Café de Flore: This icon is one of the oldest cafés in Paris (it was a favorite of Pablo Picasso and other creative types) and offers great people-watching on its terrace and simple fare such as a delicious club sandwich and omelette et salade.Le Récamier: A Left Bank institution, where soufflés are a specialty of the house, with new ones such as Creole and vanilla added monthly to the more traditional choices.The menu is modern Mediterranean with a special focus on fresh seafood. Madame Rêve Café: This gorgeous 19 th century style brasserie has been packed since its fall 2021 opening.CoCo Restaurant Palais Garnier: This chic new hotspot is adjacent to the historic Palais Garnier Opera House, a 15-minute walk from the Louvre.Don’t miss the only-at-lunch steak frites. La Bourse et La Vie: This tiny bistro-featuring a brocante décor that mixes 19 th-century mirrors with 1960s-style globe light fixtures-is helmed by French-trained American chef Daniel Rose, who serves up French staples like pot-au-feu and oysters gratinée.La Poule au Pot: After a stylish revamp in 2018, this institution (which has been open since 1935 and is now led by chef Jean-Francois Piège) is a top spot for a traditional feel and timeless classics, including buttery snails, veal stew and cherry clafoutis.Clover Grill: This casual spot from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Francois Piege focuses on charcoal grilled food, mainly top quality meats, but there is also fish, lobster and fresh vegetables.

The truffle pizza is a must-order and the terrace is the best place to dine when the weather is nice. Loulou : Set in the beautiful Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Loulou offers a mix of French and Italian Riviera–inspired cuisine.Forest: About a 20-minute walk across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, Forest is the rooftop restaurant atop Musée d’Art Moderne.Ducasse sur Seine: For an only-in-Paris experience, Alain Ducasse’s Ducasse sur Seine is a stunning boat restaurant that offers prix-fixe lunch and dinner cruises and afternoon tea from its docked location right in front of the Eiffel Tower.Girafe: This beautiful, hot spot restaurant from the team behind Loulou and Monsieur Bleu has a terrance with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and a menu of fresh Mediterranean fare.Les Cocottes : A cozy and refined neighborhood spot from chef Christian Constant, Cocottes is a go-to for simple salads, sandwiches, omelettes or cocottes (casseroles) of vegetables or lamb.The cozy hideaway near the Eiffel Tower champions traditional French dishes like steak frites and duck confit, and boasts a charming atmosphere. La Fontaine de Mars: This classic Left Bank bistro is a perpetual favorite and a mainstay on the crowded rue Saint-Dominique.L’Ami Jean: This lively bistro serves marvelous southwestern-French cuisine-don’t miss the legendary rice pudding for dessert.

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