There must be at least one marriage proposal at the Jules Verne every day. Perched high in the Eiffel Tower, the restaurant was taken over by Ducasse, and his chef Pascal Féraud offers a menu of classics, befitting of the location (foie gras in many forms, escargots, tournedos de boeuf, Bresse chicken, savarin a l’Armagnac). The only thing missing might be a view of the tower itself. One Michelin star.
This landmark restaurant suffered after the death of legendary proprietor Claude Terrail, but his son André seems to have resuscitated the place, which could have languished into irrelevance on its (faded) laurels.
You’ll find hearty classics at this bustling neighborhood spot. Start with oeufs-mayonnaise, celery root remoulade, or a housemade terrine. Continue with a cast iron casserole of Coq-au-vin or wild boar with chestnuts, accompanied by piles of purée or frites. Finish with ripe cheese and a gigantic ile flottante. Roll home.
Guy Savoy’s excellent service and reliably fine food have fostered a loyal local and international clientele. Though perhaps not as innovative as some of his other three-starred colleagues, Savoy’s influence cannot be denied. A classic. Note: In 2011 he’ll be relocating the the Left Bank.
It’s definitely a bistro, but the heavy silver, plush carpeting, and swanky art deco decor — not to mentioned the crepes that are flamed tableside — give the Volnay plenty of adult sophistication. Solo diners might enjoy dining at one of the comfortable bar seats.
It’s hard to tell if Astier is an authentic, old-fashioned bistro, or a replica of one, with its checkered tablecloths and wood paneled facade. But the cheese tray, we assure you, is very real.
Meat is king at Au Boeuf Couronné, one of the last reminders that the nearby Parc de la Villette was once the site of a massive slaughterhouse and meat market. An address to satisfy your craving for steak frites.
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