Bastille Day is a French National Day, celebrated annually on July 14 to commemorate the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille in 1789.

Many French people set off fireworks and enjoy a military parade in order to celebrate the day.

London has a large French population, and celebrates Bastille Day at various locations, including Battersea Park, Camden Town and Kentish Town.

French or not, you can celebrate the day at one of these great French restaurants around west London... Bonne Appetit!

Little Social

Michelin-starred Little Social in Soho offers casual contemporary fine dining in the heart of central London. Offering tasting menus, as well as sit-down three-course meals, or even just a steak, this restaurant is perfect if you're looking for an informal eating experience that will still taste divine.

Little Social, 5 Pollen Street, Soho, W1S 1NE - 020 7870 3730

Brasserie Chavot

This high-end French brasserie in Mayfair offers Southwestern regional French specialities and an elegant, decadent menu.

A reviewer from an independent website said: "I love this restaurant! We went there for lunch and it was not too busy or too empty. I had the crispy pork which was truly amazing! Service was attentive. The setting was beautiful which is great for any occasions! Highly recommended!"

Brasserie Chavot, 41 Conduit Street, Mayfair, W1S 2YF - 020 7183 6425

La Belle Epoque

La Belle Epoque at Softiel London Heathrow is a fine dining experience inside Sofitel business hotel in Heathrow Airport, and is hailed one of the best French restaurants in west London.

Ideal for pre-flight meals, but this gorgeous restaurant is perfect to visit even if you're not staying with the hotel!

La Belle Epoque, Sofitel, Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, TW6 2GD - 020 8757 7777

The Little French Restaurant

The Little French Restaurant is a small and friendly traditional French restaurant in the heart of Earl's Court, serving steak, salmon and other French delicacies to die for.

In a review, getwestlondon reporter Danya Bazaraa said: "You can really spoil and indulge yourself without breaking the bank."

The Little French Restaurant, 18 Hogarth Road, Earl's Court, SW5 0QY - 020 7370 0366

Medlar

Medlar in Chelsea serves modern French cuisine with a twist and European influences, in a high-end dining room.

A reviewer from an independent website said: "Love this restaurant, just had lunch. Food, staff and whole experience was wonderful. From the moment we arrived we were looked after brilliantly. Cannot wait to visit again."

Medlar, 438 King's Road, Chelsea, SW10 0LJ - 020 7349 1900

Blanchette

Blanchette is a Parisian-style bistro serving French sharing plates; perfect for a meal out with a friend or loved one.

Notoriously tough food critic Jay Rayner said in a review for The Guardian: "I was certain: with Blanchette I'd made exactly the right choice."

Well, if it's good enough for him, it must be fantastic!

Blanchette, 9 D'Arblay Street, Soho, W1F 8DR - 020 7439 8100

Garnier

Garnier in Earl's Court is an up-market "quintessentially" French restaurant.

Getwestlondon writer Adrian Seal, in a review, said: "A thoroughly enjoyable evening of good French cuisine and wine and it was encouraging to see that Garnier appears to be popular in the local neighbourhood as the atmosphere was buzzing like a typical Parisian brasserie."

Garnier, 314 Earls Court Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9BQ - 020 7370 4536

Raison D'Etre, South Kensington

Rated one of the top 10 restaurants in west London, this French café, near the Science and Natural History Museums, is perfect for a bite to eat on a busy day.

The little café serves baguettes and sandwiches, so perfect for a lunchtime treat.

Raison D'Etre, 18 Bute Street, South Kensington, SW7 3EX – 020 7584 5008

Martin's Place

Martin's Place is a cosy, friendly bistro in the heart of Uxbridge, boasting tasty dishes such as pate, steak, and fresh pancakes.

One reviewer said: "Had a lovely evening here on recommendation. Cosy, intimate atmosphere, friendly owner and staff, the best steak ever (you have to try the steak Martinesque!)"

Martin's Place, 46 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB - 01895 811900

La Trompette

La Trompette is a stylish modern French restaurant in Chiswick that serves charcuterie, pigeon and foie gras among other taste dishes that won't break the bank.

Head here for high-end, luxurious French food.

La Trompette, 5-7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, W4 2EU - 020 8747 1836