"Incroyable" Paris fine dining
L’Espadon – Hôtel Ritz
Located in the luxurious Ritz Hotel, the Grand Dame of Paris, you can choose either indoor under the wisteria or 'sur la terrace'. This Michelin star restaurant is 'the' venue for a romantic dinner. This is when you just say 'spare the expensive'. Allow 150 euros pp without wine. So if can't afford to stay why not dine and enjoy a perfect French meal, I'm sure.
www.ritzparis.com
15 place Vendôme t: 01 43 16 30 80
La Table et L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
There's the L'Atelier in rue du Bac or La Table 16, Avenue Bugeaud. Both, of course, are wonderful but the crowd seem to head to L'Atelier, which you can now book for lunch but not dinner and often you are required to wait and drink in the bar with the rest of the hungry crowd. My advice book a lunchtime table and enjoy!
www.joel-robuchon.com
La Table t: 01 56 28 16 16 L;Atelier: 01.42.22.56.56
La Tour D'Argent
Does this need any introduction. The most famous dining table in Paris. Their 'signature' dish is Duck (Caneton Tour d'Argent pictured). These ducks are raised on their own farms. I have not had the chance to dine here but many a Prince and Princess has, and marveled at the views across Paris from the sixth floor. This is one of those restaurants where you just don't ask the price however allow €200.00 pp.
www.latourdargent.com
15, quai de la Tournelle t: 01 43 54 23 31
Le Grand Véfour
The showcase in the Guy Savoy stable. This is grand, Parisian dining. Expects to pay upwards of 250 € for one of France's Superchefs. See menu online.
Menu 88 € for lunch et 'Menu Plaisir', evenings - 268€ pp.
www.grand-vefour.com
17 rue de Beaujolais t: 01 42 96 56 27
Taillevent
Situated in the former townhouse of the Duke of Morny, built in 1852, it's glamorous and well extravagant in a nice way. A family tradition since 1948. gracing many issues of the Michelin star guide since its creation. Their wine list is as famous as their food menu. For lunch allow 80 euros pp (without wine), evening 190 pp.
www.taillevent.com
15, rue Lamennais - 75008 t: 01 44 95 15 01
Le Cinq
The restaurant situated in the Four Seasons Hotel with legendary Chef Philippe Legendre and recognised sommelier Eric Beaumard have created a wine and food menu unrivaled in Paris. A true gastronomic experience with dishes like 'caviar d'Aquitaine', 'Homard en coque fumé et rôti aux morilles' and 'Fricassée de langoustine à la coriandre'. Allow 75 euros for lunch and 220 euros for dinner.
www.fourseasons.com
Four Seasons Hôtel George V 31, av George V t: 01 49 52 71 54
Hélène Darroze - Michelin star dining
This talented 3 Michelin star chef has three venues across Paris however this is the address to enjoy some of the rarest French produce cooked and prepared to perfection.
www.helenedarroze.com
4, rue d'Assas - 75006 Paris t: 01 42 22 00 11
Caviar Kaspia Restaurant and products
As the name suggests its all about rare and exotic caviar, rare Norwegian salmon and other delicacies flown in from around the world. The store/restaurant is located in the beautiful square at Place Madeleine.
www.lamaisonkaspia.com
17, place de la Madeleine - 75008 t: 01 42 65 33 32