Au Petit Théâtre

Au Petit Theatre restaurant in Paris' first arrondissement is a temple of dedicated to the gastronomy of everything porcine. Simply put, owner David Baroche -- a charcutier of high accomplishment --adores pigs down to the last scrap. His goal is to convince his clients, through excellent sourcing and divine preparation, to share his passion. This smart, modern restaurant is wittily detailed with stylish piggy paintings and prints set among the warm palate of scarlet and rust. Signature dish is certainly the pigs' trotters, served croustillant with tarragon or grilled with roasted potatoes. The frequently-changing menu features the freshest ingredients of the market in plenty of decidedly non-pork dishes like carpaccio of marinated scallops with citron vert. Add in the attentions of the famously professional staff and the sunny terrace tables and you'll discover why Au Petit Theatre is becoming one of this area's favourite restaurants.