Top 10 Restaurants in Paris
When many think Paris they think of pastimes like the Eiffel Tower, wine, the Louvre and food -- quite possibly in that very order. There are countless restaurants with endless menu options and wine varieties. Here are ten favorites that, although they may break the bank, consistently stay on lists and promise to satisfy your palette in ways you never imagined.
Top 10 Restaurants in Paris
- Le Meurice: Step back in time to the elegant Louis XVI era. Though it is possibly one of the most expensive in Europe, it is also one of the most beautiful. The interior sparkles, the food delights, and the service is as close to perfection as it comes. Plates are approximately €200.
- Le Grand Vefour: This restaurant has been around about as long as it’s 18th century building. It offers sweeping views of the lush Palais Royal gardens along with an untouchable French cuisine. Set menus range from €75 - €225 while a la carte runs from €120 - €200. Metro: Palais Royal
- Arpege: We’ve all heard the saying, “less is more.” Apparently so has Arpege chef Alain Passard. Though simple the dishes are fantastic. Plus you can go all out or keep within a meager budget depending on how you order. Plates range about €66 - €237. Metro: Varenne
- Chartier: This turn of the century restaurant offers quick service with charming touches like special cubbyholes for regulars to store their napkins in. And unlike many other restaurants, you can afford the food without crying in your nachos the entire time. Metro: Montmartre
- Ze Kitchen Galerie: Affordability at its finest; this chic restaurant offers a fresh style and dishes arranged to perfection. There is also a long wine list that offers some of the finest France has to offer. Lunch prices are about €30 while dinners are €65. Metro: St Michel-Pont Neuf
- Pre Catelan: Owned by the Accor hotel group, Pre Catelan is as prestigious as the Bois de Boulogne neighborhood in which it resides. They offer dining with a view and classic infused with contemporary French foods. Main courses average about €80, while set menus range from €140 - €180. Metro: Porte Maillot
- Spoon: Renowned chef Alain Ducasse handpicks the best products for Spoon’s delightful Fusion menu. There is also a wine list that will knock even a connoisseur’s socks off. Prices range from €45 - €75. Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Guy Savoy: Expect top notch gourmet food for non-gourmet prices at Guy Savoy. This world renowned chef changes his menus with the seasons to keep things exciting. The dark, contemporary décor is filled with wood and leather for a very moody relaxation. Plates average about €100. Metro: Charles de Gaulle Etoile or Ternes
- Taillevent: If haute couture were a restaurant, her name would be Taillevent. Aside from the delectable delicacies, there is also an out of this world wine list that offers the very best of France. Menu prices average at €90. Metro: George V
- Le Bamboche: The artsy atmosphere of Le Bamboche makes for creative cuisine. The staff is surprisingly pleasant and the ambiance cool and modern. Lunch prices are roughly €50 while dinners are about €70. Metro: Sevres-Babylone
