Fodor's Expert Review Terroir Parisien–Palais Brongniart

Yannick Alléno's departure from Le Meurice, where he'd earned three Michelin stars, may have stunned the culinary world, but it's good news for diners. Now Alléno presides over this warm, modern space under the Paris Bourse, the city's stock exchange. The star chef's dishes achieve an ephemeral balance, allowing top-notch ingredients to shine through while combining flavors and textures in unexpected and delightful ways. Tender roasted leeks are sprinkled with eggs, shallots, chives, and sprigs of chervil. A perfectly prepared steak with crispy matchstick fries and tender boudin blanc sausage with truffled celery root puree are comfort food at its best. There's also a "rillette bar," where you can take out traditional French charcuterie: rillettes de lapin (rabbit terrine) and pâté de campagne (country terrine).