23 Restaurant-Worthy French Recipes You Can Make at Home

There’s something effortlessly elegant, cool yet casual about a meal in a French bistro. These recipes are here to help you capture that spirit at home. From traditional stews, braises, and soups to vegetable sides and a handful of desserts, you can mix and match to serve up a bistro-style meal from beginning to end. Don’t forget to read the helpful tips and tricks from our contributors, recipe developers, and readers as you save your favorites.

My dinner party picks? A French onion soup starter, steak au poivre (with homemade frites, of course) and a simple green salad for the main, and chocolate mousse for dessert. Mais oui!