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Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 52, rue Lamarck, Paris 75018
There's nothing understated about this romantic restaurant's focus on creature comforts. Spectacular floral arrangements add delicacy to the rich decor, which is already opulent with gilt-framed mirrors and exquisite art work. Tables feature a king's ransom of silver, china, and crystal, but they're aptly set for Beauvillier's traditional cuisine....
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 7, rue de la Bastille, Paris 75004
Since its premiere in 1864, this brasserie has cultivated a strong local following. Inside, polished wood, gleaming brass and a stained-glass dome (all Belle Epoque Style) distinguish the dining room, where hundreds of patrons are served daily. Choucroute garnie à l'alsacienne (sauerkraut presented the Alsatian way, accompanied by cured meats) is...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 8, rue Falguière, Paris 75015
This discrete dining spot offers superior cuisine, seafood dishes in particular, and wines. Several members of the wait staff speak English, and diners may expect excellent service in an intimate setting. The restaurant's interior reflects the personal touch invested in every detail, such as the locally handcrafted pottery.
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 18, place Gaillon, Paris 75002
At this famed restaurant, the Goncourt jury decides who will receive France's top literary prize. Known for fresh seafood and a great oyster bar, Drouant offers a blend of '30s Art Deco and '90s discretion in its interior design. The menu features small portions that complete each other (a tapas variation). METRO: Opéra (lines 4, 7, 8 or RER A) or...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 5, rue Coq Héron, Paris 75001
Fresh, seasonal ingredients contribute to the fabulous cuisine produced by Chef Gérard Besson. Known for his wonderful game, Besson serves braised hare in rich brown sauce and chicken fricassee with sweetbreads or foie gras and oyster flan. The decor stylishly juxtaposes pastel fabrics and carved wooden walls. METRO: Louvre-Rivoli (line 1) or...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 14, rue des Grands-Augustins, Paris 75006
This restaurant occupies a historic 17th-century townhouse near the Odéon. Flemish paintings on the walls contribute to its sophisticated atmosphere, and its cuisine boasts freshness and superb flavor. House specialties include a veal chop in ginger and lime zest and petits escargots with ground tomato, nestled in a buttery potato. METRO:...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 41, av Gabriel, Paris 75008
Set near the Champs-Elysées, Laurent is still considered "the prettiest restaurant in Paris." It also features fabulous dining in an outdoor garden, along with innovative cuisine. One of Europe's richest men, Sir James Goldsmith, purchased the restaurant (which dates back to 1842) and, after much ado, reopened to countless accolades. Creative menu...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 22, rue Surcouf, Paris 75007
Chef Philippe Pentecôte's love affair with food find roots in his formative years in Saint Emilion, where his parents owned a winery, and his knack for creative cuisine was seasoned by stops at some of Paris' top kitchens. His cozy restaurant serves fabulous, inventive dishes at reasonable prices. Mouth-watering delicacies include thick-cut perch...
Category: French Traditional - Paris Restaurants
Address: 8, rue des Grands-Augustins, Paris 75006
Considered a rare value, chef Manuel Martinez serves generous portions of classic French cuisine, including chilled crab salad and turbot in herbs. Creme caramel in fromage blanc is particularly exquisite, and the wine list includes some great buys. METRO: Odéon/St-Michel (line 4)
