L'Arpège

When asked for fine dining recommendations in Paris, L’Arpège is always at the top of my list. Alain Passard was a pioneer in moving haute cuisine away from proteins and placing vegetables—often humble or forgotten varieties—at the very centre of the plate. More recently, he has even eliminated butter, making the restaurant entirely plant-based. The tasting lunch menu is the ideal way and the best value to discover both his classical and contemporary creations.