Paris: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée

Ducasse himself may not be in the kitchen of this three-Michelin-star at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, but one of his top lieutenants, Christophe Moret, has made this restaurant one of Paris’ most exciting. The contemporary decor was created by designer Patrick Jouin, the service is superb, the wine list extraordinary and the food simply out of this world. Try the langoustine with caviar to start, then the sea bass with asparagus and baby peas, or roasted veal sweetbreads. And don’t miss the signature dessert: caillé de brebis (ewe’s milk curd) with arbutus honey and peppered caramel. Reserve two months in advance. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday through Wednesday for lunch. Métro: Alma-Marceau.