6 of the best French restaurants in Utrecht
Did you know that the Netherlands’ best French restaurant is in Utrecht? Combine the best of both worlds: outstanding French cuisine in one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful cities. From cosy bistros to fine dining, here are six great places to enjoy French cuisine in Utrecht.
Florent
Florent is a celebration of the French bistro, serving creative dishes with bold flavours and unexpected twists. Expect carefully selected wines, timeless French classics and inventive seasonal creations. This is bistronomy at its best, taking you on a culinary journey from familiar favourites to exciting new flavours.
Café Carèl
Café Carèl transports you to the lively streets of Paris. This charming French bistro is open seven days a week, serving fine wines, light bites and excellent coffee. Its terrace on Janskerkhof is the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Madeleine
Madeleine, voted the best French restaurant in the Netherlands, serves classic French bistro dishes with a contemporary twist. You’ll find it in the heart of Utrecht on the lively ‘t Wed, overlooking the Oudegracht.
Le Jardin
At Le Jardin, vegetables and herbs take centre stage, with seasonal ingredients leading the way. Inspired by the produce itself, the kitchen combines French culinary expertise with creativity and passion. Wherever possible, ingredients are sourced from local producers, ensuring they are fresh, responsibly produced and often organic.
Héron Petit
The heron in Héron’s logo isn’t there by chance. Herons forage for a wide variety of food in their local surroundings, and that’s exactly the philosophy behind this charming restaurant on Schalkwijkstraat, just a ten-minute walk from the Dom Tower.
C’est Ça
C’est Ça is a true table d’hôte, where you simply sit back and let the chef surprise you. Every week, a new three-, four- or five-course surprise menu is created. While the cuisine is rooted in classic French haute cuisine, it also draws inspiration from neighbouring countries.
