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    Uma Nota: "For lunch their menu is oriented towards the office workers in the neighborhood, meaning individual menu choices and non-alcoholic drinks. But you really ought to come back in the evening, too, for their specialty Brazilian inspired cocktails and delicious small plates, for sharing, that are Brazilian-Japanese fusion and is such happy-food you will feel like doing the samba before you know what's hit you."

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    Ralph's Paris: "Recent celebrity spottings here...Bradley Cooper. Jean Dujardin. The ex-Mrs. Johnny Depp. And loads of fashion world faces you'd recognize from the front rows of the runway shows. But don't come here for the crowd, come here for the food. Steaks flown in from Colorado, the best French fries in town, caramel popcorn served with your coffee...these are just a couple highlights. For the cooler months, ask to be seated inside by the fireplace."

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    Baltard au Louvre: "Another practical advantage to integrating this into your shopping-museum day, is that it is open non-stop. So, if you got lost wandering in the Louvre and missed lunch hour, you can dine here and still order the main items from their menu, even between hours."

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Best Paris Restaurants

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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, Paris On 4 Paws, A Dog Lover's Guide To The City of Light follows her acclaimed novel, I'll Take Paris. Both are available on Kindle and Amazon. She is the founder of #ParisFoodAndWine and #BordeauxFoodAndWine. Paris GOODfood+wine is Paige's podcast/radio show which she hosts and produces. Find it on iTunes, Soundcloud and  200+ public radio...  Read More

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