Cheap Restaurants

La Cidrerie du Marais
Deliciously hearty buckwheat crepes and cider (the clue's in the name). The staff are very accommodating with tourists and the cosy, trinket-filled room will charm even the most jaded of city slickers. 

Address: 4 Rue de Sevigne | Telephone: 01 4278 5707 |

East Side Burgers
Vegetarian fast food might not be the first thing that springs to mind as traditional French cuisine, but this new joint is good enough to tempt even the staunchest carnivores away from their boeuf bourguignon. Each day customers have a choice between two fresh and delicious veggie burgers and can even enjoy vegan chocolate peanut butter cookies to finish. Perfect fuel for sightseers as well as eco-warriors.

Address: 60 Boulevard Voltaire |

Affordable Restaurants

Restaurant Amour
If you can manage it despite the artistically low lighting, this is definitely a place to see people and be seen. This doesn't mean it's unfriendly, though. The food is a reasonably-priced and delicious twist on traditional brasserie fare. Ask for a table in the greenhouse to enjoy the atmosphere to the fullest.

Address: 8 Rue de Navarin | Telephone: 01 4878 3180 |

Les Philosophes
Quality French brasserie food served  with warmth, humour and a sense of history

Address: 30 rue Vieille du Temple | Telephone: 01 48 87 49 64 |

Good Quality Restaurants

Nos Ancetres les Gaulois
Feel just like Asterix in this rustic haven on the central Ile St Louis. As well as enough food to satisfy the hardiest of Gallic warriors, there's free-flowing red wine on tap for the more mature members of the village.  

Address: 39 Rue St-Louis-en-l'Ile | Telephone: 01 4633 6607 |

Pavillon Montsouris
Boasting a gorgeous location in the Parc Montsouris, this restaurant is perfect for days when you want to appreciate the beautiful scenery without getting chilly outside. The staff are welcoming and the beautiful desserts just the right size.

Address: 20 rue de Gazan | Telephone: 01 4313 2900 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Senderens
With its two Michelin stars, Senderens is one of the high temples of French haute cuisine and you'll certainly need to book. Creative food served in a surprisingly relaxing Art Nouveau atmosphere (lots of blond wood). Try the suckling pig and leave room for the millefeuille with Tahitian vanilla. 

Address: 9 Place de la Madeleine | Telephone: 01 42 65 22 90 |

Restaurant Toyo
This stylish Japanese restaurant on the Left Bank is run by Toyo, the former private chef to fashion designer Kenzo. Seated at tables or at the long wooden counter, guests dine on tiny amuse-bouches, barely seared scallops with radish cakes, and spicy fish curry. Be sure to reserve well in advance.

Address: 17 Rue Jules Chaplain | Telephone: 01 43 54 28 03 |