Named for the French writer of the first cookbook, this is a temple of cuisine, with service, service, service. Want to taste your companion’s dish? …
Category: Culinary Paris
A guide to Paris food stores, restaurants, and cooking classes.
La Braisiere
Cuisine of southwest France from a Michelin-starred chef (Jacques Faussat). You won’t be spending 100 euros a person, however. Expect a menu with lamb, lobster, …
Chaumette
French bistro food with a mix of regulars and drop-ins. Big portions of well prepared food. French journalists and particularly the French radio staffers favor …
Citrus Etoile
Would-be food stars come to Paris and chef Gilles Epie earned a Michelin star at 22. He returns from years in L.A. and rediscovers French …
Le Seraphin
You can get a French style breakfast here, but they are open all day for lunch and dinner. In the heart of St. Germain, opposite …
Le Baron Rouge
Inexpensive but good. The gimmick is the grower-direct wine is center stage in barrels, which are tapped to pour you a glass or a take …
La Closeries des Lilas
Hemingway drank here, as did many famous poets and artists (Picasso, Lenin, Dali). Brass name plates are placed on tables of famous, long dead, regulars. …
Vin des Pyrenees
In the Marias, trendy but not snobby. Good bistro food, wines by the glass or bottle, very busy at prime times so come at a …
A la Biche Au Bois
Meaty classics, cheese courses, foie gras, pommes frites, coq au vin, huge desserts, a wonderful bistro. Sooo delicious. Prix fixe around 25 euros. Busy, …
La Creperie Josselin
Brits fight about the best fish and chips, Americans the best hot dogs and the French about crepes. This is considered the best in Paris …