3 Best French Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

Absolutely amazing! The bread and butter is to die for. Definitely worth the order. I could eat that butter on its own, it was so good! I’ve also tasted many French onion soups in many different restaurants, and this one might come out on top of all of them! It was deliciously made, the cheese they use is perfect, and everything in it compliments each other so well. There was a very well balanced amount of each ingredient so every bite was perfect. My significant other ordered the bisque which was also delicious. We ordered the steak frites which were cooked beautifully, and the ratatouille (first time trying that) which was fantastic. The chocolate cake was beautifully accompanied by the pistachio ice cream and everything about it was amazing. We tried their seasonal dessert as well which was a vanilla ice cream with peaches and nuts. This dessert was also delicious. The service was well paced and the atmosphere on the roof was beautiful during the sunset. I couldn’t have better things to say about this spot. Absolutely fantastic experience and I would definitely return.

Perfect way to spend a Wednesday. Great food. Great staff. From servers, to runners, to bartenders, to chefs. Jolie delivers. And LOVE that the menu is seasonal. Had the mussels. Perfection. Side note from someone who put themselves through school serving and bartending. The place is immaculate. Merci beaucoup!.

We dined at Jolie for the first time for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend dining on the rooftop if it’s available. Ambiance was perfect for date night! We had the porkchop and gnocchi and both were delicious.

We came here to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and as someone who appreciates high-quality food and frequently dines at Michelin-starred restaurants, I was pleasantly surprised. Given how challenging it can be for the kitchen and staff to handle the pressure of such a busy occasion, they did an exceptional job. The food was outstanding and arrived very quickly. The oysters, tuna crudo, and steak were all delicious, and the red wine by the glass was excellent. Beyond the food, we were truly impressed by how well everything was organized—the attention to detail was remarkable. Our server, Liza, was amazing and took wonderful care of our table. A big thank you to the entire team for an incredible experience! We had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back.

I took my husband here for his birthday. We enjoyed everything from the time we were greeted at the door until we left. The service & food were exceptional. Our server Matthew was very knowledgeable, engaging, and ensured we had a great experience. The decor was also very unique, adding to the sophisticated ambiance. I suggest including East End Bistrot to your list of restaurants to try in Raleigh. We will definitely be back.

Upscale restaurant in north Raleigh. Highly recommended for special occasions as well as if you’re looking for something to host for your customers or employee gatherings. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. Everything hear is really great.