This restaurant is part of the Wine Museum of Paris, located in a 15th century stone quarry that was converted by monks into a wine cellar in the 16th century and sat below what later became the residence of famous playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac. The museum is open all day but the restaurant is only open at lunch.

Le Pre Catalan
Tel: 01 44 14 41 14,
Address: Bois de Boulogne, route de Suresnes, (16e)
Metro: Porte Dauphine

Website: http://www.lenotre.fr/fr/pre_catelan.php

Having just been elevated to three star status by the venerated Michelin guide, Le Pre Catalan sets the standard for fine dining in Paris. Located in the beautiful Parisian woods of the Bois De Boulogne, this restaurant - with its excellent cuisine and its sumptuous ambience - is luxury defined. Jackets, ties and reservations are required.

La Fermette Marbeuf 1900
Tel: 01 53 23 08 00,
Address: 5 rue Marbeuf, (8e)
Metro: Alma-Marceau

Website: http://www.fermettemarbeuf.com/en/index.html

Known not only for its food, the historic Fermette Marbeuf 1900 is an elegant and well-preserved example of authentic art nouveau décor. A stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées, this restaurant - with its beautiful winter garden and mirrors from 1898 - offers a taste of another time that should not be missed.

Angelina
Tel: 01 42 60 82 00,
Address: 226 rue de Rivoli, (1e)
Metro: Concorde or Tuileries

This Parisian tea and coffee house, a favorite of the late Coco Chanel, serves up history, beauty, and an unforgettable cup of hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) all at once. Though the gilt mirrors and walls may look intimidating, Angelina is somewhere you can easily go in casual attire. Be sure to look at the resplendent bathrooms before you leave.

Paris Bohème
Tel: 01 46 06 64 20,
Address: 181 rue Ordener, (18e)
Metro: Guy Moquet or Jules Joffrin

Website: http://www.paris-boheme.com/

This quaint and informal family restaurant/bistro near the Sacré Coeur is loved for its welcoming ambiance, its delicious, classic French fare and its personal credo: “Générosité, Sincérité, Amitié,” which translates to “Generosity, Sincerity, Friendship.”

Chez Louisette
Tel: 01 40 12 10 14,
Address: 130, Avenue Michelet, (18e)
Metro: Porte de Clignancourt

Black and white pictures line the walls of this 1930’s institution where waiters still sing the nostalgic tunes that made Edith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg, who both started their careers here, famous so many years ago. Located in the Vernaison section of the St. Ouen Flea Markets, this is the perfect place to pause in your hunt for forgotten luxuries.

La Soleil
Tel: 01-40-10-08-08,
Address: 109 Avenue Michelet, (18e)
Metro: Porte de Clignancourt

Many don’t know about this restaurant near the St. Ouen Market, but ask any local where the best place to eat is and they will point firmly in La Soleil’s direction. It’s also a favorite of respected American chef and food critic Patricia Wells, who recommends the lamb, beef, foie gras and Jerusalem artichoke tartines and baba au rhum.

Le Refuge des Fondues
Tel: 01 42 55 22 65,
Address: 17 rue des 3 Frères, (18e)
Metro: Abbesses

The communal tables and low-prices at this hearty fondue restaurant make it a neighborhood favorite. Dress down, mix with locals and experience a little French joie de vivre with the filling 17† prix fixe menu that includes everything from cocktails to dessert.

The Cristal Room
Tel: 01 40 22 11 10
Address: 11, place des Etats-Unis, (16e)
Metro: Iéna or Boissière

This remarkable restaurant, housed in the opulent Baccarat Museum, has a month long waiting list, but if you come for breakfast, you have a good chance of getting a table and walking away without breaking the bank. Enjoy a fresh croissant and head into the museum itself to feast on the visual beauty of the Baccarat’s remarkable collection of crystal artifacts.

Convivium
Tel: 01 44 17 91 92
Address: 5, Place Victor Hugo, (16e)
Metro: Victor Hugo

The delicious Sicilian cuisine in this upscale culinary institution is complemented by the baroque décor and its Italian owner and chef, Giulio. Bill always stops by for a meal when he’s in Paris, but he recommends making reservations first.

La Table de Joel Robuchon
Tel: 01 56 28 16 16
Address: 16 avenue Bugeaud, (16e)
Metro: Victor Hugo

Foodies worldwide converge at the table of famed chef Joel Robuchon, and for good reason- he consistently provides the three E’s: Excellent food, Elegant presentation and Extraordinary service. This is another stop Bill is always sure to make when in Paris, but reservations must be phoned in well in advance.

Brasserie le Stella
Tel: 01 56 90 56 00
Address: 133, avenue Victor Hugo, (16e)
Metro: Trocadero

Bill adores this brasserie that specializes in classic Parisian dishes like pot au feu and exceptional fish and seafood, like their Sole Almandine. Don’t worry about reservations, as they don’t take them. Just stroll in, sit down and relax.

Bistro le Napolitano
Tel: 01 45 62 08 37
Address: 18 Av. Franklin de Roosevelt
Metro: Saint-Philippe du Roule

French food is known for its complicated sauces and intricate displays but sometimes all you want is a simple, quality pie - a pizza pie that is. Bistro le Napolitano is Bill’s favorite place to savor this classic Italian dish loved by so many Americans and made here with a fine French touch.