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Our Top 40 Paris Restaurants

Here is our short list of 40 favorite restaurants, based on anonymous and repeat visits.

Tomy & Co. restaurant in Paris | parisbymouth.com

We’re falling more in love with Tomy & Co. with each visit, and have elevated this to our #1 favorite Paris restaurant for modern & creative cuisine. Chef Tomy Gousset’s cuisine is thrillingly modern, and he’s a master of using herbs, acidity and texture to elevate sometimes humble ingredients like beef tongue or tête de veau.

Paris by Mouth boycotts Caves Augé

Marc Sibard, manager of Caves Augé and wine buyer for Lavinia, was found guilty on July 6, 2017 of multiple counts of criminal sexual assault, sexual harassment and psychological harassment against his female employees.

Papillon

Papillon currently holds the #2 ranking in our list of favorite Modern & Creative Restaurants in Paris. Practical information Address: 8 rue Messonier, 75017 Nearest transport: Wagram (3) Hours: Closed Saturday & Sunday; Open Monday-Friday for lunch & dinner Reservations: Book a month in advance Telephone:

Mensae

Mensae currently holds the #3 ranking in our list of favorite Modern & Creative Restaurants in Paris. In a simple dining room, way up on the Belleville hill and not far from the sprawling Buttes-Chaumont park, some of the best bistro fare in Paris is being served.

L'Ambroisie Restaurant in Paris | Paris By Mouth

Special Report on Haute Cuisine

Between September-December 2014, we anonymously tested all nine of the Paris restaurants that hold three Michelin stars, along with seven others that are considered to be shining examples of haute cuisine.

Our Favorite Three Star Restaurants in Paris

In discussing the three-star restaurant L’Ambroisie, which ranks among the most expensive in the world, people often bring up a quote by chef Bernard Pacaud. “Someone’s first meal here is never their best,” he once said. “It takes at least two or three meals for

The 20 Best Bites of Haute Cuisine in Paris

Haute cuisine is not exclusively about what’s on the plate. Elaborately choreographed service, the spectacular number of dishes, the depth of a wine cellar and sumptuous surroundings – these are arguably the elements that separate restaurants with two and three Michelin stars from their starless competitors. If we look

Behind the Curtain: Examining Haute Cuisine in Paris

Is this really the best food in the world? A look at why I decided to spend 65 hours and €7150 tasting 200 dishes at 16 Paris restaurants in 3 months.

Le Verre Volé sur Mer

This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants. We’ve maintained this page so that you can refer to the practical information and other reviews of interest. Feel free to share your own opinion in the comments.

Le Verre Vole restaurant in Paris | parisbymouth.com

Le Verre Volé

A bare bones room lined with shelves of natural wines, a tiny kitchen turning out simple and dishes; this doesn’t immediately feel like the kind of place a person would cross town for. And yet many do. Booking is imperative.

Paris by Mouth boycotts Lavinia

Pho 14

This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants.

Al Taglio

This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants.

The Sunken Chip

This is no longer included among the favorite 350 addresses that make up Our Guide to Paris Restaurants.

Favorite New Restaurants of 2013

No silly categories or kooky awards – just the top ten new restaurants of 2013 according to our Paris by Mouth contributing editors.

Our guides are constantly tasting and learning since there are more than 500 cheeses in France. It’s a tough job…

#1 among Paris food tours on TripAdvisor because we keep our groups tiny, spend generously in the best shops, and pair you with the most insanely knowledgable guides. Here are just a handful of the rave reviews we received in recent weeks:

“Latin Quarter– Our guide, Aurélien, was knowledgeable, responsive and extremely articulate in English. Beyond that, he was clearly capable of handling questions of a more detailed or technical nature – explaining the intricacies of refining cheeses, the history of the area, or the grueling process of becoming one of France’s now only 12 extant master chocolatiers (MOFs). Thoroughly enjoyable, informative and tasty. Would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Perfectly ripe cheeses, like this runny Époisses

“Simply Amazing. The guide’s command of French cuisine, history and law was engrossing. In the small amount of time that we were together, the group formed a friendly bond. I have been on many vacations and tours. This was one of the best. Tip: don’t eat before the tour. You will have plenty of food during the trip and may end up being over full. I wish I could give them a higher rating.”

“Highlight of Paris. My two older teens and I did the tour of the Latin Quarter with Aurelian as our very knowledgeable and friendly guide. There were only 5 of us on the tour that centered around rue Mouffetard, one of the most famous market streets in Paris… The tour lasted 3 hours and we left with full tummies and smile on our faces. I would do this again in a heartbeat. A wonderful way to spend a morning/lunch in Paris!”

The wine is always flowing on our food tours! And we’ll help you understand how to pair them with the many cheeses we’ll be tasting.

“Wonderful, memorable way to taste the best of Paris. It was truly a highlight of our four days in Paris… Isabelle is a charming teacher, a trained pastry cook and a wonderfully knowledgeable guide to the world of French food… I would most highly recommend the Paris by Mouth tours to anyone who loves food and French culture — and was a little sorry we hadn’t scheduled yet another while we were here!”

Many of our guides are trained pastry chefs, so they can really help you understand what makes French desserts so special.

“Highly Recommend!!! I missed out on this tour last year because it books up quickly due to the small group sizes. Once I knew I’d be returning to Paris at the end of March I asked PBM to notify me once their Spring 2018 schedule was available. They remembered me and they did follow up which was greatly appreciated. I did the Marais tour with Andres which was fantastic. Such a friendly guy and fun to chat with. I think this is a must do on your list if you’re visiting Paris.”

What makes for a prize-winning baguette? Two of our guides have judged this annual competition and can help you understand.

“Book this event! Wife and I joined 2 other couples for a tour of The Left Bank with Stephen. He is outstanding… My wife was not looking forward to this part of our trip but right afterwards she said “we should try to book another one of these before we fly home.”

Chocolates from a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF). There’s a reason we go for the pricey stuff.

“A culinary feast for the senses. This was a great activity to not only walk around to get used to the local time, but also obtain knowledgeable recommendations on what to look for in good quality breads, meats, cheeses, chocolates, and wine for the rest of my trip… Lizzie was an extremely knowledgeable and engaging guide… I had arrived hungry but was completely full by the end… This tour is on the pricier side, but you definitely get what you pay for.”

We hope that you can join us for a food and wine tour soon! Click here for more details, or book directly online using the calendar below.

Email us at tasteparisbymouth@gmail.com if you have trouble booking or have any questions!