Some of my fave Paris restos to date are...

Ok, so just before I pass out after a super fun dinner with friends, here are a bunch of my faves in no particular order (inspired by a lovely Brit friend who wanted tips for a forthcoming visit with her new husband);

Chez Janou
www.chezjanou.com
Completely fits the Parisien, cool in low-key, local, cosy kinda bistrot vibe. Small on menu. Big on atmos.

Caffé dei Cioppi
11eme
01 43 46 10 14
Rumoured to be the best Italian in Paris. Seasonal menu changes daily. Only handful tables. Food like it's just been killed/picked. Scrummy.   

Le Fumoir
www.lefumoir.com
Central Louvre location. Cool in chilled way, great anytime. Delicious cheap-ish set menu w top notch food. Pop in for cheeky coupe de champagne or café noisette anytime at bar.  

Derriere
http://www.mylittleparis.com/en/secret-restaurant-paris.html
One of my all time fave fashiony and Shoreditch-y vibe restos. Food just a backdrop. It's all about the laidback 'scene'! Check out the secret Lion, Witch and Wardrobe Fumoir! And get ready for a table tennis match in the centre of the resto. Yes, really.  

Mon Veil Ami
www.mon-vieil-ami.com
Romantic and just simply lovely. Delightful service and location on the l'ile close to St Germain.

Le Square Trousseau
www.square trousseau.com
Great chilled Sunday lunch place squeezing in an apero at Le Baron Rouge wine bar around the corner.