From Fairmont Chateau Laurier Best Nearby French (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Ottawa, ON Wilfrid's (Restaurants - French) 1 Rideau St Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa  ON  K1N 8S7 • 613-241-1414 Distance: ~0 m User Rating: 8.3 / 10         Description: The signature restaurant of the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier, Wilfrid's offers diners an elegant experience, complete with breathtaking views of downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill. The menu here is nothing short of incredible, with seasonal produce and fresh meats hand selected from the plentiful Ottawa Valley. Lunch at the Château has been a stylish affair since the dining room first opened in 1912, and today is no different. Social (Restaurants - French) 537 Sussex Dr ByWard Market, Ottawa  ON  K1N 6Z6 • 613-789-7355 Distance: ~203 m User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. A must for those who enjoy new and innovative dishes, this contemporary eatery offers a superb hybrid of French and Mediterranean fare. The sleek dining area is reminiscent of the trendiest Parisian haunts, and the live fusion jazz and beautiful waitstaff only add to the atmosphere. Chef Mitton's fabulous menu features minestrone with fresh shellfish, mussels and clams; roast chicken gumbo with Cajun-seasoned vegetables; chilli-marinated calamari; and twice cooked confit of duck with fresh seasonal vegetables. In the warmer months, patio dining is available. Aux Delices Boulangerie Et Patisserie (Restaurants - French) 32 ByWard Market ByWard Market, Ottawa  ON  K1N 7A2 • 613-241-9292 Distance: ~301 m User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: A delightful assortment of pastries and baked goods. If you love baked delights, be certain to stop by Aux Delices. Carry-out only. Bistro 115 (Restaurants - French) 110 Murray St ByWard Market, Ottawa  ON  K1N 5M6 • 613-562-7244 Distance: ~0.548 km User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: Located in a beautiful Victorian home, this intimate restaurant is ideal for a quiet, romantic dinner by candlelight. Specializing in Québecois cuisine (game, fish and seafood dishes prepared using traditional French techniques), Bistro 115 is a gourmet's dream – whether you're in the mood for duck confit, caribou, lamb or moose. Each dish is prepared using the freshest local ingredients available. Benny's Bistro (Restaurants - French) 119 Murray St ByWard Market, Ottawa  ON  K1N 5M5 • 613-789-6797 Distance: ~0.601 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: A little spot behind Le Boulanger Français (The French Baker), Benny's is ideal for breakfast or lunch during the week. Along with fresh pastries from the bakery, you'll find eggs, Illy coffee, and fresh juices early in the day. Weekend brunch includes eggs, pastries and other traditional breakfast items, along with creations like Brie stuffed French toast with roasted pears, thyme and cranberry compote, and pan-seared scallops with butternut squash polenta. Lunch is a gourmet affair, featuring fresh and unusual salads, sandwiches and main dishes. Le Boulanger Francais (Restaurants - French) 119 Murray St ByWard Market, Ottawa  ON  K15 5M5 • 613-789-7941 Distance: ~0.602 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: These fresh, French-style breads and baked goods are excellent for a breakfast on the go, business luncheons or picnics. Benitz Bistro (Restaurants - French) 327 Somerset St W, Ottawa  ON  K2P 0J8 • 613-567-8100 Distance: ~1.032 km         Description: Chef Derek Benitz does wonders with even the most humble chicken breast. After cutting his teeth at several of Ottawa's finest restaurants, Benitz opened his own place, to much acclaim. As is the fashion these days, the menu changes frequently to highlight what's freshest in the local markets. Fabulous modern French-Canadian cuisine is the end result: grilled bison frites, heirloom tomato salad, herb-crusted lamb loin with ratatouille, lobster risotto, perfectly steamed PEI mussels with shallots, capers, garlic flower, lemon and crème frâiche. For a rewarding splurge, choose the Chef's Table experience. Le Tartuffe (Restaurants - French) 133, rue Notre-Dame, Gatineau  QC  J8X 3T2 • 819-776-6424 Distance: ~1.433 km         Description: HULL. If you find yourself on the other side of the Ottawa River after dark, Le Tartuffe is a terrific place to enjoy fine French-Québecois cuisine. The terrific table'hôte menu features a variety of regional delights that combine the best ingredients from Québec with fine French preparation techniques. The signature rack of lamb is always spot on, and a taste of their raspberry or blueberry crème brûlée alone is worth the trip to Hull. Signatures by Le Cordon Bleu Paris (Restaurants - French) 453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa  ON  K1N 6R4 • 613-236-2499 • 888-289-6302 Distance: ~1.482 km         Description: Affiliated with the exclusive Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute, Signatures offers classic French cuisine with modern flair. The restaurant is housed in an 1874 Tudor Revival-style mansion with décor by Pierre Deux – it's intimate and ideal for a romantic tête-à-tête. The menu changes every few weeks, but you might find seared foie gras and truffled boudin blanc with rhubarb compote, wapiti loin with honey caramelized autumn fruits and chestnut cannelloni, cured pheasant breast, or a dramatic tableside preparation of Steak Diane. Vegetarians are well catered-for here, as well. Le Panaché (Restaurants - French) 201 Eddy St, Gatineau  QC  K1R 5K4 • 819-777-7771 Distance: ~1.959 km         Description: HULL. You'll think you just stepped into your favorite Parisian eatery when you visit this fabulous restaurant, located on Eddy Street. The ambiance couldn't be more French, and the cozy, candlelit tables are ideal for those desiring a bit of privacy. Be sure to check out the extensive wine list, whose international flavor ensures something to everybody's liking. In the warmer months, patrons can dine café-style on Panaché's intimate patio. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.