Restaurants

Near the office

• Le Zinc des Cavistes. French food, really close to the office. 5 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris. +33 1 47 70 88 64
• Le Petit Riche. Typical old school French Brasserie. Menu is available in English too. Walking distance from the office. 25 rue Le Peletier, 75009 Paris. Phone: +33 (0)1 47 70 68 68. Reservation recommended. Open 7 days a week.
• Hard Rock Café. If you feel homesick and want a big burger and a waiter that speaks English. At lunch time, ask for the "Formule Hendricks" and you'll have a pretty good deal, but the choice is limited.
• De Clercq, Les Rois de la Frite. If you're looking for a quick bite that doesn't cost much, this spot offers burgers, fries, and some Belgian snacks - try the fricadelle !
• Aux Lyonnais. French food from Lyon region. Restaurant owned by Alain Ducasse, a famous restaurateur. Reservation recommended. Walking distance from the office. Open 7 days a week. (Tristan)

 Not near the office, but still downtown

Listed in order, from good to amazing :-)

• Cueva del Diablo. Only been there once but outside of Buenos Aires, best Argentine meat I've had. (mrz)
• Mederic. A restaurant at France's cooking school, where you can support the students for a price that's hard to beat. 15 Euros for lunch and 25-30 Euros for dinner with wine. Lunch every week day; dinner on Thursday and Fridays. Booking is required and easier for lunch. Call 01 42 12 62 13 or email a.dicarlo@cfamederic.com. Address: 20, Rue Mederic 75017 Paris. Very near Arc de Triomph. (williamr)
• Le Volant Basque. Cuisine from the South-West of France (Basque region). One of Tristan's favorite place. Reservation needed. Phone: 01 45 75 27 67. Address: 13, rue Béatrix Dussane, 75015 Paris (Tristan)
• Epicure 108. French food prepared by a Japanese Chef who studied in Alsace (East of France, near the German border). Pretty special place. Phone: 01.47.63.50.91. Address: 108, rue Cardinet 75017 Paris. Reservation needed. Closed on Sundays, Saturday noon and Monday evenings. (Tristan)
• Le Jules Vernes. At the Tour Eiffel. The view is amazing and the food is good. Private elevator. Online Booking a long time in advance. Pro-tip: ask for dessert to be served at the bar, so that you can have a different view. (Tristan)
• Le Chiberta. High end restaurant. One Michelin star. Reservation needed a few days in advance. Phone: 01 53 53 42 00. Address: 3 rue Arsène Houssaye, 75008 Paris. Near the Arc de Triomphe. No view, but what you're looking for is actually in your plate ;-) (Tristan)
• L'Arpège. 3 stars restaurant. Tristan's favorite ever. Very expensive. A total must. Reservation needed a few days in advance. (Tristan)