Currently rated 40th on the W50b list Septime remains a difficult reservation for good reason, Chef…read moreBertrand Grébaut's time at Arpège translated to a five course tasting plus extras that changes daily for just €85 at lunch. Fully booked at precisely 10h00 three-weeks in advance, just as it has been for more than a decade, arrival at 80 Rue de Charonne finds the green-fronted bistro largely indistinguishable from those surrounding while an interior of concrete and wood is neither exciting nor particularly comfortable. At one point part of the "Bistronomy" movement, but now perhaps best considered a Micro-seasonal experience right down to its beverages, guests are invited to begin with Aperitifs well-suited to deeply flavored Onion Broth and signature Gougeres served piping hot with bold spicing. Served at a leisurely pace by educated servers, though not the sort prone to over-explaining, proper courses begin with puffy Bread alongside housemade Labneh and Milk-fed Lamb Tartare before progressing to a green Salad with Egg Yolk dressed in White Wine, Olive Oil, and Garlic. Next taking advantage of local winter Truffles, smartly sandwiched between caramelized Endive with Pears and hints of Wine, Bread is offered to sop up all the Sauce and replenished to do the same with Monkfish in complex Buillabaisse. Not a place where one is prone to go hungry, all portions substantial including a Potato Salad offered with the Fish, Dessert on this day saw classic Crème caramel spun earthy with Mushrooms and another generous shaving of Tuber melanosporum that played well the nearly-burnt Sugar.

Dining at Septime is definitely a bucket list - with the 50 best restaurant in the world, highly…read moreregarded by Eaters and 1 Star Michelin, Septime is known for its forward pushing menu with a focus on seafood and its pairing with unique natural wines. Technically perfect cooking, a focused yet deep wine list & really warm, friendly service. Reservation is hard to come by but if you are willing to wake up at Paris time 10am with a 21 days in advance booking, you should be able to score a resy. Although for us in the US, 10am Paris time is middle of the night so could be challenging. Ambience is French countryside rustic - Didn't have to dress up, didn't have to wait for choreographed service or any of the nonsense that the low reviews seem to crave. Just a very good restaurant. Some of the pairings were super interesting and really transformed the dish. However, on the day of our service, some dishes (such as the grilled endive) was a bit of a let down. There was a wine that is intentionally oxidated, very daring pairing but I was not a fan. Would like to come back and give it one more try!

Wonderful experience. We tried the tasting menu with the cocktail pairing and we really enjoyed it…read more The dishes were all innovative. The cocktails were creative and the range of flavors and ingredients was amazing. It felt cozy, trendy with a nice ambiance overall. Not too loud so we were able to hold and hear a conversation. Service was top notch. Attentive and friendly. Recommend if visiting Paris!

Fantastic food, fantastic experience, fantastic cocktails…read more We could be in New York. We could be in Tokyo. Except the food is really excellent and we are in Paris. Don't hesitate. Michelin-star caliber, with dishes and flavors that show a lot of work and insight. Out of six dishes, five were reqlly excellent. We didn't regret taking the cocktails pairing for the both of us: this is really the best way to experience Dersou. We will be back.

My Fiancé and I had a long weekend get away in Paris and this was probably our favorite meal of the…read morewhole trip. Every bite was full of flavor and texture. And we love a restaurant that clearly changes their menu to reflect fresh ingredients and the season.

This was incredible. The parmesan chou, scallop blinis, celery, onion tart, mushroom confit,…read morepumpkin, and duck were all basically perfect, to the point where I don't even know how to pick my favorites. The cheeses at the end were also amazing, including the best blue I've had in a long time.

We went to Frenchie on a recent trip to Paris and London and it was undoubtedly the culinary…read morehighlight. The food is expertly prepared, incredibly flavorful, and boldly creative. Some highlights: The amuse bouche course was incredible end-to-end, but what really stood out for me was a blue masa shell holding mussel, sauce, and microgreens/herbs/flowers. The mix of the different herbs, the savory salinity of the mussel, and the sauces was wonderfully complex, yet also harmonious. The poached sea trout with pumpkin and horseradish ice cream was very satisfying. The mix of poached trout and horseradish cream was very familiar, yet the twist of making the horseradish a wholly different temperature and texture was really surprising and innovative. The monkfish in adobo was another extraordinary dish. I have only had monkfish liver before, but the way they were able to perfectly cook the monkfish gave it a texture and flavor reminiscent of lobster. With the spice of the adobo, it was a really well balanced dish. Additionally, all of the wines that we tried were also notable and delicious. Frenchie has definitely earned its Michelin star, and I wouldn't be surprised if it has another by the next time I come back.

Tucked away in an alley, I almost walked right past Frenchie. I had read about Frenchie in Food &…read moreWine magazine, and I finally had the opportunity to visit on my trip to Paris when I met up with a few friends for a pre-dinner glass of wine. The three of us were able to get a table around 7 PM (we didn't make a reservation). The ambiance is sophisticated yet laid back, and we were surrounded by a mix of locals and tourists. We decided to each order a glass of sparkling wine and a few small plates to share. The wine list was long while the food menu was quite short, but everything we ordered was delicious. Each dish provided a twist on classic appetizers - the gnocchi was served with an inventive "white cheddar foam," and the maple bacon biscuits struck the perfect balance of sweet and salty. We ended up lingering over our wine and enjoying the cozy ambiance longer than expected - a perfect way to spend a summer evening in Paris.

If you're looking for a nice spot for a chill evening with good food and good wine, this is your…read moreplace! Super cool place, loved the design and the atmosphere. It has a lot of different dishes, relatively small, for sharing. The risotto was delicious and so were the clams. Great wine, loved it.

There are many good cellar/restaurants in Paris but few great ones. Le Chat Ivre is one of those…read moregems. Hidden in an angle street of rue de la roquette, this place has a dozen wooden tables and benches. It is fully decorated by its wine bottles so you know what you step into. The owners are extremely friendly and passionate about the wines they serve, which they know perfectly. They go mostly for organic wines and have a preference for Languedoc reds which they find have a better quality/price ratio. There are a few wines from the other regions as well. In total, you'll find probably 50-80 wines on the menu, all deliberately chosen by the owner who will be happy to talk about them. This place is a mix between a wine shop and a restaurant: you can buy the bottles to go or drink it in the restaurant for an additional premium (6 or 8 euros, can't remember). The food is simple but good: charcuterie or cheese plates to share, some grilled meat or fish. Try the calamari and the burrata as appetizers, they're pretty good. All in all, you spend a great time in this place: you discover new wines and you eat some good food. This is a great place to bring a group of friends!

Currently ranked #8 on the San Pellegrino List, no small feat for a self-taught Chef whose…read morepast-lives included medicine, author, food critic and entrepreneur, Bruno Verjus remains one of Paris' top names nearly thirteen years after opening his Restaurant "Table." Awarded his second Michelin star in 2022, an accolade retained until now even as prices for the daily Tasting Menu have doubled from pre-pandemic, it is inside the simple green-awning space that guests will find a curved metal bar surrounding the kitchen where each plate is made from scratch at lunch and dinner. Booking just four diners for Wednesday lunch service, frankly unheard of for top-tables in Paris, a choice of seats was offered and after inquiring about allergies or intolerances the heavy-hitter Wine list was perused to the tune of three €40 glasses of 2018 Domaine Comtesse de Cherisey La Genelotte Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru. Eschewing all the luxuries of Alain Ducasse or Guy Savoy, though linens and high-quality stemware show Verjus understands what matters, it is while watching plates come together that guests are spoken to with warmth by staff who truly seem to value feedback. Starting with "Colours of the Day," varied Herbs and Vegetables lightly dressed amidst Bottarga, course two entails three bites from which an Oyster crowned by Kiwi proved to be one of the meal's highlights. A zealot for seasonal products, sliced White Asparagus allowed to shine in a buttery Sauce with smoke Roe, Verjus' time in Asia shows in lightly cooked Turbot bathing in a pool of Fish Soup brightened by Seaweed and hints of Soy. Priced on par with spots like Louis XV and Plénitude, a fact one cannot ignore when faced with a dish like "Moussestage" that is essentially Herb Soup, Gamba Roja with Uni beg question what the Green Star means since neither are local, though the dish and its follow-up Pigeon are both very good. Eschewing mis en place, only a curated Cheese Course showing any semblance of assemblage while everything else is prepared to order, pre-Dessert of Peas and Cream proves a nice setup to the unwavering finale of a Caper-infused Dark Chocolate Tart with Caviar and warm Madelines dipped in Kardamili Olive Oil.

This was such an amazing experience! Chef is super cool and greets you as you walk in. It's unlike…read moreanything I've experienced. Then once the food starts it's magical. The seafood trio of cuttlefish, clams and mussels were exceptional. The mussels tart being my favorite. The crab dish over zucchini was super complex yet savory. Chef then takes you though France with frog legs, pigeon and cheeses without skipping a beat. The chocolate dessert with caviar is a crazy way to top it all off. Antoine, Lour, Luca and Agnese were superb as well. It's a bistro vibe with elevated fine dining cuisine.

This is a teeny, tiny restaurant focusing meticulously on the food. Several friends that are very…read moreinto fine dining recommended this as a restaurant that is casual, but with phenomenal food. You have the choice of a four course or six course menu and you can opt for wine pairings or order by the glass. We were part of the second seating and we decided on the smaller menu and ordered a bottle of wine. Each dish that we had was very balanced with lovely, seasonal flavors. My biggest complaint of the evening was the timing. Dinner took over three hours. There was often 45 minutes in between each course. I am all for a long dinner, but I think it is important that the restaurant acknowledges the pace the diners want. The entire restaurant seems to be on the same schedule with every dish, even people who arrived over 45 minutes after us we're getting the first course when we were. I really didn't joy the food but I would think twice about rushing back due to the timing.

Septime is a stones throw away, after reading mixed reviews about Septime decided to give LD a shot…read morebased on reviews on various sites for dinner. superlative experience. Service was friendly and helpful. Ambience at this tiny establishment was cute. Food was was amazing, from apps to desert. We picked the 4 course menu, but ended picking another dish as things were delish :) No fooling around with liquid nitrogen here, farm to table cuisine done with sufficient creativity and emphasis on taste. We were the only tourists around, but felt just as welcome. Repeat: yes

I love everything about this spot. From the ambiance, to the impeccable service to the food that…read moreyou'll still remember, for months (and possibly years) to come, especially if you're just visiting Paris and not a local. If you are a local, color me jealous! A friend of a friend said the grilled octopus was the best he's ever had here. We started off with insanely tasty grapefruit spritzes, the veal tartare (I dare say this was the star dish, don't judge me!), the fish du jour and the incredible grilled octopus. After eating a lot of heavy meals on my trip, this was a welcome and much healthier alternative. Can't wait to visit Paris again in the future and come back to relive this meal all over again.

From the owner: Laïa, is a tucked-away restaurant in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Located in a historic…read morebuilding of an old distillery, at the bottom of a garden, with a vegetable garden on its roof. Laïa offers a cosmopolitan cuisine influenced by the South of France, Spain and Italy, with a soul full experience that opens to good spirits. An address for disconnecting, think leaving Paris by staying in Paris.

Dinner in Paris happens much later than I'm used to in the US. We popped into British eatery…read moreL'Entente at opening time to find we had the entire place to ourselves. Intimate restaurant with blue banquettes & clean lines; we chuckled at the banana leaf design above the paneled walls that matched Blanche's bedroom wallpaper in "The Golden Girls." I didn't try my dining companion's Scotch Quail Eggs (18 € for three eggs, halved) but I did taste their Fish & Chips (26 €) which was pleasantly mild & came with a tangy tartare sauce. My Onion & Stilton Tart (24 €) was incredibly savory & delicious. Texturally interesting with the creamy bleu cheese & cooked-down onions to offset the flakey tart & frisée salad atop. Perfect restaurant for when you want to deviate from classic Parisian fare but still want a sophisticated meal. Charming, lovely server, as well.

We had our first meal of our Paris trip here - and did not order French food. Whoops. I ordered…read morethe fish and chips, and it is HUGE. The soup of the day happened to be vegetarian and was excellent. Service was prompt, attentive and very warm. The ambiance is nice and small, while still providing a fancy-adjacent feel. Highly recommend the fish and chips.