French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wilmington
12 restaurant menus in United States, (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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"Amazing experience at Caprice tonight in an intimate setting for two. Delicious soups to start the evening with the perfect French bread and olive..."
Karen & Ken Matsumoto
"I went to Caprice for dinner last night and it was amazing! I sat at the bar and had a glass of wine. I had a delicious salad starter, delicious main..."
Libby Lepley
"This place was so romantic! It is good date night spot, upstairs near the windows.
The seafood was so delicious. The Waterzooi was the star of the..."
Klaudia Reyes
"I have been coming to this restaurant for years and each time I go I am reminded why I keep coming back. Patricia, the hostess and owner, is very..."
Matt Burnette
"Great little Bistro tucked into the middle of downtown. One of the owners greets and seats you with great warmth. The service, our server was..."
David Merrell
"We had a wonderful dinner experience at Caprice Bistro yesterday evening. Our server, Nick, provided great service including recommendations from the..."
Anne Brown
"What a perfect family night/date night it was at caprice bistro. Food was great, service was friendly and the vibes were that old town feel. Highly..."
Jesse White
"An absolute local gem! Gorgeous French meal - just like sitting in a Parisian bistro but in the heart of Wilmington. Cozy ambiance / vibe. The meal..."
Katie R
"Caprice Bistro is me and my husbands go-to restaurant! We love their duck, their French onion soup, their rabbit sausage & I order their steak. Never..."
Ashley Taylor
"Food was delicious and service was excellent. We had waterzooi, escargot, house special flounder and gratin leek. Leek was okay, rest were excellent...."
Swapan Roy
"We went upstairs and sat on the couches to enjoy a simple dessert and espresso martini. It was a smaller quante setting with a beautiful ambiance. We..."
Johnathan Vaughan
"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Caprice and were thoroughly pleased! Staff was exceptional. Meal was well paced. The atmosphere was..."
Kirk Jeter
"From booking the reservation to getting seated by the host, being attended to by the energetic waitress were all 5 stars! Food was absolutely..."
Dokuge
"Short walk from Wilmington River walk..we went here for a weeknight dinner. They specialize in French cuisine and are well known for escargot and..."
Reetaja Majumdar
"Superb! I celebrated my 60th Birthday here. The wait staff is excellent and attentive. Reservations are recommended. Had the Escargot in a garlic,..."
Melissa Lovern
"With lots of dining options in Wilmington, only the best will stand the test of time and Caprice is one of those. Excellent French cuisine and..."
Doug Silverberg
"Such. Perfect date night, great mood lighting, romantic candle light in the evening. Staff very kind, attentive, and helpful! Food was way better..."
Lindsey Aguiar
"They allowed me and my wife to sit outside with our dog and toddler. It was a great view to watch the sunset on the river. The food was out of this..."
"Visiting the area on business and finally got to come here. Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and a great variety of choices on the menu. I had the..."
Marcia Pallette
"This is one of our favorite places to dine out. Now, they're open for dinner too!! Last weekend, they catered my party and the food was delicious! ..."
Virginia Bateman
"I’ve been here for pastries a few times, and just came to try the sit-down bistro for the first time. WOW. Everything was fresh and delicious,..."
C Rogers
"Lavender vanilla tea was really good. The crepes are really good. I had the crab crepe with poached eggs. Will definitely be back. Need to make..."
Jamie Bodnar
"We had the honor of being a part of the soft opening. Albon and Josephine have created a superb experience. We started with a generous cheese plate..."
Rebecca Akerlind
"Went to Far From France for dinner it was beyond my expectations! I got the mussels and King oyster scallop mushroom dish as appetizer and entree and..."
Bella Bubba
"I recently returned from France. Upon returning, I searched online for authentic French food and located this restaurant. I drove an hour and a half..."
Robert Sutton
"During the holidays, I don’t have time to indulge in restaurants. Far from France is perfect to run in and create takeaway to give every set op in..."
Maj
"What a great place. The food was great. It made me feel like I was back in France. Our waiter was also..."
carmela laber
"Julia provided excellent service and the food was amazing. It was so much fun trying different things on the menu. We will definitely be..."
Mandy Shuffler
"We made reservations for high tea for my friend’s birthday. It was FANTASTIC. The staff was so welcoming and efficient. They refilled our tea..."
Sara Mitchell
"The owner, Julia and Z are so warm and welcoming.
My mom even got a glass of rose wonderful home made baked dessert for her birthday.
Happy you..."
Amy Bell
"Far from France is one of the nicest Cafe's I've visited. Beautifully done, cosy and welcoming. The pastries are amazing, crispy and delicious (worth..."
Hannie R.
"Went to their recently expanded bakery and bistro and WOW!!! I’ll be going often. The ambience awesome. And the lunch fantastic. I had a smoked..."
"Stopped in for coffee and dessert. Amazing chocolate mousse! They also created a wonderful adult coffee for me: espresso, vodka and Baileys over ice!..."
Jeremy Jarrett
"Perfect place to watch the sunset over the river and enjoy a glass of wine or a light meal. The Carmener I had was excellent, the service was..."
Hedi Perotto-Lerch
"Wonderful laid back place with an excellent wine list. Our server, Lindsay, took great care of us. This is a special little..."
Tom Nowel
"A friend came up from Charleston, SC with her dog and wanted a place to go for a nice wine and small plates for lunch. We shared the chicken curry..."
Sherry Harmon Bayne
"We visited Le Catalan on a cloudy day during a business trip. I absolutely loved it. The restaurant is super cute and has a relaxing vibe and..."
Jossie Rivera
"Excellent surprise! Dropped in for an afternoon glass of wine and cheese plate with my mom after shopping downtown. Service was EXCELLENT. Wine and..."
Felicia Grant (Certified Medium)
"I brought my wife, who is French, to Le Catalan for our date last night (Saturday night). We had an exceptionally wonderful time! The French food was..."
Rolfe DH
"Very nice French wine place and..."
Helga Bender
"Food is delicious, best brunch, service very efficient And..."
Sayyeda Brown
"Service is fast and friendly. Seating on the river walk is always enjoyable and provides for nice..."
B Coesens
"Great location on the Riverwalk! Perfect sunset observation spot! Nice selection of vines and cocktails. The staff is super friendly. We really..."
Tatyana K
"The location is excellent providing a place to relax and watch the sun set over the river. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Their wine..."
Harold Pearson
"Actually, I give Le Catalan 4.5 Stars! Great food, sweet location with lovely views (of Wilmington's life-line, the Cape Fear River), coupled with..."
Robert Wilmington
"Wonderful little cafe & bistro right on the water way. Very good food and a decent selection of wines. Dog friendly too! The owner, Marie, was very..."
"So good!!! We have never been before so we thought we would try something new. We didn't realize we had gotten there right at open, but the..."
Kathryn Byrd (Katie)
"French's is the best. Best burgers in town, get all the way (mustard, chili, slaw, onions). People complain about the attitudes of the workers but..."
Wes Fryar
"My favorite burger spot in town! Always delicious, fresh food that's reasonably priced. The owner is nice, if not a little gruff but NEVER..."
Lauren Dodge
"Exceptional, old-fashion burgers served Carolina style (with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions). We rarely eat burgers and my husband ate two! Love..."
Michelle Sims
"Frenchs is awesome. $5 gets you a burger with any toppings. A sweet lady cooks them for you and she's also awesome. Just got 9 burgers and a side of..."
PlaysWithWood
"We went to French's for lunch today with the family. I read the reviews and had to try it, Dont expect anything special and I loved it, my daughter..."
Taylor Cowley
"JHC-OMG!! So here's the deal...Do not, under any circumstances, slip and not hit this place if you are any kind of burger aficionado! Get it as it..."
Raja Black
"French's is the best burger in ILM. One of the last "classic" burger places existing. Delicious chili and perfect fries set up excellent "Carolina"..."
Hunter Davis
"The food was delicious! Classic burgers and fries. Thick cut fried bologna sandwich, and super yummy hot dogs. Doesn't get much..."
Stacy Zook
"Great burger reasonable prices and a very friendly staff. Got burger, chili dog and fries everything was just how it should be and their sweet tea..."
James Chisum
"My only complaint is that I live 2 minutes away from French's. I eat here to much. Best burgers in Wilmington. Made from scratch burgers and chili...."
Richard Jones
"Great little burger joint right off the road with awesome people. I was born and raised here, and they make food that tastes like my grandparents..."
William the Worst
"Oh my goodness the food is absolutely delicious and always get great customer service with a smile and its 100% real meat NOT soy ... I eat there at..."
Candy Self
"Love this little shack, simple burgers with great flavor. If you're looking for a a quick bite, stop by.
It also has a drive..."
"This place is amazing! We come here literally almost every weekend, and the food and staff never disappoint. Everything is always prepared fresh, and..."
Shari N Michelle Tajman
"“Paris in Wilmington... YES!!!!”
Wonderfully quaint family run French breakfast and lunch café. This is a well hidden gem in ILM! The owner and..."
Brent Nix
"Small unassuming business that delivers 5-star flavor and satisfaction. Both the savory and dessert crepes are exceptional in presentation and taste...."
Reid Cooper
"Best breakfast in Wilmington!! The food is always amazing & the staff is wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this little..."
Alyssa Haudenschild
"We have had a few different crepes from here and they have been AMAZING!! The service is super friendly and a great family place!! Highly..."
Kasey Kline
"Visiting from Ohio and decided to try it. Best crepes I’ve ever had! We will definitely come back and highly recommend it. The owners were very..."
Laurie Davies Hallbeck
"The staff is really friendly and if something is wrong they will take the time to make it right until it is to the customer's liking. I have never..."
Olivia Moore
"My son wanted to go out for crepes Friday, I was skeptical and not thrilled with the choices but settled on a savory Brie crepe. I complained while..."
Letitia Hall
"This has to be the best Crepes place in town. And indeed one of the best breakfast joints. I tried both sweet as well as savory crepes. The savory..."
Aritro Dasgupta
"This is my first time here and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised! Upon entry, I was greeted by the light and easy sounds of the Dave..."
Berry Avery
"This place is awesome. The staff is kind and super helpful. The food is ssssoooo good. My wife and I usually get one sweet crepe and one savory one..."
Daniel Walters
"Love this place. First time here, and the food and service was great. Gluten free batter available for those that need or want. Will definitely..."
Patrick McCoy
"Delicious.... The biggest decision is sweet or savory .... My husband and I decided on a savory for each and to split a sweet. I had the mushroom,..."
TRL
"Beautiful and delicious crepes, fantastic coffee, great service. Can't rave..."
"Crepe Me Happy. Lovely crepes, all sorts of them, a great staff with smiles and personality (if you have been in ILM long you'd KNOW that is rare!)..."
May Hemm
"Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, it is clean and welcoming inside. The menu is filled with both sweet and savory crepes including..."
Greg Brande
"Amazing little breakfast spot. The crepe with smoked salmon was AMAZING & the two people that got a breakfast sandwich on a croissant were raving..."
HMF
"Friendly service well made crepe. My wife was expecting fresh peach but otherwise very satisfying and nice to get the occasional crepe..."
Targaflorio
"Authentic & delicious French crepes(the owners moved to ilm from southern france several years ago). Order your flavor of choice; you won't be..."
S
"This place is amazing! Friendly staff, amazing food, quick service. Will probably go back for monthly..."
Kylie Catherine
"Delicious ice cream treats. My husband and I love coming here for ice cream. We have never had anything less than stellar and it's a great place to..."
Maria Solio
"Great Place. Really enjoyed the crepes and the pain bagnat. Friendly and courteous staff. Great place for Breakfast and Lunch. Thankfully no one was..."
John L
"All time favorite restaurant in Wilmington!! I grew up w my mother making Swedish Crepes & thought there was nothing that topped hers...until my..."
AlexisG
"Soooo good! Bananas, dark chocolate, almonds in a delish crepe! Will definitely be..."
Angie
"Great Place. Simple and..."
Storm Rey Wolff
"Exquisite food!!!! Priced very well. My husband and I were so pleased with everything. We wish that we lived closer. We would be regulars for..."
Rachel Kay
"Simply Delicious. You'll love it if you go. I love to try new things but this actually threw me for a loop a little, should I order sweet or savory?..."
Amanda Ogg
"Tres bien!. Okay, I don't really speak French.I went in here today and had a couple of scoops of the homemade Nutella ice cream, and it was..."
Artemis S.
"Pain au chocolat. Misnamed "Chocolate Croissant" by silly Americans, but the owner appreciated someone who knew how to pronounce it correctly..."
Sam Grundman
"Awesome Crepes!!. Our Crepes and More is my favorite place to get crepes!! They have the best sweet crepes, my whole family loves them!!! If you..."
Mnmillis
"The Best!. Our Crepes & More has delicious crepes, extensive menu with lots of yummy goodies and their homemade ice cream is the best! They have such..."
"Loved it so much I went 2x in one week and brought friends w/ me! Family owned & run. Could not be more accommodating &..."
NcSusu
"Crepes in Wilmington NC. Very good experience. Great food, friendly staff. I wish OCM the best.John &..."
JBL
"Truly authentic French crepes, delicious variety of sweet & savory & the customer service was excellent! Greeted at the door by the owner in his..."
OziGrl
"Our Crepes and More is almost perfect. The service is the finest around, the crepes are worth a trip from anywhere within 100 miles and the..."
Dms
"Great little place and very different!. We slept a little late one morning on our visit to historic Wilmington, NC and wanted to eat brunch at..."
Wmcsc65
"Unique to Wilmington. The crepes are a lot more filling than you would expect! I can't finish two crepes on my own, and after going several times, I..."
A. Richardson
"We found this restaurant on Urban Spoon and decided to try it for brunch. It was fabulous! We ordered two savory crepes and one sweet crepe for three..."
Tracey
"My Favorite Place. I just love it, the food is great, fresh and fairly priced, The Marguerats are always kind and friendly hosts. The Place is always..."
Martha Bodyke
"This place was fantastic! I had a savory crepe filled with spinach, prociuto, and goat cheese which was incredible ... My girlfriend had the..."
Bill Hawks
"Magnifique!!. Stopped by for a quick lunch, first time visitor.....The staff was welcoming and friendly, the menu is amazing. I had the Tahiti....out..."
John
"French, understated and awesome.... As visitors to Wilmington, we turned to US to find a good place for brunch and found this little gem tucked on..."
Dfr
"Fantastic!! We've been making our own crepes for years and this place is true to real French roots. Everyone working is French, as can easily be told..."
Aricca
"Delisicious. My wife and noticed this little diner the other day and had to stop in. We were not disappointed the food was amazing. I just hope that..."
N Gallas
"Simply awsome. Clean place, delicious food and very nice owners. Loved the Mont St Michel, the Tahiti and the Nutella ice cream. Just..."
Paul
"Luscious crepes.... My husband and I went for late breakfast ~11 on Saturday. There was a couple finishing up and another couple getting take-out. We..."
Tara
"Very French, very good. Two of us tried Our Crepes for lunch yesterday, and both of us enjoyed it immensely. The portions were smallish, and the..."
Susan Clizbe
"Fun, friendly value. We noticed this new place as we drove by on Oleander and stopped in to check it out. We learned it's owned by a French family..."
Dee Pearson
"The taste and texture were in line with the crepes I remember from Paris many years ago. Knowing that this restaurant exists is super scary! If..."
ImaCeliac
"Wow! Our first trip to our crepes and more was fantastic. We did go on a busy Saturday morning and of course like any other restaurant on the weekend..."
Jessie Cookson
"If your looking for a whole in the wall (meant in the best way) French Cafe this is the only spot in Wilmington. Its focused on Crepes both sweet..."
scott morrison
"Absolutely delicious! The latte was great and the Mont Blonc was to die for! Best crepes I've ever had and for an amazing price! The decor was..."
Savannah King
"I think it's a tad pricey, but the food and service are very good. There seems to be consistent staffing (low turnover), which I think contributes to..."
Kevin Hale
"Fast service. Delicious crepes and teas with interesting toppings. Kind staff and a great ambience. Will return! Also the turkey/spinach and curry..."
Grace R-L
"This place is a must of you visit Wilmington! The best crepes in town! As a matter of fact, I think this is the only place that sells homemade..."
Kim Nunez
"Delicious! I got the Monte Cristo Savory Crepe and the special Honey Pumpkin Latte and they were both delightful! Very cute little place and the..."
Jessica Flory
"Overall, it was an amazing restaurant. It was my first time trying Crepes, and now I love them. If you are in Wilmington, you should definitely stop..."
francisco javier liberato
"Our Crepes & More was so good me & my family ate here 2 out of 3 mornings on our trip to Wilmington. They were very accommodating to my wife and our..."
Anderson Miller
"10/10 recommend. Went around lunch time and it was amazing, got the Mont Blanc and the iced latte. Can't wait till I come back for..."
"Calvin was the best. He was attentive without being overly so. The lobster ravioli were out of this world. We've dined here at least ten times and..."
John Smith
"Scrumptious food, extreme attention to detail in everything that was served to us from warm cups for our coffee to chilled water, baguette with..."
Suad Lakišić Bushnaq
"I have lived in the Wilmington area now for three years having moved down from New York, I had walked by this restaurant three or four times and..."
Kevin Murphy
"The food was fantastic! The server was knowledgable and let my date and I enjoy our food with out being on us the entire evening but also checked..."
Travis Celso Adame
"Service, food, and ambiance gets 5 Gold Stars. Great place to meet friends and enjoy an outstanding evening. The outdoor patio is..."
Pam Dismukes
"Not only is the food exceptional, but the service was perfect. The waiter went above and beyond as well. I have a gluten allergy and when he heard..."
Nancy Sauser
"Intriguing menu: many creative dishes. Attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. Delicious..."
Elizabeth Ichton
"Great atmosphere
Our waiter was attentive friendly & knowledgeable
Our group was 12 ladies ..... if you can make us all you know it's a great..."
Valarie Thomas Ferralez
"One of the best spots in ILM!! Great staff, delicious menu, and fun..."
Macy Cole
"This is our new favorite spot for lunch. I've enjoyed the turkey with Brie and fruit chutney. My last visit I ordered the quiche with a side salad...."
Teresa Singer
"It is hard to be consistently good every meal, every time. Brasserie does this. Service and food never fail. Last nights valentine was..."
Bo Dean
"Always happy with the food and service. Last week I had the best raw Oysters..."
Jutta Bienkowski
"A huge thanks to your management and staff for being so kind and accommodating to me and my family tonight! This team took our group of 10 in with..."
Julie Ann Covington
"An excellent meal with service to match. The perfect..."
Brian Morrow
"We had dinner last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our meal was excellent, the service wonderful. We both had the snapper special and it..."
Patricia Page Farrand
"Absolutely loved our dinner! Our server Alex was so awesome...he created a very relaxed, accommodating atmosphere. He was so good about explaining..."
Nancy Brown
"The food, wine and service were all excellent. Gregg had Bouillabaisse. I had Boeuf Borguignon. Both were..."
Diana Ingle
"One of the greatest restaurants in Wilmington. Wine list is over the..."
Virginia Gill Simmons
"Fabulous and healthy because of tHe choices. Went 2 days in a row while on..."
Michael Louis Zajkowski-Wright
"Superb cuisine, and great staff & ambience. Have never been..."
Oscar Plasket
"Great food, atmosphere and service. Our waiter Rob was..."
Paula Schiro
"The food is always superb and fresh. Great atmosphere. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in..."
"Love this place! The absolute best Cosmos in three..."
Allora Cynthia Graham
"What a lunch! I had the turkey quiche and Charles had the salmon -- both were AMAZING. Lovely spot with gracious service and charming..."
Sharon Fox White
"Love ❤️ this place! Food and service are consistently..."
JanisandBarry Dellinger-Holton
"My San Diego transplant buddy, Mark, found this little, semi-upscale gem in the now-burgeoning Wilmington, NC area that had delicious, well-made,..."
Doctor DeMento
"Wonderful lunch at Brasserie! Beautiful restaurant in Lumina Station close to Wrightsville Beach. You can build your own salad. Amazing French onion..."
Sherri Ingle, Real Estate Broker
"Food was amazing and atmosphere was lovely. Great outdoor garden seating as well. Robert was a fantastic server with great recommendations and I..."
Angie Nevels
"AMAZING food and service! We went for my birthday and the server was great, all the staff was so kind and told me happy birthday. The food was..."
Alissa Cole
"We love Brasserie. It’s our favorite date night destination. We are always lucky if Bambi is working in the bar. She is fantastic and always so..."
mary szafran
"Great atmosphere, good selection with the food and wine menu, good portions of food, clean, overall it was a great experience dining here for the..."
Himaya Braun
"The food here is generally excellent. On the night we were here, we tried the scallops, duck, and snapper (special). All three were excellent. The..."
Adam Stevenson
"We didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar. It was lovely and the bartenders were very attentive. We had 2 appetizers, the beef carpaccio and..."
Molly Flynn
"We had a great evening here tonight for our anniversary! I made reservations for me and my wife for our 1 year wedding anniversary. Heather was an..."
nickthenab1
"Brasserie Du Soleil provides a fantastic dining experience. From decor, table service, craft cocktails to well prepared menu, the Brasserie is a must..."
"Amazing restaurant for tapas. Two owners, one runs the kitchen, the other runs the front of house. It is one of the smallest restaurants I've ever..."
Nathaniel H.
"I dine here often and the food never disappoints - absolutely delicious! We had a private party here for my mom’s 60th birthday and it was..."
Gabrielle Ambrosino
"The host at the door runs the Veritas wine and craft beer part of the business. The food is outstanding. First night we had hamburgers with no bun..."
Melissa Larson
"Update from 6/5/21:
Still 10/10 experience. We’ve been coming here for about 2 years and they debuted a new menu recently. My now husband and I..."
Andrea Carneval
"Ciro Food and Drink offers the small city of Wilmington a culinary experience one would normally expect to find in major metropolitan areas like New..."
JASON STOREY
"Been waiting to go here for awhile and finaly made it in. Every dish was on point for flavor and each had a unique twist. The portions of the..."
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