L’Agrume
15, rue des Fossés St.-Marcel, in the 5th. 01 43 31 86 48. 
Tues–Sat, lunch and dinner.
L’Agrume’s Franck Marchesi-Grandi is the latest youngster to open his own place in a low-rent, noncentral part of Paris after paying his dues in multistarred kitchens. Try to reserve a counter seat, from where you can watch the chef put the finishing touches on his bright dishes.
Flottes O.Trement
2, rue Cambon, in the 1st. 01 42 61 31 15.
Tues–Sat, lunch and dinner.
There are actually two restaurants at this address. The one you want is not Chez Flottes but Flottes O.Trement, the fashionable, newly renovated brasserie upstairs, where a cool room, a cool crowd and contemporary takes on classic dishes await. A bit pricey, but this is Chanel territory.
Frédéric Simonin
25, rue Bayen, in the 17th. 01 45 74 74 74.
Tues–Sat, lunch and dinner.
A new addition to the luxe scene, from a Joël Robuchon alum, Frédéric Simonin is winning raves from foodies and the French press for pretty food that’s pretty tasty. And pricey, unless you do the 38-euro lunch menu, which is like finding Louboutins on sale. Read a full review here.
Frenchie
5, rue du Nil, in the 2nd. 01 40 39 96 19.
Wed–Sat, lunch; Tues–Sat, dinner.
It is no easier to get a reservation at Frenchie now than it was a year ago, and that is because Greg Marchand’s colorful market cooking is as good as ever.
Les Grandes Tables du 104
104, rue d’Aubervilliers/5, rue Curial, in the 19th.
See website for details.
What used to be the city’s mortuary is now a cultural center offering a wide range of artistic programs and a restaurant serving global cooking based on local ingredients: 75 percent of the products used come from regions adjacent to the Ile de France. Cool.
Le Mini Palais
Grand Palais, ave Winston Churchill, in the 8th. 01 42 56 42 42.
Daily, noon–midnight (10 a.m.–2 a.m. for drinks).
Offering modern cooking with global touches in a landmark Parisian setting, Eric Fréchon’s updated brasserie in the Grand Palais is getting raves for both the food and design. The 25 euro lunch menu is a steal.
Olio Pane Vino
44, rue Coquillière, in the 1st. 01 42 85 27 33.
Mon–Sat, lunch; dinner on Thurs and Fri only.
Near the old belly of Paris, this convivial and unfussy Italian table has a loyal following. A glass of prosecco, a platter of prosciutto, a plate of pasta, pas de problème. Read a full review here.
Philou
12, ave Richerand, in the 10th. 01 42 38 00 13.
Tues–Sat, lunch and dinner.
With Philou, Chef Philippe Damas (once upon a time of Le Square Trousseau) brings his personal, seasonal cooking to the Canal St.-Martin neighborhood. It’s probably the best bistro in the quartier. Read a full review here.
La Régalade Saint-Honoré
123, rue St.-Honoré, in the 1st. 01 42 21 92 40.
Mon–Fri, lunch and dinner.
49, ave Jean Moulin, in the 14th. 01 45 45 68 58.
Mon–Fri, lunch and dinner.
If you’ve ever bemoaned the fact that so many great bistros in Paris seem to be in the outer arrondissements, then you’ll be happy to know that one of the best—La Régalade—opened a second location smack dab in the center last spring. Bruno Doucet is still in charge, the food is still generous and delicious, and (best of all) the price remains a gentle 35 euros for three courses. Read a full review here.
Rino
46, rue Trousseau, in the 11th. 01 48 06 95 85.
Tues–Sat, dinner; Wed–Sat, lunch.
Giovanni Passerini is garnering plenty of attention for his thoughtful, modern Mediterranean food. Cool without being hipper-than-thou, thoughtful without being overwrought, Rino is another jewel in the food crown of eastern Paris. Read a full review here.
Saturne
17, rue Notre Dame des Victoires, in the 2nd. 01 42 60 31 90.
Mon–Fri, lunch and dinner.
Sven Chartier took up the reins at Racines after Pierre Jancou left, and is now heading up Saturne, one of the most exciting openings of the fall. Expect hypernatural, modern cooking with pristine ingredients, and fantastic wines. Read a full review here.
Spring Restaurant
6, rue Bailleul, in the 1st. 01 45 96 05 72.
Tues–Sat, dinner; Wed–Sat, lunch.
Daniel Rose has built himself a slicker, bigger stage to display the direct, seasonal cooking he became known for at the old Spring. The main floor features a large and impeccable kitchen that expands into a room of only 20-odd covers, where you can enjoy a unique 5-course, 64 euro menu at night or a modern take on bouillon at lunch. Can’t get in? Visit the bar downstairs to snack on addictive pommes dauphine and sip from the selections on the restaurant’s superb wine list. Read a full review here.
La Tête dans les Olives
2, rue Ste.-Marthe, in the 10th.
Reservations only by email: [email protected]
The secret about olive oil impresario Cédric Casanova’s tiny table d’hôte has long been out, but you’ll still feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem when you’re sitting in the tiny shop, with four of your closest friends, enjoying seriously good Sicilian food.
Le Verre Volé
67, rue de Lancry, in the 10th. 01 48 03 17 34.
Daily, lunch and dinner.
This longtime favorite for simple cooking and natural wines has recently renovated. The old kitchenette, basically a glorified Easy-Bake Oven and a hot plate, has been expanded into a vraie cuisine, the climate-controlled cave has been shrunk, there are more seats and the team responsible for the Café Caché at the 104 has been brought in to evolve the menu. Don’t worry, though: favorites like octopus carpaccio and boudin noir are still there. Read a full review here.
Other Great Foodie Haunts We’re Visiting These Days
La Patisserie des Rêves
93, rue du Bac, in the 7th. 01 42 84 00 82.
Sun, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Tues–Sat, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
You may not like the Barbie-meets-the-Jetsons look of this boutique, but the fact incontournable is that Phillippe Conticini’s Paris-Brest, with it’s unctuous river of praline hidden inside, is a new classic. Another location will be opening soon in the 16th Arrondissement.
Pozzetto Gelato
39, rue du Roi de Sicile, in the 4th. 01 42 77 08 64.
Daily, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., later on weekends.
21, rue de Lévis, in the 17th.
Visit (or revisit) this spot in the Marais for what is arguably the best ice cream in Paris.
Spring Boutique
52, rue de l’Arbre Sec, in the 1st. 01 58 62 44 30.
Tues–Fri, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.; Sat, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
The place for all your pantry and picnic needs, Spring Boutique offers fantastic wines, cheese and meats, plus interesting snacks and condiments, all handpicked by Daniel Rose and partner Josh Adler.