good enough, but a bit overpriced. That being said, the fries taste remarkably like fries that I'm sure you've had before... that's all I'll say about that if you get what I mean. Overall, pretty good, would consider going back.“

“One of my favorite place to go in the city ! Very friendly people and food 🥘 is always great 😊“

“The food is amazing and the ambiance is just what I love about this city must visit!!! 🤩“

“Very nice atmosphere - :)“

“What a fabulous Mother’s Day lunch we had. Great atmosphere and incredible service! Bravo!!!“

“We didn't make a reservation, but we were willing to sit outside, which was enjoyable. We were able to observe New York walk by as we ate the very tasty food. The escargot, halibut, duck and banana caramel dessert were all so good. Definitely a restaurant to try and get to when visiting NYC.“

“Sometimes you have an experience that makes you wish you could clone yourself and align your clone -so that your clone... could eat everything on the menu that you didn't pick the first time around.  What a fantastically funky ride!!! Classic Bistro French with NYC attitude. There is something transcendent about those soufflé potatoes, it's like... the greatest elevated deconstructed, sour cream and onion potato chips...and at the risk of sounding like Moon Unit Zappa...”totally tubular!” What I loved most other than the food, (I wish I had another clone who could go back and order all of the other desserts, but I had my heart set on the Ile Flottant (nobody does that anymore!) which was a cloud of vanilla) was the VIBE. Its FUN! Dare I say...convivial? Like my experience recently at Wild Cherry- your sister funkified watering hole of splendor-it is a restaurant that is almost designed to force conversation with the people sitting next to you, which is a decidedly Parisian experience-marrying a New York experience that has long since gone away with the advent of horrible things called cell phones. By the end of the night? The couple who were seated next to us were clinking glasses and cracking up with my husband and I. Turns out? They had an identical order appetizer main course and dessert to us just in the opposite order!!!! It is my hope that this incredible restoration which both honors old New York gastronomic history with Parisian tradition is here to stay because I've gotta come back and try a whole lot more !“

“Favorite restaurant, delicious food, sublime wine, amazing chefs Robbie & Sam , friendly and welcoming owners, Clement & Simone go above and beyond to make your experience of their gem of a restaurant simply the best! Love this treasure in our neighborhood, make your reservation and try as much as you can on the menu, every mouthful is just wonderful!!“

“Amazing French restaurant! Fantastic service, cocktails, and wines.“

“We fancied a light brunch on our way up to the Broadway theatre for a matinee show of The Buena Vista Social Club and as we had enjoyed our brunch at the Tartinery café & bar in Greenwich Village last week, we decided to try their branch on Park Ave.
The café was very busy with a lot of office workers having lunch, however, we were shown to a small table for two without having to wait. The menu at this branch was very silmilar to the one at Greenwich Village, however, they didn't have the eggs benedict my wife really enjoyed there, so she had the avocado on toast with the additional of a soft poached eggs today, which she really enjoyed, and a latte. I went for the lunch combo deal of a delicious creamy chestnut & mushroom soup with a fantastic chicken salad petite tartine with celery & pistachio. We also ordered a very tasty ham & cheese croissant to share whilst we waited for our main courses.
We were served by a very friendly and helpful waitress and used the male & female toilets at the back of the café. There's also a takeaway counter near the entrance selling pastries & hot drinks to go.“

“Dining at Le Rivage has become a family tradition. My MIL would eat there when she lived in NYC decades ago. She returned with her son (my husband) when he was young. Now, in 2025, we took our boys there on their first visit to NYC. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food is always wonderful. Highly recommended.“

“Great food, great staff, great restaurant“

“Great place, delicious food, attentive staff …“

“We had grilled squid, a super fresh salad I absolutely loved, and a tender fish dish that was cooked perfectly. Ended the night with their special dessert and two amazing cocktails. Everything was just right — cozy, delicious, and beautifully done. 💛🍸“

“It was a wonderful experience our waiter and everyone was just fantastic and the food was amazing!!“

“We stopped here for a quick lunch before our tour. Absolutely fantastic service from Diogo, the lovely man that served us. He was very friendly and we had a lovely chat with him about our trip. The food was delicious, portion size great and beautifully presented. Overall a great place to grab a quick bite.“

“The service was phenomenal as were the floor manager Adil Kuci and our waitress Kaila. They were extremely accommodating attention to details, very patient with our requests. We have been going to Faubourg over and over again and we absolutely love it. Highly recommend for an excellent restaurant experience in Montclair Faubourg.“

“AMAZING NIGHT !
Birthday night with my friends. We loved the wines, the food was traditional and on top of the French restaurant that I use to try before.
And the waitress (Celia) was amazing, full of stories about Bordeaux and Bordeaux’s countryside.
So I just want to say thank you.
I really recommend Vin sur Vingt.“