|
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. 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
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 . 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 . 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
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.
Brasserie Bofinger
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 . 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 .
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
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.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
|
