Beautiful atmosphere evoking the days of luxury train journeys. Opened in 1901 in the Gare de Lyon Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 19 out of 30 (good to very good) Decor: 27 out of 30 (extraordinary to perfection) Service: 19 out [...]
Archive for the ‘Historic Places’ Category
Train Bleu
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 12th arrondissement, Historic Places, Romantic, Traditional, tagged gare de lyon restaurant paris, Le Train Bleu, Le Train Bleu paris, Paris, restaurant, restaurant paris on October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ambassadeurs
Posted in $$$$ Super Expensive, 8th arrondissement, Historic Places, New French (semi-modern), Romantic, tagged Ambassadeurs, Ambassadeurs paris, luxury dining in Paris, Paris, Paris restaurant, restaurant on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Luxurious dining, old world style. The building itself dates back to 1758. Formal atmosphere but very romantic. Not for those on a budget! Closed Sundays and Mondays, reservations required Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 27 out of 30 (extraordinary to perfection) Decor: 29 out of 30 (extraordinary to perfection) Service: 27 out of 30 (extraordinary to [...]
Angelina
Posted in $ Inexpensive, 1st arrondissement, Dessert / Tearoom, Historic Places, tagged Angelina, Angelina hot chocolate, Angelina paris, Angelina tearoom, Angelina tearoom paris, Paris, paris desserts, paris pastries, tearoom, tearoom paris on October 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Happiness in a cup – claimed to be the world’s best hot chocolate (on the menu as “Chocolat Africain”), its well worth a visit! Can be a bit touristy, but the dining room is lovely and the pastries are fabulous. The “Mont Blanc” (chestnut cream meringue) is another Angelina signature, but really you could [...]
Terminus Nord
Posted in $$ Moderate, 10th arrondissement, Brasserie, Historic Places, tagged Paris, Paris restaurant, restaurant, Terminus Nord, Terminus Nord paris on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An authentic French bistro, opened in 1925. Classic French bistro food served in a charming old world ambiance A short walk from Rue Livingstone – a must! Zagat 2008 ratings: Food: 15 out of 30 (fair to good) Decor: 18 out of 30 (good to very good) Service: 16 out of 30 (good to very [...]
Le Procope
Posted in $$$ Expensive, 6th arrondissement, Historic Places, Traditional, tagged Le Procope, Paris, Paris restaurant, Procope paris, restaurant on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the oldest operating restaurants in the world (opened in 1686!) le Procope has a long history of welcoming artistic, political, and literary figures. While the food today is uninspiring, Voltaire’s table can still be seen. The cafe attracts a mixed bag of writers, journalists, university professors, models, businessmen, and assorted tourists Zagat 2008 [...]
Le Polidor
Posted in $ Inexpensive, 6th arrondissement, Great value, Historic Places, tagged Bistro, Le Polidor, Paris, Paris restaurant, restaurant on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Typical old world French bistro, opened in 1845 Enjoy classic simple French food in a cozy ambiance (you may just become friends with your neighbors!) Zagat 2008 ratings: Food:15 out of 30 (fair to good) Decor:15 out of 30 (fair to good) Service:14 out of 30 (fair to good) Cost: 27 euros (one drink and [...]
