Paris Dining: Parisian Restaurants for Delicious Dining and People Watching
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- Category: Haute This Issue
- Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2024 18:59
- Written by Janet Walker
With the world watching Paris, there is no better time to visit the enchanting City of Lights. Melchoir Communications Agency presents its annual "French List" of restaurants where everyone can dine in true Parisian style.
This is the first of three restaurant guides that will provide readers with an insider's look into some of the most well-known, and not so well-known, restaurants that do more than simply satisfy the palette, these dining establishments will deliver iconic views, culinary magic, and joie de vie!
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La Rotisserie d’Argent
In the shade of its big sister La Tour d’Argent, the coolest bistro with a red awning on Quai de la Tournelle is the ideal address for perfecting your knowledge of great classics of French cuisine. At the heart of the «real» Paris, settle down to relish dishes, each one more iconic than the last: from a generous chunk of «foie gras» with port to egg mayonnaise or the must-have roast chicken that melts in the mouth, La Rôtisserie d’Argent offers a delicious moment of digression, eye to eye with Notre-Dame de Paris!
Practical Info: 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris
La Rôtisserie d’Argent (L), La Tour d'Argent (R).
La Tour d'Argent
On August 29th, 2023, after 15 months of historic renovation, the legendary institution on the Quai de la Tournelle reopened its doors. A gigantic undertaking, transporting La Tour d'Argent into a new era. A timeless emblem of French gastronomy, it offers an unimpeded view of the Seine and the capital. Fans hurry along to savour André Terrail's pike dumplings, Frédéric Delair's legendary duckling, rounding them off with Mademoiselle pancakes brilliantly made on small round tables by the «maîtres d'hôtel». Boasting three new settings - the Bar des Maillets d'Argent, Appartement d'Augusta and Le Toit – THE rooftop terrace for summer 2024 –, La Tour d'Argent blends tradition and modernity from top to toe, treating itself to a metamorphosis on a par with its prestige. Not to be missed.
Practical Info: 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris.
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La Grande Cascade
La Grande Cascade is a gastronomic gem nestling at the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. With Chef Frédéric Robert at the helm, this institution awarded a star in the Michelin Guide embodies the elegance, tradition and finesse of French cuisine. Once the hunting lodge of Napoleon III, this historic address now represents the Paris of yesteryear. In the dining-room, a love affair between Art Nouveau and Belle Époque: chandeliers, gilding and mirrors endow this setting steeped in history with a unique atmosphere
Practical Info: 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris.
La Coupole (L), La Grande Cascade (R).
La Coupole
Retracing the steps of Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, and Kiki de Montparnasse, this ionic brasserie in the Montparnasse neighborhood has long been a favorite haunt in the Paris of Artist. Since, 1927, the gem of Art Deco has paired gastronomy with a sense or partying, offering an experience in which each detail evokes Ls Grande Epoque. Emblematic of the Paris of everyone's dreams, it invites guests to savour its legendary lamb curry, delve into a platter of ultra-fresh seafood, but also to attend the sumptuous ballet performed by the maitres d'hotel maestros of service who contribute to this atmosphere with its undeniable French Touch.
Practical info: 102, Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris.
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LE Drugstore
Drugstore's restaurant stands on the world's loveliest avenue, facing the Arc de Triomphe. Here, Chef Éric Frechon sets his signature to a menu inspired by dishes from around the world, a tasty blend of tradition and modernity, multiplying the Drugstore's iconic offerings. A «crudo» of royal sea bream, Kagoshima wagyu beef and oven-roasted aubergines rub shoulders with fish & chips, Caesar salad and breaded chicken with peanuts. Each day, at the helm in the kitchens, Chef Alice Kamioka delivers high-flying dishes in bistronomic style, along with creations by Pastry Chef Léna Thiam. In homage to this sporty summer season, a special menu will be proposed, featuring bowls of ice-cream with international flavours to complement this cosmopolitan menu.
Practical info: 133 Avenue des Champ-Elysees, 75008, Paris.
Nonos & Comestibles par Paul Pariet (L), LE Drugstore (R).
Nonos & Comestibles par Paul Pariet
NONOS, the gastronomic jewel of a legendary palace, the Hôtel de Crillon, presents the revival of the French grill. A lively, city-style experience, each instant chez NONOS is a celebration of French gastronomy. Entrusted to Tristan Auer, the decor pays tribute to the Parisian spirit, refined and warm. On the menu, in authentic gourmet cuisine concocted by Chef Paul Pairet, each dish is an invitation to make new discoveries. Here at NONOS, service is attentive and the ambiance generous, offering an incomparable culinary experience giving French excellence a place of honour.
Practical Info: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel 10, place de la Concorde 75008 Paris.
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