Everyone knows Place Sainte Marthe as the place for a great party during the annual Fete de la Musique, but with its quaint atmosphere, this tiny square is a peaceful refuge any day of the year, when one wants to stretch out on a terrace and enjoy a quiet drink and a hearty meal. This particular bistro’s ambiance is nice enough for a romantic date  and the menu consists of traditional french dishes like grilled meat, duck, foie gras or creme brûlée for dessert. No real need to make reservations.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 44 84 36 96
Address: 32, rue Saint Marthe, 75010
Metro: Belleville
Restaurant hours:17h – 02h, 7/7j
Average price: 1 starter + 1 main course + 1 glass of wine =25 euros
Website: www.lesaintemarthe.com

Great terrasse seating, mojitos, mint tea, dj sets at night, great talkative crowd – young, old, artist, banker, whatever… everyone gets along! Free wifi if you want to bring your laptop and have a coffee.

33 01 42 02 02 05
44, bd de la Villette, 75019
M: Belleville, Colonel Fabien
8 am – 2 am  7/7

Krung Thep: AKA: Bangkok AKA:The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city (of Ayutthaya) of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn.

Speaking now about the Krung Thep restaurant here in Paris – established in 1983 it serves an incredibly wide variety of traditional thai dishes, all fresh and delicious. The place itself has no more than 12 tables so reservations are a must for a choice of 20h or 22h service. The decor is pleasantly kitsch and service pleasantly efficient. Cash only!

Practical Information

Tel: 0033 (0)1 43 66 83 74 or 00 33 (0)6 19 74 76 34
Address: 93, Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020
M: Belleville, Pyrenees
Opening Hours: Dinner every 7/7j
Average price: 15-30 euro/person

A hidden ‘no frills’ canteen where you go with fifteen of your best friends after you drink too many mojitos at Cafe Cherie next door. Everyone is a big happy family once inside, taken care of by the two brothers who run the place. The food is basic, good and best of all cheap by Paris standards. There are salads, steaks and fries, and the ever convivial couscous. No need to reserve, just maybe wait a bit.