Paris, France During the time I worked in France, I lived in Paris for fifteen odd years. Hence, the many ‘wine ‘n dine‘ places in and around ‘the city of light’. I lived in the east, the south west
Restaurant Amarine
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France Banlieu Restaurant Amarine fish restaurant with good value for money 41, avenue de l’Europe – 78140 Vélizy – Tel: 01 30 70 07 07
La Criée
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France Banlieu La Criée fish restaurant with efficient lunch service 279, route d’Orléans – 91300 Massy – Tel: 01 42 27 96 98
Le Pavillon Européen
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France Banlieu Le Pavillon Européen exquisite, thus not cheap; chef worked at la Tour d’argent, that explains a lot – reported to be closed permanently 5, avenue du Générale de Gaulle – 91300 Massy
DURAND DUPONT DRUGSTORE
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France Banlieu DURAND DUPONT DRUGSTORE very trendy place, nicely decorated, excellent food 14 Place du marché – 92200 Neuilly – Tel: 01 41 92 93 00
Le Café de l’homme
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 16° Arrondissement Le Café de l’homme The restaurant of Musée de l’homme Palais de Chaillot 17, place du Trocadéro – 75116 PARIS – Tel: 01 44 05 72 72
BON
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 16° Arrondissement BON BON because it’s very good (dixit BON) – design by Philippe Starck 5, rue de la pompe – 75116 Paris – Tel: 01 40 72 7000
Le Volant
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
Le Suffren
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 15° Arrondissement Le Suffren good traditional cuisine 84, Avenue de Suffren – 75015 Paris – Tel: 01 45 66 97 86
La Gitane
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 15° Arrondissement La Gitane good traditional cuisine – reported to be closed permanently 53 bis, Avenue de la Motte-Picquet – 75015 Paris – Tel: 01 47 34 62 92 Recommended Wine ‘n Dine
Le Père Claude
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 15° Arrondissement Le Père Claude for roasts and other delights 51, Avenue de la Motte-Piquet – 75015 Paris – Tel: 01 47 34 03 05
La Coupole
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 14° Arrondissement La Coupole it has a history, it is crowded and it has a ball room 102, bd du Montparnasse – 75014 Paris – Tel: 01 43 20 14 20
L’Ebauchoir
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 12° Arrondissement L’Ebauchoir excellent French cuisine in a 1950s bistro setting 43, rue de Citeaux – 75012 Paris – Tel: 01 43 42 49 31
Restaurant Chartier
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 9° Arrondissement Restaurant Chartier French cuisine, located in a classified building since 1889 no booking possible, go early or be prepared for long queuing 7, rue du Faubourg Montmartre – 75009 Paris –
Kinugawa II
Recommended Wine ‘n Dine in Paris, France 8° Arrondissement Kinugawa II superb Japanese food (here’s looking @ you, Henk) 4 rue St Philippe Du Roule – 75008 Paris – Tel: 01 45 63 08 07
Le Pavillon Elysée
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 10, avenue des Champs Elysées – 75008 Paris – Tel: 01 42 65 85 10