HAVEN IN PARIS RECOMMENDED PARIS RESTAURANTS

Marais

Amisphere

64, rue Charlot, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 77 34 10 ; M: Filles du Calvaire or Temple

Traditional French. €11 for 2-Course Fixed-Price Lunch Menu, A La Carte Menu: Average per Person €20 - €25. Renovated to expose the stone walls and decorated in warm tones of red, the glass walls make it light and bright. The lunch menu is hard to beat at this price for such excellent quality specialties, which change daily. Open from early to late, there is always a mix of residents who make it their home.

Anahi

49 rue Volta, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 87 88 24 ; M: Temple

A la Carte Menu, average per person €50. Authentic Argentinan cuisine, excellent beef and empanadas. Occasional star sightings, a small place that fills up fast, reservations necessary.

Au Bascou

38, rue Réaumur, 3e ; Tél. 01.42.72.69.25 ; M: Arts et Metiers (Closed Sat - Sun)

A La Carte Menu: Average per Person €35 - €45 Southwest French food. Get distracted from the intense and alluring aromas coming from the kitchen. The menu is so intriguing that you might be tempted to order absolutely everything. Check it out!

Au Petit Thai

4, rue du roi de Sicile, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 75 75 ; M: St-Paul

Wonderful and authentic Thai food. TINY space so reservations a must!

Breakfast in America

4, rue Malher, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 40 21 ; M: St-Paul

www.breakfast-in-america.com

The place to come for authentic American breakfast (pancakes, etc.) and hamburgers.

Breizh Café

109, rue Vieille du Temple, 3e; Tél. 01 42 72 13 77 ; M: St-Sébastien - Froissart (Closed Mon & Tues)

Excellent crêperie with great ciders and jams.

Café des musées

49, rue de Turenne, 3e; Tél. 01 42 72 96 17 ; M: St. Paul or Chemin Vert

A traditional bistro with good family cooking, open every day except holidays. Reserve for dinner or weekend meals.

Café du centre culturel Suédois

11, rue Payenne, 3e ; Tél. 01 44 78 80 20 ; M: St. Paul or Chemin Vert (Closed Mon)

The café is just in the entryway of the courtyard, off of rue Payenne. They have fresh soups, sandwiches, and a daily dessert. Beautiful gardens behind.

Chez Janou

2 rue Roger-Verlomme, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 28 41 ; M: Chemin Vert, St Paul or Bastille

A great Marais address. Located on the corner of two 17th century streets, this busy restaurant serves food from Provence and your French grandmother's kitchen. There is an amazing Pastis cocktail menu. Good Sunday afternoon hang-out, especially on the terrace. Reserve if possible.

Chez Marianne

2, rue des Hospitalières St-Gervais, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 18 86 (Open every day) ; M: St-Paul

Excellent falafel and salads.

Guillaume

32, rue de Picardie, 3e ; Tél. 01 44 54 20 60 ; M: Filles du Calvaire or Temple

French and world food, delicious tuna. Incredibly cozy jazz inspired lounge area. Great place for an afternoon unwind with a glass of wine and a cheese plate. Terrace in the summer.

Innamorati

57 rue Charlot, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 04 88 28 ; M: Filles du Calvaire

This is the kind of restaurant where you are continually amazed by the simplicity and freshness of ingredients. Rustic Sicilian cuisine that is incredibly satiating. The carbonara that comes in its own pot and the white pizza with salad both come highly recommended.

L'As du Fallafel

34, rue des Rosiers, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 87 63 60 ; M: St-Paul (Closed Sat)

For a quick, cheap, and delicious bite to eat, head over to l'As du Fallafel (literally, the Ace of Falafel) on rue des Rosiers. This falafel really does live up to its name as ace.

La Perle

78, rue Vieille du Temple, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 69 93 ; M: St-Paul or St-Sebastien - Froissart

Hip bar and restaurant with hamburgers and bistro fare.

La Victoire Supreme du Coeur

29, rue du Bourg Tibourg, 4e ; Tél. 01 40 41 95 03 ; M: Hotel de Ville

www.vscoeur.com

Natural, organic, and 100% vegetarian cuisine. Excellent selection with daily specials, friendly service, pleasant atmosphere.

Le Bouledogue

20, rue Rambuteau, 3e; Tél. 01 40 27 90 90 ; M: Rambuteau

Contemporary French cooking.

Le Dome Du Marais

53bis, rue des Francs Bourgeois, 4e; Tél. 01 42 74 54 17; M: Hôtel de Ville or Rambuteau

Closed Sun & Mon. Gorgeous restaurant, great food magnificent setting. The impressive glass dome allows natural light in the day and a wonderful ambiance at night. Must go and experience!

Le Georges

19 rue de Beaubourg, 4e ; Tél. 01 44 78 47 99 ; M: Rambuteau or Hôtel de Ville

Come here to enjoy a drink and the view, but not for the food. This café on the top of Centre Georges Pompidou has a panoramic view of Paris and is quite pleasant in warm weather. Be aware though -- the food is mediocre at best. The decor and prices are as one would expect from a modern art museum.

Le Loir dans la Théière

3 rue des Rosiers, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 90 61 ; M: St. Paul

The best place for a sit down lunch in the Marais. The desserts are to die for. You can view all of them before choosing, the lemon meringue is a favorite. The menu is mainly quiches and tartes, good tea selection. Cozy, cafe style ambiance. Reservations not accepted, arrive early for lunch on the weekends.

Le Pain Quotidien

20 rue des Archives, 4e ; Tél. 01 44 54 03 07 ; M: Hôtel de Ville

Offers fine baked goods and pastries, tea and teacakes, salads, sandwiches, and great Sunday brunch in a convivial atmosphere. You can sit inside at invitingly rustic wooden tables for tea, plats du jour, or brunch. Organic bread and pastries can be taken away from the bakery. 8-20 Euros.

Le Potager du Marais

22, rue Rambuteau, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 74 24 66 ; M: Rambuteau

Natural, organic, and 100% vegetarian cuisine. Excellent selection, friendly service, small but pleasant atmosphere.

Mai Thai

24 bis, rue St-Gilles, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 18 77 ; M: Bastille or Chemin Vert

Excellent Thai food. Very small so arrive early or make a reservation.

Restaurant Le Hangar

12, impasse Berthaud, 3e; Tél. 01 42 74 55 44 ; M: Rambuteau

Quality, creative cuisine. Reservation recommended.

Sacha Finkelsztajn

27, rue des Rosiers, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 78 91 ; M: St-Paul

www.laboutiquejaune.com

Traditional Yiddish traiteurs, with central European and Russian prepared foods. To try: pastrami sandwich; börek with sheep cheese (fromage de brebis) or vegetables; cheesecake for dessert.

Temple Celeste Restaurant Chinois

9, rue Volta 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 09 75 ; M: Arts et Métiers

Excellent and authentic (and a dive).

Montmartre

Casa Lola

12, rue Francoeur, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 55 42 41 ; M: Lamarck-Coulaincourt

Yummy Mediterranean food from South of France with Spanish & Middle Eastern flavor. In a cozy and warm ambiance on the hill behind Sacre Coeur.

L'Abadache

89 rue Lemercier, 17e ; Tél. 01 42 26 37 33 ; M: Brochant or La Fourche

Mon - Fri for lunch & dinner; closed Sat & Sun. Tiny and off the beaten track this French bistro with an original and wonderful menu that changes daily is well worth the trip. The 'prix fixe' is approximately 28€ at night and 16€ at lunch. The décor is simple but the food more than makes up for it. Be sure to reserve or you may be disappointed. Take advantage of the moment to discover the funky neighborhood of 'les Batignolles' the trendy up and coming hip area that is just around the restaurant. Erica and Alain's favorite spot to dine when in Paris. The restaurant is owned by a Franco-British couple. The chef is French and his wife is British. Let them know that Erica from Haven in Paris sent you!

L'Homme Tranquille

81, rue des Martyrs, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 54 56 28; M: Pigalle

Closed Sun & Mon. Homestyle French cooking, fabulous terrines. Small family-run restaurant -- mother and grandmother cook, son Antoine runs the house. We love this place! Reservations recommended for dinner.

La Focaccia

10, rue Joseph de Maistre, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 55 60 27 ; M: Blanche or Abbesses

Excellent little Italian Bistro.

La Mascotte

52, rue des Abbesses 18e ; Tél. 01 46 06 28 15 ; M: Blanche or Abbesses

Excellent seafood and typical French dished. A local favorite. Bar in the front is a neighborhood hang out. Walk through to be seated at the restaurant.

Le Restaurant

32, rue Veron 18e ; Tél. 01 42 23 06 22 ; M: Blanche or Abbesses

Refreshingly original French cuisine. This tiny restaurant is a gem, and is amazingly not too pricey. Reservations recommended for dinner.

Le Sancerre

35, rue des Abbesses 18e ; Tél. 01 42 58 08 20 ; M: Abbesses

This bustling wine-bar cafe is popular with the young artists, musicians and locals of the neighborhood. The salads and sandwiches are average, but this is a funky little spot.

Le Targui

15/17, rue Joseph de Maistre 18e ; Tél. 01 42 55 16 85 ; M: Abbesses or Blanche

Tasty Moroccan food.

Restaurant Bharath

51, rue Louis Blanc, 10e ; Tél. 01 42 09 35 84 ; M: La Chapelle or Gare du Nord

This is an Indian dive in the Indian neighborhood Only for those of you who like an adventure into another culture. Erica and Alain eat here often when in Paris.

Templier

9, rue des Abbesses 18e ; Tél. 01 42 54 88 64 ; M: Pigalle or Abbesses

Great place for lunch. Big salads and classic French dishes.

Terminus Nord

23, rue de Dunkerque, 10e ; Tél. 01 42 85 05 15 ; M: Gare du Nord

Authentic French bistro. Classic French bistro food served in a charming old world ambiance. A short walk from rue Livingstone. A must!

Palais Royal

Baan Boran

43, rue Montpensier 1er; Tél. 01 40 15 90 45 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

Exquisite traditional Thai food and kind service in a mellow ambiance.

Benoit

20, rue St. Martin, 1er; Tél. 01 42 72 25 76 ; M: Châtelet or Hôtel de Ville

Average per person, 60-70 Euros, lunchtime menu 38 Euros. World renowned chef Alain Ducasse took over this ornate brasserie a couple years ago. He has turned Benoit into a lost in time experience of brass rails, lace curtains and classic French cuisine. The snails and scallops are exquisite. Reservations necessary.

Bizan

56, rue Sainte-Anne, 2e ; Tél. 01 42 96 67 76 ; M: Pyramides or Quatre-Septembre

Joe Allen's

30 Rue Pierre Lescot, 1er; Tél. 01 42 36 70 13 ; M: Etienne Marcel

A very American spot, great for brunch.

Juvenile's Wine Bar

47, rue de Richelieu, 1er; Tél. 01 42 97 46 49 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

Right around the corner from Willi's and owned by the same people. Great wine by the glass. Yummy desserts and cheese. Food is very average tapas. This is also a shop where you can buy interesting bottles of wine at reasonable prices.

Kunitoraya

39, rue Sainte-Anne, 1er ; Tél. 01 47 03 33 65 ; M: Pyramides or Quatre-Septembre

www.kunitoraya.com

Comes highly recommended. Specialty is udon.

L'Epi D'Or

25, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1er ; Tél. 01 42 36 38 12 ; M: Etienne Marcel

Tasty French food in old world French ambiance.

Le Grand Colbert

4, rue Vivienne 2e; Tél. 01 42 86 87 88 ; M: Palais Royal/Pyramides

A wonderful French brasserie. The food is consistently excellent, the staff is charming, and English is happily spoken.

Le Pain Quotidien

2, rue des Petits Carreaux 2e; Tél. 01 42 21 14 50 ; M: Etienne Marcel or Sentier

Great French brunch with delicious home made marmalades, jams, and bread (no pancakes or waffles) with cozy ambiance.

Le Rocher de Cancale

78, rue Montorgueil, 2e ; Tél. 01 42 33 50 29 ; M: Etienne Marcel

Historic and traditional French restaurant serving delicious salads and bistro fare.

Willi's Wine Bar

13, rue des Petits Champs, 1er ; Tél. 01 42 61 05 09 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

English and Australian owned, very friendly, nice place to go for a snack & a drink. The food is quite average but the desserts, cheese and the selection of wine, Sherry, Porto and Muscat by the glass are great.

Zen Zoo

13, rue Chabanais, 2e ; Tél. 01 42 96 27 28 ; M: Quatre Septembre or Pyramides

www.zen-zoo.com

Informal but lively ambiance. Authentic Japanese food.

St. Germain

Alcazar

62, rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 53 10 19 99 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

A Terence Conran restaurant that's big and airy. Traditional food with a modern flair. Great upstairs bar that morphs into a dance party late at night.

Au pied de Fouet

45, rue de Babylone, 7e ; Tél. 01 47 05 12 27 ; M: St-Francois-Xavier or Vaneau

A great typical French bistro, small but cute and delicious. Try their reasonable daily menu.

Brasserie L'Arbuci

25 rue de Buci, 6e ; Tél. 01 44 32 16 00 ; M: Mabillon

Friendly atmosphere - jazz club in the basement.

Brasserie Lipp

151, bd St Germain, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 53 91 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

A classic French brasserie catering to the political crowd. There are particular seatings so be sure to call for reservations. Ask for a table on the main floor.

Breakfast in America

17, rue des Ecoles, 5e ; Tél. 01 43 54 50 28 M : Cluny la Sorbonne or Maubert Mutualite

www.breakfast-in-america.com

American Brunch with pancakes etc, hamburgers etc. If you are feeling like a taste of the US, this is the place.

Café/Restaurant des Deux Magots

6 place de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 55 25 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

One of the most famous and oldest cafés in Paris, an all-important address. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking Blvd St Germain when the weather is fine.

Chez Fernand (French)

9 Rue Christine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 25 18 55 ; M: Mabillon or Odéon

Cinq-Mars

51, rue de Verneuil, 7e ; Tél. 01 45 44 69 13 ; M: Solférino

Coco & Co

11, rue Bernard Palissy, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 44 02 52 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés (Closed Mon)

www.cocoandco.fr

Coffee Parisien

4, rue Princesse, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 18 18 ; M: Mabillon or St-Germain-des-Prés

American-style café with great BLTs, hamburgers, etc. Perfect for brunch.

Cosi

54, rue de Seine, 6e ; Tél. 01 46 33 35 36 ; M: Mabillon

Fabulous sandwiches made on bread fresh from the wood-burning oven. (This is the original although the shops have branched out to NYC!)

Fish

69, rue de Seine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 34 69 ; M: Mabillon

American-owned, Trendy fish restaurant. Great wines. Average food.

Gaia

44, rue du Bac 7e ; Tél. 01 45 44 73 73 ; M: Rue du Bac

Very good seafood. Good service and tasty desserts.

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

5, rue de Montalembert, 7e ; Tél. 01 42 22 56 56 ; M: rue du Bac or St-Germain-des-Prés

Wonderful original French dishes served in small tapas-like portions so you can sample numerous items. Modern and often noisy bar like ambiance. Reservation required! (Lunch is a good alternative, as there is often a fixed menu for a much more reasonable price.)

L'Entrecôte

20 bis, rue St Benoit, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 49 16 00 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

If you're in the mood for steak frites, this is the place to go -- it's all they serve! Always bustling, a great choice for Sunday nights.

La Closerie des Lilas

171, bd Montparnasse, 6e ; Tél. 01 40 51 34 50 ; M: Raspail or Vavin; RER B Port Royal

One of Hemingway's favorite haunts. There is a wonderful terrace in summer, an upscale restaurant and an affordable club-like bistro. The bar makes great cocktails and a piano player is almost always tinkling away. Check out the brass name plates on each table to see what poet or writer used to while away the hours there.

La Palette

43, rue de Seine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 68 15 ; M: Mabillon

Great terrace for aperitifs and heated in winter. Super tartines. Head waiter Jean-Claude rules the roost and can be quite surly but a smile goes a long way to wearing down his gruff exterior.

Le Bon St Pourcain

10 bis, rue Severandoni (by St Sulpice), 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 93 63 ; M: St-Sulpice or Mabillon

Homestyle French cooking. Inexpensive and quite good. Bring cash, no credit cards. English spoken. Reservations recommended.

Le Café de Flore

172, bd St Germain, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 55 26 ; M: St-Germain-des-Près

A Paris landmark. Slightly on the expensive side but along w/its neighbor, Les Deux Magots, part of Paris literary history. Good eggs, frites, coffee, etc. Great terrace.

Le Polidor

41, rue Monsieur le Prince, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 95 34 ; M: Odéon

Typical old world French bistro. Enjoy classic simple French food in a cozy ambiance (you may just become friendly with your neighbors!).

Le Pré Verre

8, rue Thenard, 5e ; Tél. 01 43 54 59 47 ; M: Maubert Mutualité or Cluny - La Sorbonne (Closed Sun & Mon)

Le Procope

13, rue de l'Ancienne Comedie, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 99 20 ; M: Odéon

Reported to be the oldest operating restaurant 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 café attracts a mixed bag of writers, journalists, university professors, models, businessmen, and assorted tourists.

Lina's

21, rue du Vieux Colombier, 6e ; Tél. 01 42 22 14 00 ; M: St-Sulpice or Sèvres-Babylone

American style sandwiches, salads and fruit juices.

Marco Polo

8, rue de Conde, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 79 63 ; M: Odéon

Italian. Great terrace in the summer. Very fresh and authentic.

Muraille de Jade (Asian Fusion)- Also take outs

5, rue de l'Ancienne Comedie, 6e ; Tél. 01 46 33 63 18 ; M: Odéon

Pizza Cesar (Italian)

76, rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 25 63 40 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

Open every day!

Pizzeria Golfe de Naples

8 rue Clément, 6e ; Tél. 01 40 46 94 81 ; M: Mabillon or Odéon

Erica's favorite pizza in Paris. This place is super busy, so come early! Wood-burning stove, amazing thick crust pizza and excellent Italian cuisine.

Pizzeria Santa Lucia

22, rue des Canettes, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 42 68 ; M: Mabillon or St-Sulpice (Closed Mon & Tues)

Behind St Sulpice church, Barbara's favorite pizza in Paris (wood burning oven) as well as great pastas (papardelle with chanterelles...). Paris pizza are very unique.

Restaurant café Le Balto (extra!!!)

14 rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 44 07 12 37 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

Great cafe and food at all times.

Restaurant Chez ALLARD

41 rue Saint André des Arts, 6e ; Tél. 01 42 63 48 20 ; M: St-Michel

Friendly atmosphere. Classic French. English spoken.

Restaurant des Beaux arts Very good

80, rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 25 71 16 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

Restaurant La Petite Cour

8 rue Mabillon, 6e ; M: Mabillon

Shaded garden and friendly atmosphere.

Restaurant La Soummam (North African specialties)