It simply and quietly does everything right, from providing a fish fork with fish to giving diners both space and time to enjoy delicious and artful food. But when you're going all out, this is a great place to do it. La Petite France treats you right without pretending that you're a celebrity. Its elegance is comfortable, not over-formal, and the food is exquisite, not precious. The menu is classic without being plain.
Appetizers can be more adventurous, but also avoid a flavor circus.
The potato basquette cradling my escargots, for example, did not take away from their tender, buttery flavor. Actually, prices are not exceptionally high. La Petite France is quieter without being hushed. It's as if you're dining in a terrific home rather than a great house. Both dishes were excellent and nicely presented.