Expensive:

Le Meurice
Highly acclaimed by the food writers worldwide, three stars at the Guide Michelin, Chef Yannick Allno creates menus according to his own distinctive style.
Address: Htel Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli,
Tel: 01-44-58-10-55

Le Vieux Bistro
espite an address located in a touristy area (l'le de la Cite, just next to Notre-Dame, this bistro has an authentic French atmosphere. Regulars enjoy the simple, good cuisine, and never get tired of dishes, such as Boeuf Bourguignon.
Address: 4 rue du Clotre-Notre-Dame, 4e,
Tel: 01-43-54-18-95

Taillevent
This ever-successful restaurant turns out flawless food. A lively, brasserie-like room provides a 70 lunch menu.
Adress: 15 rue Lamennais, 8e
Tel: 01-44-95-15-01

Mid-range:

Alcazar
The celebrated menu features dishes from both sides of the channel, offering the best simple english flavours prepared with the skill and tradition of the great French chefs.
Address: 62 rue Mazarine 6e
Tel: 01-53-10-19-99

Allard 
It was once the city's leading bistro, although today the competition is too great for it to reclaim that reputation. Over the years, the front room's zinc bar has been a haven for many celebrities.
Address: 41 rue St-Andr-des-Arts, 6e
Tel: 01-43-26-48-23

Caf Thoumieux
Thoumieux is a laid-back destination for cocktails, tapas or big-screen sport. Banquettes snake around the room and spiky Aztec-pattern lamps send light flickering up the walls. The flavoured vodkas are delicious and include vanilla, caramel and banana.
Address: 4 rue de la Comte, 7th
Tel: 01-47-05-49-75

Budget:

Brasserie de lIle St-Louis
The terrace has one of the best summer views in all Paris, and is invariably packed; the dining room exudes a rather shabby fashionability. Nicotined walls make for an agreeably authentic Paris mood.
Address: 55 quai de Bourbon, 4th
Tel: 01-43-54-02-59

Au C'Amelot
Long, narrow dining room has a countrified, even dated, feel. The market-inspired meal provides two options for each course: starters of lentil soup with foie gras or unusual cured salmon with braised chicory. If available, dont miss the lamb chops in poivrade sauce with porridgy polenta.
Address: 50 rue Amelot, 11th
Tel: 01-43-55-54-04

Le Hangar
This bistro has a terrace, stone walls, smartly set tables and excellent food. A bowl of tapenade and toast is supplied while you choose from the carte.
Address: 12 impasse Berthaud, 3rd
Tel: 01-42-74-55-44