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1. Au Crocodile
$$$$ | |At one of the temples of Alsatian-French haute cuisine, you get a real taste of old Alsace with a nouvelle spin. Founded in the early 1800s, its grand salon is still aglow with skylights, and a spectacular 19th-century painting showing the Strasbourgeoisie at a country fair continues to set the tasteful tone. Chef Romain Brillat heads the team and presents some of the most dazzling dishes around. Drawing inspiration from classic produce such as foie gras, truffles, lobster and seasonal game, Chef Brillat creates sublime dishes that are delightful on the palate and the eye. Not surprisingly, the wine list is extensive.
10 rue de l'Outre, Strasbourg, Grand-Est, 67000, France03–88–32–13–02Known For
- Extensive wine list
- Reasonably priced lunch menus Thursday and Friday
- Top-notch cuisine and masterful sauces
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential, Jacket and tie -
2. Au Père Lapin
$$$ | |A culinary institution since 1861, this warm and welcoming retreat in the heights of Suresnes has served generations of Parisians and locals who flock here for a reliably delicious meal. With a crackling fire in winter and a flower-bedecked terrace in summer, you'll enjoy gastronomic versions of French classics in every season along with fantastic views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Chef Guillaume Delage, who's plied his craft in some of France's greatest kitchens, specializes in seasonal dishes with extravagant touches, like the lièvre à la royale (wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine), a staple on the menu since 1861. Desserts are equally delicious and an encyclopedic wine list delights aficionados and amateurs alike. Though the restaurant is worth a trip on its own, being a three-minute walk from the American Cemetery makes it the perfect spot before or after a visit.
10 rue du Calvaire, Île-de-France, 92150, France01–45–06–72–89Known For
- Top-quality classic French cuisine
- Tremendous views
- Historic recipe of wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine
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3. Auberge du Père Bise
$$$$ | |For anyone who's never dined in one of France's grand old restaurants, this two-star stunner would be a fine start, set in a century-old chalet-inn in the tiny storybook village of Talloires on the incomparably beautiful Lac d'Annecy. From start to finish you'll be pampered in the old style. Although chef Jean Sulpice has updated the cuisine, dishes like veal carpaccio with white caviar and horseradish cream; poulet de Bresse stuffed with truffles and foie gras; and steamed lake fish with scallops, fennel, and ginger beurre blanc feature all the luxe ingredients that distinguish French gastronomy. On a warm day, a table on the gracious terrace overlooking the lake is a must. Prices are not for the fainthearted, but good memories are priceless.
303 rte. du Port, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74290, France04–50–60–72–01Known For
- Stunning lakeside setting
- Distinguished menu of French classics
- Legendary restaurant
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4. Auberge du XIIe Siècle
$$$$ | |You half expect Balzac himself to come strolling in the door of this delightful half-timber auberge, so little has it changed since the 19th century, including its centuries-old dining room, now warmed by a fireplace, floral bouquets, and rich wood tables. Balzac's ample girth attested to his great love of food, and he would no doubt enjoy the sautéed lobster or the nouvelle spins on his classic géline chicken favorites served here today. Dessert is excellent, and so is the coffee—a beverage Balzac drank incessantly (which may explain how he had the energy to create 2,000-plus characters). The restaurant and inn is nearly opposite the great author's country retreat.
1 rue du Château, Saché, Centre-Val de Loire, 37190, France02–47–26–88–77Known For
- Excellent coffee
- Charming outdoor terrace
- Sophisticated presentation
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
5. Auberge Nicolas Flamel
$$$$ | Marais Quarter |There's some serious magic happening at this off-the-radar retreat set in one of Paris's oldest buildings (from 1407), once the laboratory of alchemist Nicolas Flamel. The intimate space, mixing ancient beams, stone, and wood with a streamlined contemporary design, is perfect for the chef's bewitching combinations in signature dishes like Breton langoustine with herbs crowned with caviar or roasted monkfish with tender carrots and bottarga. Deliciously subtle and surprising dessert pairings include pear William with Kalamata olives and sage. Prices are steep, but you'll appreciate leisurely savoring your meal accompanied by excellent wines and top-notch service.
51 rue de Montmorency, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France01–42–71–77–78Known For
- One Michelin star
- Top-quality seasonal ingredients
- Stunning wines
Restaurant Details
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6. Bellefeuille Restaurant
$$$$ | Champs-Élysées |Set inside the gorgeously refurbished Saint James Hotel, one of the city's stand-out lodgings, the beautiful Bellefeuille has quickly become popular thanks to chef Julien Dumas's refined menu of inspired dishes with an emphasis on the freshest seafood and vegetables from the hotel's own gardens outside Paris (not to mention honey from the hives on-site). The eight-course tasting menu (with excellent desserts by pastry chef Jeanne Lecourt, paired with natural and biodynamic wines handpicked by the restaurant's gifted sommelier) is highly recommended, but you'll be wowed no matter what you choose. Options like briny oysters paired with beets and tangy mustard, the freshest Saint-Malo scallops, melt-in-your-mouth squid in its own velvety ink, and salt-marsh lamb from the Mont St. Michel bay deliver subtlety and sweetness. In warm weather, arrive early for a cocktail in the hotel's lovely garden or a glass of Champagne in the British-style library, among the most beautiful in Paris.
5 pl. du Chancelier Adenauer, Paris, Île-de-France, 75116, France01--44--05--81--88Known For
- Lovely garden dining
- Excellent variety of seafood
- Michelin star within nine months of opening
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
7. Bistrot Flaubert
$$$ | Champs-Élysées |This beautiful historic bistro highlights the extraordinary synergy that can happen when French technique meets Korean flavors. Classics like pigeon or beef come alive with pickled daikon radish, tamarind, or Korean spice blends. You'll still find dishes firmly anchored in the French repertoire, like trout with trout caviar and whipped anchovy butter with lovage, or a caramel and quince dacquoise for dessert. This is a restaurant Parisians in the know will cross town for, and that's saying a lot.
10 rue Gustave Flaubert, Paris, Île-de-France, 75017, France01–42–67–05–81Known For
- Sublime flavor pairings
- Unusually good wine list
- Lovely decor
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8. Bontemps
$ | Marais Quarter |This charming courtyard café-tearoom grew out of an adorable pastry shop (next door) specializing in the French sablé, those classic melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies, with an assortment of ethereal cream fillings. Marble-topped tables, velvet chairs, and other vintagelike touches make this one of the neighborhood's most charming spots for lunch, brunch, or dessert. The excellent food, homemade drinks, and stellar pastries are all icing on this scrumptious cake.
57 rue de Bretagne, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France01–42–74–10–68Known For
- Vintage atmosphere
- Top-notch homemade food and pastries
- High prices
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9. Breizh Café
$ | |Not all crêpes are created equal, and you'll taste the difference at Bertrand Larcher's original Cancale flagship (his Paris outpost is the city's go-to crêperie). Traditional crispy buckwheat galettes are given a modern gourmet twist with the best locally sourced ingredients—organic eggs and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, local oysters and seafood, free-range meats, smoked or seaweed butter from the St-Malo–based dairy superstar Jean-Yves Bordier—and the tender white-flour dessert crêpes are to die for. Do not say no to the salted-caramel version, a world-famous recipe launched in Brittany, or the classic crêpe suzette served flambéed. Include a top-notch cider (for a real treat, try an apple or pear version from Eric Bordelet), and you'll see what makes a Breton crêpe the great French fast food.
7 quai Thomas, Cancale, Brittany, 35260, France02–99–89–61–76Known For
- A cut above the usual crêpe
- Laid-back setting good for families
- Nice cider list
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10. Breizh Café
$ | Marais Quarter |Eating a crêpe in Paris might seem clichéd, until you venture into this modern offshoot of a Breton crêperie. The plain, pale-wood decor is refreshing, but what really makes the difference are the ingredients—farmers' eggs, unpasteurized Gruyère, shiitake mushrooms, Valrhona chocolate, homemade caramel, and extraordinary butter from a Breton dairy farmer. You'll find all the classics among the galettes, but it's worth choosing something more adventurous like the cancalaise (traditionally smoked herring, potato, crème fraîche, and herring roe). You might also slurp a few Cancale oysters—a rarity in Paris—or try one of the 20 artisanal ciders on offer.
109 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, Île-de-France, 75003, France01–42–72–13–77Known For
- Some of the best crêpes in Paris
- Adventurous ingredients
- Cancale oysters on the half shell
Restaurant Details
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11. Café de la Paix
$$$$ | Grands Boulevards | FrenchOnce described as the "center of the civilized world," this grand café was a meeting place for the Belle Époque's glitterati. It's an elegant spot to enjoy a drink (or meal) in the shadow of the Opéra Garnier.
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12. Café des Ministères
$$$ | Eiffel Tower |Don't let its veneer of a mere neighborhood café mislead you—this is one of the most sought-after tables in the 7e arrondissement and a great option after a visit to the Musée d'Orsay just a few steps away. Jean and Roxane Sévégnès have transformed it into a restaurant Parisians adore, focused on seasonal dishes with a southwest flair that mix traditional recipes, like tripe, tête de veau (veal brains), or that hard-to-find favorite vol au vent (truffled sweetbreads with chicken and spinach in puff pastry) with a contemporary touch. A list of well-chosen wines, including natural and organic choices, and gentle prices for the quality make this a good choice, whether you happen to be in the neighborhood or not. Be sure to reserve, especially at dinner.
83 rue de l'Université, Paris, Île-de-France, 75007, France01–45–33–73–34Known For
- Quality ingredients
- Gracious service
- Pleasant atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch Mon. -
13. Chez Gaster
$$ | |A picturesque 15th-century carved wood façade and medieval rafters set the scene for happy diners to feast on deeply satisfying French dishes updated to please modern palates. Chef Robin Pasquier, of Paris's legendary Akrame restaurant, serves a meat-centric menu (pigs' feet, veal brains) that does not skimp on the fish or vegetables, all carefully sourced from around Tours and prepared with a golden touch, with a stunning list of hand-picked wines to match.
27 rue Colbert, Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, 37000, France02–47–05–79–63Known For
- Imaginative pairings
- Locally sourced meats and veggies
- Beautiful setting
Restaurant Details
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14. Comice
$$$$ | Western Paris |The culinary experience here is a progression of delights, from your first luscious sip of carrot vélouté to a light-as-air chocolate soufflé contrasted with a zesty yuzu macaron. In between, the set menu (€120 for four courses; €150 for five) may include dishes like butter-poached lobster with beets, onions, and horseradish cream or foie gras en terrine with quince, walnuts, and dates—all meticulously sourced from the finest producers around France—which will surprise, comfort, and deeply satisfy. Every detail in this Michelin-starred gem, from the stemware to the service, is poised, elegant, and precise.
31 av. de Versailles, Paris, Île-de-France, 75015, France01–42–15–55–70Known For
- Perfect service and presentation
- Beautiful, serene setting
- Excellent selection of mostly natural wines
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15. Comptoir Abel
$$ | Presqu'île |About 400 years old, this charming house is one of Lyon's most frequently filmed and photographed taverns. Simple wooden tables in wood-panel dining rooms, quirky art on every wall, heavy-bottom pot lyonnais wine bottles—every detail is obviously pampered and lovingly produced. The salade lyonnaise (green salad with homemade croutons and sautéed bacon, topped with a poached egg) or the rognons madère (kidneys in a Madeira sauce) are standouts.
25 rue Guynemer, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–78–37–46–18Known For
- Authentic Lyonnais specialties
- Unbeatable atmosphere
- Reasonable prices
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16. Creperie Ouzh-Taol
$ | |When in Rennes, don't miss the chance to do what the natives do: feast on authentic Breton crêpes. For your main course, savory galettes made with buckwheat flour come with a huge range of fillings, from egg and sausage to tiny shrimps and mussels. There are also vegetarian options, like spinach and goat cheese. For dessert, don't skimp on delicious fruit jam or salted caramel-filled crêpe, or the queen herself, the crêpe Suzette—doused with Grand Marnier and set aflame at your table. Wash it all down with a nice dry artisanal Breton cider.
27 rue Saint-Melaine, Rennes, Brittany, 35000, France02–99–63–36–33Known For
- Gentle prices
- Classic menu of sweet and savory crêpes
- Excellent crêpe Suzette
Restaurant Details
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17. Creperie Saint-Georges
$ | |What better setting than this historic half-timbered building, just steps from the cathedral, for a taste of authentic Breton cuisine at its best? This unusually snazzy crêperie (forget the lace curtains and wooden tables) also has an outdoor terrace and one of the city's more inventive menus, where you'll choose from a list of galettes—all named George—like blue cheese, pear, speck ham, and crème fraîche; or beef carpaccio, mozzarella, tomato tapenade, Parmesan, and potatoes with wasabi ice cream. The dessert crepes are no less inventive; try the Chamallow, with salted caramel, homemade marshmallows, bourbon-infused vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. There's also a great selection of artisanal ciders, like the rosé version, Cidre de Brocéliande.
11 rue du Chapitre, Rennes, Brittany, 35000, France02–99–38–87–04Known For
- Creative and well-priced crêpes
- Nice menu of artisanal ciders
- Great location
Restaurant Details
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18. Flaveurs
$$$$ | |If you think the Pic empire has a lock on Valence gastronomy, think again: the extraordinary precision and refinement of Baptiste Poinot's cooking makes a foodie stopover in Valence an absolute must. Though the dining room itself is a bit on the quirky side, there is nothing to quibble over when it comes to the gorgeous presentation and scintillating tastes in dishes like melt-in-your-mouth trout fillet with salsify puree and crunchy grains of roasted buckwheat all in a cloud of curried foam. Desserts are equally tantalizing and the bountiful cheese cart is a sight to behold. The €38 lunch menu is a good introduction to this marvelous Michelin-starred cuisine.
32 rue Grande, Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26000, France04–75–56–08–40Known For
- Exquisite presentation
- Off-the-charts innovation
- Exceptional cheese cart
Restaurant Details
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19. Flocons de Sel
$$$$ | |Emmanuel Renaut's Flocons de Sel ("flakes of salt"), located in Leutaz, brings new meaning to the world of haute cuisine—and even with the drive out of town it's more than an excellent Megève dining option, it's a pilgrimage point. Though the extravagant 10-course tasting menu is pricey, it offers a rare experience from one of France's great three-star chefs, based on simple but carefully selected ingredients—freshwater crayfish, scallops en croute with sea salt, and roast wood pigeon are just a few of the creatively prepared specialties. The dining room is rustic-simple, allowing the food to take center stage. Surrounded by a series of chalets and much natural splendor, the establishment also offers nine exquisite guest rooms and two private chalets for crawl-away convenience.
1775 rte. du Leutaz, Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74120, France04–50–21–49–99Known For
- Three Michelin stars
- Gorgeous rustic dining room
- Finest dining around
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., May, and Nov. No lunch Mon., Thurs., and Fri., Reservations essential -
20. Fort de Thé
$ | |Teatime at this charming salon de thé set in a stately 18th-century house could only be topped by teatime in its garden, complete with views of the Seine over the rooftops of the old city. A range of irresistible desserts from the cart are made with organic flour milled in town and can be enjoyed with your choice of tea, coffee, wines by the glass, or the locally made beverages: cider, beer, and apple juice. They're only open at teatime from 2–7.
3 rue Richard Coeur de Lion, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France02–32–54–03–67Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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