Order the best French near Menlo Park, CA

Best French Restaurants Nearby in Menlo Park

Ettan Restaurant

Ettan Restaurant

4.6
(900+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 29 min
"love the Kerala Fried Chicken, i get it every time"
"Beware - my Vellore Chicken Curry was supposed to come with rice and it didn't. When you're paying $32 for a dish and it isnt what it's supposed to be - one feels ripped off. Cheaper and better to order from somewhere else. Naan is totally lifeless and chewy. "
Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken Thighs, Fenugreek, Tomatoes Served with Butter Naan
$31.83
Chicken Biryani
Roasted pepper gravy, raita, red onion, desi ghee, and mint. contains cashew nuts, can be removed
$32.5
Basmati Rice
Roasted Coconut Milk, fried shallots, buttermilk sauce. (gluten)
$5
Kerala Fried Chicken
Slow simmered black lentils, homemade butter served with whole wheat roti
$17.27
Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

4.8
(400+)
• American • French
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 32 min
"I would have posted a picture but one bite and I couldn't stop. Flaky, light, flavorful, creamy...it's soo good! Maybe, when I go back, I can post a lovely picture."
"I got the Chocolate Supreme Croissant because I ordered previously and it was life changing. Unfortunately this time it wasn't as great- way less filling and possibly not as fresh? I ordered way later in the day the first time so I'm not sure. Just shows it's not consistent. Doesn't mean I won't order again. I haven't tried the other treats yet- the croissant killed the anticipation of the other treats but the presentation itself is *chefs kiss* perfection! "
Strawberry Croissant
Croissant filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat
$7.29
Very Berry Pastry
Pastry baked with custard cream, topped with lemon cream and fresh berries. Contains: Coconut, Milk, Wheat
$6.09
Sourdough Pain au Chocolat
Flaky, buttery sourdough pastry with chocolate. Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat
$5.95
Ham & Cheese Pastry
Buttery pastry baked with ham, Swiss, and parmesan cheeses. Contains: Coconut, Milk, Wheat
$7.16
Nordstrom Bazille

Nordstrom Bazille

4.6
(500+)
• Dinner • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 34 min
"i had the simple salad, made it a large then added a skirt steak .It was absoutely fabulous. Delicious. The crab bisque is great too . All very reasonably priced as well."
"The Ginger Sesame Salad is my go to for lunch, especially when I'm in a rush. The portion is huge & it tastes incredibly fresh. Paired with the Salt & Pepper crush French Fries & Kalamata Aioli, it makes for a full lunch. I'm a repeat order now."
Roma Tomato Basil Soup
Nordstrom signature recipe 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. additional nutrition information available upon request.
$7.63
Cilantro Lime Salad
420 cal. organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, jack cheese, tortilla crisps, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$23.91
Crab Bisque
410/740 cal
$10.01
Ginger Sesame Salad
690 cal. organic baby greens, julienne vegetables, crisp wontons, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing
$22.54
Anton Stanford Shopping Center

Anton Stanford Shopping Center

4.8
(30+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 25 min
"so delicious! creamy but not overwhelming. flavorful but not overly sweet. excellent! I will visit again #Slice Set"
Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake Slice
An innovative mille crêpe cake made from a cherished family recipe, with a subtle hint of coconut. A touch of food-grade activated charcoal adds earthy depth to the layers, complemented by dark chocolate balls and white chocolate shavings for texture and balance. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs.
$13.18
Matcha Crepe Cake Slice
France meets Japan in this gâteau Crepe Cake style cake, which shows off the grassy, green tea properties of premium matcha tea imported from Japan in a traditional French crepe cake. Subtly sweet, creamy, and fluffy, matcha's green, vegetable nature shines through paper-thin layers of over twenty crepes. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Sesame
$12.98
Tiramisu Crepe Cake Slice
So light that its 20 layers of crepe nearly melt in the mouth, this gâteau Crepe Cake style tiramisu cake taste richly of rum, espresso bean, cream and the dark cocoa powder it is dusted in. With soft, airy texture yet structured layers, it tastes like the most perfect tiramisu in crepe cake form. Contains Alcohol. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs
$13.11
Pistachio Crepe Cake Slice
This delicious pistachio crepe cake is a crowd pleaser! It is moist and flavorful with just the right balance of sweetness. For a twist, we topped it off with organic, culinary-grade, dried rose petals for a subtle aroma. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts
$13
Beard Papa's

Beard Papa's

4.8
(700+)
• Japanese • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 13.1 mi • 46 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"I ordered 2 Strawberry Eclair Shell and 1 Strawberry Shortcake Eclair , but I got what seemed like 3 Strawberry Eclair Shells. There was no difference in appearance and taste between the three (aside from the customized filling). Since it was my first time getting a Strawberry Shortcake Eclair, I'm not sure if that's what it's supposed to look and taste like - the pictures of the 2 types look completely different. Maybe they just got my order wrong. Disappointing, but at least the puffs were delicious as always. My favorite is still the Green Tea Eclair Shell. This week's special fillings seem to be mango and coffee - both were good."
"I always love me some of Beard Papa. I love the Original Cream Puffal and Honey Butter Eclair the Oreo Crumble Eclair Shell was good- but next time I will have it regular filling and opt out on the chocolate filling. I think it'd been more satisfying if I kept it that way."
Original Cream Puff
Our original recipe shell & custard, discovered in Osaka, Japan and is now available around the world.
$4.78
Chocolate Eclair Shell
Our éclair shells are comprised of the original choux pastry topped with rich chocolate, which creates a delightful taste when paired with our cream fillings.
$5.19
Creme Brûlée
A rich smooth vanilla custard base with a crunchy caramelized crust on top.
$5.73
Oreo Crumble Eclair Shell
Our éclair shells are comprised of the original choux pastry topped with rich chocolate, which creates a delightful taste when paired with our cream fillings.
$5.48
Yummy Future - 170 University Ave

Yummy Future - 170 University Ave

4.7
(100+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 23 min
"the Chocolate Crepe Cake was heka good 👍"
"Spinach artichoke escargot was flaky, combination was great. Every bite I tasted spinach and artichoke. I ate half of it was filling. Butter, honey corn scone, woo loved it. Latte coffee was nice and warm, for hot is best. Will definitely order other items."
Iced Toffee Nut Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
A winter special coffee beverage, blending the invigorating qualities of iced espresso with the sweet notes of toffee nut and the creamy undertones of vanilla.
$7.51
Iced Strawberry Cream Matcha Latte
Indulge in a refreshing fusion of vibrant strawberry essence and velvety matcha, harmonized with creamy textures in our Iced Strawberry Cream Matcha Latte.
$8.6
Iced Vanilla Latte
Our classic iced latte with hints of sweet vanilla.
$6.8
Spinach Artichoke Escargot
A buttery, flaky pastry swirl filled with creamy spinach and artichoke for a rich, savory delight. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
$6.83
Anton SV Patisserie

Anton SV Patisserie

4.5
(90+)
• Creperies • Cakes
$0 delivery fee • 13.1 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"The macarons are yummylicious. Everything is great and beautiful."
"Smaller than expected. Too pricey. The taste is not that great "
Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake Slice
An innovative mille crêpe cake made from a cherished family recipe, with a subtle hint of coconut. A touch of food-grade activated charcoal adds earthy depth to the layers, complemented by dark chocolate balls and white chocolate shavings for texture and balance. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs.
$12.96
Matcha Crepe Cake Slice
France meets Japan in this gâteau Crepe Cake style cake, which shows off the grassy, green tea properties of premium matcha tea imported from Japan in a traditional French crepe cake. Subtly sweet, creamy, and fluffy, matcha's green, vegetable nature shines through paper-thin layers of over twenty crepes. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Sesame
$12.69
Pistachio Crepe Cake Slice
This delicious pistachio crepe cake is a crowd pleaser! It is moist and flavorful with just the right balance of sweetness. For a twist, we topped it off with organic, culinary-grade, dried rose petals for a subtle aroma. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts
$13.02
Black Sesame Crepe Cake Slice
Toasted black sesame in the dominant flavor, imparting nutty complexity to the delicately exquisite cake. Superfruit enlivens the soft blacks of this Crepe Cake cake, ringed with grapes and dotted with bright red goji berries. Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Sesame
$13.05
Coupa Cafe

Coupa Cafe

4.7
(700+)
• Cafe • Coffee & Tea
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 40 min
"The JP's Waffle (Strawberry, Banana, Nutella) is absolutely delicious! The waffle is very fluffy, easy to bite and chew on. Strawberries and Bananas were fresh. Nutella is the cherry on top! great for those who prefer softer foods with occasional chewing. highly recommend!"
"The elephant vanilla chai tea was really yummy. Pollo Arepa was good too but the "side salad" was literally just mixed greens, I guess that's fine but I thought there would be at least one other ingredient."
Breakfast Wrap
scrambled eggs with pinch of S&P, bacon, tomato, avocado, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, side of fruit
$16.73
Large Latte
avocado, salt, pepper, chili flakes & lemon juice on sourdough bread. 🅥🅥=Vegan
$7.35
Avocado Toast
spicy chipotle chicken, gouda cheese, avocado, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, side of pico de gallo
$16.05
Chicken Chipotle Quesadilla
spicy chipotle chicken, mixed greens & gouda cheese with chipotle aioli on ciabatta, side of mixed green salad
$15.91
Sweet55

Sweet55

Chocolatiers & Shops • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 30 min
"Best chocolates in the Bay Area, bar none."
Swiss Class
Experience what elevates a chocolate assortment to ‘Swiss Class’ with this collection - Branchli, Truffes Classiques, Deux Frères, Rochers, Eiger, Vanilla-Sea Salt Chocolate & more enable you to see the full extent of our innovation, creation and precise craftsmanship. A mix of milk and dark chocolates. Exact assortment may vary, depending on the season. Allergens: dairy, tree nuts, soy 'Net. Wt. 3.2 oz. (90 g) box of 9 Net. Wt. 5.6 oz. (160 g) box of 16
$60.21
Dark Matter
Illuminate your senses by embracing the dark. This collection is made purely using cocoa from the Americas, Madagascar and Sao Tome - Swiss Truffles dark, Swiss Rocher dark, Single Origin dark, California Republic, Dark Gianduja, Calamansi-Gianduja, Mocca with Pecan Crunch, Pistachio-Marzipan, African Nights and more. Exact assortment may vary, depending on the season. An assortment of exclusively dark chocolates. Allergens: dairy, tree nuts, soy Net. Wt. 3.2 oz. (90 g) box of 9 Net. Wt. 5.6 oz. (160 g) box of 16
$62.14
Orangettes
Our candied orange peels dipped in 68% dark chocolate are a delicious addition to any dessert plate. This is a vegan product! There are about 17 Orangettes in a clear box. Net Wt. 1.9 oz. (55 g)
$18.82
Chocolate Lollipops
Our chocolate lollipops - small bars manufactured with grand cru dark or milk chocolate - are a delicious little gift. Add them to your festive table, share them with your co-workers, or delight your children. Choose a bag of four, ten or twenty. Available designs might differ from photos, but will always be colorful and fun. Each pop is individually wrapped and comes with a bow. Dark chocolate: "Cru Sauvage" Bolivia 68%, vegan Milk Chocolate: Ecuador 42% Allergens: dairy (milk chocolate)
$80.67
Sugar Butter Flour

Sugar Butter Flour

4.8
(2k+)
• Bakery • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Me and my boyfriend regularly order the burnt almond cake because we are OBSESSED. He had originally gotten one from his coworker for his birthday and had to ask where it was purchased from. Ever since trying it we've ordered them 5-6 times, and it's amazing every time. It tastes fresh, the portion is good for the price as well. We will continue to order."
"Sugar, Butter, Flour is My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Bakery!! I used to order my two, favorite, individual pastries, perfectly delivered, to my place of work, in Los Altos. Luckily, I was able to continue getting them delivered, to my Home, once I started WFH, all the way in San Jose! They ALWAYS follow my special requests and packing instructions, to the EXACT tee, along with the prim and proper Bakery Boxes. The flavors are just as wonderful as the presentation, after opening the perfect little boxes. The Pastries are never a hit-or-miss, ALWAYS consistent, along with the more than fair prices. These are all hand-crafted, Cakes, Pastries, Tartes, and more, that you can easily tell, have each been baked, decorated, and then packaged, with absolute passion, and attention to detail, one at a time. These things are just SOME of the reasons that Sugar Butter Flour Bakery exceeds expectations. My Family and I, ABSOLUTELY LOVE your Bakery! Please continue providing the exceptional ingredients, quality, and personal attention to detail, along with your fair pricing! Your Bakery is a breath of fresh air in the Community, and Businesses like yours make this part of the Bay Area so much better of a place to be, with all that is going on in the world today. It's the simple things, like how I left a request to kindly package each pastry separate, and you didn't just stick a piece of paper, or a cardboard divider, between each item, you followed exactly what I had asked, with no issue, and neatly packaged each of my 4 items, in their own, clean, secure, cute, and tiny little Sugar Butter Flour Bakery Box. You also even made sure that each individually packaged Box, had been secured safely, by first, placing a beautiful, golden, Cake Board, underneath each item, before assembling the Pastries into each of their own boxes, and sealing them, with tape, to take the extra steps, ensuring the Cakes, and Tartes did not slide, fall over, or smash into the sides of the boxes, while being delivered. Because you took the time to pay so much attention to my order, and the details of my requests, this time, as well as so many others, I felt that it was necessary, to take a few moments of my own time, to express my gratitude towards this Bakery, and the person(s), preparing my order, personally, as well as to share photos of the delectable, hand-crafted, Sweets, and how nicely they arrived, along with describing my fantastic experiences, publicly, to my nearby Community. I would Definitely recommend trying Sugar, Butter, Flour, 100%!!!! Thank you for all that you do at Sugar, Butter, Flour!! Sincerely, Dior & Family =)"
Mini Burnt Almond
Vanilla and chocolate cake filled with Amaretto custard filling, iced with whipped cream and topped with candied almonds.
$7.57
Chocolate Truffle
Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling, covered in chocolate cake crumbs, topped with chocolate glaze
$7.77
Tiramisu
Lady finger sponge soaked in Marsala wine and coffee liquor, layered with mascarpone cheese.
$7.34
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.8
(3k+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 22 min
"My total favorite! Thanks"
"I'm a longtime door dash customer who orders almost daily and have not complained before this. But the Peet's medium iced matcha latte I just got was laughable. Sooo disappointing - the plastic cup has about 2/3 cup matcha/ice and the rest is foam. It wouldn't qualify as a Small. "
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.69
Iced Caffe Latte
Cold milk and freshly pulled espresso create this delicious symphony, poured over ice and fresh foam.
$6.76
Cappuccino
The essence of handcrafting. Our rich espresso is artfully marbled with freshly micro-foamed milk.
$6.25
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Smoky bacon, aged cheddar and homestyle egg on a buttery brioche bun.
$6.3
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.6
(9k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"the steak sandwich had great flavors , but the meat to bread ratio is not very good. they give you 4 little pieces of meat on a big ciabatta."
"Panera has the best salads. To be honest I like them more than sweet green. I've tried the Harvest Medley, Asian Sesame Chicken Salad and Fuji Apple Chicken Salad . All of them are amazing my favorite are the Asian and Fuji apple. The whole Salads are big enough for 2 days. plus you can get extra dressing with no charge. literally these hands down are some of the best salads you can get!!"
Greek Yogurt with Berries Parfait
240 Cal. Greek yogurt with honey, maple butter pecan granola with whole grain oats, and fresh strawberries and blueberries. Allergens: Contains Milk, Tree Nuts
$6.5
Sausage & Egg Asiago Bagel Stack
810 Cal. Savory sausage and scrambled egg with melty American cheese, salt and pepper, and garlic aioli drizzle on our Asiago Bagel. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg
$9.63
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
250 Cal. A mix of fruit purees and juice concentrates, blended with a banana and plain Greek yogurt and ice. Allergens: Contains Milk
$7.51
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans
370 Cal. Steel cut oats, cooked to perfection and topped with strawberries, pecans and cinnamon crunch topping. Allergens: Contains Tree Nuts. May contain Wheat, Soy
$7.73
Simplycake

Simplycake

4.7
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 13.1 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$6 off on $30+
"Simply Cake never disappoints! The Po Tat had an amazingly crisp, flaky crust with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth custard center. The Hokkaido Sponge Cake was ultra-fluffy, light, and perfectly balanced with fresh milk cream. Incredibly fresh, delicious portions, and 10/10 quality."
"The Taro Snowy Cake is my favorite thing here! I'm so excited to be able to order for delivery now. "
Pork Sung Roll
You've probably tried this before, but you've never had one this good. Our Pork Sung Roll elevates a Chinese bakery classic with soft bread infused with our special Simplycake house mayo, topped with a lavish layer of savory pork sung and a sprinkle of green onions for added zest.
$3.88
Po Tat
Crispy, caramelized, and slightly charred on top—just like your toast when you're not paying attention, but actually intentional and delicious. The creamy custard inside is dangerously smooth, so don’t be surprised if you accidentally inhale three before realizing.
$3.9
Taro Snowy Cake
A visual and gustatory delight, our Taro Snowy Cake is a soft, pillowy treat filled with a smooth, flavorful taro cream. Dusted with powdered sugar, each piece is a bite-sized escape to sweetness, perfect for any taro lover. Available in 6", 8", and 10" celebration cake sizes.
$8.25
Hot Dog Cheesy Bun
A tempting treat, our Hot Dog Cheesy Bun wraps a juicy hotdog in soft, fluffy bread, topped with melted cheese and a sprinkle of herbs for a perfectly satisfying snack or meal.
$3.58
La Stanza Cucina Italiana

La Stanza Cucina Italiana

4.7
(2k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 21 min
"Really loved the Fioccheti Aurora and the Tiramisu . If theres tiramisu is on a menu,I get it. You can tell this recipe is authentic Italian . It was so light, fluffy and flavorful. Though I wouldn't purchase again- the size of my tiramisu was not worth the cost. The pear pasta is a must. "
"The Ravioli carbonara is great. 8 large raviolis in a white heavy cream sauce. The portion made for two servings since its a bit decadent. The Kids Penne Bolognese was a little light on the sauce, but the penne and the ground beef looked good and were a nice portion. Love that they include bread rolls with the orders!"
Fioccheti Aurora ((V)
Pasta pockets stuffed with pear and Asiago cheese in creamy tomato sauce
$20.16
Rigatoni Alla Carcerata
Tube shape pasta with ground mild Italian sausage, red bell peppers, peas in tomato cream sauce.
$20.85
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Homemade fresh fettuccine pasta with our traditional homemade meat sauce
$21.34
Mezzelune Di Ricotta (V)
Homemade ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese served over tomato sauce and topped butter and sage.
$19.88
GK Pastry

GK Pastry

4.9
(20+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away
Jalapeno Cheese Bread Regular
Ingredients: Malted Unbleached Bread Flour, Water, All Purpose Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Sourdough Starter (All Purpose Flour, Water), Pickled Jalapeños, Whole Wheat Flour, Sea Salt CONTAINS: Milk, Wheat.
$15.4
Cardamom Bun Regular
Ingredients: Malted Unbleached Bread Flour, Water, Sourdough Starter (All Purpose Flour, Water), Ripe Olives, Parmesan, Whole Wheat Flour, Sea Salt, Herbs de Provence CONTAINS: Milk, Wheat
$5.6
Chocolate Croissant Regular
Net Wt. 4.58 oz (130g). Ingredients: Eggs, Dark Belgian Chocolate, Unsalted Butter, Cane Sugar, Flour, Mascarpone, Vanilla Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Almond Flour
$9.8
Pesto & Mozzarella Regular
Ingredients: Dark Belgian Chocolate, Organic Oatmeal, Organic Unsalted Butter, Organic Flour, Organic Pecans, Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Eggs, Powdered Cream, Corn Starch, Baking Powder, Classic Tahitian Vanilla Beans
$19.6
Olympus

Olympus

4.6
(700+)
• Middle East • Sweets
$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"The fettuccine Alfredo was very delicious and flavorful."
"The Tres Leches is one of the best cakes I ever had. So moist and decadent! However, the Tiramisu was a little dry and tasted a little funny to me. Somehow, my husband loved it, so giving the total order a 4 star. "
CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, and provolone cheese.
$15.95
GYRO
Lamb and beef gyro.
$15.95
Tres Leches
tender sponge cake, soaked in three luscious milk-covered w/ white satiny cream
$7.95
Chocolate Fondant Cake
chocolate cake filled w/ chocolate cream & covered w/ chocolate ganache
$7.95

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