You'll find some of the world's very best restaurants in Paris. Food writer Alexander Lobrano selects the best of the best,with a galaxy of Michelin stars between them[br]• As featured in our Paris city guideAnyone wanting a grand-slam experience of Gallic gastronomic grandeur won't do better than the glamorous dining room at the Hotel Meurice in the heart of the city. Though it was redecorated by Philippe Starck several years ago, it's good French bones survived intact – mosaic floor, and crystal chandeliers,heavy damask curtains at the windows overlooking the Tuileries Gardens across the street and the magnificent space is lively by obsolete-school but friendly service that's as precise as a minuette. Chef Yannick Alléno bagged a third Michelin star in 2007, and his brilliantly inventive cooking is based on a deep knowledge of classical Escoffier vintage culinary technique. In addition to such recent creations as crispy green ravioli with a fricassee of snails and wild garlic, or a starter,and spit-roasted red-wine marinated pigeon with red cabbage and apple juice, Alléno has become a dedicated locavore by occasionally featuring scarce produce from the Ile de France cabbage from Pontoise, and honey from hives on the roof of Paris's Opéra Garnier – on his regularly evolving menu.
• 228 rue de Rivoli,1st, + 33 1 44 58 10 10, or lemeurice.com. Métro: Tuileries. Open for lunch and dinner from Mon-Fri. Average 200. Jackets compulsory at dinner Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com