5 Best French Restaurants in Indiana!
From cozy bistros and cafes to elegant champagne bars, Indiana’s French cuisine scene is sure to impress. How does foie gras sound? A glass of award-winning wine? And finishing everything off with some sweet crepes with lemon zest? We bet your stomach is rumbling now. Here are the best French restaurants in Indiana!
Truffles Restaurant, Bloomington, IN
Truffles celebrated the new millennium in style when they opened on December 31, 2000 and offers locals and visitors alike a mixture of New American, French and Italian cuisine. Chef Robert Adkins is a genius when it comes to creating culinary masterpieces using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The atmosphere of Truffles is classic yet modern, and the food invokes the use of key senses: taste, sight, and smell. You can also expect your server to recommend the most fabulous wine pairings with each meal to take your dish from delicious to absolutely scrumptious. You’ve never experienced French cuisine until you’ve visited Truffles!
Bistro 501, Lafayette, IN
Bistro 501 is located in the historic Lahr building in downtown Lafayette and features the flavor and style of the gorgeous French countryside. During the summer, customers can enjoy the outdoor sidewalk seating and in the winter season, sit by the fireside and enjoy quiet conversation. The menu changes seasonally and is made with the finest, freshest ingredients. Recommendations include the Ricotta Cannelloni, the Bistro Benedicts, and the fruity Raspberry Sorbet.
Vera Mae’s Bistro, Muncie, IN
Featuring fusion cuisine from Europe, Asia and the new world, Vera Mae’s Bistro in Muncie is a local favorite among students and locals alike. The bistro has been in business since 1999 and was formerly a hardware store in downtown Muncie’s historical district. Every piece of furniture and art within the bistro tells a story and starts a conversation. Each season, the menu changes to provide customers with the freshest, in-season ingredients. Favorites include Chic’s Escargot, classic French Onion soup, and the smoked salmon croissant.
Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar, Indianapolis, IN
Located within the beautiful and historic Broad Ripple neighborhood, Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar is a local favorite. Each meal is made fresh with local ingredients and the menu is an interesting mix of French cuisine, including the Hangover Crepe and the millennial favorite: avocado toast. A personal favorite is the Between Bread menu, including the Le Club and vegetarian burger and frites. With each meal, enjoy one of their sweet and savory beverages, including their Ice Teas, brewed fresh daily or the Caffe Macchiato. Another perk of Petite’s: they also feature a dog friendly outdoor patio for your four-legged friend(s)!
Oakleys Bistro, Indianapolis, IN
Chef and Proprietor of Oakley’s Bistro, Steven J. Oakley, is living his childhood dream of owning and operating a successful, inspiring restaurant, one in which is affordable and an everyday destination where every meal is a special occasion. Not only is Oakleys providing great food and awesome customer service, but they are also going above and beyond to give back to the community. Oakleys donates a portion of their sales to Second Helpings, and Chef Oakley opens his kitchen to train and hire those who demonstrate a true passion for food, such as foie gras mousse, rosemary boule and wild mushroom paella.
