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The city of love is regaining its reputation as a dining capital with some fine small restaurants. 'Bad boy blogger' Adrian Moore gives us an authoritative guide to going petit in Paris.

The once stale Parisian culinary landscape has recently come alive with a slew of interesting mini-gastros, tiny tables created by young, talented and forward-looking chefs and restaurateurs who seek inspiration from afar while respecting the holy grail of traditional French produce and culinary know-how.

Passage 53 53 passage des Panoramas, 2nd Arrondissement

This modern bistro located in a gorgeous fin de siècle covered passageway has really come into its stride lately with superb, inventive French cooking from Japanese chef Shinichi Sato, and a tasting menu-only philosophy that gives free rein to his creativity. Under the watchful eye of Guillaume Guedj, whose father-in-law and business partner just happens to be one of the world’s best butchers, Hugo Desnoyer, this table is destined to be future Michelin star material. Word to the wise: last minute bookings are virtually impossible to get.

Tartes Kluger, 6 rue de Forez, 3rd Arrondissement

Former lawyer Catherine Kluger switched her powdered wig for a rolling pin to open the upper Marais neighbourhood Paris’s chicest pie house. Her all-organic quiches (savory or sweet) are served in what was formerly an ancient bakery, now modernized with a cutting edge kitchen, communal lunch table, and relaxed bohemian bourgeois vibe. Their ham and parmesan tart with crispy bacon, a delicious homage to the Mac and cheese, is a decadent must. They also offer a web-based delivery service.

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