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At this luxe neo-brasserie, the chefs fete France's South-West with impressive technical skill and top-notch ingredients. The sautéed sweetbreads served with a vin jaune sauce and the millefeuille with its light vanilla cream remain two great classics of the house. Authenticity and conviviality reign supreme in this lively establishment with a highly professional team at the helm. At this restaurant frequented by bon vivants, booking is essential, as tables get snapped up fast.

The grandson of farmers, Normandy-born David Toutain started out in the kitchen of Bernard Loiseau, before making a name for himself at a series of renowned establishments (including Arpège, Agapé Substance). In a modern, loft-style space, he has brought a showcase of culinary experimentation to a quiet street in a neighbourhood of government buildings. His technical prowess brings clarity to his dishes as he tirelessly taps into contemporary tastes (rather like his best friend, Alexandre Mazzia) to produce an ambitious cuisine d'auteur. He and his team serve their creations in the form of "su

Frédéric Anton presides over the fortunes of this emblematic restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, accessible by a private lift. The magic of this location 125m up from ground level instantly bewitches diners, who are further captivated by the high-flying cuisine. Every day, the teams pull out all the stops to elevate blue-ribbon produce and deliver delicate, perfectly judged dishes boasting flavour combinations that are always on point. For example, a sublime soufflé of scallops with a Dieppoise sauce and Oscietra caviar, or grenobloise-style caramelised calf sweetbread, perfect

"The best cookbook ever written was by Mother Nature herself," according to Alain Passard. His green philosophy is de rigueur more than ever in his cuisine, which is now entirely free of animal protein. The chef who fetes fruit and flowers never feels more at home than when in one of his three kitchen gardens in the west of France, where his twin vocations of cook and gardener meet. He heads there for inspiration and to explore culinary possibilities, coming back with recipes as accomplished as his "sushi fantaisie" or beechwood-smoked potatoes with wine sauce, for example. Enjoy as you take i

Two minutes from Rue Saint Dominique, this establishment bears the hallmark of Cambodian-born chef, Tomy Gousset, who is forging ahead in a no-holds barred, gleeful approach. A relative latecomer to food (23 years old), he perfected his skills at the Meurice, Taillevent and Boulud in New York. Today he plays a gourmet-bistro score, firmly in tune with his era, placing his “karma” (his own words) at the service of taste and the ingredient in a genuine spirit of local sourcing. His motto: “Simplicity and sophistication”, or, in our words this time: “A slap up good meal”!

Unadulterated style and opulence – lofty columns, ornate mouldings and tall bouquets of flowers, all bathed in soft light pouring in from the interior garden… Here, in one of the most prestigious Parisian palaces, chef Christian Le Squer commands respect by working his magic year after year. His timeless cuisine, always showcasing outstanding produce, unveils his virtuoso technique and phenomenal delicacy. Hailing from Morbihan, he never fails to pay tribute to his native Brittany, brilliantly celebrating this terroir and its seafood, eg lait ribot (Breton buttermilk) is paired with caviar and

(Temporarily closed) The iconic establishment of Jacques Le Divellec (1983-2013) is now the HQ of Mathieu Pacaud. The culinary theme continues to demonstrate a seafaring slant as the menu ebbs and flows with the tides, paying tribute to top-of-the-range seafood: sole meunière from small boats, aïoli of cod and seasonal veg, langoustines grilled in tarragon. This traditional, forthright and wonderfully legible score is served in a stylish interior.