French

French

Aubergine Bistro 1455 Semoran Boulevard, Casselberry 407-678-3300. auberginebistro.com L Tue.-Fri.; D Tue.-Sat. Chef-owner Paul D’Amelio serves up towering dishes of seasonal bistro fare in a small, intimate dining room. Price: $$$ Credit cards: All hn

Café de France 526 Park Avenue South, Winter Park 407-647-1869. lecafedefrance.com L Tue.-Sat; D Mon.-Sat. Right on Winter Park’s tony Park Avenue, this welcoming bistro serves simple French fare the way you’d find it across the Atlantic. Price: $$$ Credit cards: All n

Chez Vincent 533 West New England Avenue, Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com L-D daily. This charming French spot on the outskirts of downtown Winter Park offers fine food and formal service in a pretty dining room. Price: $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hn

Fifi’s Bistro and Wine Bar The Sanctuary, 101 South Eola Drive, Thornton Park 407-481-2250. fifisorlando.com B-D daily. This stylish café serves sincerely good meals from crepes to osso bucco—and a killer take on eggs Benedict with latkes and lox. The desserts are spectacular, especially a piping hot berry tart and croissant bread pudding. Price: $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hn

*Le Coq Au Vin 4800 South Orange Avenue, South Orlando 407-851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com D Tue.-Sun. The decor at this classic French restaurant is so down to earth you might expect grits instead of greatness, but venture on. Chef/owner Louis Perrotte puts love and skill into his cooking, reaping coq au vin (chicken in Burgundy sauce) and other extraordinary dishes regularly. Price: $$$ Credit cards: All hn

Paris Bistro 3586 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park 407-671-4424. L Tue.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Mom-and-pop owners prepare the French foods of their homeland in this tiny and informal space. Escargot topped with garlicky herbs, beef Burgundy and pork tenderloin in a creamy mustard and white wine sauce will draw you to eastern Winter Park repeatedly. Price: $$ Credit cards: All h