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

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

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

The Table is a tiny prix-fixe French restuarant in Cambridge.

Eastern Standard is a brasserie in Kenmore Square.

Deep Ellum is an American restaurant in Allston that serves good beer.

Black Lamb is a competent brasserie in the South End.

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

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

Frenchie is a wine bar in the South End.

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

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

Les Zygomates is a French wine bar Downtown, and while the food isn’t particularly noteworthy, it’s a fun spot with live music just about every night.

Bar Boulud is a nice brasserie in Back Bay.

ArtScience is a Kendall Square restaurant that serves forgettable food and fantastic cocktails.

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