A new addition to the charming la Butte aux Cailles neighborhood is a cozy little tearoom, L'Oisive Thé. The name is a play on words: oisiveté means "idleness," which also means that this is the place to pass the afternoon away. Come [more...]

Belleville is home to a successful, 20-year experiment in fusion cooking and natural wine tasting in this lovely and packed little bistro. Le Baratin's Argentinian-born chef, Raquel Carena, serves up delicious dishes – spiced just [more...]

Fondue is always a fun and interactive dinner-time activity, but this restaurant adds to the wacky experience by serving wine in baby bottles. The menus are only around 15€, and it's a great place for a group of friends to celebrate a [more...]

La Tour de Pise has been serving up traditional Italian dishes for over three decades. This welcoming family-run restaurant is the place to go for delicious pasta and pizza (mains around 12€ and up). The cuisine - just like the [more...]

Used books from floor to ceiling greet you as you enter this charming bookshop and tearoom. The delicious tea is served in the cheerful room in the back, decorated with English accents and chintz fabric. Be sure to get a side order of [more...]

For a quick and freshly-made crepe while wandering through the Latin quarter, stop by the little stand on rue de la Harpe and boulevard Saint Germain. The panini are not bad, either, and for just 3€, are the cheapest snack in the [more...]

Au Chat Bleu is a famous chocolaterie in Lille, but Parisians are lucky to have a second location here. Tempt yourself with darling little pieces of chocolate decorated with the signature cheerful cat head drawn on each one. As [more...]

Opened in the last couple of years by two young chefs, Café Moderne has already caused quite a buzz. The dishes are cooked to perfection, the wine list is diverse and at times surprisingly affordable, and the owners' fun attitude seems [more...]

Lyon is known as the gourmet food capital of France, but you don't have to take the TGV to taste the delicious (albeit heavy) cuisine served at the traditional Lyonnais bouchons.

Aux Lyonnais has been serving food in the [more...]

If you can't find the time or money to visit La Réunion island anytime soon, you will certainly enjoy the change of scenery in this seafood restaurant. The ambiance gives you a feeling of fine dining and fun: with romantic candlelight, [more...]

Right in the heart of Saint-Germain sits the cheerful Jardins St-Germain restaurant, where you will find delicious French cooking for a very reasonable price: under 15€ for 2-course lunch and for dinner, a 3-course meal for under [more...]

This contemporary restaurant is the perfect setting for a romantic evening. The gourmet Thai food served here is as delicious as beautifully presented. Try the shrimp or scallops dishes, which are particularly flavorful.

Thai [more...]

Recently opened by gourmet chefs from Seattle, Hidden Kitchen is a contemporary speakeasy full of romance and mystique. Reserve up to 2 months in advance, and the location of the restaurant will be revealed to you the day before your [more...]

You may long for a fish taco from a stand in Baja California or a giant burrito from your favorite L.A. Mexican joint. Living in Paris, it's difficult to find the "real thing" - and by "real" I mean something remotely "spicy." But there [more...]

For a great sushi meal at a reasonable price, Allo Sushi in the Marais is my favorite spot. The delicious miso soup is close to the real thing (so often the "miso" soup in Paris is just chicken broth). Best of all, the spicy tuna is [more...]

Au Grain de Folie is a tiny vegetarian restaurant in Montmartre that serves up delicious dishes even non-vegetarians will love. If you can grab a table, you're in for a treat: prix-fixe menus are under 30€ and feature vegetarian [more...]

Only in Pigalle would you find such an eclectic mix of spicy food, psychics, and massage therapists. At No Stress Café, you can eat a delicious meal and also get a massage (after 9pm) or have a fortune-teller tell you about your [more...]

The famed Tour d'Argent (silver tower) restaurant has lost two stars over the last fifteen years, but the gourmet restaurant's legendary history (which spans over 400 years) keeps diners coming back. The scenery doesn't get any better: [more...]

This family-run seafood restaurant on the charming rue Pontoise is a friendly spot for a romantic evening or a special occasion with friends or family (the round table can fit 6-8). La Marée Verte's prix-fixe menu (around 30€) is a [more...]

Just Be is the name the new owners have given to the popular D.E.P.U.R. (drôle d'endroit pour une rencontre, or "funny place for a meeting). It's still a trendy bar and restaurant in the 18th that is unlike any other. Forget about [more...]