Paris takes pride in having many of the best restaurants in the world. These five sites go the extra distance to make sure your meal is first-rate. Take some time to compare menus online and then indulge in the luxury of fine Parisian dining.
Alain Ducasse Au Plaza Athenee
This Michelin-rated restaurant delights customers with its attention to detail, service and extraordinary dishes. The restaurant responds to reviews posted online, and the staff is receptive to making sure your experience is just as you would like it. For standout dishes, online reviewers recommend the restaurant’s shrimp appetizer, the lobster with sea potatoes, the lamb dish and the dessert tarts. You also might choose to indulge in the taster menu. (More info:
plaza-athenee-paris.com).
Le Cinq
Michelin-level restaurants such as this one work hard on customer service. You can call ahead if you need special accommodations, such as a quiet corner for a celebration. The tasting menu may be your best bet so that you can discover a broad array of dishes. The cheese board, in particular, is substantial in its selections. You also may enjoy the foie gras with pear. If you are staying at the Four Seasons George V, make sure you visit this restaurant.
Le Restaurant
This is a cozy Michelin-rated restaurant tucked into L’Hotel. For a great but still affordable Parisian meal, this could become your favorite place. You can sample the five-course tasting menu or explore one of the main dishes. Reviewers make note of enjoying the lamb tagine, the duck l’orange and the cheese and crème caramel. Menus change with the season, so you may discover a new selection of specials during your visit.
Epicure
This Michelin-ranked restaurant is part of the Hotel Le Bristol, and the management is quick to respond to online reviews as a way to monitor service. The setting is peaceful next to the hotel’s garden where you can indulge in an after-dinner cigar. The chef is known for his creativity when it comes to menu creations, and the menu changes frequently. Online reviewers rave about the consistent level of quality from the staff and in the meals.
Les Papilles
Come prepared to sit close to your dining neighbors at the next table in this bistro. However, the place stays crowded for a reason: the high quality of dishes served. The menu is set each day with four courses that emphasize fresh seasonal ingredients. You can pick a wine from the shelves, from the wine list or go with staff recommendations. (Learn more via
lespapillesparis.fr)
