French Phrase
Quel resto a de bons avis ?
Meaning
Literally, “Which restaurant has good reviews?” The speaker is looking for a place to eat that other people have praised. The word ‘resto’ makes the question informal and friendly.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re chatting with friends, a travel buddy, or a local and you want a recommendation for a restaurant that is well‑rated. It’s perfect for casual settings, not for a formal email or a business meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quelrestoadebonsavis?
Quel (interrogative adjective)
Used before a singular masculine noun to ask 'which' or 'what'. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
resto (noun, informal)
Colloquial abbreviation of 'restaurant'. It is masculine singular, so it takes the article 'le' (omitted in questions).
a (verb avoir, 3rd person singular)
Present tense of 'avoir' meaning 'has' when the subject is third‑person singular.
de bons avis (partitive after adjective)
After an adjective that precedes a plural noun, French uses 'de' instead of the indefinite article 'des'.
avis (noun)
Means 'opinions', 'reviews' or 'comments'. It is masculine plural.
🗨In Conversation
Quel resto a de bons avis ?
Which restaurant has good reviews?
Le Petit Bleu a de très bons avis, surtout pour les fruits de mer.
Le Petit Bleu has very good reviews, especially for the seafood.
✕Common Mistakes
Quel resto a des bons avis ?
After an adjective before a plural noun, French uses ‘de’ not ‘des’.
Quel restos ont de bons avis ?
‘Quel’ agrees with a singular noun; for plural you would use ‘Quels’.
Les restos a de bons avis.
If the subject were plural you need ‘ont’ instead of ‘a’.
↔Alternatives
Quel restaurant a de bons avis ?
Which restaurant has good reviews?
Quel resto a de bonnes critiques ?
Which restaurant has good critiques?
Quel resto a de bons commentaires ?
Which restaurant has good comments?
Cultural Tip
‘Resto’ is slang and works well in everyday conversation, especially among younger speakers. In a more formal context (e.g., speaking to a concierge or writing a review), use ‘restaurant’. Also, French people often check ‘avis Google’ or ‘TripAdvisor’ before deciding where to eat, so mentioning the source of the reviews can make your question sound more natural.