For a splurge meal, I definately second Pierre Gagnaire. Roderick Levejac, the Head Concierge at the Four Seasons George V and General Secretary of Les Clefs D'Or International, told me that if he had only one meal to enjoy in Paris, Pierre Gagnaire would be his choice. For everyday fare he sent us to Quincy and Chez Henri, Moulin a Vent.

For a splurge Le Cinq, the dining room of the Four Seasons next door has a prix fixe lunch for about 80 Euro which is a good deal compared to other Michelin 3 star restaurants and for the food you will be treated to under Executive Chef Phillipe Legendre. Les Ambassadeurs in the Hotel de Crillon is also wonderful -- the lunch time prix fixe (I believe around 70 Euro) is also a good deal and the room, with lovely views of the Place de la Concorde is spectacular. The current hot tables according to Roderic are Chiberta and L'Astrance.

You may also want to try L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon or La Table de Joel Robuchon where you can make reservations. Spoon, Food, and Wine by Alain Ducasse is really fun if you are a genuine foodie; Jean-George Vongerichten's Market is also great for lunch.

Paris is a wonderful city -- I am sure you will enjoy it. Don't worry about not knowing french. Just remember "merci" --thank you and you should be just fine!!