A slice of Paris

Paris—one of the world’s most vibrant and fascinating cities, where rich history meets striking architecture, great shopping, and endless culinary adventures. Boredom simply doesn’t exist here.

Countless blogs and articles have been written about Paris, of course. So rather than attempting yet another “complete guide,” I’ll simply share the experiences I’ve personally enjoyed and would wholeheartedly recommend.

Food

Onze à Table

The name Onze à Table is, of course, a nod to its location in the 11th arrondissement. It’s a cosy, informal restaurant with a small but varied menu featuring delicious fish, seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes. The compact wine list offers a well-chosen selection of French bottles, and the cheerful, friendly service instantly makes you feel at home

Tradional Steak Tartare

Poêlée de Couteaux - Razor clams

Brioche Façon Pain Perdu

Comme chez Maman

In the trendy Batignolles neighbourhood, you’ll find Comme Chez Maman, which literally means “Like at home with Mother.” The restaurant is run by Belgian culinary star Wim van Gorp and offers both set menus for lunch and dinner as well as an extensive à la carte selection. Expect imaginative dishes such as scallop ravioli with foie gras, sesame-crusted shiitake mushrooms and a cardamom–soy emulsion; free-range chicken in a Parmigiano crust with celeriac, chanterelles, mashed potatoes and a lemon–tarragon broth; or veal stew scented with vanilla and lemongrass, served with fragrant rice, coriander, shiitake mushrooms and lemon zest.

The wine list is equally impressive, featuring bottles from all major French regions—from crisp Sancerre to full-bodied Bordeaux. As you might expect, you won’t find any wines from outside France. In addition to bottles, around ten wines are available by the glass, priced between €8 and €18.