Restaurants

Le Petit Prince

If you are planning on splurging on one meal, make it this one. You are guaranteed a top flight French dinner. And don't skip the dessert. The photos above are at Le Petit Prince.

Restaurant Crèmerie Polidor

Polidor was featured several times in Midnight In Paris and Rachael Ray's television show. They tend to seat tourists in the back room, but it makes no difference. Order the boeuf bourguignon, which is what they are known for. You will not be disappointed.

Lys d'Argent

Lys d'Argent is best for brunch. Go with the prefix to save money.

L'As du Fallafel

Dining may be quicker than waiting in the take away line, if you are short on time. They move you in and out very quickly. A lot of food for very little money. I recommend the chicken shawarma.

Bouillon Chartier

Chartier is gorgeous inside. In past times, regular diners had their own locked boxes for their napkins. The menu is broken into many inexpensive items, so try a bit of everything.

B.I.A.

B.I.A., standing for Breakfast In America, was begun by an American movie director who missed an American breakfast while in Paris. The servers are typically American students studying at the Sorbonne. Since B.I.A. was located on the same street as our hotel, my parents and I ate here many mornings until we found a cafe with a French-styled breakfast. B.I.A. is great if you want to fill up on pancakes and the like and it is cheap. Unlike other places in Paris, you can get a full-sized coffee.

Boulangerie Eric Kayser

We went here a dozen times. If you can't find Eric Kayser, make it a point to find another really good bakery. It is an essential Parisian experience. The French have some of the best in the world.