Opened in the same year as the Eiffel tower (1889) and recently renovated, this fine restaurant has become a pleasant institution. Thanks to its location right on the edge of the Montsouris park, it’s as if the glass-roofed and glass-walled dining room is in a magnificent private garden. The menu is no less commendable but the soothing atmosphere of well-kept lawn and shrubbery is what makes it such a special place.

Both a restaurant and a brasserie, this is one of the legendary Hemingway haunts — it still has brass name plates of the famous patrons in the bar. It also has a leafy terrace where you can enjoy a fine open view at lunch time, and a piano for traditional French dining in the evening.

Situated in the traditional heart of Paris, on the Left Bank opposite Notre Dame, this address is more upmarket since the recent change of ownership (Guy Savoy) and redecoration, marrying ancient stonework and modern designer décor, yet still enjoys a warm and satisfying atmosphere. It offers friendly service and fine cuisine, specializing in delicious game and poultry or brochettes for reasonable prices.

Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, with grilled meat and fish as their speciality, these two restaurants offer a warm reception at the heart of St.Germain and of the Parisians. They not only have character but also offer value for money, and if it's your birthday they will even offer you champagne and free candles to celebrate your special day (if you notify when booking).

If you've been strolling in the Tuileries gardens or visiting the Orsay Museum or antique shops of the Left Bank, you can try the delicious entrecôte menu or opt for something lighter, or even try the Italian pasta. The ambiance is old Paris town house and the welcome is warm.

If you've been visiting the Orsay museum or walking along Blvd St. Germain, this is a useful address offering a relaxing atmosphere as well as tasty cuisine.

One of the monuments among Parisian brasserie restaurants, almost beside the following address, this huge 1930's landmark offers fine cuisine, especially chilled seafood. It has a good American bar and the dancing goes on till 2 am.

On the celebrated Vavin crossroads (Place Picasso), this marine brasserie has attractive and flattering lighting, and is specialized in all sorts of good-but-pricey seafood. And don't miss the desserts (especially the vanilla and rhum millefeuille).

In a pure Art Nouveau style with mirrors and taffetas, this restaurant offers a romantic setting, just off the Boulevard Saint-Michel, for an up-market brasserie menu.

Charming 1900's Art Nouveau decor with fresh traditional bistro food. They also make Moisan bread sandwiches at any time, so if you're famished outside of meal times, this is the address to remember.

Very popular touristic lunch and dinner cruises. You get to see the key areas of interest without wearing out your feet.

This 30 meter yacht offers dinner with drinks for up to 30 people in grand style at 20:15 (to 23:15) while cruising between the Pont Mirabeau and the Ile Saint-Louis.

Four boats offer lunches on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as dinners every evening at 18:00 (to 20:00) and 21:00 (to 23:30).