Tortuga Paris

Tortuga sits on the top floor of 40 Bd Haussmann. It is a five-minute walk from Galeries Lafayette and remains well removed from the heavy foot traffic near the Opéra Garnier.

The kitchen focuses on contemporary French seafood, which sets it apart from the heavy brasseries cluttering the surrounding blocks. While the room runs smart and elegant, the real draw is the vantage point; it provides a perspective of the city that the street-level cafes simply cannot match. Most visitors head to the busier tourist hubs nearby, but this space is better for those who prefer to eat above the noise of the boulevard. It is a more deliberate choice than the standard bistro, trading the cramped traditional dining room for an expansive look at the skyline.