Bar Lyon is a little French restaurant in the South End, and it’s exactly what you want in a “little French restaurant.”

Rochambeau is a French restaurant in the Back Bay. It’s connected to the Hynes Convention Center, both physically and spiritually.

Black Lamb is a competent brasserie in the South End.

1855 Bar a Vins is a wine bar in Back Bay.

Frenchie is a wine bar in the South End.

Marliave is an old-school Downtown Crossing restaurant with French-ish food.

Juliet in Union Square is an unpretentious French tasting menu restaurant in a low-key space.

Craigie On Main is an upscale French restaurant in Central Square that’s great for special occasion dinners.

The Hungry I is one of Boston’s most beautiful restaurants, serving solid French food in Beacon Hill.

Bistro Du Midi is a fancy French restaurant in Back Bay.

Eastern Standard is a brasserie in Kenmore Square.