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1. Au Père Lapin
$$$ | |A culinary institution since 1861, this warm and welcoming retreat in the heights of Suresnes has served generations of Parisians and locals who flock here for a reliably delicious meal. With a crackling fire in winter and a flower-bedecked terrace in summer, you'll enjoy gastronomic versions of French classics in every season along with fantastic views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Chef Guillaume Delage, who's plied his craft in some of France's greatest kitchens, specializes in seasonal dishes with extravagant touches, like the lièvre à la royale (wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine), a staple on the menu since 1861. Desserts are equally delicious and an encyclopedic wine list delights aficionados and amateurs alike. Though the restaurant is worth a trip on its own, being a three-minute walk from the American Cemetery makes it the perfect spot before or after a visit.
10 rue du Calvaire, Île-de-France, 92150, France01–45–06–72–89Known For
- Top-quality classic French cuisine
- Tremendous views
- Historic recipe of wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. -
2. Bistrot Flaubert
$$$ | 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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3. Café des Ministères
$$$ | Eiffel Tower |Don't let its veneer of a mere neighborhood café mislead you—this is one of the most sought-after tables in the 7e arrondissement and a great option after a visit to the Musée d'Orsay just a few steps away. Jean and Roxane Sévégnès have transformed it into a restaurant Parisians adore, focused on seasonal dishes with a southwest flair that mix traditional recipes, like tripe, tête de veau (veal brains), or that hard-to-find favorite vol au vent (truffled sweetbreads with chicken and spinach in puff pastry) with a contemporary touch. A list of well-chosen wines, including natural and organic choices, and gentle prices for the quality make this a good choice, whether you happen to be in the neighborhood or not. Be sure to reserve, especially at dinner.
83 rue de l'Université, Paris, Île-de-France, 75007, France01–45–33–73–34Known For
- Quality ingredients
- Gracious service
- Pleasant atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch Mon. -
4. Caffè Stern
$$$ | Grands Boulevards |Lodged in one of Paris's most picturesque historic passages, the Italian Caffè Stern—a listed monument updated by designer Philippe Starck—is loaded with the sort of antique charm that makes a cup of coffee and dessert feel like a romantic moment in time. Full meals are a more elegant—and expensive—affair, though teatime (3 pm–6 pm, €26) and the prix-fixe lunch make for a more manageable splurge.
47 Passage des Panoramas, Paris, Île-de-France, 75002, France01–75–43–63–10Known For
- Superb historic setting in the Passage des Panoramas
- Gorgeous decor
- Top-notch food
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5. Gill Côté Bistro
$$$ | Le Vieux-Marché |With two Michelin stars under his toque for his tony gastronomic Restaurant Gill, chef Gilles Tournadre jumped at the chance to open a bistro on Rouen's storied Place du Vieux-Marché. Sleek and modern, it specializes in updated bistro fare, offering a great value fixed-price menu.
14 pl. du Vieux-Marché, Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France02–35–89–88–72Known For
- Beloved French classics like tête de veau
- Local dishes like Rouen-style duck terrine
- Online reservations recommended
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6. Hercule Poireau
$$$ | |No detective work is needed to find this popular spot—just follow the trail of local gourmands who make a beeline to this classic Périgord restaurant for its delicious cuisine and romantic ambience. Set in Périgeux's old town, you'll dine under vaulted stone walls almost as old as the Saint-Front cathedral a few steps away. Be sure to order the house-made foie gras served with passion fruit confiture or roasted duck breast with caramelized apples and cassis-"perfumed" spring vegetables. Everything here is homemade and seasonal so the menu changes frequently. Be sure to reserve ahead.
2 rue de la Nation, Périgueux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 24000, France05–53–08–90–76Known For
- Housemade foie gras served with passion fruit confiture
- One of the town's most popular restaurants (be sure to reserve ahead)
- To-die-for desserts
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
7. Juvéniles
$$$ | Louvre |A favorite with the French and expats alike, this neighborhood bistro blends great dining with an inspired wine list and a handy location a stone's throw from the Louvre. Exquisite French ingredients are given an inspired, often slightly lighter, makeover by Chef Romain Roudeau, although hearty house-made terrines and foie gras as well as slow-cooked meat and game are frequently featured on the eclectic menu.
47 rue de Richelieu, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France01–42–97–46–49Known For
- Great cheese selection from Neal's Yard and neighboring Madame Hisada
- Phenomenal wine selection on-site and takeaway
- Small space, so best to reserve in advance
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
8. L'Essentiel
$$$ | |Picturesquely set in the old town, near the cathedral, this chic Michelin-starred restaurant is a big draw for foodies from near and far. Though unanimously lauded as one of the area's best restaurants, L'Essentiel won't give you an ounce of attitude, just excellent, market-fresh cuisine emphasizing the local delicacies—truffles, asparagus, duck, foie gras, chestnuts, and more—served with a smile. Though prices are reasonable for this superior quality, at €43 the fixed-price lunch menu is a steal.
8 rue de la Clarté, Périgueux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 24000, France05–53–35–15–15Known For
- Reasonable prices (especially prix-fixe lunch menu)
- Inventive pairings
- Tranquil atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and mid-May–early-June, Reservations essential -
9. L'Étage
$$$ | Presqu'île |Hidden over Place des Terreaux, this semisecret upstairs dining room in a former silk-weaving loft prepares some of Lyon's finest and most daring cuisine. A place at the window (admittedly hard to come by), overlooking the facade of the Beaux Arts academy across the square, is a moment to remember—especially during December's Festival of Lights. The six-course €59 tasting menu at dinner is a steal for this quality of dining.
4 pl. des Terreaux, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–28–19–59Known For
- Tiny, elegant dining room
- Stunning cuisine
- Great value three-course lunch menu
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and late July–late Aug., Reservations essential -
10. L'Imparfait
$$$ | |In the heart of old Bergerac, this restaurant is full of character with beamed ceilings, openwork stone, brick walls, design lighting, and plush chairs. The lunch and dinner menus, which change with the seasons, are good values, considering you can start with such delights as warm oysters with saffron or a skewer of langoustine with honey and rosemary, and then move on, perhaps, to ravioli in a citron sauce. The cobbled outdoor terrace is the place to be when the weather is nice.
8–10 rue des Fontaines, Bergerac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 24100, France05–53–57–47–92Known For
- High-quality local products
- Pleasant rustic yet elegant atmosphere
- Dishes that look as good as they taste
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
11. La Boissonnerie
$$$ | St-Germain-des-Prés |A perennial favorite, this lively, unpretentious bistro is prized by expats and locals for its friendly atmosphere, consistently good food, solid wine list, and English-speaking staff. Dishes like pork belly with crushed potatoes or swordfish with fresh vegetables always hit the spot, especially when followed by decadent chocolate ganache infused with candied bergamot or poached peaches with white wine and sorbet.
69 rue de Seine, Paris, Île-de-France, 75006, France01–43–54–34–69Known For
- Convivial atmosphere
- Excellent selection of natural wines
- Good-value menu that changes daily
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Sun. -
12. La Coupole
$$$ | Montparnasse |This world-renowned, cavernous spot with Art Deco murals practically defines the term brasserie. It's been popular since Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir were regulars, and today it attracts a mix of bourgeois families, tourists, and lone diners treating themselves to a dozen oysters. Recent additions to the classic brasserie menu are a tart of caramelized apple and pan-fried foie gras, beef fillet flambéed with cognac, and profiteroles made with Valrhona chocolate.
102 bd. du Montparnasse, Paris, Île-de-France, 75014, France01–43–20–14–20Known For
- Classic brasserie menu
- Lively atmosphere
- Historic setting
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13. La Garenne
$$$ | |Exposed beams, stone walls, and rustic tomette tiles assure a picturesque dining experience at this 1846 stone grange set among pretty gardens 3 km (2 miles) outside Cahors. But the real spirit of the place lies in the menu of deeply traditional French favorites: pig's cheeks, truffle omelet, beef onglet (hanger steak), local lamb, and Rocamador cheeses, all accompanied by Cahors wine. Despite the soaring ceilings, it's a cozy place, made all the cozier by friendly service and happy diners from near and far.
D820, Cahors, Occitania, 46000, France05–65–35–40–67Known For
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere
- Plenty of charm
- Consistently high quality ingredients
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
14. La Régalade Saint-Honoré
$$$ | Louvre |After taking over the original La Régalade, chef Bruno Doucet kept some of what made the old restaurant so popular (country terrines, reasonably priced wines, convivial atmosphere), but he also had a few tricks under his toque, notably creating a successful haute-cuisine-meets-comfort-food destination. With a good quality-to-price ratio, this chic bistro has evolved into a staple of the neighborhood.
123 rue St-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France01–42–21–92–40Known For
- Contemporary iterations of French bistro classics like escargots or beef bourguignon
- Comfort-food desserts like rice pudding or soufflé
- Good-value prix-fixe menu for lunch and dinner
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
15. Ladurée
$$$ | Champs-Élysées |With 100-plus locations worldwide, the largest branch of the Ladurée tea salon empire is worth the splurge, thanks to the sumptuous pastries, which steal the show. In addition to more than a dozen flavors of macarons, it has assorted cakes, ice cream, pastries, and beautifully boxed treats ideal for gift-giving. Reserve a table in the elegant wood-paneled rooms upstairs or the glassed-in storefront, or grab a bite in the secluded Art Nouveau bar in the back. Though pricey, the menu promises generous salads and flavorful plats du jour.
75 av. des Champs-Élysées, Paris, Île-de-France, 75008, France01–40–75–08–75Known For
- Pricey lunch menu
- Beautiful and elegant decor
- World-famous macarons
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16. Le Bistrot Paul Bert
$$$ | Charonne |The Paul Bert delivers everything you could want from a traditional Paris bistro (faded 1930s decor, thick steak with real frites, and good value), so it's no wonder its two dining rooms fill every night with a cosmopolitan crowd. The impressively stocked wine cellar helps, as does the heaping cheese cart, the laid-back yet efficient staff, and hearty dishes such as monkfish with white beans and duck with pears. The prix-fixe lunch menu is only €22, or you can order à la carte.
18 rue Paul Bert, Paris, Île-de-France, 75011, France01–43–72–24–01Known For
- Excellent, and abundant, cheese trolley
- Delicious dessert soufflés
- Sidewalk seating in summer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
17. Le Cinq Mars
$$$ | Eiffel Tower |This quaint, casual bistro a few blocks from the Musée d'Orsay is open seven days a week and serves its own scrumptious versions of the deeply satisfying French classics like a country terrine, brandade de morue (a garlicky, salty cod and mashed potato dish) and blanquette de veau (a delicious, creamy veal dish). Desserts are also traditionally French, and the giant dollop of chocolate mousse is to die for.
51 rue de Verneuil, Paris, Île-de-France, 75007, France01–45–44–69–13Known For
- Top-notch, market-fresh dishes
- Reasonable prices, especially for wines by the glass
- Friendly atmosphere
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18. Le Galopin
$$$ | Canal St-Martin |Across from a pretty square on the border of two up-and-coming neighborhoods, this light-drenched spot is one of Paris's standout gastro-bistros. By adhering to a tried-and-true formula—meticulously sourced produce, natural wines, and an open kitchen—the dishes here are small wonders of texture and flavor. This is a great choice for diners eager to experience what the Paris dining scene is all about in a hip, off-the-beaten-path locale.
34 rue Sainte-Marthe, Paris, Île-de-France, 75010, France01–42–06–05–03Known For
- Daily changing, market-fresh gastronomic menu
- Hip, laid-back atmosphere
- Veggie-centric dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sun.–Fri., Reservations essential -
19. Le Hide
$$$ | Champs-Élysées |Hide Kobayashi, known as "Koba," is one of several Japanese chefs in Paris who trained with some of the biggest names in French cuisine before opening their own restaurants. Not surprisingly, this great-value bistro near the Arc de Triomphe became instantly popular with locals as well as visiting Japanese and Americans who follow the food scene. Generosity is the key to the cooking here, which steers clear of haute-cuisine flourishes; both the monkfish fricassee with anchovy-rich tapenade and a classic veal kidney in mustard sauce, for instance, come with a heap of mashed potatoes. For dessert, try the stunning île flottante (floating island), made with oven-baked meringue. Wines by the glass start at €8—unheard-of in this area.
10 rue du Général Lanzerac, Paris, Île-de-France, 75008, France01–45–74–15–81Known For
- Chic, unpretentious dining room
- Stellar prices for this pricey neighborhood
- One of Paris's best prix-fixe menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., 2 wks in May, and 2 wks in Aug. No lunch, Reservations essential -
20. Le Petit Honfleur
$$$ | |There's plenty of good dining in Blois, but this cozy restaurant on a pedestrian street among Old Town's half-timbered buildings is a true gem. Not exactly undiscovered—it's a foodie favorite—it's small enough to remain true to its credo of local, seasonal, and original cuisine. The chef has relationships with several small local farmers, cheesemakers, and fisherman (the catch of the day is often fresh from the Loire River), which they use in dishes like escargots de Cour-Cheverny with local mushrooms and trout filet with beurre blanc and local green peas from Chambord. Desserts are heavenly, like the pavlova with local strawberries and rhubarb. Ask the chef for wine pairings, sourced from the Loire's top small estate grower-producers.
18 rue Beauvoir, Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, 41000, France09–72–34–06–48Known For
- Outdoor terrace on a charming street
- Good-value for high quality of ingredients
- Unique wine list with plenty of local wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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