Food of France
98 traditional dishes · Europe
Cities & regions of France
Matelote
Rooted in France, Matelote is a stew enjoyed for generations.
Petit-Suisse
Petit-Suisse is a silky fresh French cheese of milk enriched with cream, mild and spreadable, born in Normandy and eaten at breakfast or in desserts.
Pot-au-Feu
Boiled beef and vegetables, broth served first.
Quiche Lorraine
Buttery pastry filled with a silky bacon-and-egg custard.
Salade Niçoise
Composed Riviera salad of tuna, egg, olives and beans.
Salade Paysanne
From France, Salade Paysanne is a well-known salad.
Soufflé
Airy baked egg dish that rises dramatically, sweet or savoury.
Boudin Blanc de Rethel
Boudin Blanc de Rethel counts among the traditional food of France, a sausage locals hold dear.
Brandade
Whipped salt cod emulsified with oil and milk.
Canard Braisé Aux Montmorency
Hailing from France, Canard Braisé Aux Montmorency is a much-loved duck dish.
Clafoutis
Baked custard cake studded with whole cherries.
Clapassade
From France, Clapassade is a well-known stew.
Coq au Riesling
Coq au Riesling is a beloved stew, traditional to France.
Dacquoise
Dacquoise is a classic French cake from the Béarn region, built from crisp almond-meringue layers filled with butter cream, a staple of French pâtisserie.
Far Breton
Dense Breton flan studded with prunes.
Gougères
Airy cheese choux puffs served with wine.
Knack D'Alsace
Knack D'Alsace is a beloved sausage, traditional to France.
Noilly Prat
Noilly Prat is a traditional fortified wine from France.
Pâté en Croûte
Layered meat terrine baked inside a pastry case.
Pavin
Pavin is a raw cow's-milk cheese from the Auvergne with a washed rind and a soft, creamy interior that ripens over about a month.
Persillé de Tignes
Hailing from France, Persillé de Tignes is a much-loved cheese.
Pissaladière
Niçoise onion tart with anchovy and olives.
Ratatouille
Sun-ripened Provençal vegetables stewed into a fragrant tangle.
Raviole du Dauphiné
Raviole du Dauphiné counts among the traditional food of France, a pasta locals hold dear.