Paris Restaurant Reviews and Profiles

A guide to the two restaurants located on the premises of the Eiffel Tower, Altitude 95 and Le Jules Vernes.

About.com Paris Travel Contributor Jonathan James reviews traditional Paris steakhouse Le Relais de Venise - L'Entrecôte, which serves up some of Paris' best steak-frites (steak and french fries)-- with a large part of the secret in the sauce.

Chez Gladines is one of Paris' best budget restaurants and serves hearty, authentic French Basque and southwest dishes in a convivial and laid back setting. If you're looking for authentic regional French cuisine at budget prices, prefer generous portions to a frillier presentation, and enjoy dining in a convivial, casual setting, Chez Gladines is a must.

A review of Gallopin, a traditional French brasserie that features delicious classic dishes at reasonable prices.

L'homme Bleu is a Paris restaurant serving authentic North African food, including couscous, tagines, and other specialties.

A review of Addis Abeba Ethiopian restaurant in Paris, which provides a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to taste traditional Ethiopian dishes with friends.

Ever wonder what happens to your senses when you're plunged in total darkness? A meal at Dans le Noir restaurant in Paris provides the unparalleled experience of enjoying a meal sightlessly.

Your Guide reviews Mexi and Co, a Mexican Restaurant in Paris that gets a high score for ambiance and a lower one for authenticity.

About.com Paris Travel Contributor Aedín Mac Devitt spends an evening at La Sidreria, a new concept bar and restaurant in Paris, France featuring traditional basque cider self-served directly from the barrel.

Georges Restaurant is a contemporary and trendy French restaurant located on the top floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Georges is as known for its sleek, Kubrick-esque design as it is for its fare.

Les Bouchons de Francois Clerc is a restaurant near Notre Dame and the Seine offering fresh, contemporary cuisine in a classic Paris setting.

Le Pain Quotidien is a bakery, restaurant and tearoom in the center of Paris.

La Closerie des Lilas is a café and restaurant in Paris, France famed for the literary greats that once set up shop here, including French poet Apollinaire and American novelist Ernest Hemingway. Find practical details and historical information on La Closerie des Lilas here.

A look at one of Paris' staple kitchens. From About France for Visitors guest contributor Phil Chavanne.

This searchable database of Paris restaurants allows you to find a gourmet spot by neighborhood, budget, cuisine, and ambiance. A great resource.

Courtney Traub of About.com Paris Travel reviews Italian ice cream (gelato) at Deliziefollie, a relative newcomer to Paris and producer of some of the best gelato the city has to offer.

A review of Chez Marcel, an eatery specialized in New-York style weekend brunches and light, freshly prepared fare, and located in a quiet niche of Montmartre.

About.com Paris Travel Contributor Jacob Kleinman spent an evening at the well-reputed Paris wine bar Au Sauvignon, and reports back in this review on the results of his tastings.