The Best French Restaurants In Hong Kong: Where To Eat French Food

From fine-dining French restaurants like three-Michelin-starred Caprice to humble Parisian-style bistros, here’s where to find authentic French food in Hong Kong.

With a multitude of French restaurants all over Hong Kong, we’re hoping to narrow your choices down by sharing some of our favourite places for authentic French food in the city, which serve everything from great wine and cheese to French haute cuisine. Ranging from fancy French fine-dining restaurants like three-Michelin-starred Caprice to laid-back Parisian-style bistros, we’re rounding up the best French restaurants in Hong Kong. Bon appetit!

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Caprice – Three-Michelin-starred French gastronomy at Four Seasons

If you’re looking for glamour, then Caprice at the Four Seasons Hotel will certainly deliver. With crystal chandeliers and plush leather chairs adorning the dining room, Caprice epitomises luxurious French gastronomy. It is among the small handful of Hong Kong restaurants to be awarded the prestigious three Michelin stars and prides itself on its carefully curated wine list to pair with your meal.

Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3196 8882, www.fourseasons.com

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La Petit Maison (LPM) Hong Kong – French Riviera-inspired food prepared à-la-minute

This Provençal-inspired resto started over 20 years ago as a little bistro in the South of France. And although La Petite Maison it isn’t exactly ‘petite’ these days with branches in London, Dubai, Miami and Istanbul, to mention a few, it certainly is still going strong. Head here for delicious interpretations of Niçoise cuisine, and why not add a glass of Champagne?

La Petit Maison (LPM) Hong Kong, H Queen’s, 23-29 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2887 1113, lpmrestaurants.com

Maison ES – Contemporary French Cuisine in a charming vintage setting

Tucked away just off Wan Chai’s Star Street, this charming French restaurant makes a lovely setting for anything from a quiet dinner with friends, to a special occasion celebration. Its vintage-inspired decor creates a tranquil atmosphere that will transport you back in time, and, coupled with the specially curated menus by Chef Esther Sham, will take you on an unforgettable degustation journey. 

Maison ES, 1A Star Street, Wan Chai (entrance on Electric Street), Hong Kong, 2521 8011, www.maison-es.com

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Bouchon Bistro Français – Cosy Parisian-style neighbourhood bistro

With fromage and charcuterie plates on offer, Bouchon Bistro Français is one of our favourite spots to while away a lazy afternoon. Enjoy speciality dishes such as beef bourguignon or steak tartare for their signature French flavours, and pair them with Bouchon’s extensive wine collection.

Bouchon Bistro Français, 49 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 2525 9300, www.sandshospitality.com

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Bistro du Vin – Rustic home-style French fare in Kennedy Town

For some hearty French fare, pop into Kennedy Town’s Bistro du Vin for a mini trip to France. With homemade bread, delicious rillette and a long list of eggy delights, the rustic French food here won’t disappoint! The owner’s passion for wines from the Burgundy region is evident from the extensive wine collection housed at the back of the restaurant, which in itself adds to the restaurant’s charm.

Bistro du Vin, 39 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 2824 3010, piccoloconcepts.com

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Gaddi’s – Hong Kong’s first French fine-dining restaurant

Crystal chandeliers, caviar and a Chinese Coromandel lacquerware screen from the 17th century? You’d expect no less from Hong Kong’s first fine-dining French restaurant! Accessible via a private lift in The Peninsula, Gaddi’s has maintained an ongoing presence in the local culinary scene since the 50s, and consistently plates up exquisite French dishes by Chef and French-native Albin Gobil.

Gaddi’s, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2696 6763, www.peninsula.com

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Louise – Unpretentious French fine dining in a two-story heritage building

A collaboration between JIA Group and acclaimed French chef, Julien Royer, this Michelin-starred restaurant is set in a grandiose two-storey heritage building in PMQ. Louise serves quality French classics, without any pomp, taking inspiration from the chef’s upbringing in the French countryside.

Louise, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central Central (enter via the gate closest to the Hollywood Road intersection), 2866 0300, www.louise.hk

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Bâtard – Elevated French cuisine and fine wine in Sai Ying Pun

Bâtard’s menu comprises simple yet flavourful and complex dishes, emphasising fresh seasonal produce, elevated to pair with the finest wines from France and beyond. Offered at retail prices, you can choose from the hundreds of wine selections on hand and thousands of selections available at a day’s notice from the Fine Wine Experience warehouse.

Bâtard, Shop E, 165-166 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong (inside The Fine Wine Experience), 2318 1802, batardhk.com

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Belon – Modern Neo-Parisian bistro by Black Sheep Restaurants

Black Sheep’s Michelin-starred concept Belon pays homage to old-school French cuisine and immaculately handles seasonal ingredients without a sniff of pretentiousness. With decorated chef Matthew Kirkley at its helm, the relaxed Neo-Parisian bistro serves up re-imagined classics with contemporary flair.

Belon, 1/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Soho, Hong Kong, 2152 2872, belonsoho.com

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La Creperie – Savoury galettes and sweet crepes a la Brittany in Wan Chai

Serving specialities from the French western province of Brittany, La Creperie is a perfect spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner. The savoury galettes and sweet crepes made with buckwheat are a treat, and make sure to check out the lunch sets, which range from $126 to $155 for a main, drink and dessert.

La Creperie, 1/F, Kui Chi Mansion, 100 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2529 9280, lacreperierestaurants.com

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Scarlett Café & Wine Bar – Kowloon’s hidden gem for French food and wine

With its laidback ambience, delectable food and affordable wines, this French-style bistro is a superb spot for no-fuss French food in Tsim Sha Tsui. And if you’re looking to treat yourself on the weekend, Scarlett offers a great brunch set from 11am, with options for free-flow oysters and French wine.

Scarlett Café & Wine Bar, 2 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3565 6513, www.randblab.com/scarlett-hk

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Épure – Contemporary fine French cuisine and rare vintage wines

Boasting a gorgeously designed venue that exudes a sophisticated sense of French heritage, an enviable collection of rare vintage wines and impeccably executed plates of fine French cuisine, it’s no surprise Épure has maintained a Michelin star since 2017. An excellent choice for business meetings, intimate gatherings and lavish celebrations, the service here is sure to impress.

Épure, Shop 403, Level 4, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3185 8338, www.epure.hk

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More French Restaurants For French Food In Hong Kong

• Jean May – A charming French bistro in Wan Chai serving home-style comfort eats. www.facebook.com/jeanmayhk
• La Brasserie – Classy street-side French restaurant popular for its in-house boucherie/charcuterie and rotisserie. www.labrasseriehk.com
• L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – LANDMARK’s Three-Michelin-Starred restaurant founded by French celebrity chef Joël Robuchon. www.robuchon.hk
• Clarence – “French cuisine made lighter” through Asian cooking methods such as charcoal grilling and teppan. www.clarencehk.com
• Pastis – Stop by this popular Central hangout for a glass of vin and some French home-cooked food. www.pastis.hk
• The French Table –  Modern French fine-dining cuisine in Wan Chai. thefrenchtable.com.hk
• Vivant – Helmed by Belon and Batard alum, Chef Jeston Chua, expect a focus on French technique and bistro-style viands. www.twins-kitchen.com

Editor’s Note: “The Best French Restaurants in Hong Kong” was most recently updated by Nicole Moraleda in May 2024. With thanks to Annie Simpson for her contribution.