Gastronomy : 5 starred parisian restaurants open all Summer long

1. Restaurant l'Agapé, a cult address in the Wagram district

Discreet, but high up there on the gourmet scale, this cult address in the Wagram district has just undergone a major change with a modern interior decoration and personalized table service. Under the helm of Laurent Lapaire, chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi, who trained with some of the leading names in the world of gastronomy, delivers a precise cuisine featuring a colourful palette. On the plates, tartare of veal, lobster from the Pointe de Penmarc'h in Brittany, frogs' legs with yellow courgettes, line-fished turbot off the coast of Guilvinec with artichokes and monk fish with anchovies are unveiled like a tasting ceremony. Menus range from 52 € to 215 €. 51, rue Jouffroy-d’Abbans, 75017 Paris. Closed on the weekend, service until 10:30 pm. Tel : 01 42 27 20 18 and www.agape-paris.fr

A cosy atmosphere,  a warm ambiance, high-end gastronomy, the restaurant is often booked up… © DR

2. Restaurant Laurent, the kingdom of Alain Pégouret

Located near the Champs Élysées, the Pompeian-style building, sheltering this famous table, has a country feeling. This islet of greenery, favored by politicians, corporate directors and celebrities is the kingdom of Alain Pégouret. The chef, who trained with Christian Constant and Joël Robuchon, serves an elegant cuisine, in the image of the setting and its tempting summer menu features a whole lobster in a salad, a pearly turbot with olive oil, milk-fed lamb marinated in strong herbs and veal sweetbreads with amber beer. A delight for the eyes and the taste buds. Pavillon Menu: 95 €, Season : 159 €. 41, avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris. Closed on weekends, service until 10 pm. Tel : 01 42 25 00 39 and www.le-laurent.com

The peaceful alcoves, where one comes to see and eat, welcome the most handsome clientele of the capital. © DR

3. Restaurant le Chiberta, the Golden Triangle table of Guy Savoy

A haven of savours, the Golden Triangle setting of Guy Savoy is a streamlined space with mainly black hues, dear to architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Chef Stéphane Laruelle, who treds in the footsteps of the master, puts the spotlight on high-end fresh products. Semi-cooked bonito tuna with cucumeber pickles, Saint-Pierre in algae broth, filet of Charolais beef with slivers of summer truffles and roasted lamb from the Aveyron with small stuffed tomatoes are also served at the counter for a quick lunch. Happiness is in the plate! Menus : 110 € and 165 €. 3, rue Arsène Houssaye, 75008 Paris. Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday, service until 10:30 pm. Tel : 01 53 53 42 00 and www.lechiberta.com

The personal collection of Guy Savoy, the art works surround the house enoteca. © DR

4. Restaurant Alan Geaam, the new challenger of gastronomy

One, two and now three for this Lebanese-Liberian adopted by Paris! This newcomer, settled in the former lair of Akram BenallaIl, is writing a new chapter of his professional life, near the Trocadéro. Readily admitting he now knows how to cook, this modest chef claims his love of products, seasons and travels in a cozy dining room where he unveils his signature culinary repertoire. Here, guests discover his talent by tasting an egg with cauliflower houmous sprinkled with sumac, the lemons from the mountains of Lebanon and a pigeon with pomegranate molasses with incredible pulpy flesh. For sure, a chef on the rise ! Menus : from 40 € to 100 €. 19, rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris. Tel : 01 45 01 72 97 and www.alangeaam.fr

The decoration of the dining room is volontarily neutral so that clients can concentrate on the spectacle in their plates. © DR

5. Restaurant la Dame de Pic, a very feminine star address

Between establishments in London, Valence and Lausanne, the only three-star woman chef in France sometimes pops by her Parisian bistro, across from the Louvre Museum, to encourage her teams in the kitchen. In the all-white dining room where she privilieges experiences and rituals, Anne-Sopie Pic sets forth her elaborate harmonies between perfumes and savors, such as a fricassée of frogs legs with Lapsang Souchong tea, roasted lamb with Chartreuse and a delightful warm chocolate soufflé. The utmost of perfection… Menus : 59 €, 105 € and 135 €, à la carte : 90 €. 20, rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris. Open 7/7, service until 9:30 pm. Tel : 01 42 60 40 40 and ladamedepic.fr

When you sit at one of Anne-Sophie Pic's tables, elegance and discretion are key assets to fully enjoy the experience. © DR