Dining in Paris

Paris, the City of Lights, has been THE destination for epicurean travelers for hundreds of years, and deservedly so. Herein is given only a small sampling of the vast galaxy of culinary delights that one can sample while visiting the city on the Seine.

La Tour d'Argent, located at 15 Quai Tournelle, dates back to the year 1582, and offers an unmatched dining experience along with an evening of theater. Jacket and tie are required, and reservations are highly suggested.

Le Grand Vefour, found at 17 Rue Beaujolais, has been in business since 1760 and serves French traditional crafted under the direction of Chef Guy Martin in absolutely stunning surroundings. Jacket and tie are required, and reservations are highly suggested.

The Angélina, located at 226 Rue de Rivoli, opened in the year 1903 and is justly famous for their deserts and amazing hot chocolate, as well as their tearoom. They also serve an excellent breakfast on Saturdays.

ThePassage Choiseul, found at 9 Place Madeleine, is a veritable infant as far as restaurants in Paris go, having opened in 2005. But it has quickly gained a reputation for its stellar modern French Fusion cuisine as crafted by Chef Alain Senderens‎. Reservations are required.

The famous Restaurant Lasserre, located at 17 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, was opened during the occupation in the year 1942 and has steadily grown in reputation as one of the most beautiful and romantic dining rooms in all of gay Paris. The cuisine crafted by Chef Jean-Louis Nomicos‎ is equal in reputation. Jackets are required, as are reservations.

Le Dôme Café, found at 108 Boulevard Montparnasse, specializes in serving what may be Paris' best seafood in an absolutely spectacular setting. Everything is delicious and wonderfully fresh, and waitstaff is far friendlier and more accommodating to foreign visitors than is stereotypical for France. Dress is business, and reservations are highly suggested.