Top 6 Paris Restaurants

 

People from all around the world associate France with great wine, excellent cheese, and incredible cuisine. Over the centuries, it adopted the best culinary features from Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain, but at the same time, it never forgot its own traditions. And it worked, French practically became a synonym to gourmet. There is even a term in the English language meaning "high-quality cooking following the style of traditional French cuisine" (it's called haute cuisine, in case you wondered). You can see now, that touring France won't be complete without exploring the country's restaurants. To help you a bit, we put together this list of what we think are the best restaurants in Paris.

1. Guy Savoy Restaurant, Paris

Impeccable Style

Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti
+33 14 380 40 61
www.guysavoy.com

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The elegant Guy Savoy Restaurant invites guests to enjoy the best that French cuisine has to offer. A perfect location not far from the incredible Institut de France, impeccable style, top-notch service, a flawless interior, and food that melts in your mouth.

2. Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen Restaurant, Paris

Creative French Dishes

Avenue Dutuit, 8
+33 15 305 10 00
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The impressive Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen is one of the oldest Paris restaurants and it does its best to provide you the unforgettable gastronomic experience. The restaurant's menu marries creativity and respect for the French cuisine's foundation.

3. Kei Restaurant, Paris

Haute Cuisine

Rue Coq Heron, 5
+33 14 233 14 74
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The restaurant's Executive Chef (and owner) Kei grew up in Japan where he learned the importance of the estheticism, harmony of colors and flavors. He presents a menu, combining this knowledge with his passion for haute cuisine.

4. Le Baudelaire Restaurant, Paris

Innovative Cooking

Rue Duphot, 6-8
+33 17 119 49 11
www.lebaudelaire.com

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The stylish Le Baudelaire Restaurant boasts an excellent location near the Place Vendome and top-notch service. Executive Chef Guillaume Goupil takes the canons of traditional French cuisine and preciously modifies them according to the latest trends.

5. Brasserie d'Aumont Restaurant, Paris

Unique Ingredients

Place de la Concorde, 10
+33 14 471 15 15
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Dinner in the amazing Brasserie d'Aumont Restaurant can truly be a highlight of any Paris travel. The restaurant is the only one in Paris offering to enjoy a unique breed of oysters, as well as cuts of meat that you can't find in any other place in the French capital.

6. L'Assaggio Restaurant, Paris

Mediterranean-French Mix

Rue Cambon, 37
+33 14 458 45 67
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The L'Assaggio Restaurant's executive chef is famous for his attention to the quality of ingredients and interpretations of traditional Spanish dishes. He takes the basic recipe and spices it up a bit by using the traditional French techniques and flavors.