Le Chardenoux

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"You could skip visiting Versailles or a performance at the Opéra Garnier and still get your fill of over-the-top aristocratic decor by having lunch or dinner at Le Chardenoux. The hundred-year-old marble bar is just one of the remarkable relics inside this restaurant in the city's gourmand quartier, Village Faidherbe. There’s also the hand-painted leaf motif ceiling, etched glass windows, and ornate crown moldings. The fish-focused menu changes seasonally, but regular standouts include the crunchy crab galette with avocado and curry, and the citrus salmon crispy rice topped with chipotle. Service is surprisingly attentive and almost downright friendly, and while the vanilla mille-feuille will be tempting, if you’re there during the day, consider a detour across the street to the chef’s bakery or the chocolate shop." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

"In this Parisian bistro founded by the Chardenoux family and a listed historic monument, the eye wanders from the beautiful painted ceiling to the Art nouveau details, before it is drawn back to the business at hand, the enticing menu in front of us. Fish and seafood are the name of the game here, including Lignac’s iconic signature dishes: lobster roll, salt-crusted sea bass, tuna tartar, avocado, ponzu, wasabi, without forgetting the decadent millefeuille or the rum baba! We fell in love with the crunchy savoury pancake of curry-flavoured crab and avocado: a masterpiece of balanced flavours." - Michelin Inspector

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"This newly restored Belle Epoque-era dining room in a trendy corner of the 11th arrondissement attracts well-heeled locals who know they're also about to throw down for a memorable meal. Prior to celebrity chef Cyril Lignac taking over the restaurant in 2014, it was predominantly seafood-focused; nowadays, the cocktail bar itself is so inviting that you could easily come for a cocktail and not even eat. That said, there's poké, crispy sushi, and meats like satay-marinated chicken and a very good hamburger (the bun alone is worth the calories); highlights are the mussels gratin and the avocado-covered crab served atop a crusty cracker. Don't skip dessert, because Monsieur Lignac is known for his pastries; while some may say his Baba au Rhum is the best in Paris, he also knows how to keep things simple, like with a bowl of naturally sweet strawberries topped with meringue crumbles and vanilla cream." - Lindsey Tramuta, Sara Lieberman

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"A 116‑year‑old Marais bistro offering an old‑world prix‑fixe experience—salt‑crusted sea bass, lobster ravioli, tender lamb confit—and standout classic desserts such as baba au rhum with whipped cream. The cozy, popular dining room sits among other establishments from a celebrity chef’s group and delights with an ornate marble and pewter bar, sage‑and‑gold frescoed ceilings, and a menu that ranges from refined bistro plates to an indulgent American‑style burger or steak‑frites." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors

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"This handsome Parisian bistro is steeped in history and has a certain Art Nouveau cachet. Its rum baba is also a classic; baked in a kugelhof mould, the cake is supple, airy and not too saturated." - The MICHELIN Guide