French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Cassis Bistro

90/100 (2257 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Pork

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Shrimp

Beef

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Confit

Baguette

Creme Brulee

Croque Monsieur

Salad

Steak Tartare

Duck

Quiche

Croque Madame

Calamari

Shrimp Salad

Mussels

Steak Frites

Crème Brulée

Lamb

Calamares

Fish

Salmon

Sit down

European

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Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Dinner

Fine Dining

"Cassis Bistro is a cute little French restaurant near the Shaganappi golf course. There is a parkade in the building that my friend parked in, while..."

TanyaR

"The decor is very well thought out, modern yet original. The staff are very friendly however they could use a bit more servers. The appetizers came..."

Dominic Esmail

"The scallop and risotto was definitely the star of the night. It was so delicious, creamy, yet refreshing with the citrus notes. The chips with the..."

Marshmellie

"We had a great meal at Cassis last night. The food was technically beautiful, seasoned well, and the service was great. One thing of note: a male..."

Jodibagyinka

"Prior to coming here, my friend had called twice to make a reservation with no response. About an hour before our dinner, I called one more time to..."

KV

"Love this quaint little French restourant. Enjoy the small amount of people it seats, movie playing in the background and the outdoor patio. Steak..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"The food was amazing, and the service was pretty good. Two minor complaints, I arrived a few minutes before they opened and was asked to wait in the..."

MDish

"Great food and wonderful, romantic ambience. Our server wasn't as attentive as some other restaurants I've been to, but the food was fantastic. I..."

Jen

"Wow! It's been years since going here. We ordered the green salad to start and it was superb. Great lettuce carrot and dressing. Y dad ordered the..."

Tmoski

"A fine evening. Our dining club met at Cassis for the first time. All six of us were very impressed. Service was engaging and efficient. The food..."

Achillides

"A delightful Wednesday evening dinner. I enjoyed the steak frites priced at $37 for a very large dinner. Excellent steak with copious fries and..."

John D

"Love Cassis! Had an amazing meal here this past Friday. Shared the beef tartare and ravioli to start and had the chef's special (lamb confit) as a..."

Newsam

"I've been a big fan of Chef Dominique from the very beginning when he was the executive Chef at Teatro, it took very little time until we became a..."

Meysam Ova

"Wow. Cassis is really good! Can't wait to come back in a few weeks. Don't go if you're on a diet though, this French menu will make you want to..."

Hypsochromic

"Effortless stylish with modern European charm, Cassis immediately won me over with the highest quality Croque Monsieur -better than those Paris has..."

Anne Farineau

"Went there last month, absolutely loved it! I had their mushroom tart, my husband had the steak frites, both were amazing. I took off 1 mark for a..."

Alisa Boysis

"CASSIS – PEPÉ LE PEW WOULD BE PROUD4.8/5 Foodie Foursome Index4.8/5 on the French scaleMike’s Review:..."

A Couple Of Couples

"Cassis Bistro has a very homey, welcoming ambiance, serving up some of the most classic French dishes. The owner and servers were extremely friendly..."

Cathy Lin

"Lovely quaint restaurant with consistently good food. We had the olive tapenade which was nice albeit a touch salty. The pork chop and the..."

ZIra

"Easily one of the finest eateries in all of Calgary. It's flawlessly a peek into the South of France in all the best ways. Amazing service and have..."

Mister Omar

"With so many great restaurants in Calgary, there are always a few that somehow get stuck on your list, for no reason other than you’re waiting for..."

Theresa

"I love love love cassis bistro! The atmosphere is always so classy and friendly. The servers are very good and attentive. The menu is a little bit..."

Hips Dont Lie

"I was amazed by this place! As soon as I walked in I already liked the place. The atmosphere is very cozy and bistro like. After I had the food, I..."

YEGirl

"Every time I go I think "there is no way it can be as good as last time", and every time they insist on proving me wrong. The thoughtfully crafted..."

Emily Pickering

"Service was perfect. The waiter made suggestions and had good dialogue to backup his claims. Food was served hot. In addition, all of our dishes were..."

Diet Coke Forever

"Situated in the Casel Marche building up 17th Ave, this unassuming bistro is reminiscent of a Parisian cafe that one would only be so lucky to..."

J.Chews

"Great food! I've eaten here twice now, and the food has been amazing, great wine, and very good service. My only complaint is that it's a small room..."

Wacalder

"I absolutely love this restaurant. I came a few years back and didn't quite enjoy the menu back then but I'm so glad I came back!We made..."

YYCFoodie

"Amazing! High quality French cuisine. The detail put into every part of the meal was appreciated. The handmade desserts are to die for! Exceptional..."

InSearchOfYumm

"Absolutely stellar. The ambiance is perfect for an intimate date, the service is on point, and the food is out of this world. I can honestly say I..."

Greg P

"Overall: great service and ambiance. I was at Cassis’ for a late brunch and the service was very accommodating. The server recommended the featured..."

Princess Peach

"Yummy! this is a little gem in the city. I have been here twice and both times my experience has been excellent. The service was great, servers..."

Sharon

"Perfection. A favourite for sure, Cassis never fails to bring excellent flavours to the table. I usually opt for the fish of the day which is always..."

Notes4shannon

"Celiac Unfriendly. I have to start by saying that I love this restaurant and have been coming here since it opened. I had the misfortune of taking my..."

Fructose Intolerant

"Great experience! Fit us in without a reservation. Attentive, knowledgable staff. Excellent wine recommendation, and delicious..."

CT

"Best French food in town. Such a beautiful space, French movies projected on the back wall, country-side decor that's warm and inviting, music, the..."

D.elena

"My boyfriend and I had a great dinner here. Very cozy and fun ambiance, the staff was attentive and knowledgable about the menu, and the food was..."

Alexa Chelsea

"Awesome !. My wife and I dined at Cassis on Friday and it took us right back to the South of France ! Great experience..."

L2eg

"Cassis has quickly become one of my favourite restaurants in Calgary and is in my top 3 date night destinations. I've never had a disappointing meal..."

Dan Mackle

"Interesting. My first experience was fabulous in all aspects. Food, service and environment were all perfect. My second visit was not as spectacular..."

Foodstoryteller

"Dinner is where it's at!. My fiance and I have been to Cassis before for brunch/ lunch and we finally got smart and made a reso 2 weeks in advance to..."

Odo Mo

"Ahh French Food. This place is always busy and the staff are all very friendly. If you like steak, try the steak frites....."

Dana_nykiforuk

"A little bit of heaven.. I love the small village feel that this little bistro has. The staff are wonderfully charming, and the food equally so. It's..."

Ftng

"A go to for a taste of France.... Lovely experience! Made a reservation but they were late seating us. To compensate they served us complimentary..."

Yycfoodculture

"Amazing food and service!. Went here tonight and was blown away by the ambience, food, and service. I am now going to become a regular as it was that..."

Bobby K

"Love this place!. I simply love the food here. I love trying the specials, but I have my favorites on the regular menu including the chicken livers..."

CgyGirl

"Plat du jour Please!. Very nice bistro with decent food. I'd recommend going with the daily specials. My daughter had the chicken and it was perfect...."

MsKiev

"Little taste of France. First off the place is pretty small and a little too dark for my liking causing a few issues in seeing the menu or taking..."

Elledang

"Client Event. Cassis Bistro hosted our private client appreciation dinner. We were extremely impressed with the level of service, quality of food,..."

SLaw

"Best bistro in Calgary. Steak frites simply amazing. Fish is always beautifully cooked. Quiche is the best I have ever had. Service is good, ambiance..."

Clare

"Brilliant. Friday night in August. We had olives, goat cheese salad, salmon appetizer, lamb and steak+frites mains, with la cachette with maple syrup..."

Erin Butler

"Great food, good vibes, and great service. Although some say the menu is pricey, I find the quality if the food exceptional and plentiful. You won't..."

Markus

"Simply the best meal I have ever had! Started with the tomato goat cheese salad, then steak and frites finished with a chocolate fondant (aka. Molten..."

J Reid

"Perfect French style bistro... Could use more options on the wine..."

Culinarygangster

"Perfect spot to have a delicious lunch with a friend or spouse. I had the Croque Madmoiselle. It was c'est magnifique! And the salad was tasty too -..."

Teanna Hodgins

"Simply..."

Miazek

"What a delight!. I LOVED my lunch here. Staff were so nice and the food outstanding. The menu had plenty of things to choose from, all looked really..."

Butterislife

"Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere and excellent friendly service. A little gem. 10 out of..."

Foodie

"Yay!. Cute ambiance. A bright and cheery stop with consistently delicious food and wonderful wine recommendations...."

Mary-Anne

"Great dinner. We had a great dinner. Not a big restaurant, but cosy enough to feel good. Servers are nice, atmosphere is great.We had a full..."

SoInCalgary

"Wonderful!. I owed my dear friend Chris a dinner out after losing our Super Bowl bet and we decided to try Cassis. It was amazingly wonderful!..."

Jodi

"I've heard so much about Cassis, but really didn't know what to expect. There has been a lot of hype around the new Calgary dinning scene and I..."

Liz

"Love it here!. Went here with some girlfriends for dinner and shared nearly everything on the menu. although the selection is limited, everything was..."

Helen Yeung

"Très Bon!. Walking into Cassis is like walking into France. The decor is authentically french, the atmosphere is intimate, and the food is..."

Rebecca123

"Urban Surprise. So happy I found this gem. Cassis Bistro is a welcomed surprise in Calgary. You can sense an appreciation for the preparation,..."

Tinker Sparkle

"Amazing food and great portions. I love the interior..."

Fanny

"Best French food in Calgary so far. Delicious food, romantic charming vibe. I would definitely go back. Service was amazing. Excellent friendly staff..."

Kimbo

Le Parc Brasserie And Cafe

90/100 (124 ratings)

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"Love the rustic interior and ambiance. Great place for a drink but quiet enough for a date. We started with a couple drinks with a french onion soup..."

Amy

"Went for an impromptu dinner with friends and it turned into a wonderful dining experience. The portions of food were hearty and filling and the..."

Michelle Bjorndalen

"Took my bestie here for bday lunch & I've been here for cappuccinos. 1) the service = excellent; they recalled me from a prior visit months ago ;..."

Murielle Maurice

"The decor, the service and the food is very good. Only one issue...the worst vinegrette on the house salads ever! Very, very blah with no flavor. For..."

Turner

"Was very impressed on my first visit to this restaurant serving French cuisine. Service was fabulous and our waiter was very friendly and..."

Neltron

"Tess and Alex go to Parc for Tess' BirthdayWowee we had a wonderful time here! Our server was super cute and funny and all of our food was..."

Justess

"We went to Parc to celebrate my mom's birthday. We had a nice table set up right in front of the open doors to the patio, it was perfect. To top it..."

Big_Spoon

"Really enjoyed it here. Classic brasserie atmosphere. Black and white checkered floor. Classic French table linens. But still a wonderful casual..."

Steve Burrell

"This place is great for date night. Lovely ambiance and very sophisticated feel. We have had drinks, appetizers and dinner here on more then one..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"Today's Big Taste is at Parc Brasserie, a restaurant serving up French casual and fine dining. It is located two stores down from Tutti Frutti on..."

Candy Chou

"Parc Café & Brasserie was on my hit list this year. They had me at escargots and gnocchi. I have been to Parc before to have their mussels and they..."

Jenny

"One of the vest french rest in town. The servers are well organized. I would definitely go again with my friends. I just wish it offered a more..."

Ssmane

"My friend Jaimie and I wanted to catch up. She told me to pick the restaurant. I chose Parc Brasserie for the Big Taste lunch. However, when we..."

Hitting The Sauce

"I can't understand the average reviews received by Parc because I've had several perfect european-authentic experiences now. Today my wife and I..."

Kris Read

"Friend has been raving about this place for awhile and finally got a chance to go. It didn't disappoint at all. Love how casual but sophisticated it..."

Emily

"Parc reminds me of Le Select in Toronto. It's a relaxed space with a tasteful French flare. I had the quiche which was tasty, the creme brûlée was..."

Geoffrey Cameron

"Consistently one of my favourite French restaurants in the city! With an ever availability of croque madames on their menu, it's always a great..."

J.Chews

"My husband and I went for a brunch on Christmas Eve, the service was great and the French onion soup was to die for!!! I had the brioche and mushroom..."

Po

"Love everything about Parc Brasserie. Service, food, bread they give you as a starter and ambience. Just wish they would go back to the skinny fries..."

Cafe_au_lait_yyc

"Came here tonight for a catch up dinner with the girls and was not disappointed! Our server was attentive but not too pushy, she was always..."

Jenna

"Parc is in Mount Royal Village in the old Borgo location, owned by the same folks as Bonterra. I'm really enjoying Parc. Have been twice for brunch..."

Harrison

"When N was back a few weeks ago, I took him out for an evening to celebrate his (then belated) birthday. It seems like there are so many new places..."

Alanna DB

"Fantastic food and great service. The Escargot was very tasty and the Gnocchi a la Parisienne was incredible. The staff were very friendly. Overall..."

Jordan

"Menu items could be a bit more descriptive. Flavours are all there and the whole place has this cool vibe to it. Looking forward to new dishes. Will..."

Snacker

"My friend has been raving about the Parc's quiche for months now. I always thought "quiche is quiche", whatever....... But the quiche here is..."

Colleen

"The food was delicious and the service was great. Had a little bit of everything and it was well portion! Definitely worth a try if you are wanting..."

A. Ku

"You have to try out this place just for the decor. It feels like you've just stepped into France. The service was incredible, they were very helpful..."

Rachel Antony

"Parc Brasserie is another new option which has recently opened and is challenging for our favourite French spot in town. For those who don't know, a..."

For The Love Of...

"Parc is most definitely a nice addition to the 17th ave: we needed a French restaurant there! I've been there a few times, both lunch and dinner, and..."

Thierry / Foodie In YYC

"At last, P week! We decided that we had to try Parc Brasserie, which is one of the many new restaurants on 17th Ave. It's nested in the chain of..."

Kimmy W

"You guys. Words cannot describe how much I loved my experience at Le Parc Brasserie. Point taken Im a huge sucker for french food but this..."

La Gourmande

"Tried Parc for both brunch and dinner; my advice is to go during breakfast and lunch. The bread that they offer for all the tables are so..."

M

"Having lived a short train ride away from its capital for the majority of my life, I like to think that France is a little like my stomping grounds...."

Kimberley Thurn

"Good service and the server was friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Food was tasty and the platters were a good size to share. Would..."

ThamTham

"Parc was very tasty.I came here with my friends and we all ordered the burger and the calamari to share.I have to say the Calamari was..."

Sharon

"Experience here for dessert was amazing. Our server was incredibly welcoming and friendly, knew how to add in some humour. He always was prompt and..."

Jenny

"Escargot was mediocre at best. nothing to rave about. Lamb was amazing, and the beef tartar was average. Decor is nice, service was good...."

KT

"From what I know Calgary doesn't have a lot of French kitchens. This place has great service and a plethora of menu girth. The decor is done in a..."

Tmoski

"Came here with my husband, our 9 month old, my in-laws and my mum for a early Mother's Day lunch. We loved the decor and atmosphere and..."

Cat Mak

"At last, P week! We decided that we had to try Parc Brasserie, which is one of the many new restaurants on 17th Ave. It's nested in the chain of..."

Kimmy W

"I might die I ate so much.. Went to Parc for Mothers Day dinner and oh my god, the food was unbelievable. I had the salmon special with risotto and I..."

Thediningserver

"Thomas Smith. Enjoyed the restaurant , service,and food presentation. My only criticism is the noise level for..."

Tommyboy2008

"Good traditional French cuisine --- went with a friend and shared everything from appetizer to dessert. Wild mushrooms were nice and tasty, beef..."

Chris Matthew

"We were pleased by the high quality food and friendly service. Though it costed us an arm and a leg, our experience was delightful. The server..."

Cathy Lin

"Finally a group of people who understand what a great evening should be. Beyond the fact that the room is beautiful, and the fact that the food is..."

Facebook User

"Délicieux!. Came here for lunch and was totally impressed. The decor was traditional and classy. Our server, Bridgette, made the perfect..."

DV

"Great dinner date!. My girlfriend is up on all the latest restaurants in Calgary and has been to most of them, so this makes it tough for me to plan..."

Rodlocke11

"Fabulous first experience here. Ordered the poulet for a main course, basically a cow au vin served with a lovely light jus with mushrooms and..."

TMS

"I was really excited for this restaurant to open up. I love the atmosphere and the interior of the restaurant. Food is great. My favourite dish from..."

YEGirl

"Sublime cuisine, friendly service which needs a little tweaking. Tried this brasserie only five days after it opened. Very french atmosphere with..."

Redfish

"Fills a need in Calgary's dining scene. We dined here on their 3rd day open and it was great from start to finish. The steak tartare was perfectly..."

Kate Charlton

"My friends and I had a few Old Fashions and some of their other cocktails which were really good. The bartenders were very attentive and patient with..."

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