{"id":15454,"date":"2019-08-23T06:36:25","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T06:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=2612"},"modified":"2022-08-24T16:03:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T16:03:50","slug":"famous-restaurants-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/famous-restaurants-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Famous Restaurants You Have to Visit in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

As one of the top food destinations in the world, there’s no shortage of famous restaurants in Paris.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From historic addresses to those made famous by celebrity diners, here we round up some of the most iconic Paris restaurants that are actually worth a visit.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Photo Credit: Hirama for Tour d’Argent<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Paris Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Le Fouquet’s<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Open since 1899, the historic Le Fouquet\u2019s<\/a> is a legendary spot in Paris, and famous for hosting the post-dinner celebrations of the C\u00e9sar Awards<\/a> ceremony for the last 40 years. It was also the restaurant of choice for ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy\u2014a well-known regular\u2014to celebrate his election win back in 2007.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The menu was designed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. It features the chef\u2019s modern take on French classics, with perfectly cooked fish dishes, tender cuts of meat, and the freshest of vegetables. The traditional decor is the perfect setting for an elegant Parisian evening, with black and white photos of the many stars who have dined there as proof that you\u2019re in good company.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The classic Parisian elegance at Le Fouquet’s gives it a certain je ne sais quoi. Photo credit: Le Fouquet’s<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Le Relais Plaza<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Located within the iconic Hotel Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e, Le Relais Plaza<\/a> is famous in fashion circles and steeped in stylish history.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Open since 1936, the restaurant was a regular haunt of Yves Saint Laurent. Christian Dior would also send his models there to eat so they could show off his latest designs to the other diners. In fact, they visited so often they even had their own menu.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It now serves up a selection of well-executed French classics with excellent service and a dessert menu designed by the hotel\u2019s master pastry chef, Angelo Musa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t miss a peek at the small \u201cwall of fame\u201d outside the restaurant on the way to the bathrooms, which showcases more of the fabulous stars who have passed through its doors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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It’s no surprise that a restaurant as stylish as Le Relais Plaza has played host to so many legendary names over the years. Photo credit: Eric Laignel for Le Relais Plaza<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Caf\u00e9 de Flore\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the most famous restaurants in Paris, Caf\u00e9 de Flore<\/a> was one of the most popular meeting points for Paris\u2019 creatives during its heyday. Pablo Picasso, Jean-Paul Satre, Brigitte Bardo, Serge Gainsbourg and Karl Lagerfeld are just some of the names who have passed through its doors for intellectual conversation and endless coffee drinking\u2014or in Gainsbourg\u2019s case, a double Pastis 51.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a result, yes, tourists flock here to soak up some of Paris\u2019 literary and creative history. However, Caf\u00e9 de Flore remains popular to this day with the well-heeled Parisians of Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/a>, and the food is genuinely good. Even if you don\u2019t go for dinner, the terrace makes the perfect spot for people-watching over a coffee or a glass of wine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Tour d\u2019Argent<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although Le Procope<\/a> holds the record of the oldest cafe in Paris (open since 1686), Tour d\u2019Argent<\/a> lays claim to being the oldest restaurant, opening originally as an inn in 1582<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A favorite of royalty back in the 16th century, it\u2019s still fit for a royal visit now. This place serves up an indulgent menu under one-Michelin-star chef Philippe Labb\u00e9, and comes with an incredible view of Notre-Dame.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you can\u2019t make it to the restaurant, its bakery just opposite, Le Boulanger de la Tour<\/a>\u2014or the more affordable La R\u00f4tisserie d’Argent<\/a> next door\u2014might not give you the historic setting, but will at least give you a taste of its famous food.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Tour d’Argent’s elegant dining room is made even better with views of Notre-Dame. Photo credit: Herminie Philippe for Tour d’Argent<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. L\u2019As du Fallafel<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On the other end of the scale, for less than \u20ac10 you can eat at another of Paris\u2019 most famous addresses, L\u2019As du Fallafel<\/a>. It\u2019s located on rue des Rosiers, a street is known for its many falafel joints in the historic Jewish quarter of Le Marais<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although Mi-Va-Mi opposite, with which L\u2019As du Fallafel has a long-standing rivalry<\/a>, and Chez Marianne around the corner are also extremely popular, L\u2019As du Fallafel is still arguably the most famous. It regularly sees customers lining up down the street for a quick and cheap meal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s not the most attractive place to eat in, but you can always take-away and instead eat in one of Le Marais\u2019 pretty squares. It\u2019s also worth noting that L\u2019As du Fallafel is closed Friday night and Saturday during the day, as are many addresses on that street, due to Shabbat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lines out the door are a common sight at L’As du Falafel, but the food is well worth the wait.
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Want to get an exclusive look at the ins and outs of French food culture? <\/strong>Join us to discover 4 emblematic spots in a historic Parisian neighborhood on our Paris Latin Quarter Tasting Tour<\/a><\/strong>! We\u2019ll enjoy a curated selection of the best bites Paris has to offer, perfectly paired with the drinks locals love.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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