MY FAVORITE PLACES (under continuous revision)
DINING TIPS-Those places designated with a “*” are ones I have personally enjoyed and can recommend highly.
The key to enjoying great restaurants in Paris is to enjoy them for lunch because the prices are generally 20% or more lower
than at dinner. Have a light meal, some charcuterie, cheese, baguette, and wine for dinner at home.
*Cristal de Sel, 13 rue Mademoiselle-75015 Paris, Tel/Fax: (0)1-42-50-35-29;e-mail www.lecristaldesel.fr; closed Sunday and Monday. Metro: Commerce or Felix Faure-Line 8. Need to take metro but well worth the travel. This is my
new favorite in the city.
*L’Affriole-17 rue Malar, 7th arr. Metro: La Tour-Marburg, Tel: (0)1-44-18-31-33-
a small charming place with Provencal décor. The food is delicious and the ingredients are seasonal. Prix Fixe menu
at lunch (2 courses with wine) and dinner (four courses, wine not included). Reservations are essential.
*Huitrerie Regis-3 rue de Montfaucon,75006 Paris, across street from Place
St. Germain. Just oysters, shrimp, french bread, and wine. What could be better. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to
Midnight. Tel: (0) 1 44-41-10-07
*Le Bistrot de Breteuil- 3 Place de Breteull, 7th arr. Metrto: Segur,Sevres-Lecourbe,
Tel: (0)1-45-67-07-27. The location, food, and service make this place very special. Located near Les Invalides and situated
on the place de Breteuil, almost in full view of the Eiffel Tower. Has a great outdoor terrace. Saturday lunch is a great
time because you can go after the marche along Ave de Breeuil in the morning. Prix-fix menu.
*Le Bourbon, (Red
Awning Restaurant on Place Du Palais Bourbon-2 minutes from apartment), Brasserie, Restaurant, All Day Dining, Great Patio
for watching the comings and goings form the Assemblee Nationale. Better for lunch and drinks than dinner. Tel (0)1-45-51-58-27.
Le Square, 31 rue St. Dominque (short walk from apartment) at rue Casimir
Perier across from St. Clothilde church. Take left off Rue Bourgogne. Tel. (0)1-45-51-0903. www.restaurant-lesquare.com .
Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
*Le P'tit Troquet. 28, rue de l'Exposition,
nr. Eiffel Tower. Tel. (0)1-47-05-8039. M. et Mme Vessiere. Closed Saturday and Monday lunch and Sunday. Opens at 6 p.m. Reservations
recommended.Moderate prices. 3 course 32 euro menu. Excellent straightforward cuisine. Only downside is that it is filled
with American tourists as a result of Rick Steve's recommendation but don't let that stop you.
*La Ferme Saint-Simon, 6, rue de Saint-Simon 75007. Tel. 01-45-48-35-74. Closed Sunday.
A return visit was a really pleasant surprise. The food is really good. Reservations required.
*Chez Rene, 14, Blvd. Saint Germain 75005. Quartier Latin, Metro: Maubert-Mutualite,
Tel: 01-43-54-3023, Terrace in Summer. Open from noon to 2:30 pm and 7 to 11 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Excellent cuisine
de Lyonnaise. Incredible pommes frites.Known for its millefeuille.
*Brasserie Balzac, 49 rue des Ecoles, Metro:
Cluny-La Sorbonne, 5th arr., Tel: (0)1-43-54-13-67. This brasserie dates from 1890 and is a favorite of the Left Bank arts
and Sorbonne academic community. Sartre and Camus were regular customers.
*Bouqiiniste,3, quai des Grands-Augustins
- 75006 Paris Inventive cuisine
Under the watchful eyes of Cédric Jossot, near the Pont Neuf, facing the book
stalls, is the location of this Left Bank restaurant owned by the great Chef of the Rue Troyon, Guy Savoy. Inventive cuisine
with such imagination it tantalizes you, very much inspired by the widely acclaimed dishes of the Rue Troyon. Attractive pricing
for the quality service and fine food.
*Domain du Lintillac,
6 Arr, 20 rue Rousselet,nr.rue de Sevre and rue Babylon, (0)1-45-66-88-23. Specializes in Duck and Foie Gros dishes raised
on family farm. This family restaurant is small so reservations are a must. They put toasters on the table to toast your bread
for the foie gros.
Le Pamhlet ________s. Tel: (1) 42 72
39 24. Closed Sun. No lunch Mon. or Sat. Average €30.
If you like everything about haute cuisine except the price,
chances are you will love Le Pamphlet. The €30 menu changes often, but you might run into squid ink risotto, cod fillet
on a bed of white beans, glazed suckling pig with root vegetables and an intriguing banana cake. Paris Notes Top 20 since
Dec 05.
*Le Petit Marche, cafe-restaurant, 9, rue de Bearn,
75003 (Marais), Tel: 01-42-72-06-67. small very popular bistro in the Marais.
*Le Saut du Loup-107, rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1st arr., Tel: (0)1-42-25-49-55, Located at the Museum
of Textile and Design at the Louvre. A great terrace to eat outside. Nice simple menu, good value.
Pasco,74, Bld. de La Tour-Maubourg, 75007, Tel. (0)1-44-18-3326.; www.restaurantpasco.com; open every day, waiter service except on Sunday. Fax: (0)1-44-18-34-05, e-mail: restaurant.pasco@wanadoo.fr.
Helene Darroze-Expensive, highly acclaimed new chef
Hélène Darroze
4, rue d'Assas
- 75006 Paris French fine dining_Darroze prepares her South West cuisine with refinement and panache, according a place to
the rarest products from the finest manufacturers throughout France. In the discreet atmosphere of the large, elegant dining
room, we enjoy the cuisine and also a rare selection of breads, an outstanding cheese platter and a cellar filled with treasures
that a chatty sommelier delights in revealing. The service is cheerful and friendly.
La Table d'Hélene, 4 rue
d'Assas tel 0142220011 Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday. Carte 27 Eur.
La Coupole-75014, 102 Bd. du Montparnasse (Vavin)- Tel.-(0)1 4320 14 20. This is one of the classic art deco
brasseries of Paris which was loved by many including Hemingway. The seafood platter is recommended. web: www. flobrasseries.com/coupoleparis.
Fakhr El Dine
30, rue de Longchamp - 75016 Paris Lebanese cuisine
If Lebanon were to choose its culinary
embassy in Paris, Fakhr El Dine would certainly be a top contender. The pretty off-white dining room plays host to a crowd
of nostalgic Beirut natives as well as curious, food-loving Parisians. Try a delicious Kefraya or Château Musar wine
with your meal. Don't miss it!
Buddha Bar
8, rue Boissy d'Anglas - 75008 Paris Fun and trendy
The
Buddha Bar has been a 'must' address for jetsetters ever since it opened. Its dining room spreads out over a vast basement
space. 'Beautiful people' from high society and the show-biz world seek out pure bliss in dishes proffering the exotic flavors
and cutting-edge techniques of Californian-Japanese cuisine, served under the watchful eye of an enormous Buddha. Come fashionably
late for a glimpse of the stars "à table"!
*La Fermette Marbeuf
5, rue Marbeuf -
75008 Paris Traditional cuisine
In 1978, while remodeling, an incredible "Art Nouveau" decor was discovered.
Since 1983, the restaurant has been classified as an historic building. All of Paris business, media, fashion and show biz
elite come here. The head Chef, Gilbert Isaac, prepares cuisine of tireless regularity, changing with the market.
*Maison Blanche
15, avenue Montaigne - 75008 Paris Inventive cuisine.
Situated above the Théatre
des Champs Elysées, on the prestigious avenue Montaigne, the Maison Blanche restaurant offers a fabulous view over
the west area of Paris. The menu is full of the culinary creations from the famous twin brothers Jacques and Laurent Pourcel,
who take turns to come and run their new Paris kitchens without neglecting their famous starred Au Jardin des Sens restaurant
in Montpellier
Bofinger
5, rue de la Bastille - 75004 Paris Brasserie
There is no doubt this is
one of Paris' prettiest turn-of-the-century restaurants, not far from La Bastille and its Opéra House, in a lively,
young area. An elliptical glass ceiling, stained glass windows and warm, wood-paneled walls set the tone in the main dining
room flanked by smaller side rooms with a more private, cozy feel about them. It's no wonder people flock here!
*TRAIN BLEU (LE) - - FF - Restaurat Classique in the railroad station. Incredible ornate interior and food is decent
as well.
Place Louis Armand; Gare de Paris Lyon; 75012, PARIS
Gare de Lyon. Tel.(0)1 43 43 09 06,(0)1 43 43 97 96
*La Bastide Odéon, 7 rue Corneille, Paris 6th arr. 0143260365 Closed Sunday, Monday, Christmas and August.
Former pupil of Maximin, the pope of cuisine in Nice (he was the chef of the Chantecler, restaurant of the Negresco Hotel),
Ajuelos explores the sunny cuisine of Provence in all directions. Always looking for new recipes, he guarantees surprises,
even in a "millefeuilles aux aubergines". It’s the Provence camping in the heart of Paris. Menu-carte
29 Eur. Formula for lunch and dinner 23 Eur.
Restaurant L'Equitable, 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Marcel tel 0143316920.
Closed Sunday evening, Monday and 15 days in August. Metro: Saint-Marcel or Censier-Daubenton. NEW and HIGHLY TO RECOMMEND!!
One of the great discoveries of this century. It is like a countryside-perfumed auberge, with apparent beams and all sorts
of pillars. Let's not be too critic about the décor. After all, it's what in your dish that counts. The chef, ex Jules
Verne, knows how to fix and accommodate his plats, original, refreshing and mastered. The portions are generous in quantity
and savours. Menu-carte for 26 Eur!! A steal!
Cafe Varenne, corner rues du Bac and rue de Varenne.
The café
doesn’t look special at all –common pavements on the floor, imitation leather benches, no decoration, nothing—but….but
when the plates arrive, you understand why it’s always packed.
Mozzarella is from Buffala, the tartare is from
Tartare, the French (Belgian) fries are hand cut, not out of any deepfreeze device, thick and crispy. Everybody talks with
everybody, politely, with conviviality, you laugh, have fun and you eat simple but fresh and delicious food.
*Le
Bistrot de Paris,33 rue de Lille, open for lunch and dinner, 7th arr. (0)1-4261-1683, Good straightforward bistro fare, excellent
fish and seasonal specialties; a favorite with locals and luminaries. Former Prime Minister Jospin was there on a recent visit.
*Restaurant
Palais Royale,110 Galerie De Valois, 75001, Tel. (0)1-40-20-00-27. Great location in the galerry in the Palais Royal and outside
patio seating in the gardens at the Palis Royale. Food and ambience is excellent, jacket recommended for dining inside.
*L'Absinte,
24 Place du Marche Saint-Honore, 75001-reservation@restaurantabsinte.com;tel: (0)1-49-26-90-04. This is a a more casual restaurant of Michel Rostang who has his owned named restaurant in the 17th.
*La
Rotisserie d'en face, 2 rue Christine (off rue Dauphine in St. Germain de Pres area) of the 6th Arr. Tel (0)1-43-26-40-98.
e-mail rotisface@aol.com; Excellent food at good price, particularly its well know rotisserie chicken and maple and walnut ice cream cake. More casual
restaurant of Jacques Cagna whose named restaurant is across the street.
Financial Times- 8/8/2010
HOT
NEW PETITE RESTAURANTS
SPRING-This is the hot restaurant even if the chef is American Daniel Rose. This new location
is larger than the previous one. Set menu 38 euros at lunch and 64 euros at dinner., 6 rue Bailleul, Tel. +33 (0)1-45-96-0572.
www.springparis.fr.
RINO, Chef Giovanni Passerini, nr. the Bastille in the 12th. Lunch is good value with 2 set courses at 18 euros, tasting
menus at dinner are 38 euros and 50 euros., 46 rue Trousseau, 12 arr., Tel. +33 (0)1-48 06 95 85, www.rino-restaurant.com.
YAM T'CHA, across from the Louvre. Hard to get reservation. waiting list of possibly 6 weeks for one of 20 tables.
4 rue Sauval, Tel. +33 (0)1-40-26-0807.
MYSTERY CUISINE, off rue de Rivoli, only dinner for 14 diners. French and Vietnamese
chefs. Two course mystery menu costs 59 euros, menu gastronomique ehich includes cheeses and desserts is 99 euros. 37 rue
Montpensier. Tel: +33 (0)1-40-20-0302.
LE TIMBRE, on the left bank ,Chris Wright, one of the few British Chefs
to have made a name in Paris. A 3-course set lunch at 26 euros is a good value. 3 rue Saine Beuve, tel. +33 (0)1- 45-49-1040.
www.restaurantletimbre.com.
LES CROCS, 18 seat restaurant next to one of Paris' finest food markets, the Marche d"Aligre. 14 rue de Cotte,
tel. +33 (0)1-43-46-6363.
Irene Virbilia L.A.
Times (11/29/06) recommends
*Benoit,20 rue St. Martin (Metro:Chatelet)
(0)1-4272-2576,open lunch and dinner e-mail:restuarant.benoit@wanadoo.fr.
Gaya Rive Gauche.6th Arr. 44, rue du Bac (Metro: rue du Bac),(0)1-45447373. Closed Sat. lunch,Sunday and August.
Short walk from Apt.
La Table de Robucon,16, Ave. Bugeaud
(Metro: Victor Hugo) (0)1-5628-1616.Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Le Comptoir,6th arr.,Hotel RElais Saint-Germain, 9 Carrefour de l'Odean (Metro:Odean) (0)1-4329-1205. Open
for lunch and dinner aily. No reservation for lunch.
Le
Villaret, 13, ,rue Tarnaux 9Metro: Permentier) (0)1-4357-8976. Closed Sat., Sund. and August.Serves until 12 a.m. weekdays
and 1a.m. Saturday.
Pinxo, Hotel Renaissance Paris Vendome,
Plaza Paris Vendome, 9rue d'Alger (Metro: Tuileries) (0)1-4020-7200. Closed August.
Travel and Leisue -Best New Restaurants 2007
Sensing,19
rue Brea, Sixth Arr. (0)1-43-27-0880 dinner for two $140.Recommend Squab,bakerel tart, veal.
Le Chateaubriand, 129 Parmentier, 11th Arr. Tel. (0)1-43-57-4595, dinner for two $120,
World infused bistro menu.
Fogon,45 Qaui des Grands-Augustine,6th
Arr. tel. (0)1-43-54-3133. Tapas,tuna confit,squid-ink paella.
Restaurant
Dominique Bouchet, formerly of La Tour d'Argent and Hotel Crillon. Beautiful dining room. 11 rue Treilhard, 8th Arr. Tel.
(0)1-445-61-0946.
Senderens(former 3 star Michelin chef).
9 Place de la Madeleine, 8th Arr. Tel. (0)1-42-65-2290
Gaya
par Pierre Gagnaire-Seafood, 44 Rue du Bac, 7th Arr. Tel. (0)1-45-44-7373/ Gagnaire has 3 star restaurant elsewhere.
Benoit-One of France's most authentic bistros. Alain Ducasse now owns and
reinvigorated the menu, 20 Rue St. Mmartin, 4th Arr. (0)1-42-72-2576
L.A.
Times reader recommendation:
Lescure, 7 rue de Mondovi,1st
Arr., (0)1-42-60-1891 Meals about $60. Cozy. dining on a terrace, traditional food and neighborhood place with welcoming staff.
