2 Best Restaurants in Around the Louvre, Paris

In a stone cellar steps from the Palais Royal gardens, this minimalist dining room specializes in high-end Japanese fare paired with champagne and sake. Take advantage of the culinary prowess of chef Daisuke Endo, whose Michelin-starred experience in Kyoto translates to a creative fine dining kaiseki approach, with dishes beautifully plated on ceramics from Taki Nakazato on Kyushu Island.

There's no shortage of Japanese restaurants around the Louvre, but this one is a cut above much of the competition. The menu has something for every palate, from warming donburi to sushi and sashimi. The black-and-white space is refreshingly bright and modern, and you can perch at one of the counters for a quick bite or settle in at a table. A no-reservations policy at lunchtime means you've got as good a chance as anyone at snagging a seat.