Come a Casa is the perfect place to go to feel like you’re in Italy in Paris. The handful of missteps are nearly charming, given the homey quality of the restaurant, service, and plates. And I’ve yet to find anywhere with as delicious a lasagna… and that includes my own house.
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Le Grand Véfour Is Deserving of Its Fame
Generally speaking, I’ve found that the Venn Diagram of the beauty of a centrally-located Parisian restaurant and the quality on the plate is two circles, but frankly, I was wowed by the sheer deliciousness on offer at Le Grand Véfour.
The Lunchtime Prix Fixe at Naam is Worth the Trek
This small Thai restaurant takes full advantage of local, seasonal ingredients to revisit classic Thai recipes.
Le Grand Colbert’s Dining Room is Gorgeous, But Its Famous Chicken Leaves Much to Be Desired
Ostensibly, ironically, Le Grand Colbert’s signature dish wasn’t even on the menu until after the movie had been shot, so you’d think they’d manage something better than this.
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.
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.