Restaurant Biscotte. Paris

This unassuming restaurant gets thing just right: staff are friendly, prices are reasonable, and chefs in the glass-fronted kitchen incorporate well-judged twists into their seasonal bistro classics. These include pan-fried foie gras drizzled with tea-infused jerusalem artichoke broth, and chocolate mousse scattered with pralineed sunflower seeds. At weekends, there’s an indulgent brunch-only menu.