Paris Bucket List: Must-Eat Restaurants Before You Leave!

From century-old brasseries to Instagram-worthy hotspots, Paris is a food lover's paradise. Here are the essential culinary experiences you can't miss: 🍽️ Iconic French Classics 『La Coupole』 📅 Since 1927 | 🏆 The epitome of Parisian bistro charm 📍 102 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 ✨ Must-try: Foie gras, steak tartare, duck confit, and flambéed crêpes 『Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie』 🦢 Paris' best foie gras temple! 📍 34 Rue Montmartre, 75001 💡 Order the foie gras ravioli – life-changing! 『La Tour Montlhéry - Chez Denise』 🦆 Late-night French comfort food (open till 5am!) 📍 5 Rue des Prouvaires, 75001 🍷 Pair their legendary duck confit with Beaujolais 🌟 Michelin & Fine Dining 『Le Meurice』 👑 2-star Michelin – dine like Versailles royalty 📍 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 💎 Splurge-worthy: €300+ tasting menu 『Ze Kitchen Galerie』 🎨 1-star creative French in an art-gallery setting 📍 24 Rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 💰 Surprisingly affordable (€90 tasting menu) 🍕 Trendy & Affordable 『Pink Mamma』 📸 Instagram's favorite Italian 📍 20bis Rue de Douai, 75009 🍝 Don't miss the truffle pasta – worth the queue! 『La Crème de Paris』 🥞 Savory crêpes by Notre-Dame 📍 1 Quai Saint-Michel, 75005 🌯 Try the buckwheat galette with smoked salmon 🦪 Seafood & Champagne 『Opium, La Cabane』 🍾 Oysters + Champagne = Parisian happiness 📍 44 Rue Dauphine, 75006 💶 Get the "Plateau Royal" seafood tower (€65) 🏡 Cozy Hidden Gems 『Bistrot de l'Oulette』 ❤️ Homestyle French with killer wine list 📍 38 Rue des Tournelles, 75004 🍷 Their beef cheek stew melts in your mouth 『Le Bistrot du Peintre』 🎭 1902 vintage bistro – perfect for brunch 📍 116 Av. Ledru-Rollin, 75011 ☕ Try their famous croque-monsieur Pro Tip: Book Le Train Bleu (Gare de Lyon) for its gold-leaf ceilings, but go at lunch for better prices! #ParisEats #FoodieParis #MichelinGuide #TravelLikeALocal