Première Classe Melun Senart

In the heart of Fontainebleau, this smart, low-key restaurant is the HQ of a Japanese chef who orchestrates a new take on pure-bred Gallic gastronomy whilst scrupulously respecting the seasons. Kunihisa Goto is a fan of French cuisine, wines and iconic produce. After training with the best, he reinvents the classics with panache, incorporating a host of Japanese ingredients: daikon, lotus roots, nori, shiso leaves, Wagyu beef… His version of the slow-cooked egg has become a must. Each dish is a masterclass of plating, balanced flavours and gourmet indulgence. Attentive, courteous service.

In the heart of this charming borough, on a pedestrian square near the town hall, a pocket-sized restaurant run by a young chef with an impressive cv. Market-inspired menu with the likes of fresh pasta with mussels, calamari and langoustines, or poultry quenelles with freekeh... Scandinavian style dining room, terrace overlooking a fountain. Delicious prices.

This former coaching inn run by Yohann Giraud, a chef who has worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants, has a pleasantly hushed atmosphere. On the menu: dishes bursting with flavour, such as the signature macaroni stuffed with foie gras, celeriac and tartufata au gratin with parmesan, cream and a veal jus, or the oh-so-delicate millefeuille with a caramel sauce. The charming service completes the picture.

This industrial - style loft is well hidden at the end of a small alley. Guests enjoy the warm, convivial atmosphere at this contemporary restaurant, which offers delicious, bistro - style gourmet cuisine.

In the centre of Fontainebleau, Fuumi is the teppanyaki outpost of starred chef Kunihisa Goto. Authentic Japanese fare, crafted directly in front of diners, particularly if you are lucky enough to nab one of the counter seats that command the best view of the culinary performance. The banquet of gyozas, ramen and okonomiyaki, the house specialty, illustrates the infinite care lavished on each dish. The attractively priced Bento lineup at lunchtime (teishoku menu), with a soup, small sides and a choice of main course, is just the ticket for a delicious snack. Friendly, buzzy vibe. Bookings high

Located on a pedestrian street, this restaurant pays homage to hunting and culinary competitions: the chef, a finalist in the Lièvre à la Royale Championship, is also a fan of pâté en croûte. Meat dominates the menu – oreiller de la belle Aurore; fillet of guinea fowl, grilled green beans, shiso leaf tempura and offal sauce, not to mention the carefully prepared desserts. Small terrace.

All that remains of this former butcher's shop are the tiled walls and a few hooks for hanging meat. The rest of the interior is contemporary and charming, with colourful velvet-upholstered seats and sprucely decorated little tables. A table d'hôte (reservation required) is hidden among the bottles in the cellar. The two surprise set menus allow the chef to work with the best ingredients available at any given time, whether they be sourced from the nearby market, Marché de Rungis, or, in the case of certain vegetables, from a small organic farm nearby. Mackerel and beetroot; Vendée poultry and