Top 5 Restaurants in Paris: Your Guide to the Best Paris Restaurants

France, home of the finest European real estate and fantastic wine, has always been considered one of the kings of gastronomy, with even a short vacation there the perfect opportunity to discover the best in fine dining. We have come up with 5 best Paris restaurants to try.

Le Meurice

228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 44 58 10 10.

Restaurant Le Meurice located in the luxurious 5 star hotel, Le Meurice and is revered as one of France’s most elegant dining experiences. With views of the Tuleries Garden, the location and ambiance cannot be beat. From the marble floors and dangling chandeliers to the ornately decorated walls in the style of Louis XVI, you will feel as though you have been transported to a different era the moment you walk in. Artists such as Salvador Dali frequented Le Meurice and it is still highly popular among the Parisian elite. During Paris Fashion Week, high-end designers such as Karl Lagerfeld with Chanel can be spotted in the dim piano bar section of the restaurant, flanked with a model on each arm. It is the perfect place for an indulgent meal or dessert and after dinner drinks, especially for those renting an apartment in Paris and would like to meet some of the locals.

Le Mini Palais

3 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008, Paris. Tel: +33 1 42 56 42 42. [email protected].

Le Mini Palais is located on the corner of Avenue Winston Churchill directly across from Alexander III Bridge that crosses the Seine River. From the top of the steps you can see the beautiful Eiffel Tower twinkling in the distance. When you push your way through the massive doors, you are greeted by a beautiful dining room and the smell of delicious food which instantly makes you consider looking for houses on sale in Paris. The menu is exquisite, with options including squid, the traditional French favorite of snails and a foie gras burger which is to die for.

Restaurant St. Germain

25 Rue de Buci 75006, Paris. 01 43 26 02 93

Restaurant St. Germain is a trendy, yet refined restaurant located in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres arrondissement of Paris. The chic décor and great music selection paired with fresh original dishes makes St. Germain a restaurant anyone would like. Try the haricots verts appetizer and scallop entrée. Call ahead for reservations as it fills up around 9pm.

Ladurée

75 ave des Champs-Élysées, 75008, Paris. +33 1 40 75 08 75

La Maison Ladurée had many locations around the world and a few in Paris but the original location is Ladurée Royale located in the 8^th arrondissement. Ladurée was founded in 1862 by Louis Ernest Ladurée and originally was a bakery. 10 years later, the bakery was destroyed by a fire and Ladurée took the opportunity to turn the bakery into more of a restaurant and gift shop. Today the popular macaron boutique has a line out the door at almost every location. The delicious menu with items such as Fois Gras Canard and Salmon Club sandwiches has a little something for everyone. Perfect for lunch on shopping breaks or an elegant dinner. Ladurée is also known for their beautiful gifts, such as stationary and perfumes, that are displayed in the storefront’s window.

Pirouette

5 rue Mondétour, 75001, Paris. 01.40.26.47.81.

Pirouette is a rare gem nestled amoungst Les Halles in the 1er arrondissement. With reasonable menu prices, a formule starting at €36 with items such as pigeon in a fois grad reduction and black cherry compote.

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