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 Pittsburgh’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.
Pittsburgh boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.
1. Cafe Moulin
Topping the list is Cafe Moulin. Located at 732 Filbert St. in Shadyside, the French breakfast, brunch and coffee spot is the highest-rated French restaurant in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 245 reviews on Yelp.
2. Gaby Et Jules
Next up is Squirrel Hill North's Gaby Et Jules, situated at 5837 Forbes Ave. With four stars out of 220 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and French spot, serving macarons and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Cafe Du Jour
Southside Flats's Cafe Du Jour, located at 1107 E. Carson St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French and modern European spot 4.5 stars out of 181 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. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Topping the list is Monterey Bay Fish Grotto. Located at 1411 Grandview Ave. in Duquesne Heights, the wine bar, cocktail bar and seafood spot is the highest-rated wine bar in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 444 reviews on Yelp.
2. Senti Restaurant
Next up is Lower Lawrenceville's Senti Restaurant, situated at 3473 Butler St. With four stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar, Italian and modern European spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Capital Grille
Central Business District's The Capital Grille, located at 301 Fifth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse, wine bar and seafood spot four stars out of 295 reviews.
Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through Pittsburgh's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.
1. Geppetto Cafe
Topping the list is Geppetto Cafe. Located at 4121 Butler St. in Central Lawrenceville, the creperie, coffee spot, and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated creperie in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp.
2. T-Swirl Crepe
Next up is Squirrel Hill South's T-Swirl Crepe, situated at 1714 Murray Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Crepes Parisiennes
North Oakland's Crepes Parisiennes, located at 207 S. Craig St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie and French spot four stars out of 167 reviews.
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