Romantic Evenings in Paris: The Best 5

1. 58 Tour Eiffel

This Eiffel Tower restaurant has been injected with a new lease of life thanks to collaboration between chef Alain Ducasse and designer Patrick Jouin and undergoing a rejuvenation such as that experienced after a holiday in the South of France. Formerly Altitude 95 this Eiffel Tower restaurant still retains its features and is the perfect place for a romantic meal in one of the most remarkable locations in the world. The 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant is perfect for either an Eiffel Tower lunch or dinner, changing its menu has Paris changes its clothes with the setting of the sun. The views, the food and the laid back atmosphere of this restaurant over looking the City of Lights gives it the number one spot for a romantic meal in Paris.

2. Le Pré Catelan

If the bustle of Paris is proving too much then enjoy an evening in the haven of Le Pré Catelan in the Bois de Bologne. This venue would have an abundance of romantic charm even if diners had to forage for their own food on the forest floor. Thankfully, the food served is of the highest quality and diners are treated to sumptuous culinary delights in this calm, classy and chic restaurant. The Bois de Bologne has long been a haven for artistic and aristocratic Parisians who are in need of a break from frantic city life. Head chef Frédéric Anton brings variety and highly respected skill to the menu and supported by the ‘Best Sommelier in the World’ providing wine for diners. To make that date extra special, there is even a “table du chef” situated in the kitchen to see the master at work.

3. Jules Verne Restaurant Paris

Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world the Jules Verne restaurant Paris has the advantage of being the highest in metres and most highly regarded of the venues on the list, but misses out on the top spot due to price and high demand. The menu at the Jules Verne restaurant has also been crafted by Alain Ducasse, who is hard to escape in the food capital of the world. You will not fail to be seduced by the charm of one of the highest restaurants in Paris, and hopefully your dining partner will agree. An impressive array of food and stunning views of Paris are presented to diners at the Jules Verne restaurant Paris, and both are enjoyed enthusiastically on an evening of romance at the Eiffel Tower.

4. Les Ombres at Musee de Quai Branly

Known for housing the greatest display of overseas art in Paris the Musée de Quai Branly hides a badly kept secret of a restaurant above the collections. With a glass ceiling, an open terrace (in summer) and of course unmissable French food nowhere else offers such spectacular views and atmosphere so close to the ground than at Les Ombres. Guy de Maupassant used to dine in the Eiffel Tower restaurant so would not have to look at views of what he considered the ugliest creation in Paris, but now few trips to Paris are complete without dining in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Les Ombres restaurant has access to such a view, and woos admirers and aficionados of the Eiffel Tower. Dining in its shadow is celebrated in this restaurant and the décor has been constructed to capture the reflections of the great tower. The silhouette of the Eiffel Tower is visible all over Paris at night, but is best seen from the top of Quai Branly at Les Ombres restaurant. Translated as ‘The Shadows’ it refers to its position in relation to the most iconic shape in Paris, and is unfortunately eclipsed by 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant.

5. Le Cour Jardin

Yet another Alain Ducasse eatery makes the list, this one seemingly at odds to the other two included. A well kept secret in a miniature enclosure and known only to those who look, this restaurant is shielded from the rest of the city by the high walls of Parisian architecture. A clandestine venue perfect for an intimate date, and less showy than an Eiffel Tower dinner, Le Cour Jardin excels itself on summer evenings. The moment the the temperature rises the restaurant takes on more than its fair share of Parisian romance.