Best French Restaurants in Chinatown

Charming, cozy environment, lovely service, beautifully prepared food (generous portions!) and well priced wine.

Le Central is a San Francisco classic. I’ve been going for 30 years and the food remains delicious and the service helpful and attentive. For the first time I had the roasted chicken, at our waiter’s recommendation. Outstanding. Accompanied by delicious string fried potatoes and delicious Brussels sprouts. A hit!

Was there on New Years Day at 1 pm. Perhaps the best Omelet I have ever had (has Raclette cheese inside). We sat at the bar. I recommend the bar for the "ambience."

Our party of four was seated in a window niche with a view of the sidewalk- perfect! Our party had two terrific specialty cocktails- a Red Swan and an Unwinding Salve, both delicious 😋. For entrees we had Parisian gnocchi in a cream sauce, mushroom tagliatelle, and the Absinthe burger with truffle cheese and fries- all were delicious. The best dessert was the Pot de Crème, a dense chocolate pudding with a dense whipped cream topping! Yummy. Our waiter was engaging and helpful in making choices. Overall, we had a fun, enjoyable, and satisfying dining experience before a concert at SFJAZZ around the corner. We’ll be returning to this French restaurant again!

Bouche is a charming, cozy French restaurant tucked away on Bush Street. It’s best to make reservations as seating is limited. The service is spot-on; your wine glass is kept filled and water is always in your glass. And the food—I t is nothing short of delicious. The scallops were the most flavorful I’ve ever had and the lobster bisque was smooth and rich, but hearty. The service is bustling but you never feel ignored and the waitstaff is friendly and accommodating. Bouche is an intimate place for a truly memorable dinner. It has become our new go-to restaurant when we visit the city.