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The most romantic restaurants in Paris
Start with Lasserre, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen in 8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées) and Benoit in Marais, 4th. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- Lasserrehaute cuisine française
Grand, old-school haute cuisine institution near the Champs-Élysées, famous for its retractable roof and classic, opulent French dishes.
- Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées) · haute cuisine française
Yannick Alléno's showcase pavilion near the Champs-Élysées, celebrated for inventive sauces and extracting techniques in elaborate tasting menus.
- BenoitMarais, 4th · French bistro
Historic Marais bistro dating to 1912, now under Alain Ducasse, serving polished versions of French classics like cassoulet.
- GrandCœurFrench bistro
Romantic Marais restaurant in a vaulted medieval building, known for seasonal French bistro cooking and a lovely terrace.
- Lucas Cartonhaute cuisine française
Storied Belle Époque dining room near Madeleine, historically tied to chef Alain Senderens, known for refined French classics.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Paris?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Lasserre, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen (8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)) and Benoit (Marais, 4th). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Paris: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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