For a table only, book directly with the restaurant. If dinner follows a proposal, we can arrange it as part of full-service proposal planning.
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Cuisine
Dietary
Dining Style
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// The restaurants we book for our clients
Beef Bar
The short version: A glass-roofed Art Nouveau room and a menu made for sharing make Beefbar an easy choice for a dressed-up date. Come for a good steak, a long conversation, and a dining room worth looking up from your plate to admire.
The food: Premium beef sits alongside seafood, small plates, and richer comfort dishes. Check the current menu if someone in your party does not eat meat.
Insider tip: Ask for the Salle 1900 beneath the glass roof, and confirm which room your reservation covers.
Ask for: A table in Salle 1900 for two; we’re celebrating [occasion].
Not ideal if: You want a simple neighborhood bistro or a low-key bill.
Book directly →Costes
The short version: Costes suits the couple who enjoys dressing for dinner and letting the evening continue over another drink. Low lighting, a courtyard, and a sociable crowd give it a particular appeal for a date night with energy.
The food: French and international favorites suit a leisurely meal, with cocktails as much a part of the evening as dinner.
Insider tip: Contact the restaurant directly about reservations. Ask for the courtyard in suitable weather or a quieter indoor table if conversation comes first.
Ask for: A courtyard table for two, if available, for [date].
Not ideal if: You want a hushed room or a long tasting menu.
Book directly →Maxim's
The short version: Stained glass, gilded mirrors, and the Belle Époque dining room make Maxim’s a lovely excuse to dress up together. It suits an anniversary or a first Paris dinner when the setting is part of the pleasure.
The food: Classic French dishes suit a traditional dinner. Consult the current menu and any entertainment schedule before choosing your date.
Insider tip: Ask which dining room your table will be in. If live music matters, confirm the program for your evening.
Ask for: A table in the main dining room for [party size], celebrating [occasion].
Not ideal if: You prefer a simple, contemporary setting.
Book directly →Baronne
The short version: Baronne brings a grand mansion and garden into the plans for your evening. Choose it for a polished date, a birthday dinner, or a celebration with friends who enjoy a lively room.
The food: Grilled meat, fish, and sharing dishes suit a sociable meal. Check the current menu for your party’s preferences.
Insider tip: The garden and indoor salons offer different experiences. Request the setting you prefer and confirm the weather alternative.
Ask for: A garden table for [party size], weather permitting, celebrating [occasion].
Not ideal if: Quiet conversation is your first priority on a busy evening.
Book directly →Le Cinq
The short version: Le Cinq makes sense when you want to give dinner the whole evening. Inside the Four Seasons George V, the grand dining room and attentive service suit a milestone anniversary or your first dinner after the proposal.
The food: Modern French tasting menus are central to the experience. Discuss dietary needs before booking and allow time to enjoy each course.
Insider tip: Check the current service days, menu format, and dress requirements directly with the restaurant; leave your next appointment for another day.
Ask for: A table for two for [occasion]; please advise on the menu and expected dining time.
Not ideal if: You need a quick dinner or want to arrive very late.
Book directly →Épicure
The short version: Épicure is a gentle choice for a grand occasion: a pale, elegant dining room looking onto Le Bristol’s garden. It suits couples who want a long meal, careful service, and room to talk.
The food: Seasonal French tasting menus invite you to settle in. Ask about the current vegetarian menu and any dietary requirements before reserving.
Insider tip: Request a garden-facing table and confirm the service days and dress requirements for your date.
Ask for: A garden-facing table for two, if available, for our [occasion].
Not ideal if: You want cocktails, loud music, and a late-night crowd.
Book directly →Le Grand Café
The short version: Le Grand Café pairs a meal with the pleasure of being at the Grand Palais. Choose it after an exhibition, for a long lunch together, or for a sociable dinner in a grand Paris setting.
The food: French brasserie cooking gives the table a broad choice, including seafood and familiar classics. Check the menu before booking with children or dietary needs.
Insider tip: Confirm terrace availability and any music program for your date rather than assuming the daytime and evening atmosphere will be the same.
Ask for: A terrace table for [party size], if available, for [lunch/dinner].
Not ideal if: You want an intimate room with very little background activity.
Book directly →Manko
The short version: Manko is for an evening with color, cocktails, and a little more energy. The Avenue Montaigne setting suits a dressed-up date or a birthday group happy to let dinner become a night out.
The food: Peruvian and Japanese influences meet in raw preparations and sharing dishes. Ask about spice levels and options for anyone avoiding raw fish.
Insider tip: Check the evening’s music, dress expectations, and seating choices directly with the restaurant.
Ask for: A dinner table for [party size]; we’d enjoy a lively setting.
Not ideal if: You want a quiet family meal or an early night.
Book directly →Girafe
The short version: Girafe pairs seafood with a polished Trocadéro setting. It suits couples who want a dressed-up dinner and a sociable atmosphere, with the terrace adding another reason to linger in good weather.
The food: Seafood leads the menu, from raw preparations to cooked fish. Review the alternatives before booking if someone in your party avoids fish or shellfish.
Insider tip: Tell the restaurant whether you prefer the dining room or terrace, then ask it to confirm what your reservation includes.
Ask for: A terrace table for [party size], if available, for [occasion].
Not ideal if: Your party needs a broad choice of meat-free or seafood-free dishes.
Book directly →Shang Palace
The short version: Shang Palace is a change of pace from a French tasting menu: a graceful Chinese dining room inside Shangri-La Paris. It suits an anniversary lunch, a dinner for two, or a family who enjoys ordering together.
The food: Cantonese cooking, dim sum, and dishes for sharing make the meal a conversation around the table. Ask which specialties require advance ordering.
Insider tip: Discuss your party size, dietary needs, and preferred dishes when booking so the restaurant can advise on the menu.
Ask for: A table for [party size]; we’d like to share several Cantonese dishes.
Not ideal if: You are choosing primarily for an Eiffel Tower view.
Book directly →Kinugawa Rive Gauche
The short version: Kinugawa Rive Gauche suits a date that starts with cocktails and carries on over Japanese dishes to share. At Hôtel Sax, the room feels dressed for the evening without asking you to commit to a long tasting menu.
The food: Japanese cooking with French influences includes raw seafood, sushi, and cooked dishes. Check the menu for vegetarian choices and any dietary needs.
Insider tip: Ask whether your booking covers the dining room or seasonal rooftop; they are different settings.
Ask for: A dining-room table for two for [occasion], with time for a drink before dinner.
Not ideal if: You want a traditional French meal.
Book directly →Le Meurice Alain Ducasse
The short version: Le Meurice Alain Ducasse is a place to slow down together. Mirrors, chandeliers, and a grand dining room suit a milestone dinner when you want the meal to be the main event.
The food: Seasonal French tasting menus reward an unhurried evening. Confirm the current menu, price, and dietary arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Insider tip: Leave plenty of time between your afternoon plans and dinner, and ask about the expected meal length before booking anything afterward.
Ask for: A table for two for [occasion]; please advise on the tasting menus.
Not ideal if: You want an informal dinner with flexible, quick pacing.
Book directly →Brach
The short version: Brach brings a warmer, more relaxed mood to a dinner in the 16th. An open kitchen and Mediterranean dishes to share suit a date night or a family meal where everyone likes trying a little of everything.
The food: Mediterranean and North African influences run through sharing plates, vegetables, fish, and meat. Let the restaurant guide portions for your group.
Insider tip: For an easier conversation, request an earlier seating and a table away from the busiest part of the open kitchen.
Ask for: A table for [party size], early evening, where we can talk comfortably.
Not ideal if: You are looking for a formal, hushed dining room.
Book directly →Perruche
The short version: Perruche is an appealing finish to an afternoon around the department stores: a rooftop meal, a broad Paris skyline, and southern French flavors. Bring your partner for a date or friends for a sociable lunch.
The food: Provençal and Mediterranean dishes include vegetables, seafood, and sharing plates. Check the current menu for your family’s preferences.
Insider tip: Confirm the entrance and access instructions, particularly after store hours, and ask what happens to terrace reservations in poor weather.
Ask for: A terrace table for [party size], if available, for [lunch/dinner].
Not ideal if: A quiet indoor room matters more than rooftop atmosphere.
Book directly →Lili
The short version: LiLi brings a little theater to dinner at The Peninsula: deep colors, lanterns, and opera-inspired details. It suits couples or families who would enjoy a Cantonese meal in a room with plenty to take in.
The food: Cantonese dishes and sharing specialties let you build the meal around your party. Ask about advance orders and current menu choices.
Insider tip: If you would enjoy live music, ask the restaurant whether it is scheduled on your date before reserving.
Ask for: A table for [party size] for [occasion]; is live music planned that evening?
Not ideal if: You want a small, understated neighborhood restaurant.
Book directly →Mūn
The short version: Mūn suits a fashionable evening above the Champs-Élysées: low lighting, Asian dishes to share, and time for cocktails. Choose it for a date or a celebration with friends who enjoy a lively room.
The food: Pan-Asian cooking with a Japanese emphasis includes raw seafood and richer sharing dishes. Check the current menu for vegetarian options.
Insider tip: For a group, ask about private dining, capacity, and minimum spending. Confirm terrace arrangements separately.
Ask for: A table for [party size] for [occasion]; please explain the indoor and terrace options.
Not ideal if: Quiet conversation is essential throughout the evening.
Book directly →Il Carpaccio
The short version: Il Carpaccio gives an Italian dinner the care of a special occasion. The luminous room inside Le Royal Monceau suits an anniversary, a leisurely lunch, or a couple who would happily build an evening around pasta and a good bottle.
The food: Italian cooking centers on seasonal produce, pasta, fish, and meat. Ask the team to explain the current à la carte and tasting-menu choices.
Insider tip: Request the setting you prefer and ask whether garden-side or terrace seating is offered on your date.
Ask for: A table for two for [occasion], garden-side if available.
Not ideal if: You want a quick, casual bowl of pasta.
Book directly →Les Ombres
The short version: Les Ombres fits naturally after a visit to the Musée du quai Branly: contemporary French cooking and a rooftop setting for a leisurely lunch or dinner together. Choose it when your afternoon and evening should connect comfortably.
The food: Seasonal French menus include fish, meat, and vegetable dishes. Check the current set menus and any supplements before booking.
Insider tip: Use the restaurant’s dedicated entrance at 27 Quai Jacques Chirac and confirm arrival instructions before your visit.
Ask for: A table for [party size] for [occasion]; please confirm the restaurant entrance.
Not ideal if: You want a small neighborhood room with no landmark premium.
Book directly →Beau CoCo
The short version: Beau CoCo makes a dinner at the Palais Garnier feel like an outing in its own right. It suits couples who enjoy dressing up, a sociable room, and the possibility of another drink after dinner.
The food: French and international dishes provide a familiar choice for a group. Check the current menu and serving times if you are dining around a performance.
Insider tip: Tell the restaurant your curtain time or arrival after the show, and confirm which service will work.
Ask for: A table for [party size] at [time]; we’re attending a performance at [time].
Not ideal if: You need a silent room or a meal with very tight timing.
Book directly →Le George
The short version: Le George offers the pleasure of a palace-hotel setting with the sociability of an Italian meal. At the Four Seasons George V, it suits a date or a family celebration where sharing dishes is part of the fun.
The food: Italian and Mediterranean cooking puts pasta, seasonal vegetables, fish, and dishes to share at the center of the table.
Insider tip: Ask the restaurant which menu and seating work best for your group, particularly if children will join you.
Ask for: A table for [party size] for [occasion]; we’d like to share several dishes.
Not ideal if: You want a simple neighborhood trattoria.
Book directly →Guy Savoy
The short version: Guy Savoy makes a long dinner feel like an occasion from the start. Set inside the Monnaie de Paris, its salons suit an anniversary for two or a private celebration with the people closest to you.
The food: French tasting menus and longstanding signature dishes are central to the meal. Confirm current menus, dietary needs, and dining time before booking.
Insider tip: For a group, ask about a private salon, its seating, and booking terms. For two, discuss the room and table you would prefer.
Ask for: A table for two for [occasion], or details of a private salon for [guest count].
Not ideal if: You want a short meal or a lively bar atmosphere.
Book directly →Le Matignon
The short version: Le Matignon suits the couple or group who wants dinner to lead somewhere. Rich colors, a fashionable crowd, and a nightlife setting make it a choice for an evening when you are happy to stay out.
The food: French and international favorites suit a sociable dinner, with cocktails part of the appeal. Check the current menu and service times.
Insider tip: Restaurant and club arrangements can differ. Confirm the music program, entry conditions, and any separate reservation before planning the rest of the night.
Ask for: A dinner table for [party size]; please explain the options for drinks afterward.
Not ideal if: You want a quiet family dinner or guaranteed club admission with your table.
Book directly →Le Train Bleu
The short version: Le Train Bleu is a lovely surprise inside the Gare de Lyon: painted ceilings, chandeliers, and a dining room that asks you to look around. It suits a couple or family who would enjoy a grand setting with a traditional French meal.
The food: Classic French cooking and dishes served at the table are part of the appeal. Ask which specialties are available on your date.
Insider tip: If you are catching a train, give the restaurant your departure time. Otherwise, leave enough time to enjoy the room.
Ask for: A table in the main dining room for [party size], for [occasion].
Not ideal if: You want an intimate, low-lit room away from a busy station.
Book directly →L'Espadon
The short version: Espadon pairs the pleasure of dining at the Ritz with a room overlooking its garden. It suits a milestone anniversary or an evening for two when you want time to enjoy the meal and each other’s company.
The food: Seasonal French tasting menus carry the meal. Ask about the current menu choices, prices, and dietary arrangements before booking.
Insider tip: Request garden-facing seating, and ask whether terrace dining is offered for your date and weather conditions.
Ask for: A garden-facing table for two for [occasion], if available.
Not ideal if: You want an informal meal with no set-menu commitment.
Book directly →La Grande Cascade
The short version: La Grande Cascade takes dinner beyond the bustle of central Paris. The pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne suits couples who want a leafy setting, a leisurely French meal, and the feeling of having gone somewhere together.
The food: Classical French cooking and seasonal menus suit an unhurried lunch or dinner. Confirm the current choices and prices directly.
Insider tip: Arrange your return transport as well as your arrival, and confirm whether the terrace will be open on your date.
Ask for: A terrace table for two, weather permitting, for [occasion].
Not ideal if: You want to walk straight from dinner into central Paris nightlife.
Book directly →L'Arpège
The short version: Arpège suits a couple who enjoys discovering something together over a long meal. Alain Passard’s plant-based cooking gives seasonal vegetables the center of the table, in a more intimate setting than the grand palace dining rooms.
The food: The restaurant serves an exclusively plant-based menu. Ask about the current lunch and dinner formats and discuss any allergies before booking.
Insider tip: Choose this for an interest in the food itself, and check the current menu price and meal length before committing.
Ask for: A table for two for [lunch/dinner]; please advise on the plant-based menu.
Not ideal if: Your party wants a conventional menu with meat and fish options.
Book directly →Le Pré Catelan
The short version: Le Pré Catelan makes the journey into the Bois de Boulogne part of the evening. A grand pavilion and carefully paced dinner suit a milestone celebration for two, with time set aside for the meal.
The food: French tasting menus focus on seasonal ingredients. Confirm the current menu, dietary options, and prices with the restaurant.
Insider tip: Check the current dress requirements and arrange transport home before settling in for dinner.
Ask for: A table for two for [occasion]; please confirm the dress requirements and dining time.
Not ideal if: You want a spontaneous, short meal in central Paris.
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Proposals and anniversaries
Le Cinq for a grand palace-hotel dinner, La Grande Cascade for a leafy setting away from the center, or Il Carpaccio for Italian cooking in a winter garden. If dinner follows a proposal, leave room between the two. Our full-service proposal planners can connect the setting, transport, and dinner into one plan.
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Late nights and sexy dinners
Costes for a low-lit courtyard atmosphere, Beau CoCo for the Palais Garnier setting, or Le Matignon when dinner leads into nightlife. Choose the room and energy you enjoy, then confirm the current music schedule, last seating, and dress expectations with the restaurant. If dinner follows a nighttime couple photoshoot, choose the finish time before reserving your table.
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Private dining and group celebrations
Ask Guy Savoy about its private salons. For a group that values a historic setting, compare Le Train Bleu and Maxim’s. Share your guest count and ask about exclusive use, seating, a set menu, minimum spending, and deposits. A large table and a private room are different bookings. Discuss planning for your celebration.
Common questions about dining in Paris
How should we choose a restaurant in Paris?
Start with the food you enjoy, the atmosphere you want, and the occasion. Use the filters to narrow the list by cuisine, mood, and setting. A quiet conversation, a tasting menu, and a lively late dinner call for different rooms.
Should we book directly with the restaurant?
Yes. For a table only, use the restaurant’s website or reservation link. Confirm your date, party size, seating requests, and booking terms directly. We can arrange dinner as part of a planned proposal or celebration.
Are the prices and menus fixed?
The price symbols indicate the general level of spending. Check the restaurant’s current menu and booking terms for your date, including drinks, supplements, deposits, and any minimum spending for a private room.
What if someone has dietary requirements?
Tell the restaurant before booking and ask which dishes or menu can accommodate your party. A filter is a starting point; it does not confirm that a particular menu will suit an allergy or dietary requirement.
Which restaurants work for a family meal?
Start with a menu everyone will enjoy and a meal length that suits your children. Sharing dishes at Shang Palace, Brach, or Le George may suit your family better than a long tasting menu. Confirm children’s ages, menu options, high chairs, and any age policy directly with the restaurant before reserving. An earlier seating often makes conversation easier.
Can you plan a celebration around dinner?
Yes. We plan proposals, anniversaries, wedding-week gatherings, and private celebrations. Tell us what you have in mind, including your dates and guest count. Dining can be included in that planning engagement; for a table only, book directly with the restaurant.
Planning more than dinner?
Our team plans proposals, anniversaries, wedding-week gatherings, and private celebrations. Dining arrangements can be part of that engagement. For a table only, book directly with the restaurant.
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