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The words classy and chic seem synonymous with most top end restaurants in Paris but this one comes courtesy of the design maestro Philippe Starck himself. One visit to Restaurant Bon is probably insufficient to admire the four different and original settings created by Philippe and the stylish interior is worth the trip alone.

Elegant lamp shades and sleek furniture adorn The Vinotheque accentuated by strategic lighting, which add a warm glow to the place. The Fireplace Room with its ornate chandelier and glossy table tops create a unique sense of style and the little nook for private dining appears to be fiercely guarded by a rhino! Well, actually a rhino head. The Library needs no introduction and it's no surprise to see bookworms crawling their way through the numerous stacks, and then there's the Boudoir with exquisite tableware for large parties.

The menu's Asian touches are palpable and the cooking, which takes in influences from across the globe, is certainly enticing. Think coconut milk, crabmeat and green asparagus Wonton soup and dim sum of shrimp, basil and hot pepper, crabmeat and artichokes served with spinach and shiitakes, and five flavours duck. From among other delights that await look out for the spicy crab spring rolls with soya mayonnaise, new style tuna carpaccio, lobster rolls, and papaya and shrimp, and beef and lemongrass salad.

Fruits of the sea include sole prepared as a tempura with toffee and lemongrass sauce, grilled scallops with tom yum sauce, tuna tartar with ginger and gilthead breams in a banana leaf. For meatier main courses you are bound to be moved by the tiger's tears, a marinated filet of beef, grilled and thinly sliced, or perhaps the crispy sweet and sour chicken and five flavour spare ribs. If you thought an Asian inspired menu does not have too much to look forward to in the dessert section, then think again; there's rum baba with coconut and pineapple, fresh strawberries and raspberries with peppermint syrup, and spicy 'crème brûlée'.

Those who find solace at the lunch hour know full well that they need to refuel to take on the second half of the day, so how about some chicken and curry rolls, thinly sliced veal with ginger and shiitake and choco Bon. The wine list keeps the French flag flying high and there are notable contributions from Chile, Africa, China, Australia and California amongst others.

With its myriad dining options, Restaurant Bon certainly makes an ideal place to celebrate those special occasions.

The arrival of Djakarta Bali is indeed a blessing to Rue Vauvilliers, lending a touch of diversity to this side of Paris, and its serene and refined interior makes a perfect romantic setting in an already romantic city. The décor has that distinctive Indonesian feel derived from wooden furnishings and traditional artefacts to ornamental lamps and candle lights.

The varied and attractive cuisines from different provinces of this island nation provide much inspiration to the cooking styles adopted by the kitchen, and the set menu is helpfully categorised by the region. So there may be beef marinated in coconut milk and steamed fish cooked in banana leaf from Bali, or sautéed vermicelli in soya sauce and Indonesian shrimps chipsters from Djakarta. Cucumber and egg salad, fried chicken liver with balado sauce, and fruit cocktail and a coconut scoop from the à la carte also draw much admiration.

On Friday nights enjoy some Balinese entertainment where dancers recreate folk stories with much poise.

Located in the now-famous neighborhood of "Amélie Poulain", les Abbesses,Montmartre.Le "Diapason" restaurant, and its new stylish contemporary design, offers classic tasty traditional French dishes and succulent desserts a la carte for lunch and dinner, as well as a rich buffet breakfast every morning offering guests a selection of fresh fruits, cold and hot dishes.You will be very well taken care of by the staff. The lobby bar provides guests with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere to sit back and unwind while enjoying a few cocktails after a long day of business or sightseeing around Paris.