Try their rump steak with Dauphine potatoes, the roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and mushrooms, or their house favorite dessert, a Grand Marnier soufflé. Located within walking distance of the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery, they serve classic French fare in a simple, homey setting. Les Canailles Ménilmontant is a true French bistro. Essentially, this is a restaurant delivering a high quality dining experience at a reasonable price. What exactly is a Bib Gourmand restaurant? This Michelin rating is only given to eateries who offer two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for around $40 – and of course, the food must be excellent. This spot doesn’t have a Michelin Star (yet), but it does have Bib Gourmand status. That should show how demanding their reviewers are. In Chicago, there was only one restaurant awarded a 3 star rating in 2014. In a city with 500 restaurants, there many be 20 or 30 one star ratings handed out, and a handful of two star ratings. Hours: Every day 12PM – 2:30PM | 7PM – 10PM Michelin’s star ratings are highly sought after because they are so rare. Michelin’s star ratings are highly sought after because they are so rare. It’s not too often that you see a high-end restaurant with this kind of character, and we think it’s a plus.Īddress: 19 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France | Tel: +33 1 58 12 67 30 They even have a suspended replica of the plane the pilots used to attempt the first Trans-Atlantic non-stop crossing in the restaurant. Remember if you make a dinner reservation, you’ll be able to see the tower twinkling at night!Īnother unique part of L’ Oiseau Blanc is their décor theme, dedicated to two French aviation pioneers. Not only will you have a great view of Paris in general, but you’ll have a truly fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower. While it may not have been awarded as many Michelin stars as some of our other top picks, the combination of the high quality food and jaw-dropping views make this one of our favorites. This chic restaurant is located on top of the luxurious Peninsula hotel.