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Apicius — Part of the Relais & Chateaux group, chef Jean-Pierre Vigato creates daily gastonomic feasts for a very select Parisian business crowd in a wonderful 18th century mansion close to the Champs-Elysées.

Monday to Friday for lunch or dinner. Allow 150+ pp

www.restaurant-apicius.com
20, rue D’Artois t : 01 43 80 1966

L'Arpège — Star chef, Alain Passard's fresh vegetables and herbs come from his own garden in the Loire Valley and are transported 'tout suite' to his restaurant. Read more about his farm and cuisine on the link below.
www.alain-passard.com
84, rue de Varenne - 75007 t: 01.47.05.09.06

Le Jules Verne’ — After much anticipation Le Jules Verne opened in December now under the direction of the talented of Alain Ducasse. Situated on the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower it promises, and of course delivers, views of Paris in a most romantic setting.

Open every day, lunch menu commences at €75, dinner allow 155-190+

Reservations (by fax or telephone only): ?Tel: 33 (0)1 45 55 61 44 ?Fax: 33 (0)1 47 05 29 41. Rumour is however, there’s a 2-3 month waiting list. But you never know you’re luck in the ‘City of Lights'.

www.tour.eiffel.fr

Relais Louis XIII — Down a cobblestone street, in the heart of St-German-des-Pres, lies this 2-star Michelin restaurant.

Set in a medieval house you’re surrounded by exposed beams and tuffeau stone. Its old world charm but new world staff and food. Service was extremely efficient, leave the wines to the sommelier who was only too happy to match glass by glass wines that not only to suited the degustation, but our own individual preferences.

From the ‘ravioli lobster’ to the ‘côte de veau’ all was close to perfect. The table opposite, a very chic French couple, chose something lighter, ‘roast chicken and salad’, not something I’d thought I see in a Michelin star restauant; a green, crisp lettuce served in a large silver terrine and a simple ‘cuisse’. Hmmm must be regulars to ask a Michelin chef to prepare such a simple dish!

Lunchtime 3-course menu is available from €50 pp.

www.relaislouis13.com
8, rue des Grands-Augustin t : 01 43 26 75 96

La Truffière — Known for its exception wine list and a dining atmosphere in a 17th century vaulted cellar, the restaurant focuses on southwestern French cuisine. Be prepared as these meals are quite rich and heavy but of course delicious. Black Truffles and bone marrow in fine small ravioli with artichoke puree and truffles as a starter, then they suggest an Entree then Dessert. Allow 150+pp with wine. Closed Sundays.
www.latruffiere.com
4 rue Blainville, 75005, t: 01 46 33 29 82

Le Restaurant located in L'Hotel — The hotel is stunning so its no surprise that its chef has been awarded his Michelin star. Philippe Belissent previously worked as a sous chef at Ledoyen before taking over the kitchen.

The Menu is exquisite, start with Lobster and broad beans or spider crab following by Monk Fish Cooked in“kadaïf”,girolles mushrooms, onions and spicy oil and then finished with Pan-friend pineapple cooked Michelin chef style of course.
www.l-hotel.com
13 rue des Beaux Arts 75006 t: 01 44 41 99 00

La Maison Blanche — In the most fashionable district of Avenue Montaigne lies a restaurant in the rooftops of the Champs-Elysées theatre. The view and the cuisine remain unparalleled. Lunch menus are very reasonable at 55 euros pp for three courses plus 'amuse bouche' and all the little extras.
www.maison-blanche.fr
15 ave Montaigne 75008 t : 01 47 23 55 99

Pré Catelan — French sophistication at its best. This 3 star Michelin restaurant is set in an elegant Napoléon III Pavilion and offers several ‘salons’ choices. Part of the LeNôtre group this is their ‘prestige’ dining room in Paris.
www.precatelanparis.com
Route de Surenes – Bois de Boulogne 75016 t : 01 44 14 41 14