Brasserie Bofinger, Paris (11th arr)

Brasserie Bofinger is a classic eatery in Paris serving Alsatian dishes like pork and sauerkraut. One of the oldest brasseries in Paris and the first to ever serve beer on tap, Bofinger is considered a Paris institution and a must visit by many locals.

Les Papilles, Paris (6th arr)

Les Papilles is an old wine shop that has been converted into a bistro and grocery store in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, steps away from the Luxembourg Gardens. It's the kind of place where you go to enjoy a three hour meal and a few bottles of wine, while making friends with the diners at the next table. 

Passage 53, Paris (9th arr)

Out of all the restaurants I dined at in Paris, and there were many, Passage 53 was by far one of my favorites. From hand pulled noodles in China town to falafels in Marais, savory crepes in Montparnasse and the chef's tastings at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Frenchie and more, few meals came close to what I experienced at Passage 53. 

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Saint-Germain Paris (6th arr)

When I planned my first trip to Paris, there were a handful of restaurants on the must visit list and towards the very top of that list was the original L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Saint-Germain-Des-Prés.