La Belle Ville

Unlike many of the other restaurants in the east of Paris, this one has gone for classic elegance: a refined decor, tablecloths, stylish service. Perhaps this is the mark of the good taste of Italian couple Cecilia Spurio (pastry) and Eugenio Anfuso (cooking), who are familiar with Michelin-starred restaurants. Prepared with small pieces of citrus fruit and cashew nuts, the smoked Galician veal tartare is served in a sea urchin shell, topped with a quenelle of sea urchin ice cream. For his red mullet à la bourguignonne, the chef arranges the fish on shredded beef and cabbage leaves, the whole

FIEF is a play on words, meaning Fait Ici En France (Made Here In France) and HQ, because its chef, Victor Mercier, who rose to fame in the French Top Chef TV show in 2018, ONLY uses 100% French produce. Sichuan pepper from Gers, Soustons peanuts, Poitou pigeon, Brittany fish, Montpellier yuzu, French satay, Burgundy miso, even the ice cream is flavoured with sweet clover instead of vanilla. On the basis of this culinary ethos, the virtuoso chef flawlessly crafts flavoursome dishes flanked by gutsy sauces rich in character and personality. Take a seat at the counter to enjoy the experience clo

Geosmin is the wonderful aroma that rises from freshly ploughed or wet soil. Maxime Bouttier's restaurant, in the Oberkampf area of Paris, is located in a two-storey townhouse that has the distinctive feel and decor of the eastern districts of Paris. Hailing from France's Sarthe département, this young chef organises his distinctive, pared-back dishes into a tasting menu that follows the seasons and steers clear of the trap of over-complexity. The wine list will certainly pique your interest with its natural and biodynamic wines, as well as fine Italian, Spanish and Austrian labels.

Lao Siam stands out from the crowd of Asian eateries in Belleville. Founded in 1985 by the current owner's parents, who were originally from Thailand and Laos, this neighbourhood restaurant is an institution that celebrates the cuisines of these two countries. Everything is made on site by the three Souksavanh brothers for fine, flavoursome food that is full of flavour: crying tiger and its spicy sauce, thadeua nem (Lao crispy rice salad), tom kha soup, red ruby dessert with coconut milk. If the place is full, head to the adjoining Ama Siam, which has a short menu of specials.

Japanese chef Nobuyuki Akishige, who boasts an impeccable track record (including spells at L'Atelier du Peintre in Colmar, La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez and alongside Arnaud Donckele at Le K2 in Courchevel and La Pyramide in Vienne), deftly crafts subtle seasonal cuisine based on top-quality ingredients. A simple bistro interior provides the perfect foil to a legible score whose harmonious flavours result from spot-on cooking, illustrated by white asparagus, sweetcorn, cabbage and sorrel or scallops, spinach and parmesan.

Chef Adrien Cachot has been a familiar face since appearing on French TV's Top Chef in 2020. In a space with a minimalist decor and intimate atmosphere, the chef puts his creativity to the test, creating dishes that often feature unexpected pairings, such as the show-stopping "Cachot e pepe" mochi, prepared in the manner of a pepper and citrus risotto! He also has a penchant for less conventional ingredients, such as offal, which contribute unusual textures. Finally, another characteristic of his cuisine is the marriage of surf and turf, with dishes such as his superb black ruff, a fish from t

Always on the lookout for new ideas, the team of Septime led by Bertrand Grébaut stands out by its fresh, confident, always enthusiastic and occasionally even cheeky approach. Septime is the quintessence of the new breed of Parisian restaurants, resolutely hip and trendy, but also unwaveringly committed to good food. In the middle of Rue de Charonne, the venue is the summum of today’s modern codes and its spacious, workshop-cum-loft feel, untreated wooden tables and metal rafters offer a swish version of the current trend for industrial interiors. Slick, professional service. Of course, you ma