Best food, romantic dining?

Hi, I am visiting Paris this weekend with my partner. I believe we are staying in area 8 between the Champs Elysees and Place de la concorde.

This is the first time that we have visited Paris and i was wondering if anyone can give me some pointers for nice places to eat good food in this area?

Also, everyone is talking about planning before you arrive in Paris, but what is the best way to %26quot;plan%26quot; if you havent been before? How do you plan when you don%26#39;t know what you are planning? any planning tips / links to other relivent posts?

Cheers

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Get a guidebook so that you know what Paris has to offer and then you can figure out which sights and activities most appeal to your personal tastes, allowing you to plan a more enjoyable holiday.

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Romantic dining in the 8th arr: Le Jardin in the Hotel Royal Monceau, Maison Blanche (lovely view)

Break the Bank but wildly romantic: Ledoyen (my choice for most romantic in Paris), Lasserre, Tallevent (my choice for best restaurant in Paris)

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Great list KDK, as always.

Rusk, take KDK%26#39;s advice. It%26#39;s always good.

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I%26#39;m planning a good one now with all your help!

Cheers guys!