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While Paris is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, it’s also home to some of the world’s greatest food. While you’re adventuring in Paris, don’t forget to check out some the best restaurants the city has to offer. Not sure where to go or what to try? This list of some of the restaurants in Paris is a good place to start.

1.         Chez Casimir: This cozy bistro is located near Gare du Nord and shares a kitchen with the much more expensive, world-renowned bistro, Chez Michael. It’s more affordable than most bistros you’ll come across in Paris and it serves one of the best cheese plates in the entire city.

2.         Chateaubriand: Casual French food with a surprising gastronomic twist, Chateaubriand is an exciting and popular eatery in Paris. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients that are updated on a daily basis, and then pairs them all together to create a fresh and modern menu. Though Chateaubriand accepts reservations, you’ll have to plan well in advance or wait in line to snag a table.

3.         L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon: This Michelin star restaurant, operated by legendary restaurateur and chef Joel Robuchon, offers a beautiful ambience and a famous tasting menu. Totaling up to almost 200 euro, the tasting menu isn’t cheap, but worth your time and money while you’re in Paris. Don’t want to spend that much? The small plates are moderately priced so you can still enjoy the food and ambience of a Michelin star restaurant without breaking the bank.

4.         Le Meurice: What’s a trip to Paris without at least one glamorous, fancy dinner? Located in the heart of Paris, Le Meurice features crystal chandeliers, mosaic floors and a view of the Tuileries Gardens. With excellent service, inventive food and an ever-changing menu, a swanky dinner at this Michelin star restaurant absolutely won’t disappoint.

5.         Breizh Café: You can’t travel to Paris and leave without having a crepe. The Breizh Café is one of the best sit-down creperies in all of Paris. Their crepes are stuffed full of adventurous toppings alongside classics like ham and cheese. Along with their crepes, the Breizh Café is known for its artisanal ciders that pair perfectly with any crepe you choose.

6.         Spring: Opened by Daniel Rose, an American chef hailing from Chicago, Spring is a popular restaurant that moved from the 9th arrondissement to a renovated 17th century home in Les Halles. With a daring menu that features favorites like New Caledonian prawns on baby fennel, snagging a reservation at Spring requires planning ahead. If you can’t get a table upstairs, the wine bar in the basement offers charcuterie, plats du jour and cheese so you can still taste the menu without all the hassle of booking a table.

When you’re traveling to and vacationing in Paris, preparation is key. From planning your days, scheduling tours and booking reservations at some of Paris’s best restaurants, thinking ahead is important for getting the most out of your stay in Paris. Be sure to remember the basics in all your planning like checking the weather, having access to good drinking water and buying international medical insurance so you’re covered in the event of an emergency.