Note that this is a short list of the ‘wine ‘n dine’ during the time I lived in Paris, France, long time ago. While the restaurants are still open, their offering and quality may have changed over the years.
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 15° Arrondissement Le Volant excellent French (lately changed to Basque) cuisine, value for money – small place, so book in advance this restaurant used to be owned by Georges Houel, a legendary F-1 driver
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 9° Arrondissement Restaurant Chartier French cuisine, located in a classified building since 1889no booking possible, go early or be prepared for long queuing
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 8° Arrondissement Le Pavillon Elysée a fashion restaurant concept “Café Lenôtre”, nice to sit outdoor but very expensive
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 8° Arrondissement Le bistrot du sommelier needless to say the wine selection is great – go for the Sommelier Lunch
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 8° Arrondissement Restaurant Laurent exquisite restaurant, located at a garden next to the Champs-Elysées, very expensive
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France La Butte-aux-Cailles Le Temps des Cerises loud and smoky but switch off your mobile this is a worker’s co-operative restaurant, i.e. a number of people run it while all taking turns doing different jobs
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France La Butte-aux-Cailles Chez Paul (Les Tanneurs de la Butte) traditional south-eastern French cuisine Previously known as ‘Chez Paul’ this restaurant is now known as ‘Les Tanneurs de la Butte).
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France Saint Germain-des-Prés Brasserie Lipp open every day until 2 am – traditional dishes – home of fashionable artists, intellectuals and politicians