Another the world-famous synonym of Paris is its restaurants and bistros became famous more than one century ago. In our articles you’ve already read about some popular restaurants, and now we want to say a few words about the legendary restaurant Le Chardenoux.

Founded in the beginning of the last century (more precisely in 1908), the restaurant is an example of a classic Parisian bistro to this day, it is no wonder that the French authorities granted the status of the national historical monument.

Since its opening over a hundred years ago to the present time Le Chardenoux is located at rue Jules Vallès 1, in the eleventh district of Paris. The restaurant is bordered on rue Paul Bert, became famous thanks to the numerous restaurants, nestling on it and offering a variety of foods representing the culinary traditions of many countries over the world. This small street is considered as the main Parisian gastronomy place interesting for the thousands of travelers coming to Paris. For a long time this is the place of gathering for many professional salesmen and tourists. In those memorable times these people spent time at the restaurant Le Chardenoux, relaxing with the most delicious aperitifs, eating them with hard-boiled eggs from the bar. And only a few years ago the new owner of the restaurant abolished this tradition.

But to the delight of regulars not everything in it was changed. Fortunately, the wonderful old interior made in the style of Belle epoque, supplemented with vignettes and painted ceilings in white and blue colors had not been changed. Changed their form from the time mirrors, stained glass, forming an original partition had stayed on the old places. We can also note that fourteen different types of natural marble were used in the design of the restaurant Le Chardenoux. And in those old days it was a big fortune.

During the opening of the restaurant a massive iron bar was installed. But the German occupiers liked it. They decided to confiscate it to cast one more army cannon. Since that time the bistro has a substitute – the rack of zinc.

Of course, everything could remain unchanged for a long time, there are certain requirements of the time what must be followed. So, the restaurant changed any things.

But at the same time, even with the new owners of the bistro we can see the respect of many old canons of this French restaurant in relation to the traditions of cuisine. The author of the excellent wine list is well known among the restaurateurs Jérôme Moreau, the famous sommelier the legandary restaurant Bristol. The menu has the drinks from all the provinces of France, so all connoisseurs will be pleased with a choice.

To visit the restaurant Le Chardenoux, you definitely need to book a table in advance, because the free space in the last time (according to regulars) was during the war.

Enjoy your vacation in the restaurant-bistro Le Chardenoux!

The restaurant had changed its location several times before. Now it is in a beautiful old building of the 19th century near Champs Elysees. Classic interior of Taillevent, supplemented with stunning crystal chandeliers, is conducive to a pleasant rest in a good company. The owners of the restaurant created a design of interior with full attention, making it remarkable even in the minor elements.

To emphasize some specific dishes from the restaurant’s menu is quite difficult, because absolutely every dish is distinguished by its unique taste and aroma, and no matter a salad or the firm ragout of crayfish. Special thanks for this must be expressed to chefs of restaurant Taillevent, who are among the best masters in Paris.

As a real Parisian restaurant, Taillevent offers the excellent wine list, which can be compared with lists of few restaurants in the world. Each of the guests will find a drink to liking here, and some wines you will not find anywhere else, excepting this place.

Restaurant Taillevent – this is a luxury restaurant, so you should not think that it’s easy to have a dinner here. Usually, people reserve a table in advance.

Address of restaurant Taillevent: 15, rue Lamennais (8th arrondissement of Paris). The doorman is always at the entrance, there is a parking. Metro: George V

Chef Mr Martin manages all the culinary action. And thanks to his talent and work the restaurant Le Grand Vefour are awarded “three stars” in the respected rating of Michelin.

Among the delicious dishes, what the restaurant offers, we can underline the magnificent truffles, oysters and foie gras. The service at Le Grand Vefour is on the premium level. Average price of the menu per person is about 250 Euro. Opened only on weekends.

Address of the restaurant Le Grand Vefour: 17 rue de Beaujolais 75001.

Metro: Palais Royal Musee du Louvre

Already in those days this place was considered a very popular, what had been confirmed by the fact of love for it from the side of the King Henry IV. The monarch often visited the restaurant for a purpose to taste the delicious pates or quails meat.

In addition to the excellent cuisine the restaurant La Tour d’Argent offers the wonderful views of Cite Island with its famous cathedral of Notre Dame.

The restaurant can not be called cheap, but it must be admitted that its visit is worthy of it. The particular delight of the guests is a rich wine list of La Tour d’Argent, where every connoisseur of this noble drink will find a wine to satisfy desires.

Address of the restaurant La Tour d’Argent: 15-17, quai de la Tournelle, 75005

Metro: Jussieu

It is difficult to judge but if to trust the opinion of Parisians it is necessary to call the given restaurant the most popular Parisian institution for today. And, being in Paris, you will see the proof of correctness of local residents by having visited always filled halls of Les Ombres. Every night hundreds of pleasant rest judges from Paris and city visitors gather here.

We should say that Les Ombres has more than enough reasons for popularity.

First, the institution is on a roof of the well-known Museum of civilizations of antiquity Quai Branly which has been designed by the well-known French architect Jean Nouvel (for those who don’t remember, this person is the owner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize).

The tourists who have visited this place say that the optimal time for restaurant visiting is an evening after you already take pleasure in viewing the works of art in the halls of the museum located lower. Without the slightest exaggeration we notice that Les Ombres will amaze you both with its culinary masterpieces, and simply amazing view opening before the visitors. To tell the truth, even glamorous Georges (a restaurant located on the roof of the Center of George Pompidou we already told in one of our previous articles) remains a bit behind.

The interior of the restaurant is extremely elegant and at the same time underlined laconic. The basic element of the interior is the decorative grid perfectly well combined with glass walls, looking through which, the well-known Tour Eiffel is represented to your eyes on distance of several meters. Sitting at a little table of this restaurant the bright fires of Paris at night and ships on the Seine will seem to you small glowworms before your eyes. The romanticism and restaurant atmosphere will amaze you already at the entrance and will continue to rejoice throughout all evening.

The head cook of Les Ombres is the well-known master Joel Rebushon. This culinary specialist cooks for all visitors alone, therefore you shouldn’t expect excessively original appearance from the dishes, but their taste is simply magic. Alongside with many known Parisian restaurants the service at Les Ombres is not refined; it attracts visitors with the surroundings, spirit and a magnificent view on Paris. Don’t doubt that having spent a hundred Euros for a supper here; the impressions will remain in your memory for long years.

• On the map you will find Les Ombres at: 27 quai Branly, Paris.

Today in the Le Napoleon cafe I tried the best Hamburgers in Europe! It was a mixture of American-Polish recipe. Very delicious! The place is nice and has a big terrace. The owner of the bar is very friendly and perfectly speaks English!

My personal recommendations specially to those who would like to get good food and drinks for a reasonable money!

I’m adding it to my favorites.

P.S. If you don’t like hamburgers, I recommend you tartare de saumon there.

Originally restaurants were places where visitors could try dishes from eggs and meat, and also broths. If to speak about restaurants, differing in personal servicing (a la carte) similar institutions have started to appear in the second half of the XVIII th century in Louvre vicinities. The quantity of beloved by inhabitants of Paris and city visitors restaurants increased very fast, and there soon enough appeared the “premium-class” institution – a tavern in English style in Palais Royal. In magnificent halls of this institution there were mahogany tables, on ceilings smart crystal chandeliers hung, cloths have been embroidered by magnificent Damask patterns, waiters in beautiful dresses, and excellent dishes and remarkable wines on tables.

With the restaurant boom in Paris, the delicatessen actively developed. By the end of the eighteenth century there was a restaurant in Paris which offered the visitors of the menu from more, than hundred various dishes, the known head cook Orleanogo Meo was its owner. Such Parisian restaurants, as “Fevrier”, “Couver Espanol”, “Jure”, “Veri” and others were open at that time and were greatly popular. From institutions of that time at present in Paris there is only one remained – «Cafe de Shartre», known today as “Le Grand Véfour”.

Almost all restaurants in Paris at that time had the distinctive culinary features, somewhere it was possible to try remarkable mutton legs, somewhere – dishes from fish, pubs where fans gathered is noisy to spend time also existed.

1804 became significant in the history of the French capital; the first edition of “The Almanac of gourmets” was published. It contained the list of the best restaurants of Paris.

In various decades the new restaurants appeared in Paris, some of them in due course disappeared completely, and others became rather cult.

For example, during the Second empire time restaurant “Cafe Angle” became very popular after 1867 when three European Emperors had a supper there. Also such institutions, as “Duran”, “Vuazen”, “Fuajo”, “Mani”, “Mayor” were known.

The third Republic was characterized by the occurrence of the most prestigious Parisian restaurants such as  «Pavilion de la Cascade», “Pavilion d’Armanville”, “Laurent”, “Prune”, “Weber”, “Laperuz”, “Drouant”, “Maxim’s”, “Fouquet’s”, many of which please fans of delicatessen nowadays. It was then when popular guidebooks to the Parisian restaurants “Michelin” and «Gault et Millau» were published.

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