restaurants in Paris

My Husband and I are planning a short Holiday in Paris Feb16th thur Feb. 21st. We are both Chefs and own a Catering business in Dallas. We have not been to Paris for about 8 years and we are wondering if anyone can give us some great restaurants to try. We love french food. We don%26#39;t mind spending 100.00 plus if food is great we just don%26#39;t like spending a lot for bad food. We would also love some advise on great bargain and neighborhood places. We really enjoy going to the local spots instead of all the typical trouist places,any advice would be great.

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I%26#39;ve read very good things about Guy Savoy%26#39;s restaurants namely Chiberta in the 8th district and L%26#39;Atelier Maitre Albert and Les Bouquinistes both in the 5th district.

Other well-regarded restaurants are La Bastide Odeon in the 6th and Le Violon d%26#39; Ingres in the 7th.

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Guy Savoy%26#39;s places are great, but more in the 140 euro range.

I went to Le restaurant du Marche, 50 rue Dantzig in the 15th last week. It is definitely a local hangout and a good value for the price. Off the beaten path, too.

I like lunch at Au Babylone on the rue de Babylone in the 7th for traditional french food at a fair price, but this more homemade quality than %26quot;chef%26quot; quality (which I usually prefer).

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I have not been to these but have heard very good things about them and intend to try them out on our next trip in March. Google for reviews, reservations are a must:

A la Biche au Bois

45, Avenue Ledru Rollin

Metro: Gare de Lyon

La Cerisaie

70, BV. Edgar-Quinet

Metro: Edgar-Quinet

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Aux Lyonnais at 32 rue St-Marc in the 2nd is Alain Ducasse%26#39;s %26quot;bargain%26quot; restuarant, but the food, service, atmosphere (a Belle Epoque space dating fom the late 19th century) are all top of the line. The egg appetizer served in a terrine and cooked in cream with mushrooms and shrimp is already legendary.

I%26#39;m also crazy about Moissonier in the Latin Quarter, 28, rue des Fossés St-Bernard, a classic bistro.

And since you are from Texas, you might be interested in trying Anuhuacalli, 30 rue des Bernadins in the 5th. This is generally regarded as Paris%26#39;s best Mexican restauramt -- it%26#39;s a quietly elegant place serving gourmet Mexican dishes of very high quality -- not a taco to be found.

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I agree PontMarie. Aux Lyonnais has the ability to take very simple dishes and recipies and make them taste incredible. The only criticism I have is the wine was too expensive for what it was- although it was good. I was very impressed at the quality at this price range.

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Guy Savoy%26#39;s Les Bouquinistes is one of my favorite restaurants in Paris - but the bill for our 3 course dinner (2 people) including a bottle of wine (61EUR) and a bottle of mineral water, cappucino and tea (15EUR combined) was 186EUR before tip. So 110EUR if you have no wine, bottled water, coffee or tea.

I think it might be a challenge to limit your spending to US$100 for two %26quot; if food is great.%26quot;

For a very authentic Paris bistro experience try Le Vieux Bistro, literally down the street from Notre Dame. Excellent traditional fare such as coq a vin and beef bourguignon.

And for a great %26quot;out-of-the-place%26quot; I highly recommend La Maison du Jardin on rue Vaugirard near the Luxemburg Gardens. The have a very good value prix fixe dinner and the kitchen is first rate. If you limit your wine choice, you can walk out for under $100.

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I guess things have really gone up since we were last in Paris. I think we will need to re think our budget to mor like 150.00US. I love all the recommendations please keep sending them.

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on the way home tonight I passed Oudino, 17 rue Oudinot. It is a real neighborhood place and very nice. I think that it may just now be getting some of the recognition it deserves. It should be well within your budget.

ALso Le Vin Sobre in the 5th. Both of these places are well within your budget.

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Le Petit Zinc and La Petit Cour are my favorites- in the 6th.

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We just got back from Paris over New Year%26#39;s. The first night we ate at Au bon Acceuil on r. Monttessuy in the 7th. They had a menu for 31 Euros which was an incredible value given the quality of food. Great service, good wine--ended up about 50 E/person, so a bit more than your $100 total, but close. Added advantage is the view of the Eiffel tower from this street--an angle that is not normally on the tourist routes.

Don%26#39;t forget the Bistros, as well. Our favorite is Bistro Henri on r. Princess in the 6th. Very small place with good food/ambiance. A lot of organ meats whiche we love and can%26#39;t get easily here in the States--roasted veal kidneys, bone marrow, boar cooked in it%26#39;s blood (it sounds much better in French and it was delicious)--plus more %26#39;normal%26#39; meats. The appetizers are about 10 E, the entrees about 20E. Not a big wine selection, but good ones at a decent price. And if they have fig tarte...whoo hoo!

A lot of places have menus that are amazing deals given the quality of food, so good luck! Another option is to go for lunch; prices are sometimes less, and then have some wonderful cheese, pate and wine for a dinner....plus, of course, a crepe (people in Detroit haven%26#39;t heard of chestnut cream....arrrgh...heaven!)

(and thanks to all who post here--all of you have been so helpful!)