Lapérouse is as much a restaurant as a museum to past patrons like Emile Zola and Victor Hugo, many of whom chose this space, with its private salons and hidden corridors, as a destination to visit with their mistresses.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Le Bûcheron Isn’t Revolutionizing the Café – It’s Just Giving it a New Coat of Paint
Come for the gorgeous sidewalk terrace positively soaked in afternoon sunshine or the discounted counter service of 1-euro espresso, baguette sandwiches, and a handful of quick-and-easy dishes like croque or organic omelet, all accompanied by a 2-euro baby pour (read: 10cl) of house wine.
Drouant Adheres to the Old Codes of French Service
This spot instigated the tradition of literary prizes doled out by restaurants, but even if you’re not a contender for the Goncourt, it’s well worth a visit for the perfection of the tableside service.
I Wouldn’t Queue for Bouillon Chartier
I don’t love Bouillon Chartier, but you’re ever looking for an inexpensive French meal outside of normal dining hours, the pot au feu really is quite tasty, and there’s perhaps nowhere in Paris aside from a bouillon where two can enjoy three courses – plus wine – for less than 40 euros. But it’s not worth the queue – or the rude service.
Le Soufflot is the Perfect Spot for Parisian Staples
You don’t need to cross Paris to try Le Soufflot, but the next time you’re in the area, stumble in to encounter a totally typical Parisian experience.
Chantefable is a Fun Vibe but Far from Deserving of All the Accolades
Chantefable offers decent French food at good prices in a beautiful room in the far-flung 20th.
If You Want to Know How Raclette Got its Name, Turn to le Chalet Savoyard
Come for the raclette and stay for the Berthoud.
JojoandCo Lends a Sweet Dose of Modernity to the Marais
These pastries would have been worth the stop even if you couldn’t dine in, but the on-site tables, to my mind, make it a must.
Dandelion is a Creative, Modern Restaurant Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary French Food
Of late, I’ve started to perceive a pleasant pendulum swing back to our roots, a return to a certain Frenchness I adore. It’s not about undoing the modernity that’s come before; it’s just about suffusing it with a bit more rootedness. And it’s something that truly comes center-stage at Dandelion.
Jessica Préalpato’s French-Style High Tea is Mindblowingly Good
Le San Regis is less ostentatious than some other palace hotels, lending a coziness to this nevertheless luxe and gourmet experience. It’s priced at 65 euros per person – 85 if you opt for a coupe of Champagne – and to my mind, it’s worth far more thanks to the professional yet friendly service and, of course, Préalpato’s sheer genius in the kitchen.