Le Voltaire

French bistro Le Voltaire’s main patrons are not the tourists visiting Musée d’Orsay one block away, but its roster of heavyweight regulars. Past its velvet curtains, people like Vogue Editor Anna Wintour are greeted with a kiss in a club-like atmosphere. But lest you think tables are all reserved for the restaurant’s blackbook, anyone who graces its elegant doors is warmly received by the maître d’. Fret not, English-speakers are welcome here, the place is full of Americans. Chic and expensive, the simple bistro dishes are executed flawlessly. Go for the classics: foie gras, steak frites, duck confit, sauté de lapin, and chocolate mousse.