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jfmiii · 2 July 2015, 10:31 AM

Heading to Paris and Rome next week with my wife for 4 days in each city. Ive never been before. Anyone have any recs for restaurants in either city? Thanks all!

Marcela · 2 July 2015, 10:50 AM

For lunch in Rome - Da Francesco - 5 minutes from Piazza Navona, at Piazza del Fico. Amazing hospitality and quality of food. Enjoy!

metooxx · 2 July 2015, 10:51 AM

Shangri-La Hotel has rooftop bar that shouldn't be missed.

metooxx · 2 July 2015, 10:53 AM

Bateau Le Calife is a dinner cruise on the Seine that is on a smaller boat with better dining experience.

metooxx · 2 July 2015, 10:56 AM

Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower is an expensive but unforgettable experience. There are better places but not when you consider the ambiance. Highly recommended for first time visitor.

jfmiii · 2 July 2015, 11:03 AM

thanks everyone, these are some great suggestions!

Tri-Tip · 2 July 2015, 02:11 PM

Learn some French, or good luck in Paris. I was there on business a few years ago and ate dinner at Chipotle twice...they spoke English and were pleasant.

toneafficianado · 2 July 2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by metooxx

Bateau Le Calife is a dinner cruise on the Seine that is on a smaller boat with better dining experience.

I did this dinner cruise too..amazing views from the Seine through the glass roof as you dine. I highly recommend booking before you go. it was perfect!

towernick · 2 July 2015, 03:50 PM

Do not miss Chez Paul in the Bastille!! This is a locals spot, with VERY good food. We seek it out every time we are in Paris. They are well known for their duck; I order it without fail, the skin is so crispy, it will blow your taste buds away. We did Jules Verne last August, it was pretty freaking awesome. The food was amazing, but we really liked going outside to the viewing deck through the private door. Also, since you're going during the summer, the ET will be slammed with tourists. There is something very special about taking the Jules Verne only elevator directly to the restaurant.

Danny83 · 2 July 2015, 04:14 PM

Me and my wife had a great time at Le Chiberta I highly recommend it in Paris.

rr-nyc · 3 July 2015, 03:28 AM

Le Chateaubriand in the 17arr or if you feel like splurging, L'Atelier du Joel Robuchon Saint Germain

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Kingair · 3 July 2015, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Learn some French, or good luck in Paris. I was there on business a few years ago and ate dinner at Chipotle twice...they spoke English and were pleasant.

Next time call me Bryan ;)

I'll be your translater

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Kingair · 3 July 2015, 03:49 AM

Just check the Michelin or Gault Millaut guides

Than you find whatever you want

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Mishon · 3 July 2015, 04:39 AM

I would definitely try to eat at at least 1 Michelin restaurant in Paris (whichever one you can get into since your trip is fast approaching).

AK797 · 3 July 2015, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Le Chateaubriand in the 17arr or if you feel like splurging, L'Atelier du Joel Robuchon Saint Germain

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Yes and Pierre Gagnaire if you have a sweet tooth.

metooxx · 3 July 2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I did this dinner cruise too..amazing views from the Seine through the glass roof as you dine. I highly recommend booking before you go. it was perfect!

One day I am going to move to Paris. My favorite place. The bigger boats are great too.

metooxx · 3 July 2015, 09:21 AM

Getting away from lunch and dinner; my favorite thing to do is get up early when the shops are just opening and walk to one of the local bakeries for coffee and pastries with the locals.

Marcela · 3 July 2015, 09:42 AM

Everything, of course, depends on what is convenient, but if you find yourselves at, or close to, Boulevard St Germain, then consider lunch or dinner at Chez Rene. Very authentic bistro-style place with an excellent menu

Daryl · 3 July 2015, 09:55 AM

im going in the next couple of weeks

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jfmiii · 3 July 2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mishon

I would definitely try to eat at at least 1 Michelin restaurant in Paris (whichever one you can get into since your trip is fast approaching).

any suggestions on which one?

Tri-Tip · 3 July 2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Next time call me Bryan ;)

I'll be your translater

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Don't laugh...the first night I was there I ended up in a pizza restaurant and was e-mailing with someone back at the office to translate the toppings for me!

metooxx · 3 July 2015, 10:14 AM

If you get tired of French food there is a breakfast restuarant called something like "Breakfast in America" that is not great but good. In the Latin Quarter a few blocks from Notre Dame. Nice change of pace after a few days.

rosspanics · 3 July 2015, 12:52 PM

La Fermette Marbouf in Paris

rr-nyc · 3 July 2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jfmiii

any suggestions on which one?

See my post... Both have Michelin stars and both are on the current San Pellegrino top 50 in the world but neither are stuffy or snooty. If you want that, there are plenty to choose from.

2 July 2015, 10:31 AM	#1
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,401	Restaurants in Paris & Rome? Heading to Paris and Rome next week with my wife for 4 days in each city. Ive never been before. Anyone have any recs for restaurants in either city? Thanks all!

2 July 2015, 10:50 AM	#2
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,470	For lunch in Rome - Da Francesco - 5 minutes from Piazza Navona, at Piazza del Fico. Amazing hospitality and quality of food. Enjoy! __________________ "Tomorrow will be a good day"

3 July 2015, 09:42 AM	#18
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,470	Everything, of course, depends on what is convenient, but if you find yourselves at, or close to, Boulevard St Germain, then consider lunch or dinner at Chez Rene. Very authentic bistro-style place with an excellent menu __________________ "Tomorrow will be a good day"

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2 July 2015, 10:51 AM	#3
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	Shangri-La Hotel has rooftop bar that shouldn't be missed.

2 July 2015, 10:53 AM	#4
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	Bateau Le Calife is a dinner cruise on the Seine that is on a smaller boat with better dining experience.

2 July 2015, 10:56 AM	#5
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower is an expensive but unforgettable experience. There are better places but not when you consider the ambiance. Highly recommended for first time visitor.

2 July 2015, 11:03 AM	#6
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,401	thanks everyone, these are some great suggestions!

2 July 2015, 02:11 PM	#7
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,420	Learn some French, or good luck in Paris. I was there on business a few years ago and ate dinner at Chipotle twice...they spoke English and were pleasant.

2 July 2015, 03:50 PM	#9
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Do not miss Chez Paul in the Bastille!! This is a locals spot, with VERY good food. We seek it out every time we are in Paris. They are well known for their duck; I order it without fail, the skin is so crispy, it will blow your taste buds away. We did Jules Verne last August, it was pretty freaking awesome. The food was amazing, but we really liked going outside to the viewing deck through the private door. Also, since you're going during the summer, the ET will be slammed with tourists. There is something very special about taking the Jules Verne only elevator directly to the restaurant.

2 July 2015, 04:14 PM	#10
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,190	Me and my wife had a great time at Le Chiberta I highly recommend it in Paris.

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rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Le Chateaubriand in the 17arr or if you feel like splurging, L'Atelier du Joel Robuchon Saint Germain Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Mishon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: 14060M Posts: 79	I would definitely try to eat at at least 1 Michelin restaurant in Paris (whichever one you can get into since your trip is fast approaching).

3 July 2015, 09:21 AM	#17
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	Getting away from lunch and dinner; my favorite thing to do is get up early when the shops are just opening and walk to one of the local bakeries for coffee and pastries with the locals.

3 July 2015, 10:14 AM	#22
metooxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 99	If you get tired of French food there is a breakfast restuarant called something like "Breakfast in America" that is not great but good. In the Latin Quarter a few blocks from Notre Dame. Nice change of pace after a few days.

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rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	La Fermette Marbouf in Paris

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