Mère Lachaise (La), Paris

Situated next to the Père-Lachaise Cemetery, where famous personalities such as singer Jim Morrison are buried, this restaurant has become one of the district's favourite eating places. Filled with plants and flowers, the terrace gets loads of sun and, inside, the first room's decor is in retro chic style; painted wood, wrought iron lamps and lots of brass. The restaurant's other dining area, whose walls are covered in flashy, eye-catching fabric, provides more fashionable surroundings. Food is simple (savoury tarts, gratins, soup) and high quality.