Don Juan II Paris

Don Juan II sits at 5 Port Debilly. The venue holds a Michelin star and is a floating dining room on the Seine.

This restaurant is a better choice than the cramped bistros lining the Trocadéro Gardens, which often rely on their proximity to the landmarks rather than the plate. While those nearby spots offer little more than a view, the kitchen here combines French technique with South American, specifically Argentinian, influence. The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus remains on the river; it is a rare case where the spectacle of the Eiffel Tower, a fifteen-minute walk away, does not distract from the precision of the cooking.