Book French Restaurants in East London

Browse and book French restaurants in East London. All restaurants listed provide a free booking service. Narrow your choice by selecting your cuisine type from the menu on the right. If you can't find the restaurant you are looking for, please try our restaurant directory for more local listings and be sure to check our eating out offers section for our latest dining out deals.

Boundary Boundary, the latest venture from Terence and Vicki Conran, is set in a converted Victorian warehouse in the heart of ultra-trendy Shoreditch. Tucked away from the bustling high street, the ground floor restaurant is a cool and contemporary space popular with smart suits and East London scenesters. The seasonally changing menu features classic French and English dishes, while trolleys heavy with charcuterie and cheeses roll through the stylish dining room. Seafood fans can feast on an impressive selection of crustacea, while roast leg of lamb and rib of beef take centre stage every Sunday. The wine list has a distinctly European flavour and with over five hundred bins to choose from, it caters for connoisseurs and novices alike. Cuisine: French Location: 2 - 4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DD [Map]

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Galvin La Chapelle Critical acclaim has been heaped upon Galvin La Chapelle, a true destination restaurant and with good reason. This fabulous dining spot just off of London’s famous Bishopsgate is the work of celebrated Chef-Restaurateur brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin and epitomises their approach to designing and running restaurants in every sense. Indeed, Galvin La Chapelle has all the wow-factor of Windows with the stylish refinement of Bistrot de Luxe while carving out its own very unique character at the same time. The interior is truly special, as is the food – cosmopolitan, continental and wholly elegant every step of the way, creative but familiar, special but unpretentious – no wonder Galvin La Chapelle was named Tatler’s Restaurant of the Year 2010. Cuisine: French Location: 35 Spital Square, Spitalfields, E1 6DY [Map]

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La Vie en Rose Hackney’s La Vie en Rose looks very much like your typical London pub from outside but step through the door and you’ll find a charming restaurant. Alongside the Regents Canal in the fashionable Broadway Market, La Vie en Rose has quickly found favour with trendy Hackney locals. The restaurants interior is simple and chic, much like the menu which combines French and modern British for a cuisine which is pleasingly hearty yet sophisticated. Breakfasts are celebrated for their deliciousness and generosity whilst food served throughout the day and in to the evening is equally enjoyable, ranging from the traditional to the creative. In the summer be sure to take advantage of La Vie en Rose’s lovely and lively outdoor seating area. Cuisine: French Location: 2 Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ [Map]

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Le Bouchon Breton Le Bouchon Breton restaurant, an oh-so-French brasserie situated in London's iconic Old Spitalfields market, is every French food-lovers’ dream come true. With black and cream tiled floors and an imposing zinc bar, Le Bouchon Breton has more Gallic charm than you could shake a freshly baked baguette at, and everything from croques and châteaubriand to fromage and foie gras is on the classic French menu. Le Bouchon Breton in London's Spitalfields is the sister restaurant to Le Bouchon Bordelais in Clapham, and it attracts a chic city crowd to its first-floor location which boasts original Victorian beams and a sheltered terrace. Vickram Purewal is overseeing the menu. Highlights include the fruits de mer platter and the selection of 40+ cheeses. In short, Le Bouchon Breton is a super-stylish Parisian brasserie that attracts a chic city crowd for business lunches and intimate evening meals. Cuisine: French Location: 8 Horner Square, Old Spitalfield Market, London, E1 6EW [Map]

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Plateau Restaurant A futuristic destination restaurant, Plateau is situated on the fourth floor of Canary Wharf’s Canada Place with a gleaming glass frontage overlooking the sculpture gardens below. The large restaurant is split by a central theatre-style kitchen where the kitchen staff can be seen working on the impressive modern British menu with its touch of sophisticated French charm, created by Head Chef Allan Pickett. The extensive wine list covers the globe with a special emphasis on French bottles. Iconic furniture, from Eero Saarinen’s Tulip table to Castiglioni-style Arco floor lamps give Plateau restaurant its uber-cool feel, while the buzz created by diners – local office workers and foodies alike – lifts Plateau way above style over substance. In addition to the formal main restaurant, a cosier bar and grill serves a relaxed British menu with a cheeky gastro pub flavour. London has few restaurants with settings, style and superb French-inflected cuisine of the quality of Plateau. Cuisine: French Location: 4th Floor, Canada Place, Canada Square, London, E14 5ER [Map]

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Tompkins Designed with New York brasseries in mind, Canary Wharf's Tompkins restaurant is one of the hottest places to dine in London's skyscraper district. Complete with bespoke Tom Dixon chandeliers and a stunning glass staircase leading up to a mezzanine cocktail bar, plus an absolutely huge waterside terrace, Tompkins offers relaxed drinking and dining in superb surroundings at the foot of the 482 foot Pan Peninsula. Such a glittering setting demands great food and the Tompkins menu certainly delivers. Contemporary brasserie fare, simple but stylish, is offered by the kitchen with every dish carefully presented and created using high quality ingredients. The cocktail bar meanwhile, with its stunning views, offers a wide range of traditional and creative drinks. Cuisine: French Location: 3 Pan Peninsula Square, Canary Wharf, E14 9HN [Map]

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Walluc Bistro Cheese-lovers from far and wide will adore this secret little Savoyarde restaurant which is tucked away on Redchurch Street, a cobblestoned laneway just behind the intersection of Bethnal Green Road and the Shoreditch High Street. Popular with hipsters on a budget and lovers of good Franco-Italian fare, Walluc Bistro is a riot of Alpine charm from the mustard coloured walls and beamed ceilings to the pots of sunflowers and strings of onions hanging overhead. The Walluc Bistro fondues are epic, and we also adore the raclette cheese boards and gigantic servings of pasta which easily feed two. Not for the faint of heart - or the lactose intolerant – Walluc Bistro is a perfect spot for cosy gatherings and celebrations. Cuisine: French Location: 40 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DP [Map]

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