Heading to Paris with your amour? Lucky you. From wandering the cobbled streets of Montmarte to cosying up in a dimly lit café, there are few places in the world as romantic as the French capital.
Paris’s restaurant scene is second to none, but when it comes to a romantic dinner, not all restos are created equal. At least, not according to Paris, who named Le Clarence as the city’s most romantic restaurant.
What put Le Clarence on top? The setting, for a start: it’s located in a stunning mansion in Paris’s Golden Triangle, offering ‘a deep dive into the refined world of French luxury’. The food more than lives up to the setting, with Antoine Besse, Paris’s food and drink editor, describing a unique sensory experience that unfolds over the course of 20 dishes, totalling around three hours. Maybe not a spot for a first date, then.
Elsewhere on the list, you’ll find London-style gastropub Septime, cosy wine cellar Augustin Marchand d’Vins, refined Italian Amalia and charming bistro La Baignoire, recognised by for its creative approach and quality ingredients.
Looking for more romantic recs in Paris? has rounded up the most romantic things to do in the City of Love. When night falls, cosy up in one of the city’s jazz bars or speakeasies – and if you want to show your date you’re really sweet on them, pick up some goodies from one of the city’s best chocolate shops.
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