French cuisine is truly a way of life. This pandemic has nearly made it impossible for us to fulfill our dreams of catching a flight to France and enjoying the best of what their cuisine has to offer. But, what if I tell you that you don’t have to take a flight to enjoy the plethora of cheese, rich buttery goodness, and the artsy french pastries that France has for you? Look no further than these charming french restaurants in KL to fulfill your French dream. Whether you are searching for a place to have a romantic date night, a special gathering or to simply indulge in authentic French cuisine, we got you covered.
Out of all the French cuisine establishments in Malaysia, we chose the 10 best french restaurants KL has to offer for you.
1. Saint Pierre Kuala Lumpur
This modern French restaurant near me is one of the first international french fine dining restaurants that opened up in Malaysia. Get ready for a French feast in your mouth, bubbling with flavors, textures, and taste. It will truly take you on a gastronomical adventure as you explore the fine art of meticulous chefs. Malaysians deem this place as the place to explore the “finest of french dining in Kuala Lumpur”.
In the hustle and bustle of city life, they bring you the entirety of Paris to your doorstep. The magic of the place is not only in the wonderful exploration of french concoctions but also in the display of the food.
In the wonderful ambiance of Saint Pierre, enjoy the unique arrangement of each concoction on your plate. Almost too pretty to eat, but too tasty to simply marvel.
Business Details
Opening hours: 11:30AM-3:00PM and 6:30 PM-11:00PM
Ratings: 4.5
Location:121 Jalan Ampang Level 8, Menara TR, Kuala Lumpur 50450 Malaysia
Price Range: RM180-1000
Contact: +60 327325008
2. Chez Gaston KL
This French bistro in Bangsar, serving traditional French cuisine by Chef Florian Nigen, is another highly rated restaurant in the heart of KL. If you are looking for a romantic time with authentic french food, look no further than this intimate bistro. Whether it is the buttery and scrumptious baguette, the Canadian sea scallop, duck confit, or the bouillabaisse, you will not be able to stop eating the rich goodness.
The restaurant comes highly demanded with high-quality wine by the glass and lovely customer service. 30 years of love and passion for French food is driven into this lovely restaurant, and this love is evident from its appetizers to desserts. Catch the dreamy french ambiance right here in KL, and make sure you save extra space for their delicious and swoon-worthy desserts.
Not in the mood for dine-in? No problem at Chef Gaston KL. They are open for takeaway as well. Light up a candle, put on a romantic movie, and settle down to enjoy the French delicacies.
Business Details
Opening hours: 12:00-2:30PM 6:30-10:30 PM
Rating: 4.5/5
Location: 12 Jalan bangsar utama 9, Kuala Lumpur 59000 Malaysia
Price Range: RM 13 – RM 60
Contact: +60 11-3993 0036
3. Brasserie Fritz
This lovely high-end and cozy brasserie, also one of the best in KL, offers exquisite french classics, seafood delicacies and topped off with all-day Bloody Marys and spritzes. Carefully chosen menu for your taste, it continues to change every month to keep you excited. The brasseries proudly state their menu as a portrayal of french meets global influences, accompanied by an extensive wine list. If your heart isn’t full from their recently revamped wine list, check this list of bars to enjoy your well-deserved, glamorous cocktail.
The decor of this brasserie is also no less impressive. With high ceilings, chandeliers, and the mist of sea spray, enjoy peace within the chaos of KLCC. The space looks airy and is filled with natural lighting. It is sure to bring you peace and elevate your experience. If dining in is not your cup of tea right now, this brasserie also offers to take away.
Business Details
Opening Hours: 11 AM till Midnight on Weekdays, 8 AM till Midnight on Weekends
Ratings: 4.0
Location: Troika Sky Dining, Level 23a, Tower B, The Troika, 19 Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (New Location, moving from Bukit Bintang)
Price Range: RM 25-210
Special Diets: Vegetarian Friendly, Non-Halal
Contact: +60 3 2162 0886, [email protected]
4. Entier French Dining
Leave your hectic life behind, and enjoy your desire for french fine dining in KL, prepared and perfected to you by Chef Masaahi. After rounds of extensive sanitization and Antigens and PCR testing of staff, the restaurant is finally open for dining, as of 14th February. The ambiance of this gem of a restaurant is breathtaking and the food, even more!
The menu is dedicated to the people and the planet with their culinary approach, “nose to tails”, in which every bit of the animal or vegetable is celebrated and spruced up to perfection. The food at this place, deemed as one of the “best french restaurants in KL”, simply provides us with a gastronomical adventure with scrumptious goodness.
Both dine-in and take-away are available at this elegant restaurant. Check their absolute drool-worthy content on their Instagram and Facebook. You can reach out to them through their social media as well.
Even better, here is the kicker. Entier French dining offers you a carefully curated full range of artisanal butter. Some of the flavors include Chitose Strawberry Butter, Honey Mustard Butter, Miso Nori Butter, and Dried Fruit & Nut Butter. Their takeaway services also include personal boxes of food, such as the caviar epicurean box, cheesecake box, or the beautiful Gourmet atelier box that is the masterpiece of Chef Masaahi himself. All of their take away options are available for self-pickup at Alila Bangsar (Botanica+Co).
Business Details
Opening Hours: 12 PM-4 PM, 6 PM-10 PM (Everyday)
Ratings: 4.5/5.0
Pick Up and Delivery Times: 12 PM-7 PM
Location: Level 41 at Alila Bangsar No 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Price Range: RM400-1000
Special diets: Both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian available
Contact: +(60)16 263 0596
5. Yeast Bistronomy
This one’s for you early birds. Transport yourself to a peaceful morning in Paris as you situate yourself in this lovely bistro that boasts a quiet, intimate outdoor patio. The restaurant aims to give you the casual bistro feel as you enjoy the best of French food made with the freshest list of ingredients.
Now operating in two different locations, they open their doors as early as 8 AM, to provide you with freshly baked pastry selections and a proper french breakfast. Doors are open for you till 10 PM every night, so enjoy your desire for gourmet French cuisine in a more relaxed environment. Their food is absolutely delicious and worth the price! If you’re not ready to jolt out of the bed but still a fancy a bit of Magret de Canard or a bit of warm french bread, you can simply get their delivery service!
You can also contact them through WhatsApp if you fancy their savory french spreads such as Divine Truffle butter, sun-dried tomatoes, Foie Gras Butter, Duck Rillettes, Chicken Pâté, olives to accompany your delicious bread.
Business Details
Opening hours: 8 AM- 10 PM Daily ( Except for Friday, Open till 10:30 PM)
Ratings: 4.3/5.0
Location:
- Outlet in TTDI: 125, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Outlet in Bangsar: 24G Jalan Telawi 2 Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Price Range: RM100-120 (Excluding Alcohol)
Contact: +60 3-7732 4888 (TTDI Yeast) +603 2282 0118 (Bangsar Yeast)
6. Cafe Cafe KL
Next up we have a French cafe in KL, that promises us a “piece of Paris in Kuala Lumpur”. Don’t take my word for how amazing their ambience and food are, but take the words of the fellow customers of Cafe Cafe KL.
With an average rating of 4.0 and above, the restaurant lands number 12 in the best french restaurants in KL. This cafe falls on to the more affordable side of the french establishments, we recommend their signature dish, foie gras along with their infamous honey truffle prawns. One look at their menu and we promise your heart will sing with happiness. (And so will your tummy!)
Tucked far away from the busy cosmopolitan, enjoy a memorable, romantic french dinner date with your loved ones. This indeed is the perfect place for a romantic rendezvous or even a very special gathering,
Business Details
Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Ratings: 4.0/5
Location: 175 Jalan Maharajalela Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur 50150 Malaysia
Price Range: RM160-400
Contact: +603 2145 8141
Dress Code: No sandals, singlets, or shorts
7. French Feast
A french cafe in KL offering a casual dining experience, with classical french food and red wine. Their food is absolutely out of this world and it will truly remind you of why french cuisine is the true heir to the king of gastronomy.
Be warned, you may end up spending an enormous amount of time simply enjoying the traditional french grandeur and the ambiance. The staff is friendly and the food even more exquisite. Their servings are incredibly generous for the price, making this place quite valuable.
If their mouth-watering food wasn’t already enough to convince you, let the ambiance take you into France for a couple of hours. Loyal customers of this tiny place deem the restaurant as a “hidden gem in KL”, which is honestly very true. Classic cuts, generous amounts of cheese, red wine in hand, what more do you need to feel like a true french man or woman?
Business Details
Opening hours: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday-Thursday (Closed on Monday)
Sat 11:30-2.30PM, 6:30-10:30PM
Sun 11:30- 2;30PM
Ratings: 4.0/5
Location: 20 Jalan Tengkat Tongshin, Off Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 50200 Malaysia
Price Range: $-$$
Contact: +603-2110 6283
8. Brasserie Leon
Another noteworthy brasserie up on this list of fine and exquisite french restaurants is the brasserie Leon. They nailed the combination of both elegance and casual with their dishes and ambiance. The food is reminiscent of french cuisine. Their food is buttery, fragrant, elegantly prepared, and made with immense love. They aim to give the best of the very selective food instead of all of the french food. From their signature Escargot with Garlic butter to their cheese specialties, Brasserie Leon is worth every penny. Check out their carefully helmed and perfected menu, right here!
What’s more is that this brasserie has bountiful of promotions, for both children and adults alike. Wednesday they celebrate “no bottle limit” on their wine and liquor selections. Finally, at Brasserie Leon, Monday nights are reserved for RM1 escargots. Sounds too good to be true? Head over to this gem of a restaurant to try out their promotions and dine like Parisian without breaking the bank.
Whether you want to relive your sweet time in France, or you never experienced it, this is the only place you need to take on a trip to France.
Business Details
Opening hours:
Lunch (Weekends & PH only 12 PM-3 PM
Dinner (Daily excepted Tuesday): 6 PM-12 AM
Ratings: 4.2/5
Location: 1-1 GREENS TERRACE, JALAN WAN KADIR 3, TAMAN TUN DR ISMAIL 60000 KUALA LUMPUR | MALAYSIA
Price Range: RM20-RM100
Contact: +60 3 2712 44 81
9. Topshelf
Beaming with warmth and carrying the authenticity of French cuisine, this is one of the loveliest french restaurants, nestled in a corner of TTDI. Topshelf is considered one of the best french dining restaurants and If your heart seeks to enjoy the delicacy of France, away from the hecticness of KL then this place is your haven.
This restaurant is maneuvered by the brilliance of the young chef, Christopher Yee who specializes in the taste of french. This chef sharpened his skills in the heart of Paris and London. High quality and taste are indeed prioritized at Topshelf.
Business Details
Opening hours: 5 PM-11 PM
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Location: 61, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Price Range: $$
Special Diets: Vegetarian Friendly
Contact: +603-7727 7277, [email protected]
10. Le Gourmandin
A brasserie in the heart of Mont Kiara, this newly opened French restaurant took their visitors’ breath away with their authentic French cuisine. Run by a French-born Gentleman and a Malaysian, the wife-husband duo took the restaurant to business amid the pandemic. The bravery of the team was well backed up by the deliciousness and richness of the food.
The food at Le gourmandin is Pork-free and halal. And they are also quite affordable compared to other high-end french establishments. The food, very much meticulously prepared, definitely brings you into a day and a night in Paris.
Business Details
Opening hours: 11:00AM-10:00PM
Rating: 4.5/5
Location: D4-G4-01, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50480 Malaysia
Price Range: RM 19 – RM 79
Special diets: Halal
Contact: +6011 6970 7473
Bon appétit!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are several categories of French restaurants. They are the bistrot, or brasserie, a simple, informal, and inexpensive establishment; the more elegant grand restaurants such as Restaurant Gastronomique, and table d’hôte. Please remember, every different category of French restaurant has different level of formality in term of dress code.
French foods are known to have a combination of wine and cheese and rely on simple combinations of rich and natural flavor. The top French foods that were famous in French restaurant are soupe à l’oignon, coq au vin, cassoulet, bœuf bourguignon, chocolate soufflé, flamiche, confit de canard, salade niçoise and ratatouille.
Indeed, they have different styles in the food serving. They will usually serve several types of dishes at the same time and the diners itself will assist the customers. If you go to one of the French restaurants, you will notice too the differences in the direction that the platters of meals are being arranged on your table.
There are things that are not allowed or suggested to do while you are in a French restaurant. They include do not ask for more food, do not get your steak well done, do not put your bread on the plate and do not put butter on the bread.
If you go to one of the French restaurants, you are likely to immerse in the culture of French people too such as French-style dining services. The French-style dining services are divided into two types which are (i) Cart French and (ii) Banquet French. All of these involve a different way of platters being arranged on the table.
Cart French service: Hot dishes are prepared on a gueridon (small table) with a rechaud (hot plate). Meanwhile, only the gueridon is used to assemble cold delicacies like Caesar Salad. The finished foods are plated individually and served to guests starting from the right (this is the only style of service that starts with the right). Desserts and other prepared foods may be served. After guests have made their selections, they are served from a cart that has been rolled to the tableside. This design would only be appropriate for limited VIP gatherings.
Food platters are put together in the kitchen. The platters are delivered to the guests’ tables by servers. The server, with two huge silver forks in his or her serving hand, sets the food on the guests’ plates. (If the forks cannot be coordinated with one hand, silver salad tongs may now be used.) The server serves every single item, from platters to individual plates. Guests are served from the left. This form of service includes anything that a server adds to a plate after it has been set in front of the guest – soup in a bowl, salad dressing, sauce on dessert, and so on.
If you come to one of the French restaurants in KL and are confused to choose desserts from the menu, we are very hopeful that this list will help you! Here are the famous Parisian desserts that you should try more than once in your life:
· Mousse au Chocolat
· Paris-Brest
· Tarte Tatin
· Macarons
· Crème Brulee
· Crepes
· Kouign-amann
Generally, yes but the formality of dress code relies on the categories of that French restaurants.
Category: Brasseries
Brasseries can range from casual to semi-formal, so it might be wise to visit the website before going to get a sense of the atmosphere and the level of formality. Most brasseries accept casual attire, but some of the more upscale ones may prefer business casual to formal attire.
Category: Bistrot
Typically, the dress code ranges from casual to semi-formal, depending on the restaurant’s status. To be safe, try to dress neither too professionally nor too informally; a neutral look works best in these situations.
Category: Restaurant Gastronomique
At one of these places, you should typically wear somewhat of a formal attire. Avoid wearing jeans and t-shirts, but don’t necessary dress for an evening at the opera.
Other than wine, here are some typical beverages that Parisians like to drink:
· Kir (alcoholic drink)
· Pastis (alcoholic drink)
· Picon Biere (alcoholic drink)
· Kirsch (alcoholic drink)
· Calvados (alcoholic drink)
· Oasis (soft drink)
· Fruit syrup and water (soft drink)
· Pop (soft drink)
· Apple juice (soft drink)
