Cinq-Mars

If you can't see your food at Cinq-Mars, don't worry—it's not just you. The dimly lit bistro is full of dark wood and darker accents, but it's still a bright spot in the touristy Musée d'Orsay area. We love the gut-busting portions, like the veal blanquette and chocolate mousse served in a vessel nearly the size of a fruit bowl. The lighter options are made with just as much care, and that's pretty rare for a bistro. While you can add a seasonal mushroom filling to the French omelets, the creamy eggs shine when you order them plain. Along with seasonal soups, mushroom toast, and warm leek vinaigrette, these meat-free dishes feel like nods to Gwyneth's Goop groupies, but we're just glad that there's a bistro in town where vegetarians won't feel left out—and where you can get a break between two croissants.