Le Mange:
Loulou: Italian restaurant with multiple locations. I recommend sitting outside as the patio is in the garden by the Museo de Artes. This pasta gives Italia a run for its money. We went in the summer and enjoyed a beets with goat cheese salad, pistachio pesto pasta (they have gluten free pasta), and a seabass with an olive tomato relish. So delicious. We had the pleasure of going back and sitting inside (upstairs) for dinner. Loved it just the same. Also they have mirrors perfectly placed on the columns so when the Eiffel Tower twinkles you can see it even if you are facing the interior of the restaurant. Again, I got the pistachio pesto pasta but Evan started with their soup of the day and then had scallops. He gave a thumbs up to both. Coco: located at the opera house. beautiful upscale restaurant with a great inside and outside patio. cannot go wrong with brunch or dinner here. Over priced for a salad. The lobster salad for example is around 40 Euro but their are so more cost effective options. I will say the food and vibe makes the price worth it. Don Juan II: Michelin star restaurant on a boat that sails the Seine River. One can book online 7 days in advance. Evan and I loved this experience. It started with cocktail hour on the roof of the boat with light bites & cocktails and then we headed down for the main courses to begin. Its 5 courses for 240 Euro with some amuse bouche sprinkled in. All the tables are spread out so guests can have a view of the Eiffel Tower. Evan and I thoroughly enjoyed this evening and actually the evening we went Tony Parker & Christina Milian were dining with their SOs. Hotel Costes: trendy restaurant and bar. call at 9 am for reservation here. Chez Julien: French restaurant located close to the river in Paris. Steak frites are a must. I came here ages ago but have heard the food is still just as good from friends who have recently gone. I also remember loving the interiors. I went and summer and sat outside facing the streets (which also is a vibe). Monsieur Bleu: trendy restaurant with views of the Eiffel tour. Great inside and outside. After dinner time, sometimes they have a fun DJ and people stay for drinks and dancing outside. Girafe: restaurant overlooking Eiffel tour. super tricky to book. try calling and frequently check seven rooms. Delicious food. Lots of crudo options. Evan and I had salmon ceviche with quinoa, it was mouth watering good. I also ordered the lobster salad. it was good but would not order again- probably because Evans dish was amazing. Le Tout Paris: cute restaurant in the Cheval Blanc hotel, love the vibes. Check out the rooftop here too. Has excellent views of the Eiffel Tower and the river. If the weather is nice try to sit outside on the patio! Carbonis: Italian restaurant with a great cocktail bar underneath les Marais. Great for date night or groups. Some of the best pasta I have ever had. The cacio e pepe is unreal. I swear the individually salt these noodles. Spoon: Alain Ducasse restaurant Pink Mamma: part of the big mama group (also a few in London). Fun atmosphere, very girly. Perfect spot for a ladies lunch if you are craving Italian. Benoit: Michelin starred French cafe offering traditional fare. I sat on the first floor with Evan- i think i would prefer one of the other levels but we (and especially Evan) really enjoyed the food here. Perruche- trendy Mediterranean/Italian restaurant with chic interiors, perfect for a gals lunch. This place also has a rooftop with great views of Paris. menu here. Ralphs: because you can never go wrong with a Ralph Lauren restaurant. Sur Mesure- ** Michelin star restaurant at the Mandarin hotel. Excellent tasting menu with a great wine list. If you are a chardonnay fan try the Helix Felix. Bambini Le Voltaire Frenchie Pigalle Sinner- located in a hotel i recommended below that some of my friends stayed at over New Years. They loved this restaurant and thought it was super sexy, great food & recommend for celebrating. Le Basilic Pompette Laperouse Septime Lasserre L'Avenue - a hot spot since i cant even remember when. located by all the good shopping. sit outside on the patio if there is good weather. highly reccomend for lunch. Brach Paris Le Train Bleu- im sure you have seen this over instagram. I have not gone myself but suggested to my mom. She said it was beautiful and the food was good but service was not as great. Clown Bar: love this spot. Very quaint and charming. The menu is one you read and curious what the food is but one of my favorite dinner spots. Frenchie Rue Du Nil: other restaurant owned by the Michellin starred "Frenchie", located on my favorite street in Paris. L'Ambroisie Le Bon Georges Le Chardenoux Epicure Le Bar des Pres Cafe: Cafe de Flores: the famous Parisian cafe everyone loves to take pictures of! very old school not the best aperol spritz i have ever had or food for that matter but hey its fun to go visit! Le Cafe Marly- amazing views of the louvre, such a good location. honestly great wine and food but just bare in mind you are paying for the view. La Petit Lutetia- traditional Parisian brasserie serving delicious food. My favorites were the scallops & the goat cheese omelet. They also have tart tartine! Les Deux Magots- similar hot spot like Cafe de Flores. Terra Nera Le Cafe de l'Eglise Boulangerie Chambelland Le Flore En L'lle Le Grand Vefour Chez Francis Le Piaf Castel Maxims de Paris Bistro Paul Bert Le Boit: Little Red Door: seasonal cocktail bar that uses fresh ingredients to make unique drinks. A must! Sherry Butt Le Bar du Plaza Athenee: bar at the Dorchester hotel, this hotel is in one of my favorite areas in London, perfect to grab a drink at if you plan on going to Crazy Horse. Also, on the top list of 100 best bars. Le Bar Botaniste: located in the Shangri la Hotel. Top rated bar in paris. Castor Club Le bar: located at the Four Seasons in the Champs Elysees. Bar Hemingway: located in Ritz hotel, this place has gotten very popular and plan to wait in line but serves great martinis and fun bar snacks. Great aesthetics even down to the bar which is a newspaper! Celeste: located at the Cheval Blanc hotel along the river, there is a dome with the most fun lounge set up. serving up sushi and some fun cocktails like a wasabi martini. to top it all off this spot has amazing views of the city. you can see the Basilica Sacre Coeur all the way to the Eiffel Tower. Sister Midnight: cocktail bar in Pigalle if you want to check out a different neighborhood. Da Saison: natural wine bar with small bites on such a fun cobblestone street with great shops including a fromagerie, chocolate spot that smells heavenly & all the frenchie locations. Frenchie Bar a Vins: Michellin starred restaurant Frenchie has a wine bar across the way that serves small plates. No reservations. Unique Spots: Soma Sando Le Peloton Coffee Shop Maison RETS Liege Sacha Finkelsztajn Shopping: Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche Guerlain Fragonard Chanel Paris - 31 Cambon (original) Galerias Lafayette- mega department store spread out between a few buildings. Has everything! Including a food hall with various restaurants & a huge wine shop! If you want views the main building (has the beauty dept on level 1 and designer shops) has a rooftop with views of the Eiffel Tower. Maison Kitsune Marin Montagut: super cute boutique, fun home decor and little nik naks. Hotels: Obviously the Ritz, Dorchester, Four Seasons, Cheval Blanc, and a bunch of others I am missing but- Le Demeure Montaigne: Evan and I stayed here, great services and amenties, big rooms and bathroom (for Paris). Has a gym and spa! Also, in my favorite part of Paris. According to Ev, excellent pain a chocolate! Sinner Hoxton Soho House Hotel Particulier Montmartre Brach Le Grand Mazarin- my favorite designer, Martin Brudinzki designed this hotel. The rooms are stunning. The indoor pool & gym are what I hope my future home looks like. The bar & restaurant are equally well designed and there is a salad on the menu here I recreate at home (herbs, labneh, blackberries). Hotel Luxembourg Parc Chateau Voltaire Le Demeure Montaigne Activities: Sacre Coeur: watch the sunset from the steps of this basilica in Montmartre. Can be super crowded but a different area to explore. Walk through old Latin quarter Opera National de Paris Eiffel Tour Arc de Triomphe: located close to Champs Elyse. Lots of shopping in this area (L'Avenue over here too) packed with lots of people. Jardin des Tuileries Palais Royal: you will recognize this park, its close to the Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries too! Its the one with the black and white stones of various heights (art installation)! Versailles Palace- Make sure to book your tickets to Versailles in advance (time slots). I recommend buying the passport to tour the gardens (they are my favorite). The town of Versailles is only short train ride to Versailles (RER C) purchase ticket the day of! The train is only 30 minutes. So many restaurants on site or pack a picnic and site in the massive gardens outside the palace. Les Catacombs: thoroughly enjoyed this tour (more than I expected)! Buy tickets in advance. People say this might close in the future, so it is worth seeing. The tour takes about 30 minutes! Lots of history and crazy to walk that far under the streets of London. Musee d'Orsay Flea Markets- Paris is supposed to have some of the best flea markets/antique markets in France. Foundation Louis Vuitton Musee Rodin: my husband has actually been to this museum and loved it. It is work from the sculptor who is famous for the thinker- you would recognize the one! Musee 'Orangerie- Monet's lillies are here. Small and well curated museum. |