L'Astrance

16ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Since it burst onto Paris's dining scene, this fabulous restaurant has met with nothing but praise, thanks to chef Pascal Barbot who got his first Michelin star straight away. Its accomplished owners bring an assurance of service and cuisine that's rarely matched. Premium ingredients are allowed to bask in their own glory, massaged into unexpected complexity and rich flavor. A "ravioli" of avocado-wrapped crab never fails to elicit raves, and roast guinea fowl, delectable mussels, squab and all the rest are a revelation of modern French cuisine. METRO: Passy (line 6)