Group reservation — Paris

The addresses gathered here explicitly accept group reservations, which remains the minority: most houses never advertise it and simply answer the phone. Three things to have ready before you call: the exact head count, the arrival time, and an idea of a shared menu, because a group ordering à la carte slows the whole kitchen down. Some houses ask for a deposit or impose a set menu above a certain number; others will close off a room. Finally, mention allergies and dietary limits when you book, not when you arrive.