France’s national holiday, Bastille Day was a turning point in the nation’s revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress that represented the worst of the old monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since.
In modern times, it’s a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere.
In the spirit of liberté, égalité, et fraternité, Hoodline compiled this list of New Orleans’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.
New Orleans boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.
1. Herbsaint
Topping the list is Herbsaint. Located at 701 St. Charles Ave. in Central Business District, the French spot is the highest rated French restaurant in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 784 reviews on Yelp.
2. La Petite Grocery
Next up is East Riverside's La Petite Grocery, situated at 4238 Magazine St. With four stars out of 621 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Lilette
Touro's Lilette, located at 3637 Magazine St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French spot four stars out of 260 reviews.
If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during, or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots.
1. Patrick's Bar Vin
Topping the list is Patrick's Bar Vin. Located at 730 Bienville St. in the French Quarter, the wine bar is the highest rated wine bar in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp.
2. Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Next up is Central Business District's Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar, situated at 715 St. Charles Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 360 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and Italian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Vintage
The Garden District's The Vintage, located at 3121 Magazine St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and coffee and tea spot 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews.
Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through New Orleans's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.
1. La Crepe Nanou
Topping the list is La Crepe Nanou. Located at 1410 Robert St. in Uptown, the creperie, bar and French spot is the highest rated creperie in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 226 reviews on Yelp.
2. Deville Coffee House & Crêperie
Next up is Lower Garden District's Deville Coffee House & Crêperie, situated at 2045 Magazine St. With four stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and coffee and tea spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Piccola Gelateria
Freret's Piccola Gelateria, located at 4525 Freret St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie, gelato and coffee and tea spot five stars out of 165 reviews.
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