Drouant

"Best known for the literary prizes awarded here since 1914, Drouant has shed its dusty image to become a forward-thinking restaurant." Full review

"This old stalwart has had a big makeover, and it’s now one of the most talked-about places in town."

"A Mecca for literary groupies, this is where the Prix Goncourt, France’s equivalent of the Booker or Pulitzer, is awarded each year." Full review

"This is where publishers take the authors they want to sign/sleep with. Its swirling Art Déco features association with the Prix Goncourt = porn for anyone with a literary bent."

"Order à la carte to sample his generous hors d’oeuvres, which fill the table with little bowls and plates."

"A legendary restaurant where the Prix Goncourt has been awarded since 1914." Full review

"Legendary restaurant Drouant, the setting for the annual Goncourt prize, was stylishly revamped some years ago and taken over by Michelin-starred chef Antoine Westermann."

"Westermann has dedicated this restaurant to the art of the hors d'oeuvre: they're served in themed sets of four ranging from the global... to the nostalgic." Full review

"Opened by Charles Drouant in 1880, this storied restaurant in Place Gaillon occupies the same building it has since its 19th-century founding as a tobacco bar." Full review

"The current incarnation of Art Deco Drouant places a special emphasis on vegetables." Full review