The best French restaurants in Stockholm

Brasserie Bobonne pays tribute to its charming French heritage. This classic brasserie presents seasonal fare on a chalkboard menu that is updated bi-weekly. The open kitchen and sophisticated decor enhances the intimate ambiance.

Brasserie Balzac - named after the French writer and food connoisseur of the same name - takes its influences from Paris and New York. Hors d'oeuvres, classic brasserie dishes and cocktails are served among red leather sofas and stunning stucco work.

French neighbourhood pub near Stureplan serving innovative French homecooking dishes for lunch and dinner, including a lot of fish and other favourites. The restaurant opened in 2012 and is a popular meeting place with a great location and a large selection of wines

This quaint, highly ambitious cubbyhole is hidden amongst the cobblestone alleyways in Gamla Stan. Considered to be one of the best French restaurants in the city. The classic, seasonal bistro menu and fine assortment of wine appeals to sommeliers from all over town. Candlelight sets the tone for romantic intimacy.

Danyel Couet, who previously ran the F12 group of restaurants, is owner and head chef at this French restaurant on Kammakargatan. Inspired by his French heritage (the restaurant is named after Couet's French grandmother), the menu consists is unfussy dishes with a modern twist - served in elegant surroundings with a muted palette.

As soon as it opened, Mikael Einarsson's Chez Jolie became a popular addition to Stockholm's restaurant scene, in particular French restaurants. They combine the best rustic French food with luxurious big city bistro dishes.  

This French neighbourhood bistro serves high quality food at reasonable prices. The menu inclludes classic dishes such as moules frites, bouillabaisse, snails and steak frites. The drinks list has champagne in all price ranges, wine and non-alcoholic alternatives. The atmosphere is warm and intimate.

This romantic little creperie personifies French charm. Quaint À la Crêpe offers a reasonably priced menu featuring savoury buckwheat pancakes and saccharine crepes. The unpretentious ambiance makes it ideal for date-night.

Mister French has transformed the historic customs house in Gamla Stan into a modern brasserie blending 1920's Parisian vibes with Great Gatsby glamour. The menu offers a seasonal mix of seafood and char-grilled meat. The outdoor terrace is a popular watering hole during summer months.

This sophisticated French brasserie fuses modern sensibilities with a classic French ambiance. The chic interior is punctuated by leather detailing. Well-prepared food, knowledgeable sommeliers and extensive wine menu enhance the experience.

As the name suggests, Glenn Miller Café is a jazz club, named after the legendary jazz musician Glenn Miller, who was hugely popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Guests can enjoy classic French dishes such as confit de canard and moules frites in an intimate atmosphere accompanied by live jazz. White tablecloths and candlelight create a romantic ambiance that is enhanced by the live music.

If anyone's nailed the art of living, it's the French, and if there's anyone who knows how to create a classic yet contemporary French atmosphere in Stockholm it's Bistro Arsenalen. This lively Mediterranean bistro serves lunch and dinner and welcomes post-work bon viveurs in the champagne and cocktail bar. The menu includes starters, main courses and desserts with meat, fish and vegetarian options, including elements such as fine cuts of meat, charcuterie and oysters. 

With rustic dishes, traditional French cuisine and a wide selection of French wine, Bambi call themselves "a timeless French restaurant". The menu is based on pure ingredients and the classic  starter-main course-dessert format. There's also a cinema in the basement of the restaurant, where they show French films when the mood strikes.

This French bistro in Sven-Harrys art museum in Vasa park has high ceilings and views over the park. Eat bistro dishes for lunch, share gastronomic small dishes for dinner, enjoy a glass of wine or round off the week with a classic brunch. You can also enjoy the artworks of artists, illustrators and craftspeople who exhibit in the dining room.

Just like in Nice, Café Nizza combines French and Italian flavours. They're famous for their pasta dishes, particularly their cacio e pepe, but there are plenty of French elements such as foie gras and pithiviers. Dishes are served medium-sized so you can enjoy both a smaller pasta dish and a meat, fish or vegetarian main course.

With a menu that includes favourite dishes such as moules frites, chèvre chaud and steak tartare, you can treat yourself to a proper French meal at Daphne's. The decor also feels classically French and intimate, with white tablecloths, candlelight and dark wooden panels.

Despite its rather dreary exterior, charming Duvel Café is a real hidden gem. Famous for its immaculately stylish interior with blue wood-panelled walls, leather chairs and brass fittings and fragrant French cuisine. The menu specialises in seafood, particularly mussels. Why not grab a drink next door at Pressklubben whilst you're at it.

French bistro food, with no frills or flounces, is the order of the day at Pas d'Art, which means "no art". Dine in Art Deco-style surroundings filled with artworks, colourful interiors and exclusive materials, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Bistro Ruby is evidence that Gamla Stan is not merely a tourist attraction. Red walls and dimmed lighting sets the tone at Bistro Ruby, which has been a popular melting pot since the 80's. The tavern offers classic plat du jours to compliment the extensive wine menu.