WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS

Who could tire of eating out in the French capital? Here's how to make the most of your time (and euros) with this guide to six of our best foodie finds in the city of love.

- TARYNE JAKOBI

1 BRASSERIE DUBILLOT

For the best classic bistro fare

Step inside (remember to make a reservation!) and you'll easily - imagine you've arrived on the set of a Wes Anderson movie. Striking design, colourful and eclectic decor and idiosyncratic details make this bistro a mustvisit.

Set in one of the oldest districts in Paris, on the slightly seedy Rue Saint-Denis, Brasserie Dubillot epitomises the current Parisian trend of a modern brasserie serving traditional French classics. All dishes are 100% home-made and seasonal, focusing on excellent local produce. Starters include the simple yet popular oeuf mayonnaise, rillettes, pâtés and terrines.

Main courses cover all the bases: sausages with smooth, creamy mash and jus so tasty you might be tempted to lick the plate; steak and frites with sauce Béarnaise; fish of the day; steak tartare; and a vegetarian option "du jour". You will want to leave space for dessert, as the Paris-Brest is considered one of the best in the city. 222 Rue Saint-Denis, 75002; nouvellegardegroupe.com, @nouvellegardegroupe

2 CUCINA MUTUALITÉ 

For the best of Alain Ducasse (on a budget) 

As one of the most awarded Michelin-star chefs, Alain Ducasse has an impressive CV of starred restaurants across the globe, and Cucina Mutualité is his gift to food-loving folk on a less-than-five-star budget. The family- and wallet-friendly fare is both comforting and familiar, yet still elevated and elegant.

In honour of the role that Catherine de' Medici played in the evolution of French food - a huge portrait of her watches over the restaurant - this is an Italian bistro serving antipasti, pizza, pasta, and classics such as osso bucco and escalope à la Milanese.