Alain Ducasse supervises this chic and lively bistro, one of the oldest in Paris: Benoit celebrated its 100thanniversary in 2012! The classic food is prepared in time-honoured tradition, and respects the soul of this authentic and fine establishment.

Now larger, more beautiful and more comfortable than before, the Suan Thaï moved 100m from its old address at the end of 2011. The Thai cuisine - delicate, authentic and reasonably priced - remains the same. Prior booking is now even more essential t..

The culinary focus at Claude Colliot is on good, seasonal cuisine based around high quality produce. The dishes are light, healthy and above all delicious. Reservation essential in the evenings.

The name of this restaurant in the Marais district refers to the excellent regional dishes from Burgundy that are served here. Don't miss the boeuf bourguignon or the snails with garlic and parsley. The wine list offers a good selection, all of which..

Old wooden beams and contemporary decor characterise this trendy, auberge-style restaurant. Delicious traditional recipes with a lovely modern touch and Alsace influences.

Having worked in a number of major restaurants, this young chef has developed his own particular brand of seasonal cuisine based on quality produce (completely new menu each month). It is very small so booking is advisable.

For a meal in Portugal... in Paris, try out this restaurant decorated withazulejos. Typical dishes washed down with Lusitanian wines accompanied by the sounds of fado.

This daring yet pleasant bistro is a must for offal fans (snout, udders, brains, tongue etc), although the menu also features a number of more classic dishes. A Parisian institution for tripe lovers!

This restaurant is just a few yards from the banks of the Seine overlooking Notre Dame and yet you'd be forgiven for thinking you were already in Japan! The young Japanese chef is living proof that the cuisine of his home and adopted countries can co..

An attractive medieval fireplace and roasting spits take pride of place in this handsome interior designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Guy Savoy is responsible for the mouthwatering menu.

On Île St Louis, this very elegant and intimate restaurant is in a 13C building. The food, by a chef who has an impressive CV to his name, turns out to be lively and creative, as you embark on a set menu crafted with finesse. The place may have only ..

A stone's throw from Boulevard St Michel, just behind the Eglise St Séverin church, Mirama is a mecca for those who love authentic Chinese food. Make sure you try the soups and the Peking duck, which are the house specialities.

In the heart of the Ile St Louis, this neo-bistro combines good food and friendly service. It has an original decor featuring backlit wooden display shelves and a collection of chicken ornaments! Great food at reasonable prices.

A taste of Spain on the banks of the Seine. Spanish cuisine is served in a trendy dining room with a chic, designer-style decor. Note that the set menus and paella rice dishes are only served for a minimum of two people.

As the nursery rhyme goes: "There was a little man, Pirouette...", and this restaurant - opened in 2012 - proposes cuisine that is as cheerful as its namesake! The dishes are a new take on traditional recipes, such as the rum baba with lime..

Turquoise banquettes, orange formica tables... This restaurant on the Seine quayside, on the Île de la Cité, plays on nostalgia for the 1950s. The bistro cuisine served here gets straight to the point: chanterelle risotto, perfectly flavoured, or the..

Having just a few tables and a counter, this restaurant manifests a distinctly Japanese minimalism. It prides itself on using only the freshest fish, delivered daily, for its sushi, sashimi and maki.

This restaurant serves classic dishes from a region rich in tradition and flavours. Cured sausage, Puy lentils and the unmissable aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes) are all washed down with the wines of Auvergne.

Bright young chef Sylvain Sendra set up his attractive restaurant - very light and bright - among the capital's quality restaurants. Finesse, flavours, originality and quality ingredients: you won't regret including a meal here on your itinerary.