Restaurants - Scroll down to view by Arrondissement
1st Arrondissement
L'Absinthe 1st arr.
PLACE DU MARCHÉ SAINT-HONORÉ, 75001 /+33 1 49 26 90 04 24
On a hidden square in the heart of the 1st Arrondissement, this modern bistro is part of Michelin-Chef Michel Rostang’s constellation of wonderful eateries. French cuisine with an international twist and a relaxed atmosphere. We have never been disappointed here. There’s even a table for eight down in the wine cellar if you have a small group.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
2nd Arrondissment
Brasserie de l'Isle St-Louis, 4th arr.
55 Quai de Bourbon, 75004 / 33 (0)1 4354 0259
It’s hard to be impartial about this; my home away from home in Paris for almost 50 years. A neighborhood institution enjoying an outstanding location on the western tip of Ile-Saint-Louis, the Brasserie offers one of the city’s best terraces in sunny weather and a warm refuge on rainy days. Its beer, MUTZIG, is the best in Paris. Classic Alsatian fare like Choucroute Garni & Tarte a l’Ognion and traditional dishes like Steak Tartare and Cassoulet will serve you best. Even if you are not dining at the homey checkered-tablecloth-covered communal tables in the back, stop by the cozy horseshoe bar in front of the sidewalk terrace for a drink and a breath of the real Paris.
Le Coup Chou. 5th arr.
11 Rue de Lanneau, 75005 / 33 1 46 33 68 69
In the heart of the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne and the Pantheon, this is one of the most historic and romantic restaurants on the Left Bank. Since opening nearly 60 years ago in a house that dates from the early 1600s, Le Coup Chou has hosted Royalty, stars like Marlene Dietrich, and fortunate tourists who are lucky enough to snag a reservation. Prices are moderate, the cuisine is good, and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Seb'on, 18th arr.
62 rue d’Orsel, 75018 / +33 1 42 59 74 32
A few blocks from Abbesses Metro station in Montmartre, Sebastian and his wife preside over one of my favorite tiny family-run restaurants. It takes its name from a rhyming pun on Seb’s name & the phrase “C’est Bon” (It’s good). Trained under the top chefs of Paris, with stints at the Ritz, the Bristol, and Michelin-starred hotels in Zurich, Brussels, and Amsterdam, his experience & talents shine forth from the closet-size kitchen.
Almost GOURMET! It's not cheap, but a great value for the price. Definitely worth a pilgrimage up the Martyr’s Mount.
Only ten tables and 20 covers means reservations are a MUST
1st Arrondissement
L'Absinthe 1st arr.
PLACE DU MARCHÉ SAINT-HONORÉ, 75001 /+33 1 49 26 90 04 24
On a hidden square in the heart of the 1st Arrondissement, this modern bistro is part of Michelin-Chef Michel Rostang’s constellation of wonderful eateries. French cuisine with an international twist and a relaxed atmosphere. We have never been disappointed here. There’s even a table for eight down in the wine cellar if you have a small group.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
2nd Arrondissment
Brasserie de l'Isle St-Louis, 4th arr.
55 Quai de Bourbon, 75004 / 33 (0)1 4354 0259
It’s hard to be impartial about this; my home away from home in Paris for almost 50 years. A neighborhood institution enjoying an outstanding location on the western tip of Ile-Saint-Louis, the Brasserie offers one of the city’s best terraces in sunny weather and a warm refuge on rainy days. Its beer, MUTZIG, is the best in Paris. Classic Alsatian fare like Choucroute Garni & Tarte a l’Ognion and traditional dishes like Steak Tartare and Cassoulet will serve you best. Even if you are not dining at the homey checkered-tablecloth-covered communal tables in the back, stop by the cozy horseshoe bar in front of the sidewalk terrace for a drink and a breath of the real Paris.
Le Coup Chou. 5th arr.
11 Rue de Lanneau, 75005 / 33 1 46 33 68 69
In the heart of the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne and the Pantheon, this is one of the most historic and romantic restaurants on the Left Bank. Since opening nearly 60 years ago in a house that dates from the early 1600s, Le Coup Chou has hosted Royalty, stars like Marlene Dietrich, and fortunate tourists who are lucky enough to snag a reservation. Prices are moderate, the cuisine is good, and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Seb'on, 18th arr.
62 rue d’Orsel, 75018 / +33 1 42 59 74 32
A few blocks from Abbesses Metro station in Montmartre, Sebastian and his wife preside over one of my favorite tiny family-run restaurants. It takes its name from a rhyming pun on Seb’s name & the phrase “C’est Bon” (It’s good). Trained under the top chefs of Paris, with stints at the Ritz, the Bristol, and Michelin-starred hotels in Zurich, Brussels, and Amsterdam, his experience & talents shine forth from the closet-size kitchen.
Almost GOURMET! It's not cheap, but a great value for the price. Definitely worth a pilgrimage up the Martyr’s Mount.
Only ten tables and 20 covers means reservations are a MUST
Restaurants - Scroll down to view by Arrondissement
1st Arrondissement
L'Absinthe 1st arr.
PLACE DU MARCHÉ SAINT-HONORÉ, 75001 /+33 1 49 26 90 04 24
On a hidden square in the heart of the 1st Arrondissement, this modern bistro is part of Michelin-Chef Michel Rostang’s constellation of wonderful eateries. French cuisine with an international twist and a relaxed atmosphere. We have never been disappointed here. There’s even a table for eight down in the wine cellar if you have a small group.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
2nd Arrondissment
Brasserie de l'Isle St-Louis, 4th arr.
55 Quai de Bourbon, 75004 / 33 (0)1 4354 0259
It’s hard to be impartial about this; my home away from home in Paris for almost 50 years. A neighborhood institution enjoying an outstanding location on the western tip of Ile-Saint-Louis, the Brasserie offers one of the city’s best terraces in sunny weather and a warm refuge on rainy days. Its beer, MUTZIG, is the best in Paris. Classic Alsatian fare like Choucroute Garni & Tarte a l’Ognion and traditional dishes like Steak Tartare and Cassoulet will serve you best. Even if you are not dining at the homey checkered-tablecloth-covered communal tables in the back, stop by the cozy horseshoe bar in front of the sidewalk terrace for a drink and a breath of the real Paris.
Le Coup Chou. 5th arr.
11 Rue de Lanneau, 75005 / 33 1 46 33 68 69
In the heart of the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne and the Pantheon, this is one of the most historic and romantic restaurants on the Left Bank. Since opening nearly 60 years ago in a house that dates from the early 1600s, Le Coup Chou has hosted Royalty, stars like Marlene Dietrich, and fortunate tourists who are lucky enough to snag a reservation. Prices are moderate, the cuisine is good, and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Seb'on, 18th arr.
62 rue d’Orsel, 75018 / +33 1 42 59 74 32
A few blocks from Abbesses Metro station in Montmartre, Sebastian and his wife preside over one of my favorite tiny family-run restaurants. It takes its name from a rhyming pun on Seb’s name & the phrase “C’est Bon” (It’s good). Trained under the top chefs of Paris, with stints at the Ritz, the Bristol, and Michelin-starred hotels in Zurich, Brussels, and Amsterdam, his experience & talents shine forth from the closet-size kitchen.
Almost GOURMET! It's not cheap, but a great value for the price. Definitely worth a pilgrimage up the Martyr’s Mount.
Only ten tables and 20 covers means reservations are a MUST
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
Le Grand Colbert, 2nd arr.
2, rue Vivienne, 75002 / 33 1 42 86 87 88
Just North of the Palais Royal, Le Grand Colbert has been popular for decades. Its fame received an added bump in 2004 when it was the backdrop for Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s final scene in Something’s Gotta Give. The rush of tourists occasioned by that film has calmed in the intervening years, but it remains a very popular spot. Very charming Belle Époque decor and traditional French bistro fare go well together. Moderately priced and ideal if you find yourself in the Opera / Palais Royal area or as part of your visit to the lovely Gallerie Vivienne & Gallerie Colbert, among the best of Paris’s 19th-century covered shopping arcades.
Reservations advised.
2nd Arrondissment
Brasserie de l'Isle St-Louis, 4th arr.
55 Quai de Bourbon, 75004 / 33 (0)1 4354 0259
It’s hard to be impartial about this; my home away from home in Paris for almost 50 years. A neighborhood institution enjoying an outstanding location on the western tip of Ile-Saint-Louis, the Brasserie offers one of the city’s best terraces in sunny weather and a warm refuge on rainy days. Its beer, MUTZIG, is the best in Paris. Classic Alsatian fare like Choucroute Garni & Tarte a l’Ognion and traditional dishes like Steak Tartare and Cassoulet will serve you best. Even if you are not dining at the homey checkered-tablecloth-covered communal tables in the back, stop by the cozy horseshoe bar in front of the sidewalk terrace for a drink and a breath of the real Paris.
Le Coup Chou. 5th arr.
11 Rue de Lanneau, 75005 / 33 1 46 33 68 69
In the heart of the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne and the Pantheon, this is one of the most historic and romantic restaurants on the Left Bank. Since opening nearly 60 years ago in a house that dates from the early 1600s, Le Coup Chou has hosted Royalty, stars like Marlene Dietrich, and fortunate tourists who are lucky enough to snag a reservation. Prices are moderate, the cuisine is good, and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Chez Monsieur, 8th arr.
Chez Monsieur (Royal Madeleine)
11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George 75008/+33 (0)1 42 60 14 36
On a side street just east of the Madeleine Church, this is a bistro for grown-ups – Understated and sophisticated with old-school service that is attentive and effortless.
A wonderful wine list and the best Blanquette de Veau (Veal Stew) in Paris. It's one of our favorites. (Shhh, keep it to yourself.)
Seb'on, 18th arr.
62 rue d’Orsel, 75018 / +33 1 42 59 74 32
A few blocks from Abbesses Metro station in Montmartre, Sebastian and his wife preside over one of my favorite tiny family-run restaurants. It takes its name from a rhyming pun on Seb’s name & the phrase “C’est Bon” (It’s good). Trained under the top chefs of Paris, with stints at the Ritz, the Bristol, and Michelin-starred hotels in Zurich, Brussels, and Amsterdam, his experience & talents shine forth from the closet-size kitchen.
Almost GOURMET! It's not cheap, but a great value for the price. Definitely worth a pilgrimage up the Martyr’s Mount.
Only ten tables and 20 covers means reservations are a MUST