The best French cuisine restaurants Vietnam

An address housed in an elegant white neoclassical building, which over the years has confirmed its potential. A real requirement regarding hygiene, selection and freshness of the products - the seasons are respected - and a good cuisine that is both generous and fine under the direction of a French chef. The wine list gives a large place to the regions and terroirs of France. Warm and attentive welcome and service. The bill remains moderate. From Monday to Saturday, a very advantageous lunch formula.

Located not far from the Temple of Literature, this French restaurant serves authentic and delicious French bistro cuisine in a newly renovated setting, with a generous wine list. Chef Chon, who works in the kitchen, has over 15 years of experience in French and European cuisine. He has been in charge of the restaurant since its opening in 2015. The establishment is very popular with the expatriate community, the atmosphere is very friendly, with a mixed clientele. There is a home delivery service.

Welcome to Jean-François, in this little piece of France in the heart of Vung Tàu. A talented cook who worked for some of the most renowned houses in France before moving to Los Angeles and now here. From breakfast to dinner, you can enjoy a copious and fine meal here, cooked according to the chef's influences. Croque-monsieur, oeuf Bénédicte or pancakes to start the day, soups, paninis (homemade bread), pizzas, pasta, beef tartare or coq au vin to finish it. All accompanied by wine and closed by homemade desserts.

Under the direction of Chef Thierry Mounon, French gastronomy holds its own in Saigon. Intransigence as for the quality of imported products: the lobster comes from Brittany, the meat from France and Australia. The menus, which are constantly reworked, are the hallmark of the house, respecting the traditional recipes of the South of France. Pleasant setting, indoors or outdoors in the flowered garden cooled by a pool. About 15 minutes from downtown Saigon, a peaceful setting where you can forget the noise and chaos of traffic.

Restaurant opened in 2012. On the north bank of the Perfume River, within the Citadel, the villa is based on the plans of a colonial era building. A very pleasant setting and atmosphere for a restaurant that honors both French and Vietnamese gastronomy. Prefer the Vietnamese option, with very successful classics... Also, bar and ice cream parlour. The establishment is very popular and has become an institution.

The Lighthouse is a superb establishment built from a historic colonial building right in the middle of Ninh Kieu quay. It hosts a quality café-restaurant, a bakery-snack bar, and modern bed & breakfast accommodation consisting of 7 cute apartments overlooking the river. The bakery and restaurant offer a selection of breads and pastries, sandwiches and even a pizza oven to suit everyone's needs and desires.

Nguyên Sinh since 1942. The house proudly displays its age. It may not look like much, but it's an institution, and the restaurant is always very busy. The atmosphere is typical of the Old Quarter, with its scarcity of space and jumbled layout. The restaurant has retained its taste for French gastronomy, whose influence can be seen in the dishes: bouillabaisse, beef (your choice of Vietnamese or Australian) satô. Satô, Vietnamese for Chateaubriand! We regret, however, the rather cold welcome and casual service.

Set right on the sand, this popular bar-restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy the superb beach. On the menu: excellent French and Vietnamese specialities, with an emphasis on seafood. You can also come here for a drink, a chat with Denis, the friendly owner, or to enjoy an ice cream on the deckchairs. The setting is idyllic and soft lounge music lulls the ears. The place also organizes yoga classes, screenings... Warmly recommended.

A rather chic bistro on the edge of the western lake. Very pleasant setting in a villa with a garden for the nice days. Seductive and refined French cuisine. Noble ingredients, careful presentation and a generous wine list. The establishment welcomed the American Secretary of State John Kerry who appreciated the lobster bisque, the salmon on a cedar plank and the lavender crème brûlée. We also recommend the pigeon Wellington and its truffle sauce...

The owners of Cousins have opened this new address near the lake, and the place is true to their philosophy: pleasant atmosphere, shady garden, terrace and outdoor bar. The setting is enchanting. Bistro-style cuisine: foie gras, frogs' legs, snails... oysters, you name it. The wine and spirits list is generous, as are the craft beers. From Monday to Friday, an affordable lunch menu is available. An excellent address, particularly recommended for a romantic dinner.

Building on the success of other Le Gecko establishments in Sapa, owner Mr. Dai recently opened this chalet-restaurant close to the lake and covered market. Quietly set in a small alleyway, the establishment offers a rustic, elegant and warm setting. The menu features excellent French specialties such as duck breast with pepper sauce, Sapa-style tartiflette and beef with mushroom sauce... Vietnamese recipes are not to be outdone, and excellent desserts are also on the menu. Smiling, professional service. Recommended.

What could be more unusual and unlikely than to find a French restaurant on an island in the middle of the Mekong? Françoise and Michel chose the restaurant's name in homage to Michel's grandparents, who lived near Halong Bay for a quarter of a century. The young but very promising Vietnamese chef, Vo Quoc Thach, will delight you with artistic dishes that are the result of a fusion between Vietnamese and French cuisine. Superb setting.

Just a stone's throw from the Saigon River in the Dong Khoi district, in the refined setting of a former library, the counter serves French, Italian and Vietnamese cuisine. Open from 6:30 am, it offers breakfasts, lunchtime menus, and a wide selection of à la carte dishes for dinner. Specialties include duck confit, salmon tournedos and delicious homemade crepes. Recommended.

The Deck House has been facing the sea in a traditional house. Pleasant bamboo terraces - very coveted - where it makes good use of… Ideal at any hour of the day and until late in the night to enjoy the beauty of the beach by tasting good seafood or sipping a drink.

Located in the heart of the lively Truc Bach district, this bistro offers original and refined French and European cuisine. At the helm is Olivier Genique, a starred chef and former chef of the Metropole in Hanoi. His culinary talents combined with the restaurant's refined setting make this establishment an excellent restaurant in the capital. The terrace overlooking the lake is perfect for relaxing. On the first floor, the atmosphere is friendly, with a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails. An excellent address.

Chef Thierry Mounon and his wife Tina Trang^Pham are the creators of the French restaurant La Villa. Today, they present La Fontaine French Bistrot, in a charming setting reminiscent of Parisian brasseries. On the menu are the classics of French gastronomy: onion soup with comté cheese, salmon gravlax, andouillette tartiflette, beef tartar, cheese platter, to name but a few dishes. A warm and inviting place to enjoy an aperitif. Recommended.

The Quince Saigon restaurant is a must for lovers of modern cuisine. Under the leadership of chefs Julien Perraudin and Charlie Jones, it offers cuisine inspired by French gastronomy, but also incorporating Oriental influences. The open kitchen gives you a glimpse of the wood-fired ovens used to prepare the dishes. The food is full of deep, rich flavors, including mussels/frites caviar, Wagyu beef tartare... This refined and inventive cuisine will delight the most demanding palates.

French direction for this very first foreign restaurant opened in Dà Nang in 2003, more than 20 years ago when the city was not yet as developed as it is today. Pleasant setting, with outdoor tables. Good brasserie cuisine and French specialties: good tartare, delicious boeuf bourguignon... Large selection of French, Chilean, Australian and Italian wines. Most products are imported, and the quality of the cuisine served here explains the relatively high prices compared with other restaurants.