French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

39 restaurant menus in Calgary, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Avec Bistro
Avec Bistro
82/100 (492 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
French
International
Healthy
European
Dinner
Lunch
Duck Confit
Confit
Ice Cream
Burger
Beef
Salad
Duck
Mussels
Steak Frites
Foie gras
"It wasn't busy but I felt there was a lull in service, but mainly because of a large table that was there. I ordered the duck confit and thought it..."
Lisa H
"Great food and good atmosphere. I got the duck confit for lunch. The meat is so soft, yet the skin is so crispy. Well seasoned, not too salty. Got..."
Julie Gunawan
"Accompanied by my mother, we dined at the AVEC Bistro on New Years Eve. Charming waitress, delicious french food, and a great selection of wine. Very..."
Philippe Bourget
"Big taste menu was excellent. Portions a bit on the small..."
Raymond Chan
"I was at Avec Bistro for Big Taste Calgary and I enjoyed the food and drinks very much. The service was prompt and our server was also very..."
Nicolas Ayala
"The pork belly was phenomenal! Our waiter was super nice and we felt that our table was looked after the whole time we were there - almost 3 hours...."
Ana Gannon
Rouge
Rouge
81/100 (2035 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
French
Gluten Free Options
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Halibut
Foie gras
Beef
Duck Confit
Confit
Salad
Crab
Lamb
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Sit down
French
Canadian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I recently had the great pleasure of dining at Rouge for a special occasion with friends. Even though I have lived in Calgary for nearly a decade I..."
Ellinor Stenroos
"I don't even know where to begin, 9 courses, each beautifully composed, multiple components in each dish, beautiful plates, varying textures and..."
Evan Seymour-skinner
"We had the chefs menu wine pairing . Always great super food with fantastic wine choices, the service on Jan 6 was superb , lovely young lady who..."
Monica Stewart-Bittner
"My friend Amanda and I dined at Rouge on Saturday night and it was hands down THE best meal I've ever had in my life! We shared the tasting menu and..."
Seeka Lili Silverstein
"We live in Texas and decided to escape the summer heat and enjoy Calgary. Our first lunch in town, and it couldn't have been more beautiful. The..."
Bryan Evans
"There is a reason this was voted # 60 in the world. The food is awesome, the grounds delightful and the staff attentive but not intrusive. A perfect..."
Pauline Deborah Netz Baker
"I have to start with the service. Spot in classy. Amazing attitude. Stuff was very knowledgeable about the wines and the food. Great attitude. Food..."
Tihomir Stoynov Todorov
"Spectacular food, and top notch staff - especially Thomas! One of the best meals I have ever..."
Mandy Reid
"Best bread and butter I've ever had! The meats were divine and perfectly cooked. Lots of theatre from the waiter. Ambience of an art gallery. Only..."
Caroline Krueger
"It was a yummy in my tummy!..."
Sandra Villalobos
"may not be rated Michelin, but perhaps should be! chef Brian and his team, outstanding..."
Jessica De La Fuente
"Excellent service and food!!! The deserts were out of this world!!! Will visit again for..."
Phyllis Tsui
"Amazing food and an excellent service! I highly recommend it! Their halibut is very tasty! The rabbit too if you like..."
Cristina Mackay
"An amazing evening to spend our anniversary! The food itself was fantastic but the service we received made it extra..."
Adrian Breitwieser
"This review has a bit of story associated with it to show the care that the team at Rouge has for their patrons and tries their best to make things..."
Roger M
"This is my first time here since they had the renovation. The food quality and service was good. Just wish the ambiance would either modernized a bit..."
Olivia Lee
"Sooo good! We had the 6 course dinner with wine pairing. It was exquisite. Sat on the beautiful patio and toured their kitchens garden. Plating was..."
Greg North
"Booked a special birthday dinner a couple of weeks in advance. Had the chef's tasting menu. Fun unique and delicious dishes along with a shared..."
Doug Kuwahara
"Okay get ready for a huge review because this place... is unbelievable. I don't know enough adjectives to describe it. Price: $$$ Service:..."
A B
"Tried the chef's tasting menu and it was absolutely phenomenal. Every bite was so interesting and delicious, the experience was so delightful. The..."
Melissa Cummings
"The ambience was the star of the show. Very quaint and cozy feel while still elegant and high quality. The portions were decently sized for a high..."
Azaad Gill
Espresso Cafe
Espresso Cafe
81/100 (885 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
French
Cafe
Diner
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Café
Canadian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Breakfast
Mid-range
"What a fabulous place! Great food and fantastic service. Highly recommend to go with friends and just hang out. Calgary should have more places like..."
Edyta Kowalewska
"Amazing place with great staff! I absolutely love the grand piano! When there, you've got to try the Ali Special (Chocolate Chai Latte) and the..."
Courtney Brander
"Great place. Their vegan dishes are so..."
June Mills
"Great place to relax or conduct business. Il be..."
Johnny Hiro Castagnoli
"I love the fancy interior Food was good and service although maybe a touch slow was very friendly!!! I’ll be back..."
Terri Abraham
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Nasir Shah
"Came here on a whim was quite good. The French toast was amazing and very picturesque. It sort of lacks an atmosphere though. Very pretty in design..."
The Cardinal Critique
"Stopped in for brunch with some friends and absolutely loved the messy bowl. Food and drinks were delicious! The staff were all incredibly nice and..."
Wesley Fairhurst
"Overall the food was delicious, they had great service. The grand piano in the corner of the restaurant was fascinating. They have the most..."
Frankie Lau
Cafe Du Centre
Cafe Du Centre
80/100 (337 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Cafe
French
Cafe
Brazilian
South American
Canadian
Brazilian
Lunch
Breakfast
French
Canadian
Brazilian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Sucre Patisserie & Cafe
Sucre Patisserie & Cafe
77/100 (1850 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
French
Soups
Cafe
Cafe
French
Soups
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
French
Soups
Café
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Yum Bakery
Yum Bakery
70/100 (18 ratings)
Bakeries
Canadian
French
Cafe
European
Canadian
European
American
Cafe
French
American
Café
European
American
French
Canadian
Rivoli Chop House
Rivoli Chop House
70/100 (1572 ratings)
Restaurants
French
"Food was good. Ribeye Medium Chicago style was delicious. Good ambiance, no highchair, def not too kid friendly however, server was great at..."
Marie Yong
"When you step in this place, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. Soft music plays in the background, and the lighting is low and..."
A Sabbagh
"It was extremely good food. Good rib eye with fries and super sauce and got salmon and salad. The best we had on our 18 day round trip. Best service..."
Jannie Sørensen
"Great experience! Food was amazing and cooked to perfection. Service by Dean was fantastic! Coming from Ontario my goal was to have a proper Alberta..."
Matt S
"What a fabulous establishment! From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, my partner and I were very impressed with all of the attention to..."
Jared Kirsh
"Everything about this steakhouse is great🤩🤩 Upon entering, we were greeted by a lovely lady, led to a table and offered a menu. The waiter..."
Ewilina Grabska
"Pretty nice experience (first time) for dinner the other night. Had the powerhouse for 2, wedge salad, Tuna nicoise, scalloped potatoes. The steak..."
C. Sheppy
"Good steak. Tender and juicy. Ordered the New York bone-in one. The weight and price has been increased notify by the server. The mushroom is great,..."
Raymond C (JuiC)
"Very good service and great steak. Server S-Constantin was very professional and show passionate when introducing the steaks and answers a lot of..."
Yongqi Yu
"Spent my birthday here at Vintage to try out their Cowboy Ribeye and amazing service. We were welcomed by Stephen, who were so professional and have..."
nomad_paul
"Was recommended from a friend to come for the wagyu and it did not disappoint. The bone marrow butter and delicious! Loved the steak tartar as well...."
Susan Gibbs
"Great place if you like meat and seafood. I have been here several times and the quality is consistently very solid - sometimes a 4 star (when they..."
Eric Leung
"I went there myself 3 weeks ago, and the waiter was very nice. He introduced me all kinds of steaks (sorry I forgot his name)and was always smiling...."
Sherry Leyi Chen
"Great atmosphere, and food is what I would have expected for this type and calibre of steakhouse. We got the pork belly appetizer (not shown) the..."
Rene Wong
"We went to Vintage Chophouse for their Happy Hour cuisine with our kids. Unfortunately, it only applied for dining in the lounge. The server and..."
Savoury Delights
"We chose this restaurant because they serve oysters and beef tartare and have a distinctive wine selection. I'd say in addition to a very tasty food,..."
Eugene Goloversa
"Food is amazing and the waiter we had was super friendly. He recognized us from previous time he served us. The beef tartare is some of the best..."
Allen Wong