Posts tagged exceptional desserts
Our Guide to Paris: Le Cinq
Aug 18th
Practical informationOur Guide to Paris: Pierre Gagnaire
Aug 1st
Widely regarded as one of the city’s most creative culinary wizards.
Practical information
Address: 6 rue Balzac, 75008
Nearest transport: George V (1)
Hours: Closed Sunday lunch, Closed Wednesday lunch, Closed Saturday
Reservations: Book a week or two in advance
Telephone: 01 58 36 12 50
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Our Guide to Paris: L’Arpège
Jul 29th
Alain Passard spins turnips into gold at this vegecentric (but not vegetarian) three star restaurant.
Practical information
Address: 84 rue de Varenne, 75007
Nearest transport: Varenne (13)
Hours: Closed Sunday, Closed Saturday
Reservations: Book many weeks in advance
Telephone: 01 47 05 09 06
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Our Guide to Paris: Les Papilles
Jul 27th
Bring some friends to share a bottle and a copper pot bubbling with Bertrand Bluy’s market-inspired dish of the day. The fixed menu offers great value but no choices – those looking for variety should turn their attention to the impressive wine shelf.
Practical information
Address: 30 rue Gay Lussac, 75005
Nearest transport: Luxembourg (RER B)
Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday
Reservations: Book a few days in advance
Telephone: 01 43 25 20 79
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Our Guide to Paris: Caffé dei Cioppi
Jul 22nd
Almost universally adored, this tiny spot, hidden from the street, is the Italian restaurant everyone wishes were in their neighborhood.
Practical information
Address: 159 rue du Faubourg St. Antoine, 75012
Nearest transport: Ledru Rollin or Faidherbe Chaligny (8)
Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Wednesday-Friday
Reservations: Book a few days in advance
Telephone: 01 43 46 10 14
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Our Guide to Paris: Rose Bakery
Jul 9th
You’ll find colorful salads, Neal’s Yard cheeses, strong coffee, a stellar carrot cake, and other lunch/brunch fare at this super-bobo British bakery.
Practical information
Address: 46 rue des Martyrs, 75009
Nearest transport: Notre Dame de Lorette (12)
Hours: Closed Monday, Closed for dinner (open for lunch) Tuesday-Sunday
Reservations: Not accepted
Telephone: 01 42 82 12 80
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Our Guide to Paris: Guy Savoy
Jun 29th
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.
Practical information
Address: 18 rue Troyon, 75017
Nearest transport: Etoile (1, 2, 6, RER A)
Hours: Closed Sunday, Closed Monday, Closed Saturday lunch
Reservations: Book many weeks in advance
Telephone: 01 43 80 40 61
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Our Guide to Paris: Breizh Café
Jun 10th
Great ingredients plus unlikely Japanese touches put Breizh Café head and shoulders above most crêperies.
Practical information
Address: 109 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003
Nearest transport: Filles du Calvaire (8)
Hours: Closed Monday, Closed Tuesday
Reservations: Book a few days in advance
Telephone: 01 42 72 13 77
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L’Ambroisie
May 19th
Practical information
Address: 9 place des Vosges, 75004
Nearest transport: Saint-Paul (1)
Hours: Closed Sunday, Closed Monday
Reservations: Book many weeks in advance
Telephone: 01 42 78 51 45
Website
Map
Average price for lunch: More than €100
Average price for dinner: More than €100
Style of cuisine: Classic French
Special attributes: prix-fixe, haute cuisine, superior wine list, exceptional desserts, excellent cheese course, renowned chef
Type of crowd: suits, foodies
Interior: elegant & luxe
Atmosphere: formal
Trusted reviews
- Food Snob (2009) “On the one hand, I was pretty sure I had eaten some of the most brilliant food of my life. On the other, I was not sure how much I had enjoyed it.”
- Julot (2008) “…reserved to the happy few. Clearly, the restaurant is not even interested in making you the meal of your life. Not even a very special party. They’re focused on an aristocratic model of almost daily ‘you can’t afford it if you have to ask about the price’ food model.”
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Our Guide to Paris: Le Bristol
Feb 27th