3 french regional rooms worth the trip across France, editor-ranked. All cuisines in France.
Robert et Louise ★ 4.3 · Paris
3e · 64 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris
Robert et Louise in Paris's 3e has grilled côtes de bœuf over an open log fire in the dining room since 1958. Booking required for the fireside tables.
Tip: Two seatings only, 19:30 and 21:30. Closed Sunday. Sit close to the fire in winter.
Aux Lyonnais ★ 4.3 · Paris
2e · 32 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris
Aux Lyonnais in Paris is Alain Ducasse's Lyonnais bouchon-style annex: quenelle de brochet, saucisson chaud and a Beaujolais list that respects the cru wines.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch midweek runs a €40 set with the same kitchen.
Chez Michel ★ 4.2 · Paris
10e · 10 Rue de Belzunce, 75010 Paris
Chez Michel in Paris cooks Breton-Norman regional French in the 10e: kig-ha-farz in winter, a kouign-amann for two as dessert, no a la carte at all.
Tip: The annex tables in the cave are the quieter option; book at least a week ahead.