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Trëma — Near the canal St. Martin Trëma offers a selection of tapas in a modern french environment.
8, rue de Marseille - 75010 t: 01 42 49 27 67

Le Chardenoux — This wonderful 'Belle Epoque' restaurant, recently re-opened under the charge of Cyril Lignac. The interiors are warm and quintessentially Parisian. While its a little out of the way, the food and service is excellent. Its all shiny and new with 'old world' charm and not too big, under 40 covers inside and 20 on the terrace. The menu is as you would expect, traditional French; 'rillettes et du pain', 'bavette a l'echalot' but some deviations such as 'risotto et cepes'. Allow 25-55 euros pp.
1 rue Jules Valles 75011 t: 01 43 71 4952

Le chalet des Iles Daumesnil - Terrasse Bar — This is an unsual dining experience in Paris as there so much space, no crowded little round tables. The restaurant is set is a large park, deep within the Bois De Vincennes. Its a nouvelle cuisine, afterwards a relaxing walk around the lake and park. Open all year round from 9am to midnight.

Metro: Porte Doree. Close by is the 'Musee Des Art D'Afrique et D'Oceanie', if you need to squeeze in some culture.
www.lechaletdesiles.com
Lac Daumesnil - Bois de Vincennes 75012 t: 01 43 01 00 10

Osmose — Very modern, all white leather and ambiant lighting and space-age features. There's a mixture of good healthy vegetarian dishes done with flair. Prices are good at less than €25 for a formula or la carte allow between €25-50.
www.osmose-paris.com
31, avenue de Versailles - 75016 t: 01 45 20 74 12

L’Européen — Originally, the best restaurants in Paris were always situated ‘à côte de gare’. Only the rich could afford regular train travel. Today, opposite the Gare de Lyon lies a traditional restaurant. Expect classic french dishes ; ‘magret de canard’, an oyster starter, fresh ‘catch of the day’. Best of all its continual service.

Open from 6.30 am for petit déjeune, then 11am until 1am

www.brasserie-leuropeen.fr
21 bis, Bd Diderot 75012 t : 01 43 43 99 70

La Gitane — Elegant and efficient, traditional cuisine such as ‘escargots de Bourgogne’, ‘Rognons de veau’ and of course ‘Belle entrecote avec frites’.
www.la-gitane.com
53 bis aven La Motte-Icquet t: 01 47 34 62 92

Cristal Room — Who else could call themselves the 'Cristal' room but Baccarat. They once did breakfast but now only lunch and dinner with the finest of Crystal glasses. Philippe Starck has designed a comfortable space, (yet again) and chef Thierry Burlot concocts a few surprises. Its a great way to 'try before your buy'! Allow 50-70 pp for lunch
www.baccarat.com
11 place des Etats-Unis t: 01 40 22 1110

L’Astrance — Book a few weeks ahead for this fine, two michelin star, modern french cuisine. Chef, Pascal Barbot formerly worked under Alain Passart of Arpége. This is a cosy bistro with delicate dishes such as ravioli with crab and avocado, langoustines or a robust dishes such as Pigeon and Lamb. Its small but exudes culinary brilliance. Closed month of August.
M : Trocadéro

4, Rue Beethoven 75016 Paris, France t: 01 40 50 84 40