PETIT VICTOR HUGO
Refined French cuisine
Mirrors, stone masonry, lush vegetation… Off-beat decor by Jean Vignaud for Le Petit Victor Hugo – "PVH" for insiders. Near Trocadéro, this original restaurant has won the hearts of neighbourhood regulars for over 40 years with traditional, perfectly prepared French cuisine. An experience on 3 floors, with a pleasant terrace and wine-bar.
SHABOUR
Cuisine inspired by Israel
The latest Parisian address of Israeli chef Assaf Granit already running the highly-prized Balagan, Rue d’Alger. In industrial decor with brick, concrete, stainless steel, a single marble counter where you relish, elbow-to-elbow, dishes inspired by Italian gastronomy. Dishes with subtle flavours served in splendid tabeware.
5 BAHT
Thaï noodle house
At 5 Baht (the price of a bowl of noodles she used to order in the streets of Bangkok), Thai noodles finally have their own restaurant, opened by Ja Euarchukiati in the Marais to introduce Parisians to the delights of traditional Thai cuisine. Beneath bamboo, facing a large open kitchen with pans of stock, a real trip for the senses. Don't miss the Chocolate Na Nim Cake dessert.
OUI MON GÉNÉRAL
Cheerful bistro
Founded by Nicolas Bessière and Stéphane Reynaud (Villa 9 Trois, Montreuil), this is an address where, say the pair, you come "to drink, drink well, eat, eat well". Suckling pig, leg of lamb, Saint-Jacques scallops, the dishes are tasty and generous, like the desserts. The wine-list is on a par, with great and newer labels. The best of bistro culture!
AMÉLIE
For fans of oysters
On Place de la Madeleine, this restaurant gives a place of honour to noble oysters, further enhanced year-round by Anglo-Iranian chef Sam Kazemi. Poached oysters with hibiscus, ginger, smoked eel; oyster in panko breadcrumbs, truffle emulsion; oysters with champagne, salmon eggs, dill… Surprising, tasty associations.
MALRO
Mediterranean neo-brasserie
A sublime winter garden leads to Malro, a charming introduction to the 3rd Parisian address of chef Denny Imbroisi, offering a wonderful fusion of Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Tunisian gastronomy. A good example: lamb "kefta", "tahina" and Greek yoghurt with harissa! A take-away lunch proposal is also a good idea.
ROSIE
100% homemade
A fashionable new brasserie in the Bastille neighbourhood with chef Eloi Spinnler, trained by Alain Ducasse, at the helm. Egg mayo, pâté in pastry, "croque-monsieur", eels… all classics of French cuisine he prepares with brio for guests' delight. With over 130 hand-picked producers, quality is on the menu.
GUY SAVOY
World's best restaurant 2020
Since 2015, the National Mint has hosted chef Guy Savoy's gastronomic restaurant. With 3 Michelin stars, this address is one of the most prestigious in France. With works of art (not solely in the dishes), the six salons with views of the Seine are all decorated by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Guy Savoy's iconic specialities include "artichoke soup with black truffle, brioche with mushrooms and truffles etc…".
LE SERVAN
Gourmet neo-bistro
A blue-chip in Parisian bistronomy, Le Servan is run by sisters Levha, Katia and Tatiana, trained by great names. Their delicate menu offers traditional cuisine spiked with notes from their native Philippines. A day-long treat, from breakfast to dinner.
LE CLARENCE
Gastronomic address
This 2-star establishment is in the Hôtel Dillon, a superb 19th-C. mansion. Known for his land-and-sea associations, chef Christophe Pelé tweaks classics of French cuisine. You will love his surprise menu with "satellite" dishes added to the main dish. On the wine-list, prestige labels and insider vintages, all the richness of French vineyards.