Diners' Choice: French restaurants in Paris

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Updated April 05, 2025

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L'Orangerie - Four Seasons Hôtel George V

5.0

5 (59)

€51 and over

French

Champs-Élysées

About the restaurant

L'Orangerie is a veritable glass jewel, offering an unobstructed view of the famous Marble Courtyard. As night falls, the atmosphere flooding this glasshouse becomes intimate and magical: the perfect moment to enter the refined universe of this restaurant awarded with two Michelin stars.

Bold and creative, chef Alan Taudon has made the radical choice of a unique and responsible culinary signature, exclusively focused on plant-based and seafood. Showcasing inventiveness and modernity, reinterpreting the codes of French haute cuisine, this lover of sauces imagines delicate and subtle compositions carried by techniques that impress with their innovative character. A true ode to true and sincere taste, where each plate is a feat of lightness and concentration of aromas. A vegetable-based gastronomic experience conducive to a sensory escape, enhanced by delicate sweet bites signed by pastry chef Michael Bartocetti.

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JaclynVIP

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

This was hands down the greatest culinary experience my husband and I have shared together in quite some time. Our servers were kind, knowledgeable, incredibly impressive with their attentiveness and truly eager to make our night special. The food was exquisite, a real artistically intentional offering that got better with each course. We will remember this night forever.

Bistro L'Olivier

4.9

4.9 (21)

€30 and under

French

Montmartre

About the restaurant

Bistrot L'Olivier in Paris 18: Traditional French cuisine at the foot of Montmartre. Discover Bistrot L'Olivier, a culinary gem located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, at the foot of the famous Butte Montmartre. This lively restaurant offers traditional French cuisine made with fresh, top-quality ingredients. Bistrot L'Olivier welcomes you in an elegant and convivial setting, perfect for lunches, dinners and private events. Its carefully selected wine list perfectly complements each dish, offering an exceptional taste experience. With attentive service and a warm atmosphere, Bistrot l'Olivier is the ideal place for a memorable culinary experience in Paris 18.

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CristianVIP

Dined on Jan 31, 2025

A fantastic cozy spot with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The food is delicious, well prepared, and fairly priced, offering great value for the quality. Open late, it is perfect for a relaxed meal at any hour. A truly memorable experience, I will definitely be back.

Le Café des Ternes

4.8

4.8 (16)

€30 and under

French

Arc de Triomphe

About the restaurant

A design atmosphere with a touch of luxury and refined, tasty cuisine at a reasonable price. A modern, innovative approach just a stone's throw from the pace des Ternes, the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe. This former traditional establishment has been transformed in a very fashionable and contemporary style. The colours are bright and the decor oscillates between contemporary sobriety and carefully measured baroque touches. Lots of velvet and designer furniture, framed by sumptuous purple velvet drapes. A feast for the eyes!
In the kitchen, the emphasis is on light, traditional cuisine. Using only the finest ingredients, this cuisine combines substance with flavourful combinations, and form with a meticulous presentation reminiscent of the finest restaurants in the capital. Our pretty terrace is ready to welcome you to enjoy a typical Parisian bistro.

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JosephVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Vincent provided great service and conversed with us in English. Octopus appetizer & escargot were excellent. Grilled sea bass was prepared nicely. Braised beef chuck was very tender. Pistachio ice cream was a nice ending. Highly recommend to those visiting Paris & want a nice place to eat dinner.

Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V

4.9

4.9 (95)

€51 and over

French

Champs-Élysées

About the restaurant

Le Cinq unveils itself behind two majestic wrought-iron doors. In this room with a classic Franco-English style, where excellence serves emotion, chef Christian Le Squer shapes a cuisine of products, modern, elegant, and constantly evolving. A distinguished culinary composition of the highest accolade, as Le Cinq has been awarded 3 Michelin stars since 2016.

Centered around seasonal ingredients sourced from small producers, the menu reflects the chef's Breton roots and Parisian inspirations. Among his signature dishes, Breton langoustines, gratinated onion soup, or line-caught sea bass with buttermilk from my childhood are must-tries. An explosion of tastes and flavors.

By his side, his accomplice Eric Beaumard, the iconic Restaurant Director and vice-world's best Sommelier, orchestrates high-flying service and supervises the cellar with 50,000 bottles that has made Le Cinq's worldwide reputation.

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ReneeVIP

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

The most beautiful dining experience we’ve ever had!

Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier

4.7

4.7 (26)

€30 and under

French

Opéra

About the restaurant

Bar à vins - Bistrot
Nouvelle table de Marc Favier

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AllisonK

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Wonderful, delicious dinner with attentive service!

Truffes Folies Paris 7

4.8

4.8 (27)

€31 to €50

French

Tour Eiffel - Pont de l'Alma

About the restaurant

A concept as original as it is unique. Truffes folies offers an authentic experience rich in taste, based on a product as rare as it is exceptional: the truffle.
Located not far from the Eiffel Tower, the Truffes folies restaurant welcomes guests in a hushed, sober and stylish atmosphere.
Chef Cyril Bocciarelli is a true enthusiast. Trained at the École hôtelière and having run the prestigious Maison de la Truffe Place de la Madeleine in Paris for a dozen years, Cyril Bocciarelli has chosen to share his passion for the fascinating mushroom. Joined in 2015 by chef Nicolas Orlando, they select and offer the finest products, and in the boutiques of their two truffle restaurants in Paris.

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LarissaVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Delicious, the porchini truffle soup was superb. Must visit!

Loulou Montmartre

4.7

4.7 (13)

€31 to €50

French

Montmartre

About the restaurant

Cosy french typical canteen facing the famous Sacré Coeur basilica, serving inventive seasonal organic cuisine. In the evening, plates to share in a warm setting, with a breathtaking panoramic view over the rooftops of Paris ! During the week, different dishes every day, concocted by the chef. And on weekends, a delicious brunch menu to share (or not!)

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Julie

Dined 4 days ago

Very cute, chic place just steps from major sightseeing locations. Great service!

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Experience

LouLou Magical Dinner Experience

Vendémiaire

4.6

4.6 (42)

€31 to €50

French

Tour Eiffel - Pont de l'Alma

About the restaurant

Your new table in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, between Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, between tradition and creation, because Paris is a party, because cooking is life. Camille, Santiago, Vendémaire and their entire team invite you to meet around their marble counter, in their warm room, to taste seasonal dishes, prepared with attention to detail and a shared passion for the French art of entertaining. At the foot of the dome of the Invalides, a few steps from the emperor's tomb, we dream of being heirs of Antonin Carême, aspiring to live up to the leading chef in France.

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Janice

Dined 7 days ago

The sauce for the duck breast was superb, a remarkable combination of orange and other flavors which was the most interesting and delectable I have ever tasted. The strawberry and rhubarb charlotte was delicious, light but a perfect showcase for these two spring favorite flavors. We will definitely go to this fine restaurant again!

La Fontaine Gaillon

4.6

4.6 (21)

€30 and under

French

Bourse

About the restaurant

La Fontaine Gaillon is back in all its splendor! Come and rediscover our iconic address, where history blends with refined French cuisine and the magic of one of the most beautiful terraces in Paris.

Once owned by Gérard Depardieu, we're reopening the doors of this Parisian institution after renovation (by interior designer Lázaro Rosa Violán), under the aegis of the Fitz Group.
Fitz Group has chosen the talent and personality of young chef Marie-Victorine Manoa. At the age of 30, Marie-Victorine Manoa has worked at the most demanding pianos, from René Redzepi's Noma in Copenhagen to Daniel Humm's Eleven Madison Park in New York, and Alex Atala's D.O.M in Sao Paulo.

In an intimate, hushed atmosphere, you can experience refined cuisine, based on the pleasure of sharing a convivial moment.

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IanVIP

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Excellent food and service. The prices are much higher than published on Open Table. I would say entrees average at £20 and main courses £35. Wine prices are very high. Overall worth the money.

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Lunch

Le Touring

4.7

4.7 (14)

€31 to €50

French

Arc de Triomphe

About the restaurant

A brasserie in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Touring offers a typically French menu. Our Aubrac meat maturing showcase means we can offer you quality meat.
As well as being a steak house, the classics of French cuisine (snails, foie gras, oysters, onion soup) await you at Le Touring.
Our restaurant is close to the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.

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DeanVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Had a wonderful meal at Le Touring. The food was spectacular. The sea bass was cooked to perfection. Service was great and the ambience is lovely. Highly recommend!

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