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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 its promises, and of course delivers views of Paris in a most romatic setting.

Open every day lunch menu commence at €75, dinner allow 155-190+ www.tour.eiffel.fr

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

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

Lasserre — How to describe this restaurant, its very much a favourite of the 'old school' however its menu reflects some modern touches and influences such as French caviar with peas and almond milk, Pigeon André Malraux, seasonal fruits and vegetables. There is a Tasting Menu at €185 for seven dishes. Lunch time option are always more reasonable, €75
www.restaurant-lasserre.com
17, avenue Franklin Roosevelt - 75008 t: 01 43 59 53 43

Pré Catelan — French sophistication at its best. This three star michelin restaurant is set in an elegant Napoléon III Pavillion 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

Pierre Gagnaire — His Paris restaurant was once rated one of the top five in the world. This master chef stretches his time across the globe, with restaurants in London, 'Sketch' and 'Pierre' in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
For a dining experience at his michelin star restaurant allow 250+ pp (that does not include wine), alternatively you could try 'GAYA Rive Gauche' at 44 rue du Bac which is also 'haute cuisine'. See our comments 7th.
www.pierre-gagnaire.com
6 rue Balzac - 75008 t: 01 58 36 12 50

Hélène Darroze - Michelin star dining — This talented 3 times Michelin star chef has three venues across Paris however this is the address to enjoy some of the rarest French produce cooked and prepared to perfection.
www.helenedarroze.com
4, rue d'Assas - 75006 Paris t: 01 42 22 00 11