3 Best French Restaurants in Cincinnati, OH

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BOCA

114 East Sixth Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions

Since 2001

Specialities:

✓Halibut ✓Red Heritage Chicken ✓Romanesco ✓Boca Burger ✓Prime Tenderloin ✓Beef Wellington ✓Sweet Corn Agnolotti ✓English Pea Cappellacci ✓Lumache Con Bolognese ✓Tonnarelli con Bottarga ✓Kale & Ricotta Ravioli ✓Charred Leeks ✓Hamachi Crudo ✓Beef Tartare ✓“Arpège” Salad ✓Diver Scallop ✓Blue Oven Bakery ✓Pommes Soufflés 1949 ✓Œufs Mayonnaise ✓ Boca Oyster ✓Lobster Brioche ✓Exotic Riz Au Lait ✓Chocolate Terrine ✓Candy Bar 3.0 ✓Le Citron ✓Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake ✓Ice Creams ✓Sorbet

" Boca serves high-quality steak, seafood, and pasta in an elegant setting with a great bar. David Falk is the Chef & Owner of this restaurant. Their menu combines Italian and French flavors using expert French cooking techniques. They offer top-quality food with excellent service, creating a memorable dining experience. The restaurant has a stylish mix of modern European, American, and rustic design in a spacious city setting. Guests can enjoy multi-course meals paired with fine wines. Boca is perfect for afternoon cocktails, a quick meal before a show, or a relaxed dinner. Gift cards are available for your loved ones. Boca is ranked among the top French restaurants in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. A private dining room and reservations are also available.

2026 Highlights: Boca has been recognized as one of the top French Restaurants in the United States by Travel and Leisure Magazine."

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Menu:

Entree
Halibut $52
Red Heritage Chicken $44
Romanesco $23
Boca Burger $39
Prime Tenderloin $85
Beef Wellington $165
Primi
Sweet Corn Agnolotti $27
English Pea Cappellacci $45
Lumache Con Bolognese $27
Tonnarelli Con Bottarga $37
Kale & Ricotta Ravioli $24
Small
Charred Leeks $19
Hamachi Crudo $30
Beef Tartare $27
“ArpèGe” Salad $18
Diver Scallop $33
Snacks
Blue Oven Bakery $8
Pommes SouffléS "1949" $19
œUfs Mayonnaise $8
"Boca Oyster" $9
Lobster Brioche $37
Dessert
Exotic Riz Au Lait $15
Chocolate Terrine $15
Candy Bar 3.0 $15
Le Citron $15

Contact:

(513) 542-2022

Mon-Thu: 5 pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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COLETTE

1400 Race Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions

Since 2023

Specialities:

✓Endive and Radicchio ✓Dauphiné Ravioli ✓Beef Tartare ✓Bluefin Tuna Crudo ✓Cod Brandade ✓Vol-au-Vent ✓Escargot à la Bourguignonne ✓Roasted Beets ✓Simple Greens ✓Parisian Carrot ✓Roasted Mushrooms ✓Colette Burger ✓Herbed Cavatelli ✓Icelandic Cod ✓Steak Frites ✓Duck Confit ✓Berkshire Pork Collar ✓Sole Meunière ✓Rib Eye Steak ✓Laminated Brioche ✓Animal Farm Creamery Butter Service

“ 2026 Highlights: Colette offers a rounded selection of French-inspired dishes, which are prepared by Chef Danny Combs. They provide cod dishes and French cuisine, and it is served here at this casual restaurant featuring an open kitchen. Their menu celebrates the artistry and tradition of French cuisine while exploring modern sensibilities and diasporic influences from Montreal to Morocco. They also offer gift cards. Colette also has outdoor seating and a private dining room. Colette offers vegetarian options. They also offer a reservation option.”

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Menu:

Plats
Raviole Du Dauphiné $22
Roasted Mushrooms $24
Colette Burger $22
Herbed Cavatelli $23
Icelandic Cod $32
Steak Frites $46
Duck Confit $36
Berkshire Pork Collar $28
Grands Plats
Sole MeunièRe $96
PâTé De Maison $18
Endive & Radicchio $14
Raviole Du Dauphiné $22
Tableau
PâTé De Maison $18
Tartare De Boeuf $26
Blue Fin Tuna Crudo $19
Brandade De Morue $16
Vol-Au-Vent $19
Escargot à La Bourguignon $14
Salades
Endive & Radicchio $14
Roasted Beets $14
Simple Greens $12
Parisian Carrot $12
Cocktails
Envie Vert $14
Gigi $14
Le Connecteur $15
FéE De La ForêT $13
Missy'S Jardin $12
Old Orleans $14
Spaghetti $6
Rosemary In Thyme Na $7
Navigation Na $9
BièRe
Miller High Life $5
Kronenbourg 1664 $6

Contact:

(513) 381-1018

Tue-Fri: 5pm - 10pm
Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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LUCA BISTRO

934 Hatch Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions

Since 2022

Specialities:

✓Short Rib Bœuf Bourguignon ✓Moules Marinière ✓Half Roasted Chicken ✓Steak Frites ✓Bouillabaisse ✓84 Burger ✓Roasted Salmon ✓Chicken Ballotine ✓Pan-Seared Scallops ✓Sole Meunière ✓Mushroom Tagliatelle ✓Bolognaise Tagliatelle ✓Jambon Beurre ✓Merguez Sandwich ✓Croque Monsieur ✓Croque Madame ✓Ratatouille Sandwich ✓Curry Chicken Salad Club ✓Quiche Lorraine ✓Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche ✓Dijon Crusted Chicken ✓Cod à la Provençal

“ 2026 Highlights: Luca Bistro is a straightforward French bistro serving steak frites, mussels, and other comfort food, plus a patio. Hailing from the Provence region of France, Chef Frederic brings the unique flavors and inspiration of his upbringing to Cincinnati in a winning blend of comfort foods that honor the fantastic culinary resources of the Midwest with classic French tradition in a straightforward and honest approach to everyday meals. From a café and a croissant to begin your morning to casual bistro classics to dinners complete with staples like steak frites, roast chicken, mussels, refreshing cocktails, and desserts.”

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Menu:

EntréEs
Short Rib BœUf Bourguignon $28
Moules MarinièRe $22
Half Roasted Chicken $24
Steak Frites $26
Bouillabaisse $34
84 Burger $16
Roasted Salmon $23
Chicken Ballotine $21
Pan-Seared Scallops $37
Sole MeunièRe $23
Pasta
Mushroom Tagliatelle $18
Bolognaise Tagliatelle $22
Sandwiches
Jambon Beurre $14
Merguez Sandwich $16
Croque Monsieur $15
Croque Madame $16
Ratatouille Sandwich $14
84 Burger $16
Curry Chicken Salad Club $14
Lunch EntréEs
Steak Frites $26
Moules MarinièRe $22
Quiche Lorraine $14
Spinach And Goat Cheese Quiche $14
Dijon Crusted Chicken $17
Cod à La ProvençAle $20
Starters
Tapenade Trio $12
PâTé En CroûTe $13
Escargot à La Bourguignonne $13
Avocado Salmon Tartare $13
Tarte ChèVre Et Tomate $10
Basil Boursin Crostini $11

Contact:

(513) 621-5822

Tue: 5pm - 9pm
Wed-Sat: 10am - 2pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 2pm
Mon: Closed

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