Cuisine of Paris for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Paris will simply amaze visitors by largest choice of luxurious restaurants. Le Grand Vefour restaurant is one of the oldest dining facilities of the city. The restaurant was opened in 1780 and served many famous guests. The restaurant’s hall is decorated with antique mirrors and beautiful antique furniture, and its walls feature elegant hand-made paintings. Le Grand Vefour will become the favorite restaurant of gourmet visitors as here are served excellent lobster, frog thighs and foie gras.

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The opening of La Tour D'Argent restaurant took place in 1582. The restaurant is located in the famous Silver Tower. Among the specialties of this luxury dining facility are sturgeon hodgepodge and Rouen duck. The order can be supplemented with rare wines. La Tour D'Argent is the oldest restaurant in Europe and one of the most important sights of Paris. The restaurant named Lucas-Carton features widest choice of international cuisine. Risotto with herbs and seafood, lobster, salmon and juicy lamb – it’s impossible to resist such a wide variety of culinary delicacies.

The famous Maxim's restaurant attracts visitors not only by its unusual menu and luxurious interior decoration. The restaurant’s hall is decorated with beautiful mahogany furniture, elegant mirrors and lamps. In order to enjoy the delicacies here, guests have to book a table several months in advance. Seafood devotees will definitely enjoy Cafe Drouant restaurant, where they are welcome to try various fish dishes and fresh oysters. On evenings Cafe Drouant is always full of big companies who come here to try exotic cocktails and snacks. The restaurant named Arpege has repeatedly won honorary awards for its perfect menu and stylish interior design. The restaurant’s specialties are grilled lamb, stuffed tomatoes, foie gras with sage and lobster carpaccio. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Musee Du Vin restaurant is an interesting place, which is located next to the museum of wine. It offers visitors to try best dishes of national cuisine, as well as a huge selection of vintage wines. The interior of Musee Du Vin restaurant is designed in accordance with traditions of past centuries – guests will be amazed to see the massive furniture made of precious wood, high vaulted ceilings and interesting decor items that make this restaurant even more unique and attractive.

Paris is the best place to try some dishes of the French cuisine as it is the best place to feel their genuine and unforgettable taste. First of all, it is important to mention baguette in the list of these gastronomic specialties. In Paris, the baguette is cooked in full accordance with the classic recipe. The traditional baguette weights 200 grams and is 65 centimeters long.

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Travelers who visit Paris in winter should not forget to try the traditional winter delight – roasted chestnuts. In winter, small street vendors always cook them in the Latin Quarter. Besides that, roasted chestnuts are sold in Montmartre. Confit with duck legs is a historical dish that is very popular in Paris. It has become a true classic of the French cuisine. The main peculiarity of this dish is that it is absolutely not fatty despite the famous specificity of duck meat. As a rule, Confit is served together with fresh vegetables. The legendary dish is available in virtually all French cuisine restaurants and bistros.

Croissants are one more undying symbol of Paris. Hundreds of cafes and bakeries make fresh croissants every day. High-quality butter that is added to flaky dough is the main secret of baking delicious croissants. Thanks to the butter, croissants get a slightly sweet taste. A special baking method is the secret of the delicious crispy crust that croissants are famous for.

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Paris residents are among the world’s leaders in terms of consuming oysters. In many national cuisine restaurants, oysters have become a mandatory dish in the menu. Quite an interesting fact – in the past, oysters were food for poor people and riches neglected them. Nowadays, oysters have become one of the most unforgettable and precious national delicacies. In Paris restaurants, oysters are served while they are still alive together with various sauces and lemon slices. There are also various soups with oysters and such dishes as marinated or grilled oysters.

Traditional macarons also never cease to attract guests of Paris. They are available for sale in various local cafes, bakeries, and grocery shops. Bright colors are the main peculiarity of these small cakes. The variety of tastes is also striking. It is possible to buy traditional Macarons is virtually every local confectionery.

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Where to go for dinner in Paris: recommended cafe and restaurants

Pierre Gagnaire
Where: 6, rue Balzac, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 58 36 12 50; Metro: Line 1 Georges V;

Hôtel du Nord
Where: 102, quai Jemmapes, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 40 40 78 78; Metro: Line 3, 8, 9, 5 République;

Carré des Feuillants
Where: 14, rue de Castiglione, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 86 82 82; Metro: Tuileries, Concorde, Opéra, or Madeleine;

Goumard
Where: 9, rue Duphot, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 60 36 07; Metro: Line 12 Madeleine;

Allard
Where: 41, rue St-André-des-Arts, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 43 26 48 23; Metro: Line 4 St Michel or Odéon;

Brasserie Balzar
Where: 48, rue des Ecoles, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 43 54 13 67; Metro: Cluny La Sorbonne;

Sainte Marthe
Where: 32, rue Sainte-Marthe, Paris; Telephone: + 33 (0)1 44 84 36 96; Metro: Line 2 Colonel Fabien;

Founti Agadir
Where: 117, rue Monge, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 43 37 85 10; Metro: Line 7 Gobelins et Censier Daubenton;

Le Kong
Where: 1, rue du Pont-Neuf, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 40 39 09 00; Metro: Pont Neuf;

Alcazar
Where: 62, rue Mazarine, Paris; Telephone: +33 (0)1 53 10 19 99; Metro: Odéon;

Cuisine of Paris for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Where to go for dinner in Paris: recommended cafe and restaurants

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Paris