5 typically Parisian addresses for a timeless dinner
Fancy dining in a place steeped in history? These five Parisian restaurants offer unique decor and an authentic atmosphere.
L’Escargot Montorgueil, the Parisian terroir institution
Located in the Halles district, L’Escargot Montorgueil has been an institution since 1832. This typically Parisian restaurant celebrates traditional gastronomy.
The decor is sumptuous: period woodwork, gilding and large mirrors create an elegant, hushed atmosphere. Every detail recalls the Paris of the XIXᵉ century.
Snails are the house specialty. We serve them Burgundian-style, with garlic and parsley butter, or with black truffles.
The menu also features refined brasserie dishes: fillet of beef with foie gras sauce, sole meunière, and vol-au-vent with sweetbreads.
Service in black jackets and white aprons adds to the timeless charm of the place. An ideal address for a timeless dinner.
L’Escargot Montorgueil, 38 Rue Montorgueil, 75001 Paris
Chez Julien, Belle Époque elegance
Located near the Pont Louis-Philippe, Chez Julien immediately transports you to the Paris of the early XXᵉ century.
This listed former bakery boasts Belle Époque decor, with crystal chandeliers, painted frescoes and red velvet banquettes.
The menu revisits French cuisine with elegance. Homemade foie gras, duck breast with figs and roast monkfish are must-tries.
Desserts, such as Madagascar vanilla crème brûlée, round off the meal on a gourmet note.
The cosy, intimate atmosphere makes it the perfect address for a romantic, timeless dinner.
Chez Julien, 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris
Le Procope, the oldest café in Paris
Founded in 1686, Le Procope has played host to Voltaire, Rousseau and Napoleon. Its period decor and chandeliers make it a place out of time.
Traditional French cuisine includes coq au vin, braised beef cheek and sole meunière.
Le Procope, 13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris
Le Train Bleu, a gastronomic journey through time
This Gare de Lyon restaurant has a unique decor and is an architectural masterpiece. Wall frescoes, gilding and majestic chandeliers immerse visitors in 19thᵉ century Paris.
The menu features refined dishes such as roast fillet of beef with Béarnaise sauce, or blue lobster flambéed in cognac.
Le Train Bleu, Gare de Lyon, Pl. Louis Armand hall 1, 75012 Paris
Le Dôme Montparnasse, the Art Deco spirit
A legendary address in the Montparnasse district, Le Dôme captivates with its chic ambience and preserved Art Deco decor.
Specializing in seafood, it offers shellfish platters, roasted turbot and homemade fish soup.
Le Dôme Montparnasse, 108 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris
