Le Grand colbert 2 Rue Vivienne 75002 Paris Area Opera/Bourse Metro: Bourse line 3
This is such a classic Paris brasserie that Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, along with Keanu Reeves, chose to dine there for their only dinner in Paris in the movie Something's Gotta Give . It attracts a wonderfully Parisian mix of elderly lone diners, business lunchers, tourists, and couples, all of whom come for the enormous seafood platters, duck foie gras with Sauternes jelly, and steak tartare, as well as a few southern-influenced dishes. Whet your appetite with one of the "unjustly forgotten" aperitifs, such as bitter Salers or sweet Lillet Blanc then expect neither a great bargain nor a life-changing meal: the kitchen does simple fare best. Finish with profiteroles (choux pastry filled with ice cream and smothered in hot chocolate sauce). Popular with a post-theater crowd since it's open until 3 am (last orders before 1 am), Le Grand Colbert is also a pleasant destination between 3 and 6 pm for rich hot chocolate and cakes.
Veronique Murie is a fabulous tour guide, highly recommended by Quintess, LRW Members. Veronique offers tours of the Louvre and many other Paris museums. When planning your tour, ask your Member Travel Advisor to request a table outdoors if the weather is expected to be nice or a table inside that is next to the windows of Cafe Marly. These look upon the inside of the Louvre and are incredible locations making the experience even more exceptional.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Should you need to cancel your reservation, please let your host know at least 48 hours in advance to avoid penalty. Less than 24 hours notice will result in paying full price.
Chez Fernand 9 rue Chrisitine 75006 Paris Metro Odeon (line 4) Area: Saint German des près
This homey restaurant, complete with stone walls and gingham tablecloths, is tucked into the tiny rue Christine in the 6th arrondissement. It's easy to miss but worth it to find: the kitchen serves up the best produce and meats to be found at the market, as well as some homemade gems like the onion confit, which is served with their country-style pâté and is worth a trip to the restaurant in and of itself. Home-style French country dishes like beef bourguignon take center stage here, especially in the wintertime. A must-try if you're feeling the need for some comfort food with a French flair
Les Yachts de Paris Quai Henri IV 75004 Paris Metro Sully Morland (line 7) Area: Bastille
Dare to embark on a prestigious cruise combined with French cuisine… in the heart of Paris . Come on board the magnificent Don Juan II yacht, experience a complete change of scenery over dinner and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. One of the highlights of this unforgettable night will no doubt be Gérard Besson's cuisine, along with great comfort and service. Comfortably seated in an all brass-and-wood dining room, you will enjoy the great scenery of Paris by night. Each table is with a view, and that is without even mentioning those on the upper deck… You will glide by Notre Dame, the Louvre and Orsay museums, all the monuments along the Seine between the Concorde and île de la Cité. For this unique experience, Gérard Besson has composed a unique menu: four courses, cheese, dessert, and champagne all along…
The menu without the wine per person is 198 Euros.
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Ralph's 173 boulevard Saint Germain 75006 Paris Metro Saint Germain des Près Area: Saint germain The famous American fashion designer Ralphe Lauren will open its first restaurant in France, in the district of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in Paris. The facility should open its doors to the public beginning in April.
Ralph Lauren will be opening in Paris his second restaurant, Ralph's, the first having opened in Chicago in 1999. The menu will offer quality food, we should find there include the classics of American cuisine such as burgers, steaks, of Cesar Salads, or lobsters from Maine, Maryland crabcake and New York cheesecake.
The décor style "country" should show a large outdoor terrace will have 80 seats and an interior room 50. In addition, a the new Ralph Lauren boutique, the 334th in the world, will be also opened in Paris during April and s will install in the same places.
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Please note that this company has fixed prices,there is no meter in the vehicle CANCELLATION POLICY Reservations can be changed or cancelled up to 48 hours before transfer with no charge.
Le Glou 101 rue Vieille du Temple 75003 Paris Metro fille du calvaire (line 8) Area: Le Marais
Here is a restaurant that completely blends into its area. Cosy and dandy, the Glou has charming, wealthy, and elegant customers from the Marais. With its apparent New-York loft aspect, we enjoy its sophisticated plates at the top of the bar chairs. Lighted up by red lamps, you will read the menu on old-school slates and will admire the rather successful US and Parisian designs mix. On the menu, rare dishes and oddities attract the eyes. Bio salmon and white tuna when it comes to fish, tartar and hamburger 100% Salers beef for meat. Like a bonus, the restaurant leads to a small Parisian park where you can go for a walk after this feast.
Le Bistrot d'à Côté Flaubert 10 Rue Gustave Flaubert, 75017, Paris Metro: Ternes Area: Champs Elysées Type: Bistro
This was the first of superstarry-chef Michel Rostang's bistros, and as it was set in an old epicerie, or spice shop, next to a temple of gastronomy, it was christened the 'bistro next door'. This is the ideal of what a bistro should be, with classic bistro decor, wicker chairs for outside dining, wooden ones for indoors, paprika-coloured walls and white table linens. The menu is sort of turbo-charged bistro cooking with Rostang's trademark intensity of flavours. Try starter of marinated mackeral with mushrooms, carrots and mesclun, main course of Pyrenees lamb with crumble crust and parmesan shortbread biscuit, and pudding of chocolate cup, a classic of Rostang's own.
Opening times:
Closed Saturday for the lunch , Sunday and Monday all day
Depur 4 Bis Rue Saint Sauveur Paris 75002 Metro Etienne Marcel (line 4) Area: Montorgueil
If you are looking for a sexy and stylish restaurant and lounge bar serving creative French cuisine then look no further than the excellent Depur restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Situated in the cool Parisian sports club Klay, Depur is the hot new offering from the same team that brought the cool Drôle d’Endroit pour une Recontre to the French capital. Depur boasts the same style and ambience as some of New York City’s hottest lounge bars and is a haven for the young and hip of Paris. The style is fabulously retro with big comfy leather sofas, a quirky art collection and a delightful roof garden covered with little lanterns. The French menu offers an exciting choice of dishes which includes quinoa risotto with prawns and lemon or beef tartar with white truffle oil followed by desserts like rice pudding with strawberry jam or floating islands. The cocktail list is just as important as the food at Depur with the red fruit mojito, the champagne cocktail and the dry martinis coming tops. Depur is combines classic Parisian brasserie with New York cool and is one hot dining and drinking option in Paris’ 2nd.
