Paris has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world except Tokyo. From the singular precision of Alain Passard to the theatrical extravagance of Guy Savoy, these are the ten worth saving up for — and what makes each one genuinely different.
Alain Passard's meditation on vegetables — one of the most original three-star restaurants in the world and the most influential chef of his generation. The garden-to-table concept before it became fashionable. Extraordinary.
Inside the Monnaie de Paris, on the Seine. One of the great classic French dining experiences — theatrical, generous, and exceptionally executed. The artichoke soup with black truffle is one of the great dishes of contemporary French cuisine.
The Four Seasons George V's flagship restaurant. Christian Le Squer's cooking at the highest level, in one of the most beautiful rooms in Paris. The experience of dining in a palace restaurant at its best.
An institution since 1946 — the most civilised dining room in Paris. Impeccable service, an exceptional wine list covering 75,000 bottles, and cooking of the highest order. The benchmark of classic Parisian fine dining.
Christophe Pelé's cooking in a 19th-century mansion owned by the Luxembourg family. Imaginative, personal, and one of the most underrated two-star tables in Paris. The wine list is extraordinary.
The most sought-after table in Paris. Bertrand Grébaut's daily-changing menu built on producers and seasons. Requires weeks of persistence to book — worth every attempt. The most complete expression of contemporary Paris bistronomy.
Inaki Aizpitarte changed what a Paris restaurant could be. Still one of the most exciting and unpredictable tables in the city. The cooking is intuitive, emotional, and sometimes bewildering in the best possible way.
Matthias Marc's elegant cooking in the 8th. One of the best value one-star experiences in Paris — precise, joyful, and ingredient-led. The lunch menu is an extraordinary bargain for the quality.
Gregory Marchand brought Paris bistronomy to an international audience. Still as good as ever — seasonal, generous, completely personal. One of the great success stories of contemporary Paris dining.
Anne-Sophie Pic's Paris address. Delicate, precise, and feminine in the best sense — a completely distinctive voice in the city's dining landscape. The Berlingots pasta in a white truffle broth is one of the great dishes of Paris.
