Dining in Paris

In Paris, you must differentiate between restaurants, bistro or brassieres. A bistro is usually small, featuring simple fare, sometimes with entertainment. A brassiere serves hearty meals along with beer and wine, usually cheap and with a liquor and coffee bar. Like New York or London, the choice is huge. Each place has its own particular atmosphere and style whether recipes are local or from all over the world. However Paris is internationally renowned as a capital of gastronomy. It is the right place to test the high-quality French products and delights of traditional French cookery thanks to the talented and
creative chefs. Parisian restaurants are real ambassadors of good taste, offering superlative ingredients - including
premium wines and cheeses - that enrich the cuisine, which runs fat with foie gras or escargots, and such classics as coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. But don't worry there are good places for all budgets. Whether it's a restaurant, a bistro or a
brassiere, you'll be able to enjoy a real culinary feast with gourmets from all over the world!

Pierre Gagnaire
Near the Champs Elysées, one of the city's most solid and appealing restaurants, ranked in the world's top 50. Expect 80€
for the lunch menu, dinner can easily run over 200€ per person, and reservation is compulsory.
Address: 6, rue Balzac
Underground: Line 1 Georges V
Phone: +33 (0)1 58361250

Hôtel du Nord
Re-opened less than a year ago, it welcomes diners in warm red velvet setting with suffused lighting. It is a bistro offering
a variety of traditional dishes such as pan-seared foie gras with mango chutney and French toast or lightly cooked scallops
with aubergine caviar. An affordable option with an average "à la carte" price of 15€.
Address: 102, quai Jemmapes
Underground: Line 3, 8, 9, 5 République
Phone: +33 (0)1 40407878

Brasserie Saint-Benoît
Located in the popular area of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It has a rustic decor with plants and exposed beams. And now that spring is here, you can enjoy your traditional French meal on the pleasant outdoor terrace.
Address: 26, rue Saint Benoit
Underground: Châtelet Les Halles
Phone: +33 (0)1 45482966

Carré des Feuillants
One of the best places for contemporary French Nouvelle cuisine, located in a 17th century building near the Tuilerie Park and Eiffel Tower. The chef, Alain Dutournier, is considered to be one of the most groundbreaking in his category.
Address: 14, rue de Castiglione
Underground: Tuileries, Concorde, Opéra, or Madeleine
Phone: +33 (0)1 42868282

L'Avant Gout
A trendy Bistro with exquisite food at reasonable prices. Try sea bass with creamy celery root and almonds for a delicious example of Chef Christophe Beaufront's abilities.
Address: 26, rue Bobillot
Underground: Line 5, Place d'Italie
Phone: +33 (0)1 53802400

Goumard
The right place for seafood lovers. This reputable restaurant has been in business since 1872 and its motto is simply "Everything that comes from the sea." In fact, the owner buys straight from the dock's local fishermen. Specialties include
grilled Breton lobster and scallop carpaccio with oysters.
Address: 9, rue Duphot
Underground: Line 12 Madeleine
Phone: +33 (0)1 42603607

Allard
There are still local neighbourhood restaurants that serve excellent food. One of them is Allard, in the 6th Arrondissement, over on the left bank of the Seine. It is a traditional 1930's bistro, with many regulars from the same era. Try the foie gras, frog's legs, and other dishes that put France on the culinary map.
Address: 41, rue St-André-des-Arts
Underground: Line 4 St Michel or Odéon
Phone: +33 (0)1 43264823

Brasserie Balzar
Yet another traditional eatery with nice atmosphere and a traditional menu. Brassiere Balzar is a great bistro located in
the lively Quartier Latin since 1898! Many of the city's famous authors have been regulars here - always a seal of approval.
Address: 48, rue des Ecoles
Underground: Lines 4/10 Odéon
Phone: +33 (0)1 43541367

Sainte Marthe
Located by a small square in the bohemian yet trendy 10th Arrondissement. This charming neighborhood restaurant is run
by two former schoolteachers, and serves tapas. The outdoor seating attracts the crowds in the summer.
Address: 32, rue Sainte-Marthe
Underground: Line 2 Colonel Fabien
Phone: + 33 (0)1 44843696

Founti Agadir
Paris has many North African restaurants. Located on the left bank, one of the best is the Moroccan Founti Agadir with its
selection of good value couscous, tajines, and pastilla dishes.
Address: 117, rue Monge
Underground: Line 7 Gobelins et Censier Daubenton
Phone: +33 (0)1 43378510