Introduction:
The order of listing of the restaurants is alphabetical and is divided into four groups as follows: Traditional Restaurant, Trendy Restaurant, Brasserie or Cafe; Booking is normally essential, lunch and dinner means fixed price lunch or dinner menu, carte means a la carte, some restaurants are closed 2 weeks in February and 3-4 weeks in August, best restaurants are also listed under "Hotels"
 
 

(15) Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee; Restaurants: Traditional; Superstar chef Alain Ducasse has taken over the dining room of the Hotel Plaza Athenee in late-2000 and has added a whacky touch to the traditional grand style interior with high ceiling, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, a la carte EUR 200-250, test menue EUR 190 or 210; Tel: +33-1-5367 6500; Fax: +33-1-5367 6512; 24 avenue Montaigne; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Tue-Fri 1-2.30pm, Mon-Fri 8-10.30pm; Metro: Alma Marceau / Franklin-Roosevelt; e-mail: adpa@alain-ducasse.com; website: www.alain-ducasse.com/presentationadpa.htm

(16) Ambassadeurs, Les; Restaurants: Traditional; Les Ambassadeurs Restaurant has definitely one of the most lavish marble interiors in the world, also place for the annual debutante ball, the cuisine is not less unique and your sommelier helps you to choose an unforgettable wine, Bernie Ecclestone and family have been here, chef: Dominique Bouchet, 2 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 52, a la carte EUR 150; Tel: +33-1-4471 1616; Fax: +33-1-4471 1502; 10 place de la Concorde; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Sun; Metro: Concorde; e-mail: crillon@crillon.com; website: www.crillon.com

 (17) Ambroisie, L'; Restaurants: Traditional; L'Ambroisie is in the intimate town house Hotel des Lynes on the 17th century place des Vosges: it has a terrace and a stylishly elegant interior, chef: Bernard Pachud, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, a la carte EUR 160; Tel: +33-1-4278 5145; Fax: +33-1-4278 5145; 9 place des Vosges; 75004 Paris 4e ; Open: Tue-Sat noon-1.30pm, 8-9.30pm; Metro: St.-Paul / Bastille; website: no website available yet

 (18) Angelina, Cafe; Restaurants: Cafe; Cafe Angelina is the grand old madame of the cafe houses in Paris also thanks to its neo-rococo interior design, the hot chocolate is famous as well as the pastries; Tel: +33-1-4260 8200; 226 rue de Rivoli; 75001 Paris 1er ; Open: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat&Sun -7.30pm; Metro: Tuileries; e-mail: contact@angelina.fr; website: www.angelina.fr

 (19) Arpege, L'; Restaurants: Trendy; L'Arpege has a trendy Scandinavian interior with many French government officials as regular guests, not only high respect for regional ingredients but also excellent combinations, wine choice is great, chef: Alain Passard, 3 Michelin Stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch and dinner menu degustation EUR 320, a la carte EUR 220-300; Tel: +33-1-4705 0906; Fax: +33-1-4418 9839; 84 rue de Varenne; 75007 Paris 7e ; Open: Tue-Sat noon-2pm, 7.30-10.30pm; Metro: Varenne; e-mail: arpege.passard@wanadoo.fr; website: www.alain-passard.com

 (20) Astor, L' (au Hotel Astor); Restaurants: Trendy; L'Astor has a Neo Art-Deco interior, Robouchon disciples offer some of his repertoire but also can still rely on their master's advice when they are experimenting with new frontiers, chef: Eric Lecerf, 2 Michelin stars, lunch EUR 50, a la carte EUR150; Tel: +33-1-5305 0520; Fax: +33-1-5305 0530; 11 rue d'Asorg; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri; Metro: Saint-Augustin; website: no website available yet
 
 

(21) Avenue, L'; Restaurants: Trendy; L'Avenue is the trendy restaurant in the avenue Montaigne with a velvet and gold interior and cool bar on the second floor, also enjoy Paris' beautiful jeunesse d'oree or the posh valet parking, chef: Christian Leclere, a la carte EUR 60-70; Tel: +33-1-4070 1491; Fax: +33-1-4070 9197; 41 avenue Montaigne; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Sun 8am-2am; Metro: Franklin-Roosevelt / Alma Marceau; website: no website available yet

(22) Bofinger; Restaurants: Brasserie; Bofinger is the oldest Brasserie in Paris with a beautiful Art Nouveau interior which makes a superb experience at a reasonable price, chef: Patrice Maccarez, luch menu EUR 20, dinner menue EUR 31, a la carte around EUR 40; Tel: +33-1-4272 8782; Fax: +33-1-4272 9768; 5-7 rue de la Bastille; 75004 Paris 4me ; Open: Mon-Sun noon-3pm, 6.30pm-1am; Metro: Bastille; website: no website available yet

 (23) Cafe Marly; Restaurants: Cafe; Cafe Marly with its high ceilings in the Richelieu wing of the Louvre is ideal for a break to enjoy pastries from Lenotre or have a proper meal, a la carte around EUR 40; Tel: +33-1-4926 0660; Fax: +33-1-4926 0706; 93 rue de Rivoli, Cours Napoleon; 75001 Paris 1er ; Open: Mon-Sun 8am-2am; Metro: Palais-Royal-Musee-du-Louvre; website: no website available yet

(24) Carre des Feuillants; Restaurants: Traditional;  +33-1-4286 8282;  +33-1-4286 0771; 14 rue de Castiglione; 75001 Paris 1er; The interior of the Carre des Feuillants Restaurant is a light mixture of trendy and traditional style and so is the cuisine, if you like the wine  you can buy some bottles to take with you, chef: Alain Dutournier, 2 Michelin stars, lunch 350 FF, carte 600 FF; Mon-Fri, dinner -Sat; Tuileries / Opera; no website available yet

(25) Coupole, La; Restaurants: Brasserie;  +33-1-4320 1420;  +33-1-4335 4614; 102 boulevard du Montparnasse; 75014 Paris 14e; La Coupole Brasserie was established in 1927, this is one of the grand old brasseries, including restaurant, bar and dance hall, with Hemingway and Cocteau as famous guests, chef: Paul Delbart, menu 100-190FF, carte 180-250FF; Mon-Sun 7.30am-2am; Vavin; no website available yet

(26) Divellec, Le; Restaurants: Trendy;  +33-1-4551 9196;  +33-1-4551 3175; 107 rue de l'Universite; 75007 Paris 7e; In the trendy interior of the Le Divellec Restaurant , you can enjoy many nice seafood creations such as the unique homard  presse (lobster), 2 Michelin stars, lunch 300 FF, carte 659 FF; Mon-Sat; Invalides; www.le-divellec.com

(24) Carre des Feuillants; Restaurants: Traditional; The interior of Carre des Feuillants is a light mixture of trendy and traditional style and so is the cuisine, if you like the wine you can buy some bottles to take with you, chef: Alain Dutournier, 2 Michelin stars, menue EUR 55, a la carte around EUR 50; Tel: +33-1-4286 8282; Fax: +33-1-4286 0771; 14 rue de Castiglione; 75001 Paris 1er ; Open: Mon-Fri, dinner -Sat; Metro: Tuileries / Opera; website: no website available yet

 (25) Coupole, La; Restaurants: Brasserie; La Coupole was established in 1927, this is one of the grand old brasseries, including restaurant, bar and dance hall, with Hemingway and Cocteau as famous guests, chef: Paul Delbart, menu EUR 15-30, a la carte EUR 30-40; Tel: +33-1-4320 1420; Fax: +33-1-4335 4614; 102 boulevard du Montparnasse; 75014 Paris 14e ; Open: Mon-Sun 7.30am-2am; Metro: Vavin; website: no website available yet

 (26) Divellec, Le; Restaurants: Trendy; In the trendy interior of Le Divellec, you can enjoy many nice seafood creations such as the unique homard presse (lobster), 2 Michelin stars, lunch menue EUR 50, a la carte around EUR 100; Tel: +33-1-4551 9196; Fax: +33-1-4551 3175; 107 rue de l'Universite; 75007 Paris 7e ; Open: Mon-Sat; Metro: Invalides; website: www.le-divellec.com
 
 

(27) Flore, Cafe de; Restaurants: Cafe; The classic Art Deco interior of the Cafe de Flore is attracting the trendy jeunesse d'oree, a good place to relax from the trendy shops off place St. Germain des Pres with a drink or a full meal, Karl-Lagerfeld is a regular, Brasserie Lipp is on the opposite site, a la carte EUR 30-40; Tel: +33-1-4548 5526; 172 boulevard Saint-Germain; 75006 Paris 6e ; Open: Mon-Sun 7am-1.30am; Metro: St. Germain-Des-Pres; website: www.cafe-de-flore.fr

(28) Fouquet's-Barriere; Restaurants: Brasserie; Since 1899, all major European film stars have been in Fouquet's as the Cesar film award is celebrated here, restaurant is red velvet, but you can also go for a more light snack with a view on the Champs-Elysees, menu from EUR 50; Tel: +33-1-4723 5000; Fax: +33-1-4723 5055; 99 avenue des Champs-Elysees; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Restaurant: Mon-Sun noon-3pm, 5pm-midnight, Bar & Salon: 8pm-2am; Metro: George V; e-mail: fouquets@lucienbarriere.com; website: www.lucienbarriere.com

(29) Grand Vefour; Restaurants: Traditional; The Grand Vefour has a great authentic interior located in the arcades of the Palais-Royal, do not miss the golden frog legs, past guests have been Victor Hugo or Jean Cocteau, chef: Guy Martin, 3 Michelin stars, lunch menu EUR 75, dinner menu about EUR 200, a la carte about EUR 220; Tel: +33-1-4296 5627; Fax: +33-1-4286 8071; 17 rue de Beaujolais; 75001 Paris 1er ; Open: Mon-Fri 12.30-2pm, Mon-Thu 8-10pm; Metro: Palais-Royal; website: no website available yet

(30) Guy Savoy; Restaurants: Trendy; Trendy modern interior and chef Guy Savoy sees himself as an contemporary artist as well - just try it and enjoy, 3 Michelin stars, menu EUR 160, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: +33-1-4380 4061; Fax: +33-1-4622 4061; 18 rue Troyon; 75017 Paris 17e ; Open: Tue-Fri noon-2pm, Tue-Sat 7.30-10.30pm; Metro: Charles-de-Gaulles-Etoile; e-mail: reserv@guysavoy.com; website: www.guysavoy.com

 (31) Jules Vernes, Le; Restaurants: Trendy; Le Jules Vernes restaurant is located 400 feet up on the second level of the Eiffel Tower and has a 70s design with an excellent view on tout Paris, chef: Alain Reix, 1 Michelin star, lunch EUR 50, a la carte EUR 50; Tel: +33-1-4555 6144; Fax: +33-1-4705 2941; Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars; 75007 Paris 7e ; Open: Mon-Sun 12.15-2pm, 7.30-9.30pm, Tour Eiffel: Mon-Sun 9.30-11am (Jun-Aug 9am-midnight); Metro: Trocadero / Ecole Militaire; website: no website available yet
 
 

(32) Laduree; Restaurants: Cafe; Laduree was founded in 1862 in rue Royal and is famous for its pastries and chocolates, we think the Champs-Elysees site has more cachet thanks to its clientele and its elegant upstairs rooms with high ceilings, Karl Lagerfeld is a client; Tel: +33-1-4075 0875; Fax: +33-1-4075 0675; 75 avenue des Champs-Elysees; 75008 Paris 8e 16 rue Royal, 75008 Paris 8e; Open: Mon-Sun 7.30am-midnight; Metro: George V; e-mail: contact@laduree.fr; website: www.laduree.fr

(33) Lasserre; Restaurants: Traditional; Lasserre is the grande dame of the traditional restaurants with one of the best guest lists in town (from Salvatore Dali to King Farouk of Egypt), the roof can be opened for good weather to see the stars, chef: Jean-Louis Nomicos, 2 Michelin stars, suit strongly advised, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: +33-1-4359 5343; Fax: +33-1-4563 7223; 17 avenue Franklin Roosevelt; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Dinner Mon-Sat 7.00-10.00pm, Lunch Tue-Fri noon-2.00pm; Metro: Franklin-Roosevelt; e-mail reservation@lasserre.fr; website: www.restaurant-lasserre.com

(34) Laurent, Le; Restaurants: Traditional; Le Laurent is a Napoleon III style villa with a semi-circular dining room in salmon pink and two terraces at the end of Champs-Elysees, chef: Philippe Braun, 2 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 65, a la carte EUR 120-170; Tel: +33-1-4225 0039; Fax: +33-1-4562 4521; 41 avenue Gabriel; 57008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri noon-2pm, Mon-Sat 7.30-10pm, Sun June-Oct.; Metro: Champs-Elysees-Clemenceau; e-mail: info@le-laurent.com; website: www.le-laurent.com

(35) Ledoyen, Le Pavillon; Restaurants: Traditional; Le Pavillon Ledoyen is an 1842 dining room in a pavilion at the end of Champs Elysees with a grand interior and cuisine, chef: Christian Le Squer, 3 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 60, dinner around EUR 100, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: +33-1-4029 1919; Fax: +33-1-4742 5501; 1 avenue Dutuit; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri noon-2pm, 7.30-10.15pm; Metro: Champs Elysees Clemenceau; website: no website available yet
 
 

(36) Lucas Carton; Restaurants: Traditional; Lucas Carton has a superb Art Nouveau interior at the South end of the Place de la Madeleine, the combination of food and wine is high priority, so that the latter is served by the glass to accompany each course individually, chef: Alain Senderens, 3 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 70, a la carte EUR 70; Tel: +33-1-4265 2290; Fax: +33-1-4265 0623; 9 place de la Madeleine; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Tue-Fri noon-2.30pm, Mon-Sat 8-10.30pm; Metro: Madleine; e-mail: lucas.carton@lucascarton.com; website: www.lucascarton.com

(37) Maxim's; Restaurants: Traditonal; Original belle-epoque decor, drinking champagne is de rigeur here, owned and revived by Pierre Cardin, Edward VII, Callas and Onassis were guests, dark suit advisable, Bateau Maxim's excellent for trips on the Seine, chef: Bruno Stril, a la carte EUR 50-70; Tel: +33-1-4265 2794; 3 rue Royale; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Sat 12.30-2.15pm, 7.30-10pm (Tue-Sat in July & August); Metro: Concorde / Madleine; website: www.maxims-de-paris.com
 
 

(38) Michel Rostang; Restaurants: Traditional; An old town house is the setting for this delicious cuisine with rooms as follows: Salon Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Robj 1 & 2, chef Michel Rostang is famous for his winter-truffle meals, 2 Michelin stars, lunch EUR 70, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: +33-1-4763 4077; Fax: +33-1-4763 8275; 20 rue Rennequin; 75017 Paris ; Open: Tue-Fri 12.30-2.30pm, Mon-Sat 7.30-10pm; Metro: Ternes / Pereire; website: www.michelrostang.com

(39) Pierre Gagnaire; Restaurants: Trendy; The trendy designer interior of the restaurant Pierre Gagnaire gives a hint that the cuisine leaves conventions behind and impresses with avant-garde ingredients, chef: Pierre Gagnaire, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 80, dinner RUR 80-160, a la carte EUR 150; Tel: +33-1-4435 1825; Fax: +33-1-4435 1837; 6 rue Balzac (besides Hotel Balzac); 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri noon-2pm, 8-10pm; Metro: George V; website: no website available yet
 
 

(40) Pre Catelan; Restaurants: Traditional; The Pre Catelan boasts of a Belle-Epoque interior in the Bois de Boulogne with a beautiful garden, which makes an unforgettable impression in the summer together with the cuisine, chef: Frederic Anton, 2 Michelin stars, lunch EUR 50, dinner around EUR 100, a la carte EUR 110; Tel: +33-1-4414 4114; Fax: +33-1-4524 4325; Routes de Suresnes, Bois de Boulogne; 75016 Paris 16e ; Open: Tue-Sun noon-2.30pm, Tue-Sat 8-10.30pm; Metro: Porte Dauphine; website: www.lenotre.fr

(41) Procope; Restaurants: Traditional; Procope was founded in 1686, this institution witnessed 3 centuries of history: Danto Robespierre, Rousseau, Voltaire - all were here, it offers 5 different sorts of oysters in up to 3 categories as well as other traditional French dishes, chef: Michel Lerouet, menu EUR 30-60, a la carte EUR 40; Tel: +33-1-4046 7900; Fax: +33-1-4046 7909; 13 rue de l'Ancienne Comedie; 75006 Paris 6e ; Open: Mon-Sun 11.30am-1am; Metro: Odeon; website: www.procope.com

(42) Spoon, Food & Wine; Restaurants: Trendy; Not far from the Champs-Elysees, Spoon Food & Wine is Alain Ducasse's trendy restaurant - the cuisine fuses ingredients from all over the world which applies to the wine as well, chef: Christophe Moret, a la carte EUR 30-55; Tel: +33-1-4076 3444; Fax: +33-1-4076 3437; 4 rue de Marignan; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 7-11.30pm; Metro: Franklin-Roosevelt; e-mail: info@spoon.tm.fr; website: www.spoon.tm.fr
 
 

(43) Taillevent; Restaurants: Traditonal; Taillevent is derived from the author of the first French cookbook from 1379, the town palace interior is as unique as the cuisine, chef: Michel Del Burgo, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, a la carte from EUR 140; Tel: +33-1-4495 1501; Fax: +33-1-4225 9518; 15 rue Lamennais; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri; Metro: Charles-De-Gaulle-Etoile; website: www.taillevent.com

(44) Tour d'Argent, La; Restaurants: Traditonal; The Tour d'Argent was originally founded in 1582 and there were duels for seats in the past, Grace Kelly and her family were only some on the impressive guest list, who enjoyed the view of Notre Dame and the famous Canard Presse, 2 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 65, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: +33-1-4354 2331; Fax: +33-1-4407 1204; 15-17 quai de la Tournelle; 75005 Paris 5e ; Open: Tue-Sun noon-2pm, 7.30-10pm; Metro: Cardinal-Lemoine / Pont-Marie; website: www.la-tour-dargent.com

(45) Train Bleu, Le; Restaurants: Traditonal; Le Train Bleu is the restaurant where the wealthy Parisians in the past met before boarding their trains to the Cote d'Azur or Italy - the Belle Epoque frescos on the wall get you in the holiday mood, go here for a full meal or just a Kir Royal at the Big Ben Bar, menu EUR 42 (incl. 1/2 bottle of wine), a la carte from EUR 50; Tel: +33-1-4343 0906; Fax: +33-1-4343 9796; Gare de Lyon; 75012 Paris 12e ; Open: Mon-Sun 11.30am-3pm, 7-11pm; Metro: Gare de Lyon; e-mail: reservation_le_train_bleu@compass-group.fr; website: www.le-train-bleu.com