Must Try Modern European Restaurants in Paris

Nestled within the historical Passage des Panoramas, the cozy Italian trattoria, posed as a French bistro. The refined culinary spot is both low key and luxurious -- a no fuss restaurant that combines traditional Parisian bistro-style dining with nonna's classic Italian dishes. Racine has been awarded a Michelin star in the past.

The not-so-secret Le Clown Bar is the place to experience Japanese chef Sota Atsumi's contemporary take on French classics. Boasting one of the largest natural wine cellars in France, every dish has a perfect wine pairing for your palette. Serving intricate dishes that also give the feeling of a home cooked meal, Le Clown Bar is considered one of the most innovative culinary stops in Paris.

A place to see and be seen all while enjoying an intersection of cuisines, Lafayette's takes you to the Marquis de Lafayaette's former Parisian townhouse. Chef Mory Sacko draws from his Senegalese and Malian heritage, combining dishes from Parisian brasseries to American food and African recipes. From the pâté en croûte to an All-American corn soup served under a delicate puff pastry to its signature cheeseburger or buttery sole meunière with a Champagne sauce, Lafayette's has a bevy of gastronomic experiences.

A restaurant for audiophiles, this hip eatery has a large and varied record collection lined all around the room. The restaurant is inspired by Tokyo's jazz cafes and boasts an impressive sound system to complement the open ktichen and grandiose bar. Created for sharing, the restaurant cooks over a charcoal oven, bringing good vibes with live dj sets and a chance to dance for those who stick around after dinner.

A whole in the wall spot in the 10e arrondisement, the restaurant is all about the atmosphere. In a space with no windows or walls and just a small open kitchen surrounded by a bar, each item on the menu is well thought out and can be enjoyed easily with just your fingers, a fork or a spoon or just a slice of fresh bread. An ever changing menu features a slew of small plate. But don't be fooled, while the plates offer small bites, nothing about the way it is prepared is simple. Seasonal seafood like small bowls of mussels in celery-peppercorn broth are seasonal but perfect for sharing.

The brainchild of American chef Braden Perkins, this restaurant might be sacrilegious at first. While one might not expect to visit an American restaurant in Paris, it is much more than that. Unpretentious and filled with excitement, the much talked about supper club also has a decent sized wine bar below. The tasting menu is known to be one of the best in France, with seasonal dishes and wine pairing that has once attracted Beyoncé and JAY-Z to dine here.

Vivant 2 (Deux) has a bit of everything. From a selection of fairly priced natural wines in white, red, orange and bubbly, there is a pairing for each shareable plate. A creative seasonal menu may see a highlight in seafood or meats depending on the time of year from black truffle dishes to veggie-centric ones for various palettes.

Not only is Septime a one-star Michelin restaurant but it has also earned a Michelin Green Star for its commitment to gastronomy and sustainability. Most of the produce comes from the Île-de-France region, the meat and fish come from responsible and sustainable farming and fishing. A laid-back environment cozy with its aged wood tables and chairs, the graphic designer turned Chef Bertrand Grébaut serves up sophisticated seasonal modern French dishes for the serious food lover, just without the pomp and circumstance that comes with fine dining.

An elevated, modern bistro by Chef Tatiana Levha and her sister Katia Levah, they brings to the 11e arrondissement an experience akin to a very well done, home cooked meal. French ingredients are combined Asian-inspired classics creating concoctions like its lobster raviolis in saffron butter and chili peanut sauce.

Eco-responsible, the farm to table restaurant aims to be anti-waste. With a small menu that depends on the produce available each day, guests can expect a surprise as it changes everyday. Les Résistants brings French country cuisine to the city.

Combining music with good food and drinks, the hybrid spot sees the world of live entertainment collide with gastronomy. Serving up French-Asian tapas by Chef Antonin Girard, the cuisine is both seasonal and bistronomic. Modern twists on takoyaki and black pudding croquettes are a must.

Situated in an unassuming location in the open-air market Marché des Enfants Rouges, the restaurant is simply just a dining counter. Don't be fooled by the basic set up as small dishes evoke an avant-garde experience paired with as selection of natural wines. Fine dining without the fuss, stop by the un-reservable stools if you're in Le Marais.

A rustic and relaxed Catalan and Mediterranean focused eatery, Amagat is in a small alleyway in a residential neighborhood. With indoor and outdoor seating, both are dreamy with the outside featuring twinkling fairy lights lined between the stone walls for a vibey atmosphere. Must try dishes include its carré de côte de bœuf and sauce chimichurri and croquetas de jamón.