(10 Rue Gustave Flaubert in Paris, France)

This was the first of superstarry-chef Michel Rostang's bistros, and as it was set in an old epiceri...e, or spice shop, next to a temple of gastronomy, it was christened the 'bistro next door'. This is the ideal of what a bistro should be, with classic bistro decor, wicker chairs for outside dining, wooden ones for indoors, paprika-coloured walls and white table linens. The menu is sort of turbo-charged bistro cooking with Rostang's trademark intensity of flavours. Try starter of marinated mackeral with mushrooms, carrots and mesclun, main course of Pyrenees lamb with crumble crust and parmesan shortbread biscuit, and pudding of chocolate cup, a classic of Rostang's own. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tues - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sat 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sun - Mon: closed all day [moreless]

(9 Place du Maréchal Juin in Paris, France)

One of Paris' favourite fish restaurants, this was an oyster-house for more than a century when Mich...el Rostang took it over to create a sort of fish-brasserie and wet-fish stall, but bursting with chic style. The aqua awning lets you know you're there, while inside the wood panelling, and button-upholstered leather banquets lets you know you've arrived. Dishes are centred around fruits de mer, with menu items that include, starter of classic fish soup with aioli, mains like, depending on the catch, roast turbot, poached or roasted lobsters, as well as land dishes like wild duck with wood mushrooms. Large and quaffable wine list. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 11pm [moreless]

(75 Avenue Niel in Paris, France)

Please note that Le Bistrot Niel will be closed on Saturdays during the months of July and August. ...Not far beyond the Arc de Triomphe, chef Bruno Gensdarmes, for many years under the direction of Guy Savoy, has come into his own kitchen and created this welcoming, modern bistro. The grey and cream decor is smart in the contemporary style with a sprinkling of red poppy details alongside the shiny chrome. The menu is smart and modern too, and changes every day, but can feature dishes like starter of country terrine in the bistro style, main course of breast of chicken cooked in tagine with crystallised lemon, and dessert of Gensdarmes own tiramisu. The tables are full of business folk and those who love the delights of the table and the ambience bubbles with witty conversation. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 8pm - 11pm Sat 8pm - 11pm Sun closed all day [moreless]