Restaurant Astier

44 rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris 

How many exceptional, classically French places can one put on a list without being redundant? Who knows, but Astier is still worth it. Obviously, you know the deal. Terrine, duck, perfect seafood, fresh ingredients and a widely known museum-grade cheese curation. Astier has a brutal, joyful honestly, but the real boon about this Oberkampf haunt is how intimate and classically romantic it is. You find yourself looking around and people watching throughout your entire meal with a sense of nostalgia, wonder and eagerness for the next plate.