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 warm and inviting. The wait staff, dressed in starched white aprons, are pleasant and efficient. The menu is based on ingredients ”du terroir”  and includes a set of daily specials like traditional blood sausage, hearty stews or whole fresh fish, and regular dishes like duck, steak, salmon tartar or classic french salads. Additionally, there is a fresh seafood menu, a large selection of wines and a cheese cave. An average meal with a starter and one glass of wine is 30 euros. It will be hard to save room for dessert but their fondant au chocolat is to die for. If you overeat, you can always take a rest before moving on in the small art-deco park just in front of the cafe, take some sun on the park bench and practice your own chantefables.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 46 36 81 76
Address: 93, Ave. Gambetta, 75020
Metro: Gambetta
Open: 11:45 – midnight, 7/7
Average price: 15 euros for main course

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 small appetite! Reservations preferred.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0) 1 43 54 99 37
Address: 20, rue des Fossés-Saint Bernard, 75005
Metro: Jussieu, Cardinal Lemoine, Maubert Mutualité
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12h30-14h15 & 19h30 – 23h
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