Book ahead in Paris

17 places for Book ahead in Paris, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Kodawari Ramen (Yokochō) — Jeremy Jacobowitz, Louis, Malo Halna
  Said the sardine bone broth was intensely rich and umami-packed without any fishy taste, and the noodles — made with wheat from Champagne's own fields — had excellent chew.
  Heads up: Popular ingredients like the sardine fillet can sell out, and the classic tonkotsu-style broth is served at a different location.
• Joséphine Chez Dumonet — Mark Wiens, Messinger Guides
  The pigeon layered with thin sheets of potato was his number-one bite of the entire 24-hour tour, the bœuf bourguignon — beef cheek braised for 18 hours — was "one of the best beef stews of my life," and the soufflé, as big as his head, was "the best ever." He also praised the chef and the service as warm and full of good humor.
  Heads up: Reservations are required and it's expensive at €265 for three; the mille-feuille is made to order on the spot, so you need to order it in advance.
• Bistrot Paul Bert — Mark Wiens, Les Frenchies
  He called the pepper sauce "one of the best sauces for meat I've ever had in my life," and singled out the meltingly tender filet steak, the freshly fried potatoes that arrived still radiating heat, and an intensely fragrant morel-and-egg dish as the highlights.
  Heads up: He went with a noon reservation — booking is required, and at €203.50 for three people, it's on the pricey side.
• Ritz Paris — Walk With Me Tim, 조승연의 탐구생활
  Raved about the room's decor — antique clocks, gold trim, and a swan-shaped faucet — along with the Ritz branding, and praised the empty Ritz Club pool and spa in the early morning.
  Heads up: The room had a musty smell and lacked a kettle, full-length mirror, and vanity (a kettle was brought upon request); the free coffee station next to reception wasn't pointed out by anyone and was found by chance. Even hotel guests need a reservation to have a drink at the bar.
• La cantine de Sam — Arielle in Paris
  Far tastier than it looked, with warm and filling food that felt energizing even after arriving exhausted.
  Heads up: Emphasized that the space is very small, so booking ahead is important.
• Cheval Blanc Paris — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Heads up: At 4.2 million KRW a night, expensive enough to joke that it's 'ridiculously pricey.'
• Sétopa — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Praised the osso jjim as better than Korean braised beef short ribs, said the seafood sundubu was the dish everyone kept reaching for, and raved that the chicken stays juicy thanks to French poultry and cooking technique. Called the 15-euro set menu and 19-euro cold platter a great value given Paris's Korean food prices.
  Heads up: Said it's fully booked with two seatings a night, so reservations seem essential; noted there's no Korean-language menu, the chicken doesn't come with pickled radish, and there aren't many spicy options.
• Le Cheval d'Or — TOPJAW
  Australian chef Hans blends French and Cantonese cooking without ever forcing it — the steamed scallops with rice cake play beautifully on texture, and the frog in char siu-style marinade is a standout.
  Heads up: It has a big reputation among chefs, so getting a reservation was difficult.
• La Bourse et La Vie — Les Frenchies
  The steak is as tender as it gets with wonderful beefy flavor, the sauce has just the right tang to make it perfect, and the starters, mains and desserts all show real imagination and polish.
  Heads up: The dining room is small, so a reservation is essential.
• Hôtel Particulier — Les Frenchies
  Guests raved about this oasis-like garden that's silent despite being in the heart of the city, the mirrored elevator, red velvet blackout curtains, mosaic-tiled bathtub alongside two side-by-side double shower stalls, and pillow-top yet firm beds — all delivering the luxurious feel of an 'old-money mansion' that made them want to return.
  Heads up: At €770 a night in high season, or around €1,100 with dinner and breakfast included, it's not a place to stay every day, check-in felt awkward (staff only responded in French), and the room has no USB or USB-C ports and only a single power outlet.
• Plénitude — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Noted as one of only 9 three-Michelin-star restaurants in Paris, and as having received a 19.5 score from Gault&Millau.
  Heads up: Reservations are notoriously hard to get, but hotel guests often manage to secure one, so it's advised to ask at check-in.
• Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Raved as the 'most Parisian' of hotels, praising the lobby's floral arrangements, chandeliers, and marble, the live music at La Galerie, the mint-toned room design with Four Seasons bedding, and even the basement spa pool.
  Heads up: Said they could never recommend it considering the price — the standard room is only 40m2 with a small bed, and the breakfast buffet costs about 110,000 KRW per person.
• Le Cinq — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Said the mirrored walls, palm trees, and floral decor make it a space worth a hundred photos, and that the breakfast is a must for bread lovers.
  Heads up: Expensive and hard to book, and the restaurant is so quiet that even the sound of forks and knives echoes.
• Vaudeville — Messinger Guides
  Praised the lively 'organized chaos' created by the clatter of cutlery and efficient waiters instead of music, the ornate decor, and reliable French classics, singling out the île flottante served in crème anglaise for special praise.
  Heads up: Noted it's so popular it was fully booked even on a Tuesday evening in February, making reservations essential, and warned not to expect red-carpet service.
• Bar Hemingway — Walk With Me Tim
  Heads up: Advance reservations are required even for hotel guests, and it's fully booked on weekend nights.
• Bar Vendôme — Walk With Me Tim
  Said the olives were 'the best she'd ever had in her life,' and the chicken melted in her mouth, making her wish she could cook it that way. Praised the wine list, presented as a thick hardcover book, and the elegant tableware.
  Heads up: Very crowded on Saturday nights, so reservations are essential; she also mentioned that requesting a birthday cake (over €50) involved somewhat sloppy communication regarding timing.
• FRAME BRASSERIE — Les Frenchies
  The cod had crispy skin that paired well with the aioli, and the service was very friendly.
  Heads up: Not the best salad of their life, and they said they weren't there for the food but for the Eiffel Tower view — the food itself was described as unremarkable, and including dinner significantly raises the cost of a one-night stay.

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