Le Petit Lutetia

A true Rive Gauche institution, Le Petit Lutetia is the kind of brasserie where Paris still feels like Paris. The gilded frescoes and old-world décor have remained intact for decades, while the room buzzes with a fashionable Left Bank crowd. The cooking is generous and precise—French classics prepared with care. The beef tartare with frites is a must, best enjoyed at one of the lively tables where conversations flow as easily as the wine.