Paris is a city of love and great opportunities. Representatives of the population of different countries of the world who want to see something new and pleasant, and indeed there are many such objects in the French capital, are eager to visit it.
In various comments left by tourists, you can find many recommendations regarding visits to various catering establishments that operate in the city. Next, consider the top 10 restaurants in Paris that promise gourmets an incredible gastronomic pleasure. The presented rating is based on reviews from tourists from around the world, including enough Russians.
Le cinq
This establishment is located in the building of the famous Four Seasons Hotal Georg V Hotel, which is located near the Champs Elysees. The institution has not only a high rating, formed on the basis of reviews from tourists and Parisians (4.8 points out of five according to Tripadvisor), but also three Michelin stars who speak for themselves about the level of service, as well as the taste of the dishes served.
Many visitors to the restaurant Le Cinq in their reviews say that, getting here, any guest feels like at a royal reception. Visitors pay special attention to its interior, which is decorated in white using a large amount of gilding. There is a lot of crystal in it, almost all the dishes in which dishes ordered by visitors are served are made of this material.
As for the prices presented in the menu of this good restaurant in Paris, they are appropriate. The cost of dinner here will be at least 200 euros (about fifteen thousand rubles). Truffle, venison, as well as sweet meat and red trout, prepared according to the chef's own recipe, are recognized as specialty dishes.
The facility is located at 31 Avenue George V.
La coupole
Since the last century, La Coupole, which is located directly on Montparnasse Boulevard (102), has been recognized as the best restaurant in the center of Paris. This institution is popular not only because it offers upscale conditions for recreation. It is a historical monument of the city, protected at the state level.
The interior of the institution is made in a simple style: there is no chic, but each element is filled with elegance. Many celebrities like to visit this place, there were also famous historical figures, including the Russian poet V. Mayakovsky.
La Coupole menu is filled with original dishes, most of which are the fruits of the imagination of a local and very talented chef. The restaurant specializes in lamb served with curry sauce and oysters.
In the ranking of the best restaurants in Paris, La Coupole is in fourth place, which is an excellent indicator of the level of service. As for his ratings on international portals, they are also high: according to Fousquare, the institution is rated at 8.2 points out of ten. In their comments, guests very often note that, despite the incredible popularity of this good restaurant in Paris (pictured), its menu has a relatively low price policy: the average cost of a meal in an institution is about 150 euros (about eleven thousand rubles), which is quite acceptable.
Le procope
Not far from the Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Germain Boulevard is another very cozy and beloved place by tourists - the restaurant Le Procope, which has very high ratings (4 points out of five possible according to Tripadvisor). The main feature of this institution is that it has existed for almost three hundred and fifty years - the restaurant was opened in 1686, when nobles, musketeers and ladies in lush dresses with crinolines walked along the streets of Paris.
Guests who have been to this institution often describe in their reviews the impressions they receive from being in it. According to vacationers, everything is arranged very beautifully in Le Procope: here, the interior is dominated by an abundance of crystal details (chandeliers, candlesticks), light, light textile, mirrors, and wooden panels. Large spiral staircases decorated with openwork railings give a special entourage to the interior.
The restaurant's menu offers traditional French cuisine, many of which come from old times. The proposed list has a huge selection of seafood, desserts and meat prepared in various ways. Among visitors to Le Procope, branded onion soup (700 rubles) is considered to be especially popular, and foie gras from duck (1600 rubles) are often also ordered. A plate with seafood prepared according to a special recipe will cost guests at least 2,400 rubles (depending on the content).
One of the best restaurants in Paris, Le Procope, is located at: de l'Ancienne Comedie, 13.
Auberge Nicolas Flamel
An institution in Paris called Auberge Nicolas Flamel is popular in that it bears the name of a great man - an alchemist, who, as many believe, is the discoverer of the formula of the philosopher's stone. It is located in a historic building in which a shelter for the homeless was previously organized.
The interior of the institution is distinguished by its restraint, it is made in pastel colors, allowing you to relax in the created atmosphere. In some of its details notes of antiquity are very well traced. In particular, this applies to engravings that adorn walls, stuffed animals, as well as bricks that decorate walls and beams that support the ceiling arches.
According to visitors, the menu of the institution is a real work of art, which is constantly improved by a team of talented chefs. Guests note not only the amazing taste of the dishes, but also their original presentation, which is characteristic only of the best restaurants in Paris, which include Auberge Nicolas Flamel. Visitors are also attracted by the pricing policy set by the institution: the beloved branded lobster costs about 38 euros (3000 rubles), and veal cooked according to the author’s recipe costs 24-26 euros (1800 rubles). The restaurant’s map also presents a decent selection of wines that attracts the attention of real gourmets.
Cafe de la paix
Cafe de la Paix is one of the best restaurants in Paris overlooking the world famous Opera Garnier. This institution is also among the old, functioning for several centuries. During its existence, the institution was visited by such famous personalities as Prince of Wales, Alphonse XIII, Edward VII, as well as T. Bernard and J. Renard.
In reviews of the institution in question, guests very often say that Cafe de la Paix is the best fish restaurant in Paris. It is here, according to the majority, that a large number of seafood is prepared, and exclusively according to original recipes. In addition to seafood, the Cafe de la Paix menu contains mainly French dishes, of which the rabbit cooked in a spicy sauce is considered the most beloved regular visitors. Visitors pay special attention to a large selection of desserts, which offers a menu, as well as soups, including traditional onion.
The price policy of the restaurant is quite high - the average cost of dishes is about 45-50 euros per serving (approximately 3500 rubles).
Restaurant Cafe de la Paix has a very high rating: on Tripadvisor, it is rated 4.5 out of 5, and on Foursquare, 8.2 out of 10. The restaurant can be found at 2 Rue Scribe.
Le grand vefour
According to many Parisians and guests of the French capital, Le Grand Vefour is recognized as the best restaurant in Paris. The institution is so popular that you can visit it only by appointment, which is desirable to arrange 3-4 months before the visit.
Guests are attracted by the rich interior of this establishment. Here, everywhere you can see a huge amount of gilding, beautiful murals, as well as carved elements. Many guests in their comments very often admit that, while staying at Le Grand Vefour, they feel they are invited guests at a luxurious reception.
The price policy of the restaurant is very high: the average check is 250 euros (about 18,000 rubles). The most demanded items from all those presented on the menu are ravioli prepared with foie gras, the cost of which is 98 euros (about 7000 rubles), as well as chocolate-nut pudding, the price of which is 36 euros (2700 rubles).
Le Grand Vefour is located at 17 Rue de Beaujolais. The institution has a high rating: according to the version of the site Tripadvisor - 4.8 points out of 5.
Le meurice
Le Meurice is one of the best restaurants in Paris, in the luxurious rooms of which the atmosphere of the famous Versailles reigns. Guests talk about the fact that, getting here, they immediately cease to rush somewhere and try to fully enjoy not only the wonderful atmosphere, but also the dishes that are amazing in taste.
Le Meurice has a very high rating, which was obtained based on guest opinions: the average restaurant rating is about 9.2 points out of 10, which is the most striking indicator of the level of service and overall atmosphere.
The restaurant's interior is filled with many expensive elements, including elegant furniture, antique mirrors, murals, as well as sculptures and white marble details. Visitors who managed to occupy tables near huge windows can enjoy stunning views of the picturesque park, the foundation of which was laid during the reign of Catherine de Medici.
Visitors to Le Meurice leave a lot of positive comments about the menu offered at the establishment. Special attention is paid to branded desserts, which are prepared with a minimum content of sugar and fat, which is especially appreciated by gourmets. Among the main dishes, the most popular are venison for 130 euros (about 9500 rubles), lobsters with fennel for 135 (10 000 rubles) and foie gras paste (hot), a portion of which costs visitors 115 euros (approximately 8300 rub.).
Le Meurice is located at: st. Rivoli, 228.
Frenchie
According to tourists, a good and inexpensive restaurant in Paris is Frenchie. It is located not far from St. Martin's Gate and the famous Grand Rex movie theater, along du Nil, 5. The institution has high ratings that vividly deconstruct high-quality service and menus. The institution was rated 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, and 8.4 out of 10 on Foursquare.
The institution is a wine restaurant that offers a wide selection of drinks brought not only from different parts of France, but also from around the world. Its menu offers a wide variety of the simplest dishes prepared in the best traditions of French cuisine. In their comments, visitors to the restaurant also say that Frenchie is a very good restaurant in Paris, the menu of which offers very affordable prices: the average cost of breakfast is about 45 euros (3300 rubles), and dinner is just over 100 (about 7300 rubles).
The interior of the Frenchie is made without any pomp. It contains a lot of decorative brick details and a dark lacquer. The furniture here is also simple, but, as visitors note, very comfortable.
Arpege
Arpege is a restaurant marked by three Michelin stars. He is loved not only by Parisians, but also by Russian tourists, which is often noted in their comments. The institution is located in a building located at: st. de Varenne, 84.
The restaurant's interior is made in the style of art deco. It contains parts made of natural wood, as well as glass. All tables installed in the main building are covered with snow-white tablecloths that give a special look to the overall picture. Located near large stained glass windows, Arpege visitors can enjoy views of the vibrant Parisian street.
Many tourists from Russia are convinced that Arpege is a very good restaurant in Paris, which has a peculiarity: all the dishes that are offered in it are prepared exclusively from natural and freshest products. All vegetables and fruits that are part of the dishes are grown on Arpege chef Alain Passar's own plantations, without the use of chemical fertilizers or any pesticides.
The cost of dishes presented in the menu, according to tourists from Russia, is quite high: the average restaurant bill is about 250-300 euros (about 20,000 rubles).
L'ambroisie
L'Ambroisie is the best Michelin restaurant in Paris. This institution is marked by three treasured red stars, which testify to its status. It should be noted that the tastes of the dishes, the general atmosphere, as well as the quality of service in the restaurant in question are highly rated by visitors: on the Tripadvisor portal, based on reviews, the restaurant was rated 4.5 out of five, and Foursquare - 8.2 out of ten .
A feature of the L'Ambroisie restaurant is that it is located in a historic building dating back to the 17th century. The atmosphere of that period is reflected in its interior: here you can see a lot of details from natural wood, ancient chandeliers inlaid with crystal, as well as mirrors chained in gilded frames.
On the menu of the restaurant in question are dishes that many visitors seem somewhat extravagant. Of these, the signature dish that deserves the imagination of the chef, Janik Aleno, is the veal gland served with mushrooms and bechamel sauce. As for the cost of dishes, despite the high popularity of the institution, it is at an average level: lunch here will cost about five to six thousand rubles, and dinner - at 8500.
Restaurant L'Ambroisie is located on Rue de Rivoli, 228.