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Mordu Saint Germain des Pres: "While this bistronomy restaurant is in the heart of the Saint Germain des Pres shopping district, it is tucked away on the pedestrian walkway side of the covered market. In warmer months, the outside terrace is unrivaled. The dishes here are deceptive, in that, they appear simple but each ingredient used has been cultivated, unearthed or caught or captured as if it is a rare treasure. In other words, ask your waiter lots of questions about the dishes, you will be treated to a crash course on the art of French culinary delicacies and rarities."
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Le Flore en L'Isle: "When the famous ice cream parlor, Berthillon, closes down in August, you can still get the delicious ice creams and sorbets served to you here throughout the summer months. In the evenings, if you are lucky enough to snag a table during cocktail hour, there isn't a better seat in all of Paris in which to watch the boats, and the world, go by."
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Octopus: "Your choice of over 35 small plates include signatures like sardine club sandwich, oysters, fried cheese nuggets and crispy crab cakes. Their cocktails are adventurous. For mains, you can have the signature lobster macaroni, a Rostang specialty, and also a choice of steak, chicken or fish. Dessert selections include Sophie's chocolate cake, since the esteemed chef Rostang's daughters have followed in his footsteps. And not to miss is the orange coulis creme brulee. When you're looking for a NYC feel here in Paris, and a fun soundtrack-infused watering hole that welcomes Parisians looking to bridge work and home commutes, this is a chill place to come and nibble/sip."
Best Paris Restaurants
Hexagone
Still a remarkable spot in the poshest part of the city, opened by a young chef who is doing it all on his own (not backed by a big industrial group, that...
Le Pavillon Ledoyen - Yannick Alleno
Nestled in a historic pavilion located off the Champs-Elysees near place de la Concorde and surrounded by greenery, this dining room is legendary. It now...
Cafe de L'Homme
Recently re-opened after impressive renovations, this restaurant affords sweeping views onto the Eiffel Tower. It's a misnomer to call it a cafe as it...
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...
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....
Restaurant Le Gabriel
Opened just a short while ago and already Chef Jerome Banctel has earned this refined and stately restaurant its two Michelin stars. This instantly became...
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...
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...
Le Clarence
This is one of Paris' newest and most elegant restaurants. You may have heard of the Prince Robert of Luxembourg's famous wine estate in Bordeaux, Chateau...
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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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