Food connoisseurs should always make time for a meal at one of the best gourmet restaurants in Paris, world-renowned dining establishments that have earned up to three Michelin stars for their exceptional cuisine and service. Star chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy guarantee a dining experience that your palate will savor for some time, serving delicacies such as foie gras ravioli or wild Breton lobster. Impeccable service awaits you in luxurious surroundings, but it’s not cheap, so arrive armed with plastic and remember to book early.
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Ambrosia
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9 Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 42 78 51 45
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Located on the elegant Place des Vosges, this restaurant under the direction of Bernard Pacaud first earned its three-star rating in 1986. The 17th century building offers a romantic and luxurious setting for a first-rate gourmet meal. The menu features delicacies such as crawfish soup and rack of lamb with nougat. Desserts include the legendary chocolate tart and the orange and pink grapefruit trifle. Allow between 125 and 200 euros à la carte. It is recommended to book at least one month in advance.
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Arpeggio
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84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 47 05 09 06
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Although simplicity is the keyword when it comes to décor in Arpège, this in no way indicates simplistic food. Talented chef Alain Passard puts all his energy into the kitchen here, and foodies won’t be disappointed. Truffles are a dominant feature in the dishes, and the Thai crab curry is one to try. Couscous with vegetables and seafood and monkfish with mustard sauce are also among the specialties. Allow between 50 and 180 euros à la carte.
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Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée
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25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 53 67 65 00
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With an impressive nine to his name, world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has the most Michelin stars in all of France. Also responsible for the Louis XV in Monaco, Ducasse’s reputation consistently draws crowds. In collaboration with designer Patrick Jouin, Ducasse guarantees an inexhaustible, elegant and excellent gastronomic experience in the Plaza Athénée. A winter menu will cost you 320 euros, and a la carte options range from foie gras at 80 euros to Iranian caviar at 150 euros.
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LeDoyen Pavilion
Direction
8 Avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 53 05 10 00
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A stone’s throw from the elegant Champs Elysees, this classic French restaurant was created by Pierre Ledoyen in 1792. The dining room is spacious, with high ceilings and numerous windows, offering guests a view of the Petit Palais. Christian Le Squer, former chef of the Ritz restaurant, serves up competent dishes like smoked eel and spaghetti with a cream of porcini mushroom sauce. Le Doyen is the best option for a gourmet dining experience that won’t break the bank.
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Pierre Gagnaire
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6 Rue Balzac, 75008 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 58 36 12 50
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In the elegant 8th arrondissement of Paris, chef Pierre Gagnaire offers an exclusive dining experience for up to 45 guests. The menu is innovative (raw prawns stuffed with chile niora are recommended), with starters and main courses of approximately 100 euros per piece, and a special tasting menu that will leave you short of 225 euros. The dessert is a mix of nine traditional French pastries accompanied by seasonal fruits and chocolate. The restaurant is closed on weekends.
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Astrance
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4 Rue Beethoven, 75016 Paris, FranciaGet directions
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+33 1 40 50 84 40
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Launched in 2000, Astrance has risen from one Michelin star to three in the last ten years. Although it was criticized in the past for sacrificing the price of the ceremony and decoration, there are plenty of offerings here to stimulate the palate. Chefs Pascal Barbot and Christophe Rohat prepare dishes such as mussels au gratin and red mullet with tamarind butter. The decor is predominantly gray, classically dressed waiters, and a quiet dining experience is guaranteed. The menus are 150 euros and 250 euros with wine.
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Pré Catelan
Direction
Bois de Boulogne, 75016 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 44 14 41 14
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Located in the Bois de Boulogne, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Frédéric Anton runs this restaurant owned by the Accor hotel group. An elegant dining room opens onto an outdoor terrace surrounded by greenery and protective umbrellas. Here, classic French cuisine meets contemporary, such as Grilled Breton lobster or black risotto with Thai basil. Fixed menus range from € 140 to € 180, with main courses averaging € 80.
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Guy Savoy
Direction
Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris, FranceGet directions
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+33 1 43 80 40 61
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You can sample the talents of Chef Chef Guy Savoy at this gourmet bistro by ordering the set menu at a modest price of 100 euros. This provides you with a half starter, main course, and half dessert. The menu is subject to change seasonally, with popular winter additions (for example, pheasant and venison). Recommended gourmet soups include artichoke and truffle or lentils and crawfish. The decor, all the dark wood and leather are decidedly contemporary.
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Epicure in Le Bristol
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112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 París, FranciaGet directions
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+33 1 53 43 43 00
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Historic hotels
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The talented young chef Eric Frechon runs this three-star Michelin restaurant at the luxurious Le Bristol hotel. The gastronomic restaurant offers seasonal menus featuring simple, classic French dishes with creative garnishes (foie gras de canard with oysters in green tea broth) or baked beef, alongside more contemporary creations. The more accessible lunch menus make the Bristol a good choice for foodies on a budget. Always book well in advance.
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The Grand Véfour
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17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 París, FranciaGet directions
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+33 1 42 96 56 27
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Housed in an 18th-century building and overlooking the gardens of the Royal Palace, this intimate haute-cuisine center has been a place of literary and political debate for 200 years. Today, under the direction of Guy Martin, it is a modern place for French cuisine at its finest. Although the restaurant was downgraded from three to two Michelin stars in 2008, it remains one of the traditional centers of gastronomy in the city. Lunch and dinner menus are available at 75 and 225 euros respectively, and the à la carte options range from 120 to 200 euros. The restaurant is closed on weekends.
