I want to take my mother to a really amazing dinner in Paris...?

Question

during our trip next month as a thank you for her taking me on the trip. Anyone who has visited Paris or lives there have any recommendations? If you could include a general idea of the prices as well, it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

If you can pay for it the most amazing dinner would be at the restaurant at the top of the Montpartnasse tower. This is the only tower in Paris and you have an eagle view of the whole city, lit Eiffel tower included. However the restaurant (le ciel de Paris) is verrrry expensive. http://www.cieldeparis.com/index.php?hom...

You can also go to the top of the tower without the restaurant stop as  surprise before dinner in a bateau-mouche (cruising boat).

You can also take her to one of the famous Brasseries. Some are a bit pricey but still reasonable. I recommend le boeuf sur the toit (the ox on the roof) http://www.boeufsurletoit.com/en/

next to the Champs Elysees. Menu is around 30 Euros, without the wine. You can go higher of course a la carte.

There's also le Train Bleu (the blue train), in one of the main train station of Paris if you want to have a fun experience in a beautiful setting. Between 30 and 60 Euros

http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/en//...

The advantage with those is that they speak English and have English menus. And they are quintessentially French.

Have fun.

Answer 2

These are places I take my mother when she visits me here in Paris from California. They are the best really, offering a wonderful parisian dining experience. You both will love it.

$= approx. 30-40 Euro per person with wine

$$ = approx., 45-55 Euro per person with wine

$$$ = approx., 60-90 Euro per person with wine

$$$$= approx. 90-200 Euro per person

Hidden little treasure in Paris! (WENDY'S MOM' FAVORITE)

(discriminating local' favorite)

You must try the honey duck..

Au Passé Retrouve $$

Local Dial: 01.42.50.35.29

Dial USA: 011 33 1 42 50 35 29

(ask for Pascal or Serge)

13 rue Mademoiselle, 75015 Paris

There are two restaurants on the Eiffel Tower,

"Altitude 95" $$, which is less exclusive and "Le Jules Vernes" $$$. If you can afford it, go for Jules Vernes. The food is very good and views that are only possible here. I personally prefer the "city of lights" view at night, but lunch time view is also very beautiful.

Local Dial: 01 45 55 61 44

Dial USA: 011 33 1 45 55 61 44

Address: On the Eiffel Tower

Le Jules Vernes Note: Even when eating in one of the restaurants on the Eiffel Tower there is still a fee to take the elevators up! Cost is approximately 7 dollars per person.

Tournesol $ (absolutely wonderful for French style lunch)

Local Dial: 01 45 25 95 94

Dial USA: 011 33 1 45 25 95 94

Address: President Kennedy Blvd

75016 Paris

Excellent, Charming, Reasonable $$

L'Auberge de la Reine Blanche $$

(my personal favorite)

closed on Wednesdays all day and Thursday lunch

Local Dial: 01 46 33 07 87

Dial USA: 011 33 1 46 33 07 87

Address: 30, rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile

75004 Paris

Excellent, Charming, Reasonable $$

All restaurants below are in the $$$$ range:

Guy Savoy; Restaurant: Trendy; Trendy modern interior and chef Guy Savoy sees himself as an contemporary artist as well - just try it and enjoy, 3 Michelin stars, menu EUR 160, a la carte EUR 130; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 18 rue Troyon; 75017 Paris 17e ; Open: Tue-Fri noon-2pm, Tue-Sat 7.30-10.30pm; Metro: Charles-de-Gaulles-Etoile; e-mail: [e-mail]; website: www.guysavoy.com

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee; Restaurant: Traditional; Superstar chef Alain Ducasse has taken over the dining room of the Hotel Plaza Athenee in late-2000 and has added a whacky touch to the traditional grand style interior with high ceiling, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, a la carte EUR 200-250, test menue EUR 190 or 210; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 24 avenue Montaigne; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Tue-Fri 1-2.30pm, Mon-Fri 8-10.30pm; Metro: Alma Marceau / Franklin-Roosevelt; e-mail: [e-mail]; website: www.alain-ducasse.com/presentationadpa.h...

Ambassadeurs, Les; Restaurants: Traditional; Les Ambassadeurs Restaurant has definitely one of the most lavish marble interiors in the world, also place for the annual debutante ball, the cuisine is not less unique and your sommelier helps you to choose an unforgettable wine, Bernie Ecclestone and family have been here, chef: Dominique Bouchet, 2 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 52, a la carte EUR 150; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 10 place de la Concorde; 75008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Sun; Metro: Concorde; e-mail: [e-mail]; website: www.crillon.com

Ambroisie, L'; Restaurant: Traditional; L'Ambroisie is in the intimate town house Hotel des Lynes on the 17th century place des Vosges: it has a terrace and a stylishly elegant interior, chef: Bernard Pachud, 3 Michelin stars, jacket and tie strongly advised, a la carte EUR 160; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 9 place des Vosges; 75004 Paris 4e ; Open: Tue-Sat noon-1.30pm, 8-9.30pm; Metro: St.-Paul / Bastille; website: no website available yet

Arpege, L'; Restaurant: Trendy; L'Arpege has a trendy Scandinavian interior with many French government officials as regular guests, not only high respect for regional ingredients but also excellent combinations, wine choice is great, chef: Alain Passard, 3 Michelin Stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch and dinner menu degustation EUR 320, a la carte EUR 220-300; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 84 rue de Varenne; 75007 Paris 7e ; Open: Tue-Sat noon-2pm, 7.30-10.30pm; Metro: Varenne; e-mail: [e-mail]; website: www.alain-passard.com

Laurent, Le; Restaurant: Traditional; Le Laurent is a Napoleon III style villa with a semi-circular dining room in salmon pink and two terraces at the end of Champs-Elysees, chef: Philippe Braun, 2 Michelin stars, suit and tie strongly advised, lunch EUR 65, a la carte EUR 120-170; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; 41 avenue Gabriel; 57008 Paris 8e ; Open: Mon-Fri noon-2pm, Mon-Sat 7.30-10pm, Sun June-Oct.; Metro: Champs-Elysees-Clemenceau; e-mail: [e-mail]; website: www.le-laurent.com

I hope this is helpful

Kind regards, Wendy

Answer 3

I am a sensible person but would really like to go to one of those fancy places that Rillifane mentioned in his previous answer --- JUST ONCE!!  LOL

Answer 4

I'm assuming you're a sensible person and  don't want to have to take out a bank loan to pay for dinner which eliminates the famous Michelin three star restaurants.

For something within the finances of a normal person you might consider Le Coupe Chou which is a charming Left Bank place. Check out their website: http://www.lecoupechou.com/index.php?PHP...

Le Bon Aloi, not far from the Louvre, is another good place. http://www.lebonaloi.com/index_english.h...

Answer 5

Take her on a dinner cruise on the river Seine.  I paid I believe 125 euros per person, the food was good, drinks included and the views were amazing.

http://www.parisconnection.fr/paris_nigh...

This might be a bit pricey, the nice thing is you will be in Paris and even the little cafes are wonderful.