12 best restaurants in Paris

Paris is the capital of not only high fashion, but also high cuisine. Here a huge number of institutions for every taste. And here the greatest number of high-class institutions. France as a whole is a paradise for gourmets, and Paris has concentrated the best of the best. There are more Michelin-based restaurants in this city than in half of European countries combined. The championship among cities in the world ranking is second only to Tokyo, occupying an honorable second place in the Michelin Guide, and possessing, in aggregate, 203 stars. 167 restaurants in Paris can boast of this highest award. In addition, in the French capital, many institutions that have not yet fallen on the Michelin list, but have other prestigious awards, and most importantly - the recognition of visitors. Therefore, to choose among the 12 best restaurants in Paris is very difficult. Our rating included really unique places that are different from the others by something special. A visit to these restaurants will be an unforgettable culinary experience, and you will certainly want to come back here again.

Rating of the best restaurants in Paris

Nomination	a place	a restaurant	rating
Rating of the best restaurants in Paris	1	Pierre gagnaire	5.0
	2	L’ambroisie	5.0
	3	La grande cascade	5.0
	4	Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee	4.9
	5	Guy savoy	4.8
	6	L’astrance	4.8
	7	Epicure	4.7
	8	Cobea	4.7
	9	Les Apotres de Pigalle	4.7
	10	La truffiere	4.6
	11	L’arome	4.5
	12	Graindorge	4.5

Pierre gagnaire

Rating: 5.0

Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire is named after its founder - the famous French chef. This is his first institution maestro cooking opened in Paris in 1996. Since then, the restaurateur has founded many points in all corners of the world, but Pierre Gagnaire, apparently, has remained the most beloved brainchild. It is this restaurant for three years in a row (from 2006 to 2008) ranked third in the list of the best restaurants in the world and received many prestigious awards, including, of course, Michelin stars.

This place will be appreciated by those who love culinary adventures. Pierre Garnier is an unsurpassed master of experiments. It combines the incompatible - the ingredients, colors, textures - so delicately that even the most demanding gourmets will be delighted. After all, who else would think of stuffing raw shrimp with chili peppers or cooking parpentine carpaccio. And Pierre Garney comes even more crazy ideas that are embodied in real masterpieces.

L’ambroisie

Rating: 5.0

The restaurant L’Ambroisie is another Parisian Michelin “three star” where you can try authentic French classic cuisine. He is not ignored by many celebrities. Among the VIP guests of this restaurant are Francois Hollande and Barack Obama.However, everyone here will feel welcome and will receive maximum attention from the staff.

L’Ambroisie offers a seasonal menu of exceptionally fresh products. There is no excessive experimentation here - the food is more traditional than innovative. But this is a classic, brought to perfection. No wonder the name of the restaurant - Ambrosia - is translated as "food of the gods."

The interior is also designed in the "divine" style. Luxurious tapestries, black and white marble floor, sparkling crystal, gilding in the decor create an atmosphere of solemnity and special importance of the moment. This place is ideal for a romantic dinner in Paris or to celebrate significant events.

La grande cascade

Rating: 5.0

La Grande Cascade has a reputation as the most glamorous restaurant in Paris. If you try to put his description in three words, it will be: “Rich. Expensive. Yummy".

The restaurant is located in the Bois de Boulogne, in a building constructed for the rest of Napoleon III. The royal scale here is felt in everything - in the square (there are several halls and a large terrace), in the decoration, and in the approach to all the details. Even the most picky visitors will not be able to find a single flaw either in the atmosphere or in the dishes. La Grande Cascade offers gourmet cuisine that will surely give you new taste sensations.

This place is often chosen for weddings, banquets, gala dinners. Indeed, in Paris there are not so many restaurants, where everything is beautiful - and the location as well. According to guest reviews, La Grande Cascade deserves even more than three stars, because the food here is, indeed, above all praise.

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee

Rating: 4.9

Alain Ducasse - without exaggeration, the legend of the world restaurant business. In the professional “collection” of this most award-winning French chef, there are already 19 Michelin stars, and three of its 26 restaurants are marked by three Michelin stars.

So why did we include Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee in the TOP, and not some other restaurant of the Alain Ducasse Enterprise chain? Because this restaurant is an example of enchanting success. It earned its three stars in just five months from the opening in Paris in 2000 (this is a world record).

At the heart of the Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee menu is a modern variation on classic French cooking. In the traditional composition of ingredients, the chef added new touches that give the food a completely unique, unique taste.

Located restaurant in one of the most expensive areas of Paris - on the street Montaigne at the Plaza Athenee.

Guy savoy

Rating: 4.8

Among the gastronomic restaurants in Paris, Guy Savoy stands out with a special style. Everything here - including the menu - concisely, discreetly, minimalistly - and at the same time fantastically beautiful. This establishment, the famous French culinary specialist Guy Savoy opened in 1987 and traditionally called his own name. In the restaurant Guy Savoy, he embodied his concept of food as an art versus fast food and industrial dishes.

Restaurant Guy Savoy consists of several small halls with their own names (“Scenes of Paris”, “Library”, “Beautiful Bacchae”, etc.). Here they develop menus, focusing on seasonal products. But still some specialties are always present, such as, for example, artichoke soup with truffles. Guests are offered only two options of tasting menus, the price of which is fixed (“Prestige” - 250 Euro, “Colors, textures and taste sensations” –360 Euro).

L’astrance

Rating: 4.8

Paris’s L’Astrance restaurant has earned its three Michelin stars thanks to the talent of a young chef. In his 35 years, Pascal Barbeau has the greatest authority in the restaurant business. In L’Astrance it is very difficult to reserve a place - in Paris there are many who want to try its amazing dishes, and the restaurant’s hall has only 25 guests.

The interior of the establishment may seem too plain and unremarkable: gray walls, ordinary sofas - it's hard to believe that you are in a gourmet restaurant. But this is also a conceptual move. Pascal Barbo calls the restaurant "anti-fashion", and believes that nothing should distract from food. And the food here is really great. Creativity, creativity and innovation are what L’Astrance visitors value. Every day the menu is new, the only thing that remains unchanged is the firm pie with champignons and foie gras, which can be ordered here at any time.

Epicure

Rating: 4.7

Restaurant Epicure - one of the most popular in Paris. It is located in the equally famous Parisian hotel Le Bristol. And Epicure is famous not only for the presence of three Michelin stars - in the French capital a lot of "star" institutions. This restaurant has gained fame as one of the favorite places of Nicolas Sarkozy. Also, he was honored with attention by many other famous people, like Vladimir Pozdner, who celebrated his 80th anniversary here.

Epicure will certainly be delighted by those who are looking for new gastronomic discoveries. His chef Eric Freshon is the winner of the title “The Best Cook of France” and many other prestigious awards, including even the holder of the Order of the Legion of Honor. But, despite the stardom and numerous titles, Freon often himself becomes at the stove, and guests have the opportunity to enjoy the food prepared by the great master himself.

Cobea

Rating: 4.7

Located in Paris in the Montparnasse district, Cobea restaurant attracts numerous visitors with its calm atmosphere and exquisite cuisine. An elegant, carefully thought-out interior, large windows overlooking the green zone with Kobeys - all this contributes to a peaceful state, relaxation and maximum enjoyment of food. And chef Philippe Bellisent with his partner, sommelier Jerome Kobu, ensures that guests enjoy an unforgettable taste experience.

Cobea cannot boast of an extensive menu - there are only a few varieties of lunches and dinners here. But what! Visitors have the opportunity to choose positions from four, six or eight sets, as well as to order selected wines, of which there are more than 250 brands on the Cobea map.

A special offer awaits lovers - a separate table has been prepared for them, hidden from the eyes of the other guests in a small alcove.

Les Apotres de Pigalle

Rating: 4.7

This small restaurant near Montmartre attracts with an immediate, relaxed atmosphere. Retire here will not work - in a small room is always crowded and noisy, and the interior is not a restaurant. Therefore, for a romantic date it is better to choose another place in Paris, but to have a great time with friends, eat tasty food and not spend a lot of money while doing so - that’s it. After all, the food here, although without gastronomic delights, is incredibly tasty and extraordinary. In addition to European, it serves South American dishes. But the first and second - in the author's improvisation, which will certainly surprise.

The culinary experiments of the three brothers who opened Les Apotres de Pigalle in the summer of 2016 liked the residents of the French capital and the guests of Paris so much that the restaurant in the shortest lines did not just take off in the TOP Tripadvizor, but won first place according to visitors. To get here, the table will have to book at least a few weeks.

La truffiere

Rating: 4.6

The name of this restaurant actually reflects its concept: the main product is truffle. At La Truffiere you can try a wide variety of dishes with truffles, including desserts.Aurélien Braguier, a young but titled and experienced chef, creates such exquisite truffle masterpieces that are simply impossible to forget.

However, not a single truffle is famous in Paris for this restaurant. In the menu - a lot of interesting dishes. Guests are offered unique combinations, extraordinary solutions, the author's view of modern French and European cuisine. Gourmets will appreciate the creative approach to desserts - La Truffiere serves almond cookies with truffles, anchovy ice cream, rosemary sorbet and other very original sweets. Particular attention is paid to the quality of products (some are specially ordered in other countries).

L’arome

Rating: 4.5

L’Arome is a restaurant in Paris that will be remembered for its special refinement, charm and elegance. The institution received its first Michelin star back in 2009. This success is the merit of chef Thomas Bullo - a professional of the highest class. It offers the author's menu, in which each dish is worked out to the smallest detail. This is a delightful harmony of colors, taste, aromas. In the traditional French cuisine Bullo added an oriental note. The result is innovative flavors and completely new tastes. However, the culinary creativity of Bullo remains in the framework of reasonable combinations, so guests in L’Arome are never disappointed, as often happens with other gourmet restaurants. Portion sizes will also please you - they are not at all microscopic here, unlike many gastronomic establishments in Paris. Therefore, many choose L’Arome as a place where you can eat, not only tasty, but also satisfying, and most importantly - at a price that is quite loyal, as for Paris.

Graindorge

Rating: 4.5

Opened in Paris back in 1992, in 2017 Graindorge finally received its well-deserved Michelin star, which confirms the high level of culinary art of the chef and at the same time the owner of the restaurant Bernard Brooks.

This small art-deco style restaurant has long been a favorite in Paris. The interior in the style of the 30s, calm atmosphere have a pleasant pastime and enjoying food. This place is suitable for both business meetings and for a romantic dinner.

The name of the restaurant may seem somewhat strange - from the French “grain dorge” translates as “barley grain”. But it is this culture that is one of the main ones in Flanders, a region whose traditions have become “programmatic” for a restaurant. Graindorge offers to enjoy real Flemish dishes. One of the menu options is called “The Return of Flanders”. In addition, here you can try excellent beer and decent quality wine.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.