Best French Restaurants in KL

Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous located in Bangsar Utama. “Chez Gaston” is a traditional French restaurant and bar located just a few minutes from the bustling Telawi streets and one (1) minute from the Bangsar LRT station. The bistro’s concept is to provide authentic and affordable French cuisine while offering a laid-back atmosphere in which to truly relax and enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends. The bistro is helmed by Chef Florian Nigen whose family ran a well-known restaurant in Bretagne in France for 30 years. He puts all his knowledge, experience and passion into preparing the wide selection of typical French meaty and seafood dishes along with delicious French desserts.

Managed by an adept French chef, the food here is prepared to entice you with refined flavours and enjoyable experiences. From a divine slab of steak, meticulous prepared pork chops, to exquisite salads, hams, and home-grown recipes, you will never leave this place with regrets. Also, their selection of wine is a must to immerse yourself in this wonderful world of fine cuisine. 

Conveniently located at the heart of Bangsar, this commodious restaurant has been reaping up praises for their authentic French delicacies that are pretty gentle to the wallet. From starters like bruschettas with smoky ham and cheese to hearty mains like pork tenderloin, pan fried frog legs with soja sauce, chicken cordon blue and delectable dessert like chocolate mousse – everything deserves a tip of the hat to the head chef, Florian Nigen who devises his three decades experience in Brittany to every plate. Another behemoth here is their Brittany-style seafood platters where one can relish ocean goodness like prawns, langoustines, whelks, oysters, winkles, cockles and the gigantic French spider crab! Tipples-wise, wines and champagnes are available to further augment the flavours in a setting that stays true to the name of the restaurant. 

Jaws are sure to drop once you have your sights on this three-storey mansion that is synonymous with class and comfort. Either you dine by the pool or perch close to the floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the lush green surrounds, one would certainly be perked with Valentine’s vibes just about any day. Nibble down some complimentary bread while sweeping through their inspiring menu that has mastered the balance between fresh and premium ingredients with finesse touches.  Brittany lobsters bisque, smoked salmon and avocado salad, roasted snails in red wine sauce and foie gras deserve special shout-outs. With an impressive wine cellar housing more than 150 labels, you can’t leave the dining space without a glass or two. 

Chez Leoniel is a small café within the French Alliance building that serves authentic French cuisine. One of the signature dishes here is their duck dish. Confit de Canard is a dish that is all about patience for that deeper flavour. The duck is oven-roasted for 14 hours, then dunked into duck fats and let dry and finally oven-grilled at a high temperature for 10 minutes until the outside is nice and crispy. The meat remains tender and moist, and the contrast with the outer skin made all the difference. Served with roasted potato slices, also dunk in duck fat, and salad lightly dressed, it is a simple meal with big flavours that is definitely worth trying. And while you’re at it, why not go for the Bread Platter? Nothing says more French than the finest of French bread, served with butter. Go all the French way by dipping the bread in the Pesto Soup concoction of risotto, tomato, French beans, onions and other vegetables.

Located at The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Sage has drawn lots of attention for its hybrid of French and Japanese cuisine. The charming atmosphere certainly sets a pace of its own, particularly for romantic dates. Among the forte fares here are Winter Black Truffle Soup with Hokkaido Scallop and Chives, Cherry Wood Smoked Duck Breast with Foie Gras and Kokabu Salad, and Fedelini Pasta Tossed with Mascarpone Cheese with Yellow Foot Mushroom and Wagyu Bacon. Reading through the menu certainly has your stomach rumbling straightway. While waiting for your orders to hit the table, keep your eyes peeled looking at the open kitchen and wine cellar with over 300 label selections. Wine and dine to your heart’s content with dishes that win points in both presentation and taste. 

Meals at Cafe de Paris isn’t only about mains with robust flavour combinations as one can expect succulent sandwiches, bites of tartines and couple of Mediterranean platters too. Due to its popularity and all-around delicious dishes, it’s habitually teeming with patrons. If you’re keen for something light yet but authentically French, opt for their Vintage Brittany sardines which are aged in a can with olive oil for a couple of years and best consumed with toasted French bread. And if you’re in the mood to eat till you drop, assorted pastas and moreish meats are up for grabs. For a happy ending, the French way, kaleidoscopic spread of macaroons, pavlovas, chocolate palet, raspberry soufflé and other confectionaries lure to be released from the glass shelves. Beverage-wise, a myriad of boozes and freshly brewed coffees from one of the best baristas in town surely do not disappoint. 

Nathalie's Gourmet Studio is a many-splendored thing, especially if you have your heart set for French cuisine. Be carried away by the sensual setting of the restaurant with wooden flooring holding classy furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking verdant greens with amorous melodies scoring on the background – a big uptick for a lovey-dovey date. If you think the interior has wowed you enough, wait till the mind-boggling dishes are served. Each platter is a work of art, brimming with colours and the flavours are spot on. Need an example?Brittany Blue Lobster with celeriac heart in crispy kadaif, green apple chutney curry tomato jelly and herring caviar – this is one dish. Attentive hospitality, wicked wines and lip-smacking desserts line up to make the pleasure better. 

DC Restaurant has been making waves both online and offline for their sumptuous spread of French fare. The kitchen is spearheaded by Darren Chin, a fabled French chef who emphasise on dishes that nurture bold flavours and adept skills. Think dishes like lobster scallop ravioli with coconut cream emulsion, Wagyu beef cheek with ice vegetables and Miso glazed Chilean Sea Bass with slipper lobster and buratta, to name a few. Another showstopper here is the cheese trolley which is chockfull with arsenal of fresh cheese that would offer a field day for cheese lovers. Darren is constantly working on the menu is ensure it hits the sweet spot in terms of taste and presentation, therefore expect a changing menu here and then. What better way to wrap up your meal with few glasses of curated wines amidst a sleek and sexy atmosphere. 

From the same folks behind La Vie En Rose which ceased its operation not long ago are back doing what they do best in a revamped house along Tengkat Tong Shin. Be it the simple alfresco to the cosy and sparsely-lid interior, all you’ve got to do is kick back and delve down delicious French goodness with complementing wines. Big in portions and bigger on flavours, nothing of the menu is not worth the money. Among the crowd favourites are homemade bread, air-dried duck breast, hand-cut beef tenderloin tartare and signature slow-cooked specialities of beef cheeks, salmon and duck confit. And be sure of leaving with armloads of their freshly baked viennoiseries and other oven goodness to satiate you on your couch. 

Fans of French cuisine should really check out Cocott', where everything from baked breads to pan-seared foie gras and spice-infused pineapples with coconut custard & lime jelly, this place will definitely tickle your palates and bring all your taste buds to live!