Pages was off the charts awesome. Accommodating staff and chef, expertly prepared dishes from best ingredients, and a laid back vibe despite the "pretty food" reputation. Would go back tomorrow.

Thanks to both of you.

Well thank you Parnassien! My age and style? Can't do much about my age and our style is adaptable---loud or quiet are fine if the food is good. We've mostly patronized smaller venues with a home cooked feel (all fine suggestions from Mr. Talbott), nothing overly upscale but that won't stop us. Don't want to get overly dressed (sportcoat and fancy jeans or slacks). I'll get to work on your list!

On the contrary, your suggestions have been most successful for us. We are set for cezembre and working on another. Well done!

"True Bistro" must be a term I have to use in the states, where bistro can mean anything. Franck Enee on my first trip was terrific, second trip not as much. The decor and atmosphere is what I envisioned and seek. I sent an email to Cezembre which is close and looks great. Au Pres makes the list as well. As for final night casual, I appreciate the ideas, and will steer away from the chains. La Cremerie may just do the trick. Thanks so much for the input! Cheers.

It'll take us time to decompress after the Bears lose to the Rams, so more towards traditional supper time.

Good suggestions. Is the Southern part of Pappy's? Last time I was at O'Connell's was 1976, and they had a terrific waitress named Nora. The place was awesome even back then.

John, we seem to be running into a roadblock as one night for dinner this trip will be a Sunday. Many of these wonderful choices are closed. What other options do we have?

Thanks. The Intercon is centrally located, so we expect to walk. Have heard about Singel 404. Any thoughts for a nice dinner?

Well, John, back we go! Leaving day after Thanksgiving and definitely headed back to Franck Enee. We want to keep all dinners in walking distance of the Mandarin so Pirouette may be out. Anything new or a great old standby? French Bistro is the choice. Also may try the RER from DeGaulle this time to LesHalles station rather than a car. Thanks in advance.

All; Bocca di Lupo was awesome, and a few feet from the theater (go see Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime at the Apollo). Too little time spent in London, this time. Will try and return for some horse racing soon. Thanks again!

Well thanks to all for some great ideas. The Mandarin Oriental was terrific, as it should be for the price. We found other less expensive places to have a glass of wine or an early evening cocktail. The restaurants we enjoyed were Pirouette and Franck Enee. Both were off the charts excellent---the crispy rabbit at FE was wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer....

Hear that Deauville is nice---Keeneland like.

International racing is terrific. Af ew years back I attended the Melbourne Cup---it was off the charts. Longchamp is on the list.

Thanks to all who replied. We're set at Pirouette and Franck Enee (crispy rabbit!!) and our last night we want very casual---can even be a sandwich! Maybe something we pick up at a market? Tickets set for Musee D'Orsay---other days will be spent shopping, hitting markets and soaking up everything as we walk. Too bad there's no horse racing at Longchamp!

We are headed to Bocca di Lupo---and looking forward to it. Decided to take the Heathrow Connect rather than the Express as we arrive in on United and won't have to tram over to the Express terminal. 10 minutes longer ride but we save that in the transfer. We took a black cab the last trip in and that took forever.
Now looking for very casual Sunday night eats. Can even be a sandwich! Thanks to all who replied.

Thanks, but we may want to be a bit more casual.

These all seem terrific! Want to stay winter casual. Do I flip a coin?