Paris Top 10 : Places to Eat

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  1. L’Astrance

    There
    is probably no table in Paris that is more coveted than one in this
    sober 25-seat dining room, with a single set menu for €120 (without
    wine) or €190 (with matching wines), orchestrated by young culinary
    genius Pascal Barbot. Lunch is more affordable, starting at €70 per
    person.

    • 4 rue Beethoven, 75016

    • 01 40 50 84 40

    • Closed Sat–Mon, Aug, Feb (call to check)

    • No disabled access

  2. Guy Savoy

    Artichoke
    and truffle soup is one of star chef Guy Savoy’s signature dishes, in
    his chic and smart restaurant (jacket and ties required for male
    diners). One of the city’s best dining experiences . To sample Savoy’s cooking at more affordable prices, try the bistro-style Les Bookinistes in the St-Germain quarter.




    Guy Savoy

  3. Les Papilles

    The
    setting – a wine shop lined with wooden tables – barely hints at this
    restaurant’s remarkably sophisticated cooking, from a chef who once
    worked at Taillevent. Pick your wine straight off the shelves to
    accompany the bargain set menu .

  4. Taillevent

    Taillevent’s atmospheric oak-panelled dining room is frequented by a mix of businessmen and romantic couples. Crépinette d’andouillette
    (sausage pancake) with foie gras is one memorable dish and there’s an
    exceptional wine list. You need to book well ahead to dine here .

  5. Le Jules Verne

    Now
    in the perfectionist hands of world-famous chef Alain Ducasse, this
    restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower has entered the 21st
    century. Revamped with a futuristic brown decor and suitably luxurious
    menu, replete with truffles in winter. Service is excellent and the
    panoramic views are breathtaking, but book months in advance for a
    coveted window seat .




    Le Jules Verne

  6. Brasserie Bofinger

    Paris’s
    oldest brasserie, dating from 1864, is worth a visit for the original
    wood and glass decor and leather banquette seating. Staple bistro dishes
    such as oysters and pepper steak.

    • 5–7 rue de la Bastille, 75004

    • 01 42 72 87 82

    • No disabled access




    Brasserie Bofinger

  7. Restaurant du Palais Royal

    Under
    the arcades of the Palais Royal gardens is one of the most peaceful
    terraces in Paris, where you can feast on impeccable dishes such as
    squid ink and lobster risotto, and rhum baba. The red dining room feels particularly welcoming in colder weather .

  8. Le Scheffer

    One
    bistro looks much like another, but inside this one in the Chaillot
    Quarter is a different story. The food is superb and the service is
    friendly. There’s always a fun atmosphere and prices are reasonable. For
    all of these reasons, it’s always wise to book ahead .

  9. Le Voltaire

    A
    discreet Seine-side bistro, Le Voltaire attracts celebrities and
    politicians for its classic French cuisine, notably an exquisite
    steak-frites.

    • 27 quai Voltaire, 75007

    • 01 42 61 17 49

    • Closed Sun–Mon, Aug

  10. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

    Take a seat at the lacquered bar to experience a top French chef’s take on contemporary cuisine. Signature dishes are the merlan Colbert (fried whiting), and carbonara with Alsatian cream and bacon.

    • 5 rue de Montalembert, 75007

    • 01 42 22 56 56




    L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon