At the head of the Table de l’Espadon at the Ritz, Nicolas Sale, successor to Michel Roth - and more distantly, Auguste Escoffier -, remains faithful to the memory of the place while proposing lively cuisine reflecting today’s tastes. The decor ? As for the entire hotel, the atmosphere is intimate yet sparkling, true to the codes of France’s grand art of living. The bonus is a private dining-room, accommodating up to 12 guests in all discretion. Ritz Paris, 15 place Vendôme, Paris 1 (01 43 16 30 30).
