Whether you're a fan of traditional French cooking or looking for an upmarket dining experience or unique culinary discoveries, Paris is certain to excite your taste buds. With its inviting restaurants, iconic brasseries and Michelin-starred establishments, the capital offers an endless array of flavours and pleasures to experience on your next visit.
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Renowned French cuisine, local specialities, flavours from elsewhere, vegetarian menus ... Parisian restaurants offer an infinite range of choices to suit all tastes and moods. Restaurants with a theme, in a museum, during a cruise or in a cabaret are all great ways to discover the different facets of Paris while enjoying the most delicious dishes.
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Brasseries are veritable Parisian institutions, and well worth a visit for their distinctive decor and tasty, generous, authentic French cuisine. On the menu: blanquette, pot au feu, snails, boeuf bourguignon and many other traditional dishes. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. As for bistronomic restaurants, they like to combine bistro culture with haute cuisine, all with a dash of originality.
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Paris's gastronomic restaurants, some of which are run by internationally renowned Michelin-starred chefs, deliver an exceptional culinary experience. The elegant, refined settings are prestigious, and the exquisite cuisine elevated to the level of culinary art. It can take several weeks to get a table in these top restaurants. Make sure you book in advance for an unforgettable gastronomic experience!
Do I need to book a restaurant? Should I leave a tip? Parisian restaurants have their own conventions and customs. Many restaurants do not serve after 10.30pm. Others are closed on Sunday evenings. Some offer special menus for children ... All this useful information will help you make the most of your restaurant experience.
