LE COIN DES AMIS
This is a cosy neighborhood bistrot owned by the welcoming Mr. Subhas with the help of the bubbly Aicha. On the menu is typical french fare with imagination and a solid wine list to match. Note that the ceiling moldings of 18th century boulangerie from which the restaurant was transformed. Definitely...
LES ENFANTS PERDUS
On a cold or rainy evening you want to comfort your soul and stomach…then go to this tiny new tavern. With its soft lighting, low ceilings, friendly relaxed atmosphere, Les Enfants Perdus are the children of the gentleman farmer. The team at work is young and laidback despite the starched uniforms....
LA PETITE COUR
A real gem in the Mabillon quarter of St Germain, La Petite Cour is mostly known for its ultra romantic terrace that is so inviting, so softly lit, so relaxing with the sound of the fountain that one could linger there all night. The menu is seasonal but always refined and quite inventive – try...
LES PHILOSOPHES
It can be overwhelming to find a great place to grab lunch while shopping in Marais so definitely keep this address in mind. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting! On the menu are hearty salads and traditional dishes with fish, lamb to satisfy any hungry, tired patron. And do...
LE ROLLIN
Simplicity and quality are the main ingredients of success for this small restaurant ran by a passionate young owner. Updated traditional French recipes based around seafood and meat (try the 350 gram ribeye for example) paired with well-selected wines and special attention to presentation and service...
LE SAINTE MARTHE BISTROT
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...
LA FEE VERTE
It is hard to describe but somehow this place is always SUNNY. Great for first dates, small celebratory meals with friends and family. The menu has traditional hardy dishes for the guys and lighter dishes for the ladies. Great for aperitifs (try absinthe and champagne for example) and deserts, too....
BISTRO CHANTEFABLE
To eat well in Paris, truly well, one must be willing to go away from the main areas and visit the small ‘neighborhood’ restaurants that survive on their quality meals rather than the steady flow of one-time visitors. This bistro is the perfect example of this fact! The decor is classic...
CHARTIER
Ok, it is not the most incognito of places but for the simple “quality vs price” ratio and the authentic “turn of the 19th century” atmosphere, this brasserie cannot be overlooked. At Chartier one will find strangers – tourists and locals alike – seated at the same...
AU MOULIN A VENT
Warm cosy and ultra classic French cuisine and Lyonnaise atmosphere, accordion included. Yes, they serve frog legs (31 euros) as well as Chateaubriand filet for one or two persons (33-62 euros), beuf a al ficelle ( 26 euros), tarte tatin (12 euros), Bertillon ice creams. Don’t go there with a...