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    Lombem: "About once a week the restaurant has a special cut of beef that they don't put on the menu. You have to ask for it and if you're lucky you'll get a positive answer. These cuts can be Kobe, or Angus or something else. And if you have to ask the price, well, that will sort of kill the buzz. Usually an order of this special cut is for at least two or preferably the table. The electric bull downstairs (the first known iteration of this Texan classic in Paris) finishes off this "Just the wood-fire grilled beef, Ma'am," dining experience."

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    Les Foodies: "The decor is relaxed yet elegant, like the food, best described as 'acessible gastronomy.' It's a standout even here in Paris that a Thai-Italian chef will be whipping up original dishes that draw from both his Asian and Italian heritage. Also, the restaurateur-Chef owner team are constantly traveling and tasting in other European capitals, keeping their inspirations fresh and original. Lunch, dinner or brunch, this is a sure bet. And their Marais location is a stunning bull's eye."

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    Odette l'Auberge Urbaine: "Wines are by no means an afterthought here. The restaurant director doubles as the sommelier and has endearing choices of small, artisanal wine producers to recommend for your pairings. Another of the house specialties is the chef's own take on crepes suzette. Not to miss."

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    L'innocence

    This is the kind of tucked away little bistro on a Parisian sidestreet in a chic quartier that inspires novels and pivotal scenes in French films. The young...

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    L'Absinthe

    Beetroot Gaspacho with goat cheese, a thick juicy steak - the kind you dream of, their signature Le Hot Duck as appetizer... these are only a few of the...

    Photo courtesy of L'Absinthe
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    Le 1728

    First built in 1728 (hence the name) these salons of the mansion, the Hotel Mazin La Fayette, have been fully restored and feature a gastronomic restaurant....

    Photo courtesy of by Paige Donner Le 1728 bust of Marquis de La Fayette
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    Le Grand Restaurant

    This is celebrated French chef Jean-Francois Piege's very own restaurant in that he is not just the Executive Chef but also the owner. Opened in 2015 it...

    Photo courtesy of Le Grand Restaurant copyright Khanh Renaud
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    Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx

    It's easy to feel a little intimidated when you do at last get the chance to dine in the signature restaurant of a famous celebrity chef, whose picture...

    Photo courtesy of Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx, Mandarin Oriental Paris
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About Paris Restaurants

Paris, the grande dame of the world’s culinary destinations, still holds its own with nearly as many three-star restaurants in this French capital (10) as there are in all of North America (12). But even with this notoriety, the French culture of culinary excellence does not rest on its laurels, not even after receiving, in 2010, the distinction of UNESCO World Heritage Classification for its cuisine.

The most distinguished chefs in Paris  regularly challenge this culinary culture. Dining in their establishments is to bear witness to this re-envisioning of the pillars of French cuisine, whether it be fresh alchemic recipes for sauces, a brand new way to present charcuterie, an evolution of molecular gastronomy, or even a simple and delicious way to re-imagine an affordable set menu for the business lunch crowd.

So if you enjoy good food, but don’t necessarily have the time to spend hours researching a Parisian chef’s philosophy and storied career, have no fear. This list is one I’ve curated to extract sure bets so that you can be confident you’ll come out a winner. I’ve also culled from several price categories, so whatever your budget, you will be sure to experience an authentic, outstanding meal while in Paris. 

About Paige Donner

Paige's latest book, The Romantic Couple's Guide To The City of Love, Sexy Paris follows her earlier guidebook Paris On 4 Paws, A Dog Lover's Guide To The City of Light and her acclaimed novel, I'll Take Paris. All are available on Kindle and Amazon. She is the founder of #ParisFoodAndWine and #BordeauxFoodAndWine. Paris GOODfood+wine is Paige's podcast/radio show...  Read More

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