Where to eat French food in La Rochelle: The Best Restaurants and Bars

July 14, 2020 Florencio Paulino

Discover Restaurants offering the best French food in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Located on the Bay of Biscay, La Rochelle’s history mostly involved the sea; today it has a large pleasure-boat marina. Thus its heart is the picturesque "Vieux Port" ("Old Harbor"). The city retains a rich architectural heritage, and has an aquarium, attractive gardens and a natural-history museum. Book early for summer; mid-July in particular features Francofolies, a huge French music festival.
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10. Saveurs dans L'R

18 rue Gambetta, 17000, La Rochelle France French, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Full Bar +33 5 46 34 44 78 http://www.facebook.com/Saveurs-Dans-LR-218090838558326
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4 based on 455 reviews

Saveurs dans L'R

Reviewed By TracyTooth

Booked in advance after recommendations on trip advisor. Empty when we arrived but within half an hour full up with even some refusals on a Wednesday night! Food was beautifully presented. Staff very friendly. Menu was slightly limited for choice if you have any fussy eaters but we all enjoyed ours especially the whole dorade!

9. Le Jardin du Marche

5 B rue Gargoulleau, 17000, La Rochelle France French, European Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi +33 5 46 41 06 42 http://www.facebook.com/lejardindumarche/?fref=ts
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4 based on 294 reviews

Le Jardin du Marche

Reviewed By rotiel321

Stumbled across this special café whilst exploring the back streets of La Rochelle - a very attractive tea room with super tasteful décor and lovely pots of delicious tea - highly recommended !Bonjour rotiel321,What a "tasteful" comment ! Thank you very much ! Please come back and try another one of our 38 precious teas.Just take care.Merci !Eglantine

8. Papy Mougeot

21 rue Bletterie, 17000, La Rochelle France French Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +33 5 46 41 44 28 http://www.papy-mougeot.com
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5 based on 112 reviews

Papy Mougeot

Reviewed By muzza333

Can’t think of anything bad to say. Great service, great food and good value . All four of us had beautiful mealsHi muzza333, Thank you for this great comment !

7. Ginger

33 Rue St Jean Du Perot, 17000, La Rochelle France French, Asian, Fusion Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer +33 9 62 69 25 14 http://www.ginger-larochelle.com/
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4 based on 364 reviews

Ginger

Reviewed By JanJ71

This was one of the first times we did not hesitate one second on how many stars to give for a lunch. This was a super experience. Delicious flavours! I had a crab galette which was fresh with a very nice after taste. My gf had a mi cuit marinated salmon which was sharp and very tasteful. We had the cod as a major and this was just marvellous. Great deserts as well combined with very friendly service... this must be one of the best places in La Rochelle certainly at this price!

6. La Villa Blanche

62 avenue du Lazaret Port des Minimes, 17000, La Rochelle France French, European Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi [email protected] +33 5 46 50 49 43 http://www.facebook.com/La-villa-Blanche-616847828504807/
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4 based on 777 reviews

La Villa Blanche

The Villa Blanche restaurant offers, salads, seafood and meats selected specially by the Chef. An attractive menu, fresh and quality products, homemade desserts and a cozy atmosphere. That'is the best place for family meals, lunches or business dinners, a

Reviewed By patinparadise

Great Restaurant. Friendly Owner “James” who made a great job for every single customer. Great Burgers. Resonable prices. Very friendly and attentive stuff. Even with a fully booked restaurant we did not have to wait long for the food. We liked it and will come again. Regards PatrickThank you so much Patrick!It is a pleasure to read that you enjoyed your time in La Villa Blanche as well as the service offered by our teams.We look forward to welcoming you soon!Best regards, Pauline and James

5. L'Entourage

23 rue Leonce Vieljeux, 17000, La Rochelle France French, European, Pub Breakfast, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi [email protected] +33 5 46 27 68 55 http://www.facebook.com/lentouragebistrot/
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5 based on 223 reviews

L'Entourage

Reviewed By Nicholas P

Only visited for drinks but great atmosphere and got involved in the quiz even though we speak virtually no French!! Barman happy to translate for us and had a great laugh with the locals. Food menu seemed a bit limited but there were plenty eating and enjoying by the looks. We'd go back!!

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4. Omelette Delice

2 rue des Cloutiers, 17000, La Rochelle France French, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Outdoor Seating +33 5 46 44 21 44 http://www.facebook.com/omelettedelicerestaurant/
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5 based on 260 reviews

Omelette Delice

Reviewed By Jane R

We almost missed the French lunchtime slot AGAIN and were pleased to stumble on this unusual place specialising in omelettes and salads. The owners took pity on us and agreed to serve us lunch, despite it being absurdly late (2pm). The food was beautifully presented and delicious.. my mushroom omelette packed with various types (of mushroom). We loved all the egg-shaped touches and had a nice chat with the couple who run the place (a newish venture for them). Really charming place for lunch, especially if you have children in tow. There are some great-looking restaurants around La Rochelle’s market, but none seemed that welcoming for a small child. This was perfect . Can’t think of any egg jokes that haven’t already been used

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3. Restaurant Christopher Coutanceau

Plage de la Concurrence, 17000, La Rochelle France French, European Lunch, Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, [email protected] +33 5 46 41 48 19 http://www.coutanceaularochelle.com
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4 based on 1376 reviews

Restaurant Christopher Coutanceau

La plage de la Concurrence s’étend au pied de ce véritable phare de la gastronomie charentaise. Ici rien n’est laissé au hasard. Imaginez un instant à part, hors du temps, où tout est fait pour votre plaisir, où les horloges se sont arrêtées sur cette rou

Reviewed By ParisMichael

Today's lunch at Restaurant Christopher Coutanceau was a revelation. Without exception, it was one of the best seafood-based meals I have eaten in France.Everything was perfect, from reception to departure.The quality and creativity of the cuisine was perfectly matched by the relaxed professionalism only seen in the finest French restaurants.I'm quite interested in cooking and was impressed by how knowledgeable everyone on the staff who I quiried on ingredients and preparation were.Perfect food, incredible presentation, knowledgeabl, relaxed but professional staff, it doesn't get any better than this anywhere in France.

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2. Delicacy

68 rue des Merciers, 17000, La Rochelle France French, International, Healthy Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible, Digital Payments [email protected] +33 6 13 34 49 14 http://www.delicacyrestaurants.com
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5 based on 194 reviews

Delicacy

Sandwichs Gourmets - Plats de Saison - Jus de Fruits Frais - Desserts Gourmands Producteurs Locaux - Fait Maison - Recettes Saisonnière #délicieux #délicat #delicacy

Reviewed By PaoGO192

With all this beauty patisserie in the vitrine! And the decoration so modern and vintage!Have a short menu and for me that is important cus give me the impression that everything will be fresh and good, because this ones should be the specialty of the place! But I have to said that the I felt disappointed with the taste of the food, something is missing! I will return to visit to try something else! Anyway the mood of the place I like it! Thank you very much for the nice words. We were so sorry to read that you were disappointed with the taste of the food as we place it on top of our priorities. We hope that you will be back soon so we can make it up!

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1. A 2 Pas Du Marche

13 rue du Cordouan, 17000, La Rochelle France French, American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments +33 5 46 56 06 90 http://a2pasdumarche.wix.com/a2pm
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5 based on 317 reviews

A 2 Pas Du Marche

Reviewed By AISLING11111

My husband and I decided to visit this place after reading the T.A reviews. We came out the door of the apartment and it was directly opposite us. The two guys who work there were super friendly and nice. We had the BBQ burger and the Mexican. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. We couldn't fit in desserts as we were too full but we saw the homemade desserts on display as we were leaving and they looked yummy. This restaurant is a little off the beaten track, but really only a couple of minutes past the market towards the Carrefour so it is easy to find. I would definitely go back there as it has the full package, great burgers and great guys working there.

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