Bastille Day is celebrated across France every year on July 14, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
To celebrate, we've rounded up some of the best French and French-inspired restaurants and bistros in Leeds, based on Google reviews.
Below are five French restaurants to try this Bastille Day:
1. Sous Le Nez (4.7★, 854 reviews)
Hidden beneath Quebec Street, Sous Le Nez has earned hundreds of five-star Google reviews for its traditional French cuisine, extensive wine list and intimate atmosphere.📍The Basement, Quebec House, 9 Quebec St, Leeds LS1 2HA | Iconic Media
2. Kendells Bistro (4.7★, 661 reviews)
Kendells Bistro is one of Leeds' best-loved French restaurants, with Google reviewers regularly praising its romantic candlelit setting, French onion soup and classic bistro dishes. 📍3 St Peter's Square, Leeds LS9 8AH | Iconic Media Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Brasserie Blanc (4.6★, 1,716 reviews)
Brasserie Blanc has amassed more than 1,700 Google reviews, with diners highlighting its steak frites, soufflés and relaxed French dining experience. 📍4, Victoria Mill The Embankment, Sovereign St, Leeds LS1 4BJ | Iconic Media Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Chez Mal Leeds (4.4★, 96 reviews)
Located inside Malmaison Leeds, Chez Mal serves French-inspired brasserie dishes, with Google reviewers praising its steaks, cocktails and stylish surroundings. 📍Malmaison leeds, 1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG | Iconic Media
5. Bavette (4.8★, 334 Google reviews)
Bavette has become one of Leeds' highest-rated restaurants on Google, with diners praising its modern take on bistro cooking, warm hospitality and French classics. 📍4-6 Town St, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4RJ | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty