Le Franklin Roosevelt

Le Franklin restaurant in downtown Fontainebleau is a fantastic dining spot. The service is top-notch. During our visit, we unintentionally ordered a salad with goat cheese and honey that contained bacon, which was a problem for us as vegetarians. The restaurant staff handled the situation with incredible kindness and understanding. They promptly replaced the salad with a vegetarian version at no extra cost, demonstrating their professionalism. For those who aren't vegetarians, the boudin noir is a delightful choice, bursting with rich flavor. The restaurant's décor exudes a warm and quintessentially French atmosphere. Our experience at Le Franklin was excellent, and we wholeheartedly recommend this charming restaurant in the city center. A heartfelt thank you to the outstanding team who made our dining experience exceptional.

Oh, Franklin, how I miss you! I dined here on my last night in France. The lamb was so tender and delicious and the mashed potatoes were prepared in such a way as to be the perfect accompaniment. The glass of champagne topped the meal off perfectly. I wish I could have frozen time so that I could still be there enjoying that perfect, wonderful meal. Thank you very much and my compliments to the chef!!!

Nice restaurant with good food and service. Prawns with chorizo was very nice. Same thing with salmon tartare. Steak with red wine sauce was also highly recommended. I would give 5 stars if my pork was better seasoned.

Everything is good in this restaurant. I took the sausage with aligo, it was very tasty I really enjoyed it. I took as the dessert a pie called '' tarte façon tatin'' and it was great best apple pie ever. The service was quick and efficient. I highly recommend this place, good traditional French dishes served.

Very nice and cozy restaurant in Fontainebleau! Had dinner there with a couple of friends and we were able to try several options from the menu - I would highly recommend all of them! For appetizers we had the foie gras and the Brie cheese rolled in a dough. For main courses we tried the beef carpaccio, the entrecote and the tuna steak. Portions were huge and service was very good. The restaurant has an extensive wine list and the overall price was 40eur/person.

Located in the heart of Fontainebleau, Le Franklin Roosevelt is a great choice to have a real meal. Definitely not among the cheapest ones, but the menu offers a variety of options. The service was quick and kind.

We had lunch over here on the 8th of September, 2024. The food was alright. My friend’s octopus was undercooked. The service was horrendously slow…We were waiting for the second dishes for over 25 minutes. So we decided to cancel those orders. After the cancellation, the server hurried to bring the bill immediately after, without even asking about our preference beforehand. In addition, he charged us for a beer that we ordered but he also forgot to bring. When we brought this to his attention, he removed the extra cost.

This was an excellent place for lunch after a busy morning of exploring Fontainebleau. The lunch special was really good for a decent price and the staff were very friendly.

An exceptional, charming English-style pub located in the heart of Fontainebleau. When the highly-rated Restaurant La Petite Ardoise turned us away for not having a reservation, we wandered up the street slightly and we're charmed by the menu and the emptyness of Le Franklin. Turns out, this was a blessing in disguise for what turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip in France. I've always loved pub and bistro fare and ambiance, and Le Franklin was no exception. Besides the necessary plate of cheese and charcuterie for apero, we ordered exclusively off of the daily specials menu: Châtaigne Veloute (Chestnut Soup) and a cut of steak referred to as a "fuax fillet". The soup is served with a dollop of creme fraiche, while the steak comes with a side of the most delicious thick-cut fries and sautéed veggies. It is difficult with all the goodness, but you must save room for dessert, as there is a seemingly never-ending list of goodies make in-house. We landed on the Profitroles and Tarte Tatin - both of which are difficult to find traditional examples of in the States. Runners up included Mousse au chocolate and a Speculoos cake. Service was excellent and even with all of our indulgences, the bill came out to around $35 a person - more than reasonable.

As you go farther outside Paris, the meals become heartier. This place has large portion sizes (by French standards) and is carb-heavy with generous servings of mashed potatoes, wild rice, and squash. It worked out perfectly because my brother was dining with me tonight and I think that this restaurant was perfect for him. I know that he wouldn't have been satisfied with just a cheese plate and some salad, which is what I got.

Je suis une touriste visitant Fontainebleau pour deux semaines. Hier soir je voudrais tellement diner chez Le Nouveau Franklin (une endroit que plusieurs amis m'avez recommande) et quand j'ai demande une table pour une personne, on m'a dit: "no madame, nous n'avons pas des tables pour une personne" J'etais desole et aussi etonne que vous ne pouviez pas accommoder une touriste affame qui voulait tellement manger et avoir une bonne soiree chez vous!! Incroyable!! I am a tourist in Fontainebleau for 2 weeks. I did my research and found Le Franklin Roosevelt a perfect place to have a nice dinner. To my surprise, when I arrived to the restaurant and asked for a table for one, they said "No madame, we dont have tables for one person" This is discrimination and beyond rude, very disappointing and unfair!!! I do not recommend this place!!