Whether you’re food lovers or just lovers, prepare for a mouthwatering experience. For a Valentine’s dinner by candlelight, or a lovely romantic evening of a different kind, succumb to the charm of the restaurants in Paris Region.
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Which restaurant for a romantic dinner in Paris Region?
From the Palace of Versailles to the Eiffel Tower, not forgetting Fontainebleau Forest, Paris Region certainly knows how to make lovers’ hearts beat wildly. The capital and its surrounding area make the ultimate romantic cliché but are also home to some of the most heavenly settings and the best restaurants in France. Imagine dining between the steel girders of the Eiffel Tower, at the table of kings in Versailles, or at one of the restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide. Between culinary discoveries and original experiences, the restaurants of Paris Region will make your Valentine’s Day and romantic evenings deliciously special.
The Pierre Gagnaire restaurant, for a 3-star romantic dinner
With an open heart, venture into the unknown to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in the heart of the City of Light. This is where Pierre Gagnaire, one of the world’s greatest Michelin-starred chefs, puts all his expertise into the most poetically intimate cuisine. In a dining room decorated with charcoal sketches of animals, you’ll savour an incomparable array of flavours, cleverly delivered by the kitchens of this 3-star restaurant.
Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant
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Romantic meal with a view over Paris, at the Jules Verne restaurant
An exceptional meal for an exceptional experience Head for the Eiffel Tower and the Michelin-starred restaurant at its heart, for a romantic dinner with your head in the clouds. Between the iron arches 115 metres above the ground, time seems to stand still above the river Seine and the rooftops of Paris… Beyond this prestigious setting, even the most discerning palate will succumb to the dishes prepared by the chef, Frédéric Anton, who proposes a sampling menu in which each dish features a star ingredient.
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Romantic dinner at the Train Bleu, a legendary Parisian brasserie
Fancy a romantic evening near a railway platform? Head for the Gare de Lyon in the 12th arrondissement for one of your most romantic journeys ever. Built for the 1900 Paris Exposition, Le Train Bleu is a restaurant that has retained all its Belle Epoque charm, with an 8-metre-high ceiling and frescoes that blend with the gildings and mouldings in the most elegant harmony you’ve ever seen. A romantic dinner to savour in a decor worthy of a postcard from Paris.
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Romantic dinner at the Hôtel Particulier restaurant
Down a hidden passage of Montmartre, treat yourself to an intimate evening away from the hustle and bustle. The Hôtel Particulier is one of the most majestic hotels in Paris, but also one of the most secret. Which makes it the ideal place for a discreet romantic getaway. The menu at their restaurant, Le Grand Salon, features all the great classics of French cuisine, including frogs’ legs in persillade, beef tartare and a Bourbon vanilla millefeuille. A tender moment made for sharing in this cosy little haven.
The Hôtel Particulier’s Restaurant
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Candlelit dinner with your head in the stars at the immersive restaurant, Stellar
Why not add a little originality to the romanticism? Embark with Stellar, the restaurant that promises a lunar dining experience. Forget candles, here you’ll plunge into the outer reaches of the cosmos amid a highly amusing and hypnotic decor lit by glowing constellations and planets. Your voyage continues even in the cocktail list, where you can choose from a Soleil (Sun), an Ovni (UFO) or a Jupiter Fizz to accompany your dinner for two. Ready for take-off?
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Restaurant Le Grand Contrôle: for a royal romantic dinner
Head for the Palace of Versailles for an intimate dining experience in grandiose surroundings. Alain Ducasse, the king of French gastronomy, puts his expertise to work in the kitchens of Le Grand Contrôle, a building that dates from 1681. Paying a kind of tribute to the site that it occupies, this gourmet restaurant serves up an uninterrupted succession of delicious dishes that come and go with great ceremony as in the olden days. At the King’s table, your candlelight dinner will be truly supreme.
The Grand Contrôle restaurant at the Palace of Versailles
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Restaurant L’Île, a romantic dinner in a bucolic setting
A Valentine’s meal in the country, right here in the heart of Paris, such is the promise of L’Île, the ideal restaurant for an intimate dinner. It makes the perfect setting for romantic movie scenes, set on an island to escape the hustle and bustle, in a Napoleon III pavilion with a sumptuous steel and glass conservatory. By the fireside or overlooking the park and the restaurant’s own vegetable garden, you and your beloved will be delighted by the warm, cosy atmosphere. The food is excellent too, in comforting dishes that burst with flavour. Vegetables, meat and fish grills, seasonal stews and enormous helpings of chocolate profiteroles… Made for sharing, of course.
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Restaurant Les Coqs, to enjoy tasty market cuisine with your loved one
Just 30 minutes from Paris, try a romantic dinner full of warmth and authenticity, far from the razzle-dazzle of the capital. Which doesn’t mean the food isn’t fabulous as well at Le Coq, a restaurant occupying an old bric-a-brac store. It’s no wonder this eatery is a favourite of the Michelin Guide, serving up market cuisine to be enjoyed in an intimate dinner for two. Exceptional meat and vegetables produced to high standards by farmers with talent, all just a stone’s throw from the Jean Cocteau House, if you fancy adding a poetic touch to your romantic escapade.
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Romantic dinner at a national heritage site with La Table de Royaumont
Travel back through the centuries at the Table de Royaumont. This restaurant occupies one of the most beautiful halls of Royaumont Abbey, which adds a touch of grandeur to your romantic dinner. In the purest of culinary traditions, you’ll enjoy a meal prepared with ingredients from small-scale producers in France. Chicken supreme with mushrooms, salmon tataki, ballotine of coley… But you’ll enjoy much more than just an intimate dinner, as it’s a whole experience watching the chefs at work in the kitchen behind the picture windows.
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A Michelin-starred dinner for two at the Franco-Japanese restaurant, L’Axel
A stone’s throw from the Palace of Fontainebleau and its gardens, enjoy the most romantic of meals at the gateway to Asia. At his Michelin-starred restaurant, the Axel, chef Kunihisa Goto and his wife, Vanessa, aim to pass on their passion for the French and Japanese gourmet cuisine that results from their mix of cultures. This chef is a favourite of the Gault&Millau guide, concocting a succession of exquisitely refined dishes that take you on a voyage.
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Restaurant l’Ours in Vincennes, dinner for two in a gourmet tavern
With Jacky Ribault no two restaurants are the same. Having graced every corner of Paris Region with his talent, this chef without airs and graces can now be found in Vincennes. L’Ours is a no-frills restaurant with a Michelin star. Its pared-down decor is an enthusiastic mix of wood, metal, stone and leather. At the Ours, you’ll be surprised when not asked to choose your dishes. Here, the cuisine is instinctive, passionately prepared with great subtlety and finesse. Risotto is served with beetroot, for example, while a Japanese twist might be affectionately added to a traditional French dish.
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