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    Beefbar Paris: "Steak. Not just steak but the choicest cuts of steak, exquisitely marbled and prepared so they melt in your mouth. Large chilled wine cases, floor to ceiling, stocked with jewels like Echezeaux and Haut-Brion. Appetizers include meat bonbons (these defy crispy-fried delicious description and simply must be tried) and truffle adorned ceviche. Sides are whipped mashed potatoes served in individual copper single-serving pots. And the decor... for a romantic meal be sure to request seating in the inner atrium, the 'jardin d'hiver', where Belle Epoque Paris envelops you and the Humbert & Poyet redecoration of this classic restaurant lavishes its tastefulness on the two of you. Sumptuous velvet seating, roomy booth seating and Art Deco motif carpeting infuse this classic with timeless style in the form of its Belle Epoque decor of the 'Salle 1900' so named after the year it was created."

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    Brasserie Vaudeville: "Here you will be dining in old-world charm, just across from Paris's stock exchange building (used today for events like wine tastings). Finish off with a selection of cheeses or perfectly made profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce poured at table."

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    Restaurant Bo: "When romance equals fun and food is an added pleasure but not the central theme of the evening, this is a good place to come and hang for awhile. The plates are small and packed with flavor. Rum cocktails will put you in a good mood when, baby it's cold outside or even when the weather heats up and you need that refreshing dose of tropical spiked punch."

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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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