Bonjour fellow food enthusiasts! Paris, the city of love and lights, is also a haven for culinary delights. With it’s rich culinary history and diverse food scene, navigating the plethora of dining options can be overwhelming. Adventure through the charming streets of Paris to try my top five restaurants in Paris, France, all of which promise to tantalize your taste buds, provide top notch ambience and leave you craving more. Join me as we delve into the culinary wonders of The City of Lights!
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Le Maison Rose
Le Maison Rose offers a small menu based on fresh seasonally inspired menu items. The focus is on French farm to table cuisine and is arguably the top French restaurant in Paris.
The tasty appetizers and small dishes provide a welcoming invitation to taste and share. They even provide choices for vegan and gluten free dishes.
The menu offers house made focaccia with goat cheese, seasonal vegetables, quality meats, poultry, fish and tempting desserts. Be sure to try my fav, the carrot cake.
Ralph’s Restaurant
From the moment you stroll into the iconic American designers restaurant your greeted with the most luxurious ambience and warmth. The rich blue drapes, roaring fireplace, saddles placed as decor items on the walls and beautiful art make you feel like you’ve stepped into a magazine cover. From luxurious velvety flowers, to fried olives placed on the table, your senses are saturated with flavor.
The meals are designed to be served with vintage wines and classic cocktails, such as Mint Juleps or Ralph Lauren’s favorite margarita. The chef’s delights range from Maryland style crabcakes, steaks, and iconic American burgers. Ralph’s is definitely one of our top restaurants in Paris.
Angelina Paris
During travel seasons, the wait, just to get in the front door (it really is that popular) requires a bit of patience. Rest assured, you’ll breath a sigh of delight once you taste your first sip of the Chocolate Chaud, the menu item this tea house is so famous for!
Angelina is a beautiful French patisserie in an ideal location and widely recommended by travel sites and fans alike. If you’re wanting the best hot chocolate in town, a gorgeous pastry selection and a iconic Paris experience, then plan a visit to this famous Paris tea house, which is definitely one of the top restaurants in Paris, France.
Our Favorite Angelina’s Sweet Treats from Angelina’s.
Chocolat Chaud – Angelina’s most famous menu item is their incredibly thick, rich, and creamy chocolat chaud a l’ancienne (or simply, old-fashioned hot chocolate). It comes with fresh whipped cream, on the side, which allows you to add it to your liking and is a dessert in itself.
Mont Blanc – Be sure to try their highly celebrated “Mont Blanc” pastry dessert. A meringue with light whipped cream and chestnut cream. It’s very rich and satisfying and named after the snowy alps peak.
Jaconde – Angelina offers a colorful creation known as a Joconde. This dessert consists of a macaroon base and top, filled inside with cream and raspberries.
Paris-New York – A gorgeous dessert from the pastry bar is Paris-New York. Considered a choux pastry, it’s lathered with pecan praline light cream and filled with a crunchy pecan praline center.
Sadelle’s At Kith Paris
When visiting Kith clothing store in Paris linger for a meal at their “in store” restaurant Sadelle’s. Make sure to be on the lookout for your favorite celebrities! Sadelle’s at Kith beckons diners with style and a bent for fun. Due to its refined and celebratory atmosphere it has become a popular brunch go to spot. Sadelle’s menu features quintessential classics such as the classic egg sandwich, salmon benedict, caviar, an array of fresh salads, sandwiches and desserts making it a top restaurant in Paris.
Verde Paris
Verde Paris, a chic and vibrant, trendy restaurant and bar located on the prestigious Avenue George V, near the Champs-Élysées boasts a vibrant scene. The restaurant patrons outfits are as beautiful as the tropical chic restaurant decor. Verde offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu crafted with high-quality ingredients. I love the absolutely delicious scallops, each presented in their own fanlike shell, and the salad is beyond crisp and fresh. The interior boasts stylish decor, creating an inviting soft candlelit ambiance. With its combination of delectable cuisine and lively environment, Verde Paris stands out as a must-visit dining destination in the city of Paris.
Le Drugstore Paris
Le Drugstore Paris, located on the iconic Champs-Élysées, blends upscale brasserie tradition with sleek modernity. Designed by Tom Dixon, the interior radiates a stylish cosmopolitan energy, ideal for both leisurely lunches and late-night cocktails. Overseen by Michelin-starred chef Éric Frechon, the menu elevates French comfort food with bold precision, from the tender beef tartare to the perfectly crisp duck confit. With its top-shelf wine list, luxurious ambiance, and legendary terrace views, Le Drugstore offers a quintessentially Parisian dining experience with a contemporary twist.
Le Relais De l’Entrecôte
This Parisian legend is revered for its mouthwatering, must try, famous steak frites! Located in the bustling Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, this beautiful bistro served it’s first signature dish in1959. At Le Relais de l’Entrecôte, simplicity prevails. Their menu offers just one main course, their tender entrecôte steak, lathered in their secret herb-infused sauce. The mouthwatering steak is served with a generous portion of crispy golden French fries. The steak, cooked to perfection, melts-in-your-mouth with flavor leaving you craving more from one of the top French restaurants in Paris.
For those wanting a taste of traditional French cuisine with a contemporary twist. You may want to try their sister restaurant one of the top French restaurants in Paris Le Chardenoux.
I hope our guide to the 7 top restaurants in Paris, France, has inspired you, to embark on your own dining journey through the charming streets of Paris. Bon appétit!
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