| Paris I | Paris II | Paris III | Paris IV |
| Paris V | Paris VI | Paris VII | Paris VIII |
| Paris IX | Paris X | Paris XI | Paris XII |
| Paris XIII | Paris XIV | Paris XV | Paris XVI |
| Paris XVII | Paris XVIII | Paris XIX | Paris XX |
autour de Paris
| Levallois-Perret | Maisons-Lafitte | Saint-Ouen |
advice: dining out around Paris
Helpful information towards a memorable experience:
- Get a good street map. My favorite was the Michelin number 11 (Paris, Plan et Index) both due to its format (book) and that it had métro maps in the back. It seems to have been replaced by either number 54 or 55. In any case, once you have a good map, ensure that you refer to it before you go anywhere
- If you refuse to travel without Internet access (alas, I fall into this category), Google Maps is helpful. Clicking on an address below will bring up a map with métro stations
- Practice your French. Even a few words will go a long way: either try and learn some menu items before you go or take a good pocket guide with you. Many of the places listed here are non-tourist in nature and may not have English menus or people who speak much English. Don't be afraid, smile and have a great time. Despite what some Americans might tell you, Parisians are polite if you at least manage a bonjour along the way
- Reservations are never a bad idea. If you are staying in a hotel and do not speak a bit of French, ask someone to make a call for you
- As a result of the law that went into effect on 01 janv 2008, all indoor public places including restaurants and bars are non-smoking
- A map of all restaurants listed below will give you an idea of how far you will need to travel
- if anything here helped you to plan for your visit to Paris, please take a moment to drop me a note
Paris I
| name | L'Escargot Montorgueil |
| address | 38, rue Montorgueil |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 36 83 51 |
| internet | escargot-montorgueil.com |
| métro | Étienne Marcel ou Les Halles |
| fermé | |
| comments | Beautiful, old, dark interior. Simple menu, great wine list, consistently good service, crêpes Suzette done tableside |
| last updated | 28 sep 2008 |
Paris I
| name | Il Cortile |
| address | 37, rue Cambon |
| phone | +33 (1) 44 58 45 67 |
| internet | |
| métro | Madeleine |
| fermé | |
| comments | Modern Italian, large Italian varietals on wine list, Michelin * (2006), good service |
| last updated | 17 juil 2006 |
| name | La Robe et Le Palais |
| address | 13, rue des Lavandières Sainte-Opportune |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 08 07 41 |
| internet | www.larobeetlepalais.com |
| métro | Châtelet |
| fermé | le dimanche |
| comments | Bustling atmosphere with daily specials on chalkboards, inventive selection of wine without too much mark-up. A lot of the waiters seem to be eye candy |
| last updated | 19 sep 2006 |
Paris I
| name | Le Caveau du Palais |
| address | 17, pl. Dauphine |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 26 04 28 |
| internet | |
| métro | Pont Neuf ou Cité |
| fermé | |
| comments | Any time you want to tuck into a classic, old Paris interior where they serve you a starter of housemade terrine -- as much as you can eat -- this is the place to go. One of the best confit de canard that I have had in awhile, and a small but solid wine list to accompany the dishes |
| last updated | 14 oct 2008 |
Paris I
| name | Baan Thai |
| address | 13, rue Ferronnerie |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 33 85 25 |
| internet | |
| métro | Châtelet (sortie Place Sainte Opportune) |
| fermé | le dimanche |
| comments | One of my favorite haunts in Paris. Oui, a real Thai restaurant where they will make it as hot as you want using only authentic ingredients. I have been eating here since 1990, how bad can it be? It is also literally next door to the Banana Café, one of the most well-known twink bars in Paris |
| last updated | 30 oct 2008 |
Paris I
| name | L'Epi d'Or |
| address | 25, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 36 38 12 |
| internet | |
| métro | Louvre-Rivoli |
| fermé | le samedi midi et le dimanche |
| comments | Intimate, personable, moody old interior anchored by a lovely comptoir avec un bord du zinc. Homemade desserts, reasonable and interesting wine list. I had a great 'argument' with the waiter when I asked to have my tarte tatin served cold with no crème fraîche. This place is classic old Paris for sure. I fear it could pulsate with wide-eyed, obnoxious tourists given its location, but that has not the case during my visits |
| last updated | 31 oct 2008 |
Paris I
| name | Goumard |
| address | 9, rue Duphot |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 60 36 07 |
| internet | goumard.fr |
| métro | Madeleine |
| fermé | |
| comments | If you want fresh seafood, this is the place to go. Michelin * (2008). Art deco interior, attentive service, large wine list, and bathrooms that are a national monument! Check out the 'aquarium' with Lalique fish |
| last updated | 28 mai 2008 |
Paris I
| name | Issé |
| address | 45, rue de Richelieu |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 96 26 60 |
| internet | |
| métro | Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre, Pyramides ou Quatre-Septembre |
| fermé | |
| comments | Inventive 'sushi and tapas' in a minimalist atmosphere. Good selection of sake, authentic Japenese food and warm service |
| last updated | 06 août 2008 |
Paris: II
| name | Osteria Ruggera |
| address | 35, rue Tiquetonne |
| phone | +33 (1) 40 26 13 91 |
| internet | |
| métro | Étienne Marcel |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche midi et le lundi |
| comments | Small, flavorful Italian cooking, lots of atmosphere (in the quartier Montorgueil) |
| last updated | 06 janv 2008 |
Paris II
| name | La Crêpe Dentelle |
| address | 10, rue Léopold Bellan |
| phone | +33 (1) 40 41 04 23 |
| internet | |
| métro | Sentier |
| fermé | le samedi, le dimanche |
| comments | Crêperie Bretonne with large selection of sweet and savoury. Don't go if in a hurry; service can be slow at times. The cider is wonderful as well |
| last updated | 03 avr 2008 |
Paris II
| name | Jules |
| address | 5, rue Mandar |
| phone | +33 (1) 40 26 70 55 |
| internet | lejules.com |
| métro | Sentier, Les Halles ou Étienne Marcel |
| fermé | le samedi midi et le dimanche |
| comments | In the lovely quartier Montorgueil: a homey, rustic feel with cuisine de tradition, friendly service, and a nice selection of wines |
| last updated | 19 juin 2008 |
Paris II
| name | Le Versance |
| address | 16, rue Feydeau |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 88 00 08 |
| internet | leversance.fr |
| métro | Bourse |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche et le lundi |
| comments | All the right ingredients for a sumptuous meal: minimalist interior in an old building, choosing one's courses over an apéritif before being seated, modern French cooling inspired by a young (and cute) chef who has traveled the world and brought those inspirations to his craft, a wine list which is fairly eclectic but well-chosen. For those of you whose French is rusty or non-existent, English is spoken. The spirit and wit of the chef seems to have been infused into the entire staff, all of whom were genuinely pleasant without pretense |
| last updated | 26 sep 2008 |
Paris: III
| name | Ambassade d'Auvergne |
| address | 22, rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 72 31 22 |
| internet | www.ambassade-auvergne.com |
| métro | Étienne Marcel ou Rambuteau |
| fermé | |
| comments | Winter food alert! Fantastic traditional food from the Auvergne in the heart of Paris. Go for the aligot! Solid wine list, efficient service |
| last updated | 16 avr 2007 |
Paris III
| name | 404 |
| address | 69, rue des Gravilliers |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 74 57 81 |
| internet | |
| métro | Arts et Métiers |
| fermé | |
| comments | Gorgeous, initimate atmosphere for familial, well-executed Moroccan dishes. Very popular, reservations are a must. You'll certainly get to see what your neighbors are eating, as the tables are rather close to each other -- as though you are sitting at a communal table. Think of it as eating with an extended family you never knew you had and you'll have a great time and leave satiated |
| last updated | 13 mai 2008 |
Paris: IV
| name | Bistro de l'Oulette |
| address | 38, rue des Tournelles |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 71 43 33 |
| internet | |
| métro | Chemin Vert ou Bastille |
| fermé | le samedi midi et le dimanche |
| comments | Small bistro with inventive twists on classic dishes and relaxed, warm, unobtrusive service. Some English spoken. Wine list seems to perpetually be in flux, but the staff always helps to select something else if your first choice is not available. Kitchen has been firing on all cylinders during every visit here. Near la Place des Vosges |
| last updated | 18 juil 2008 |
Paris IV
| name | L'Enoteca |
| address | 25, rue Charles V |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 78 91 44 |
| internet | www.enoteca.fr |
| métro | Saint-Paul |
| fermé | |
| comments | Deep selection of Italian wines, rustic warm room and well-executed food. The owner is a bit histrionic and there have been a fair number of Americans present on both visits. Just go for the wine and ignore the rest! |
| last updated | 28 oct 2008 |
Paris: V
| name | L'A.O.C. |
| address | 14, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 54 22 52 |
| internet | www.restoaoc.com |
| métro | Cardinal Lemoine |
| fermé | le dimanche, le lundi |
| comments | Bistro carnivore indeed! A serious place to land when you want to eat quality meat. Fair warning to vegetarians: even the list of entrées is composed almost entirely of meat-based recipes. Wine list includes a rounded selection of reds. Warm and friendly service, and traditional, house made desserts |
| last updated | 11 sep 2008 |
| name | Le Grenier |
| address | 7, rue Mouffetard |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 54 96 67 |
| internet | |
| métro | Cardinal Lemoine ou Place Monge |
| fermé | |
| comments | Ah, le mouff'. While there are indeed a lot of tourists on this street, it has a high concentration of places to eat raclette and fondue. We had an outstanding fondue, along with a witty owner and pleasant service. Think cheese bubblegum with bread: definitely a cold weather destination |
| last updated | 02 juil 2008 |
| name | La Mosquée |
| address | 39, rue Geoffroy Saint-Hiliare |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 31 38 20 |
| internet | la-mosquee.com |
| métro | Censier-Daubenton ou Place Monge |
| fermé | |
| comments | If you have ever seen the movie "Paris, je t'aime", the façade of this restaurant will be instantly familiar. Yes, you are really eating within the compound of an elegant mosque in Paris. And that being the case, don't expect a wine list! Try and visit before your reservation (suggested) and view the gardens themselves, which are stunning |
| last updated | 17 juil 2008 |
Paris: VI
| name | Le Petit Lutétia |
| address | 107, rue de Sèvres |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 48 33 53 |
| internet | |
| métro | Vaneau |
| fermé | |
| comments | Classic brasserie with warm, attentive service and well-prepared dishes. Wine list is a bit thin but reasonably priced. Fresh oysters, house made terrines, etc. A great place for a warm meal on a cold night or for visitors, as the menu is also available in English. Belle époque atmosphere with tuxedo-clad waiters |
| last updated | 22 oct 2008 |
Paris VI
| name | Yen |
| address | 22, rue Sant-Benoit |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 44 11 18 |
| internet | |
| métro | Saint-Germain-des-Près |
| fermé | |
| comments | Minimalist atmosphere where you can get some decent udon noodles, cold tofu, etc. (i.e. more than just sushi) along with some decent sake, all for a reasonable price. Ask to sit upstairs if possible, as it seems to be the better space for dining |
| last updated | 08 déc 2006 |
Paris VI
| name | Fish La Boissonnerie |
| address | 69, rue de Seine |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 54 34 69 |
| internet | |
| métro | Mabillon |
| fermé | le lundi |
| comments | Intimate but casual dining run by an American who has put together an impressive wine list as well as unfussy, well-prepared food. Service is a bit casual, probably owing to the mostly non-French staff. Has an affiliated wine shop, La Dernière Goutte at 6, rue de Bourbon le Château |
| last updated | 07 févr 2007 |
Paris VI
| name | Le Cherche Midi |
| address | 22, rue du Cherche Midi |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 48 27 44 |
| internet | |
| métro | Vaneau ou Rennes |
| fermé | |
| comments | Lots of atmosphere at this intimate 'Italian with a French accent' establishment. Traditional Italian food and reasonably priced wine is paired with the atmosphere of a French bistro. Rather popular; reservations are a good idea |
| last updated | 06 nov 2007 |
Paris: VII
| name | Café du Marché |
| address | 37, rue Cler |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 05 51 27 |
| internet | |
| métro | École Militaire |
| fermé | |
| comments | Situé dans une rue commerçante et semi-piétonne, vous pourrez profiter de sa terrasse par tout temps (chauffée et couverte l'hiver) et vous apprécierez son ambiance jeune et sympathique. Basic food prepared with care, always a lively crowd |
| last updated | 24 mars 2007 |
Paris VII
| name | d'chez eux |
| address | 2, av. Lowendal |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 05 52 55 |
| internet | chezeux.com |
| métro | École Militaire |
| fermé | le dimanche, août |
| comments | Southwestern (France, duh) food, and lots of it. Very convivial service in a traditional setting (red check tableclothes). Solid wine list. Hey, it was good enough for Chirac to take Putin here once |
| last updated | 17 juin 2007 |
Paris VII
| name | Chez Françoise |
| address | Aérogare des Invalides |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 05 49 03 |
| internet | www.chezfrancoise.com |
| métro | Invalides |
| fermé | |
| comments | Yes, that's right: inside the Air France bus terminal at Invalides. Don't let this scare you away from a menu filled with classics, a restaurant smartly decorated and often full of politicians as well as a warm welcome. Live music regularly, usually on Saturday nights. It's been there since 1949 |
| last updated | 23 oct 2008 |
Paris VII
| name | Au Sauvignon |
| address | 80, rue des Saints-Pères |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 48 49 02 |
| internet | |
| métro | Sèvres-Babylone |
| fermé | |
| comments | Since 1954, a real bar à vins full of atmosphere. Food consists primarily of freshly-sliced poilâne bread with cheese, saucisses, etc. |
| last updated | 04 oct 2007 |
Paris: VIII
| name | Chez Cécile (anciennement La Ferme des Mathurins) |
| address | 17, rue Vignon |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 66 46 39 |
| internet | www.chezcecile.com |
| métro | Madeleine |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche |
| comments | Excellent value: inventive presentations and flavors, solid and fairly extensive wine list, consistently whimsical service from staff. Probably not kid-friendly, given the quiet ambiance. Live jazz on Thursday nights |
| last updated | 25 sep 2008 |
Paris VIII
| name | Bocconi |
| address | 10, rue d'Artois |
| phone | +33 (1) 53 76 44 44 |
| internet | |
| métro | St. Philippe du Roule |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche |
| comments | Quiet Italian (but no pizza) with outstanding vitello de tonnato. Good wines, service was a bit erratic at first but improved throughout the evening. Warm interior |
| last updated | 02 oct 2006 |
Paris VIII
| name | Le Bristol |
| address | 112, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré |
| phone | +33 (1) 53 43 43 40 |
| internet | |
| métro | St. Philippe du Roule |
| fermé | |
| comments | Michelin ** (2008): food and service in a luxurious setting. Le Bristol has repeatedy been a nice blend of quality, attentive staff, and ambience. The chef seems to have a keen sense of ingredients that mesh well |
| last updated | 18 mai 2008 |
Paris: IX
| name | L'Embuscade |
| address | 47, rue de Rochefoucault |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 80 19 50 |
| internet | rhumerie-du-cap-vert.com |
| métro | Saint-Georges ou Pigalle |
| fermé | from dawn until 19h00 every day |
| comments | Supposedly a restaurant specializing in food from Cap Verde. I wouldn't know, as I was dragged here late one night to discover that L'Embuscade is a great after-hours boîte where you can drink hideous amounts of rum and not feel so well in the morning. Pure atmosphere, well worth a visit if you are adventurous |
| last updated | 23 févr 2007 |
Paris: X
| name | Julien |
| address | 16, rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 70 12 06 |
| internet | www.julienParis.com |
| métro | Strasbourg Saint-Denis |
| fermé | ouvert 7 jours sur 7, de 12h à 15h et de 19h à 1h |
| comments | Classic brasserie in belle epoque atmosphere. Consistently excellent, warm service and great food, solid wine list. Usually pretty busy, reservations suggested |
| last updated | 24 sep 2006 |
Paris X
| name | Chez Michel |
| address | 10, rue de Belzunce |
| phone | +33 (1) 44 53 06 20 |
| internet | |
| métro | Gare du Nord |
| fermé | |
| comments | Authentic food from Bretagne which avoids the predictable menu of eleven billion different types of crêpes servied with cider. Housemade terrines and the atmosphere of a place that has been around for awhile. Respectable wine list and pleasant service round out the experience |
| last updated | 21 juil 2008 |
Paris X
| name | Jardin de l'Inde |
| address | 90, passage Brady |
| phone | +33 (1) 44 79 08 90 |
| internet | |
| métro | Château d'Eau |
| fermé | |
| comments | Passage Brady is a bit of a find in the 10th: lots of Indian restaurants all packed together. Jardin d'Inde has been a fun place to visit on two occasions now; you can actually get a table in the passage itself and watch everyone else meandering. It looks casual but the food is quite good with an extensive selection |
| last updated | 21 août 2007 |
Paris: XI
| name | Sans Gêne |
| address | 122, rue Oberkampf |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 00 70 11 |
| internet | sansgene.fr |
| métro | Parmentier ou Ménilmontant |
| fermé | ouvert 7 jours sur 7 |
| comments | Atmosphere, good food, and a fixed menu including unlimited wine which is actually decent. Very warm service in a branché neighborhood. Also features free wifi, videos, and a bar. The fact that we were served by a gorgeous, lanky boy with bee-stung lips and stars tattooed in various locations on his caramel, smooth body had absolutely no bearing on my impression of this restaurant. However, the good review in Préf magazine did |
| last updated | 03 avr 2008 |
Paris XI
| name | Café de l'Industrie |
| address | 17, rue Saint-Sabin |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 00 13 53 |
| internet | |
| métro | Bréguet-Sabin, Chemin Vert ou Bastille |
| fermé | ouvert 7 jours sur 7 |
| comments | This place seems to take up an entire intersection close to Bastille! There are several buildings all with the same name, bustling as both a bar and a restaurant. Great people watching, and reasonably priced comfort food along with a fairly limited wine list. It's open until at least midnight. N.B. the quartier is a popular destination with the younger crowd, thus this is not a place for an intimate evening out |
| last updated | 04 nov 2007 |
Paris XI
| name | L'Aiguière |
| address | 37 bis, rue de Montreuil |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 72 42 32 |
| internet | l-aiguiere.com |
| métro | Faidherbe-Chaligny |
| fermé | le samedi mide et le dimanche |
| comments | Are you still in Paris? Pass through the doors and find yourself immersed in the décor, service, and pace of a place 250km outside of the city -- yet you steps away from Nation. The patron and maître sommelier and his staff will ensure an evening of fine dining with seasonal ingredients and an impressive wine list |
| last updated | 31 oct 2008 |
Paris: XIII
| name | Villa d'Or |
| address | 84, rue Baudricourt |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 86 99 95 |
| internet | |
| métro | Maison Blanche, Tolbiac ou Olympiades |
| fermé | ouvert 7 jours sur 7 jusqu'au 02h00 |
| comments | Authentic Chinese food (i.e. not made by Vietnamese chefs). Pleasant, welcoming atmosphere, open every night until two o'clock in the morning |
| last updated | 23 août 2007 |
Paris XIII
| name | La Zygothèque |
| address | 15 bis, rue de Tolbiac |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 83 07 48 |
| internet | |
| métro | Bibliothèque François Mitterand |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche |
| comments | Funky location for a place that has a staggering number of single malt whiskies, in addition to inventive French cooking at reasonable prices. The wine list is fairly comprehensive; the mark-up is unusually low as well. Warm interior; service was a bit slow on the first visit. Definitely not a tourist destination -- go when you want to feel like a local |
| last updated | 14 avr 2008 |
Paris: XIV
| name | Monsieur Lapin |
| address | 11, rue Raymond Losserand |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 20 21 39 |
| internet | |
| métro | Gaité |
| fermé | le lundi, le samedi midi, août |
| comments | Traditional cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting. It goes without saying that rabbit is a featured ingredient. Good wine list, probably wise to get reservations |
| last updated | 16 sep 2006 |
Paris XIV
| name | Natacha |
| address | 17 bis, rue Campagne Première |
| phone | +33 (1) 43 20 79 27 |
| internet | natacha.lesrestos.com |
| métro | Raspail |
| fermé | le lundi midi, le dimanche |
| comments | Warm interior with classic brasserie food, e.g. a stellar hachis parmentier which had a layer of fresh herbs. Wine list has some real bargains, and pricier selections if you wish. Service can be a bit slow at times; the staff almost seems like they are permanently medicated on something? Whatever, go for a great meal and consider the rest to be free entertainment... |
| last updated | 14 juin 2008 |
Paris XIV
| name | La Bélière Welcome |
| address | 74, rue Daguerre |
| phone | +33 (1) 40 47 52 44 |
| internet | reviewed on restoaparis.com |
| métro | Gaîté, Pernety ou Denfert-Rochereau |
| fermé | |
| comments | How cool is this: live jazz, retro 70's interior, classic bistro food, full bar, and reasonable wine to go with it all. Having read the comments from other customers, they think that the owner is known to be cold and cranky. I had friendly service on several occasions, and found the owner to be a crack-up: she insisted on calling me jeune homme |
| last updated | 30 juin 2008 |
Paris: XV
| name | Fontanarosa |
| address | 28, bd. Garibaldi |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 66 97 84 |
| internet | fontanarosa-ristorante.eu |
| métro | Cambronne |
| fermé | |
| comments | Seemingly modest place with an impressive wine list of over 200 entries, and a fair bit of juice from Sardinia. The food is solid -- nothing overly fussy -- but it is the convivial service and wine selection that merit a regular visit. N.B. the owner spends a month in San Francisco every year, so no worries on having to resort to English here |
| last updated | 26 oct 2008 |
Paris XV
| name | Ristorante Fellini |
| address | 58, rue de la Croix Nivert |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 77 40 77 |
| internet | restaurantfellini.com |
| métro | Commerce |
| fermé | le dimanche |
| comments | Family run, warm and with a pleasantly cluttered interior. Vitello di tonnato, fresh pasta, and a great wine list from which I no longer make a selection: I let Giuseppe (the owner) do that, as he has figured out what I like. Ask to sit in the back where you can have a Catbert view of the room, which often has familial gatherings. Fellini is one of my regular haunts. If it is Sunday, then visit one of his other restaurants, Goldoni's |
| last updated | 16 oct 2008 |
Paris XV
| name | Stéphane Martin |
| address | 67, rue des Entrepreneurs |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 79 03 31 |
| internet | |
| métro | Charles Michel ou Commerce |
| fermé | le dimanche et le lundi |
| comments | Excellent value for the quality of food served. Wine list good without excessive mark-up. Service not up to standard of food, however, but they appear to be trying to get it right |
| last updated | 28 sep 2006 |
Paris XV
| name | L'Ami Marcel |
| address | 33, rue Georges Pitard |
| phone | +33 (1) 48 56 62 06 |
| internet | www.lamimarcel.com |
| métro | Plaisance |
| fermé | le dimanche et le lundi; les trois premières semaines d'août |
| comments | Small but inventive menu, food well worth the price. Wine list fairly extensive and not heavily inflated. Fairly small, reservations appear to be mandatory. Outstanding paté de maison as an entrée |
| last updated | 25 juil 2006 |
Paris XV
| name | La Gauloise |
| address | 59, av. de la Motte Picquet |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 34 11 64 |
| internet | |
| métro | La Motte-Picquet Grenelle |
| fermé | |
| comments | The classics done well, in a warm atmosphere with professional and friendly, if sometimes hurried service. Wine list on par for the food (leans towards reds) |
| last updated | 10 août 2008 |
Paris XV
| name | Mario e Lillo |
| address | 98, rue du Théâtre |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 77 76 68 |
| internet | |
| métro | Avenue Émile Zola |
| fermé | |
| comments | Friendly, family-run Italian place with pizza as the main attraction. Warm reception, limited but not overpriced wine list. Good place to stop and have a leisurely lunch or a sensible dinner |
| last updated | 29 août 2008 |
Paris: XVI
| name | La Grande Cascade |
| address | Bois de Boulogne, allée de Longchamp |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 27 33 51 |
| internet | lagrandecascade.fr |
| métro | (you will need to take a taxi) |
| fermé | 24 déc à 24 févr |
| comments | Gorgeous, Belle Époque setting in the Bois de Boulogne for a sumptuous meal. Extensive wine list, Michelin * (2008). Outdoor seating on a verdant terrace during warm weather. Have fun navigating their Flash-infested website, complete with a 'soundtrack' that you seemingly cannot disable. WTF... |
| last updated | 18 mai 2008 |
Paris XVI
| name | L'Auberge du Bonheur |
| address | Bois de Boulogne, allée de Longchamp (derrière la 'Grande Cascade') |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 24 10 17 |
| internet | |
| métro | (you will need to take a taxi) |
| fermé | |
| comments | Very pleasant outdoors seating, solid and inventive food. Limited wine list |
| last updated | 23 juil 2006 |
Paris XVI
| name | Le Vin Dans Les Voiles |
| address | 8, rue Chapu |
| phone | +33 (1) 46 47 83 98 |
| internet | vindanslesvoiles.com |
| métro | Exelmans |
| fermé | le dimanche, le lundi |
| comments | Wine bar and restaurant with a focus on seasonal dishes that are well-prepared. The owner is a total card -- I don't know if he speaks English, but in French his sense of humor is quite dry, playful, and contributes significantly to the overall experience of dining. Great selection of wines by the glass, which can be paired with each course |
| last updated | 17 oct 2008 |
Paris: XVII
| name | Chez Georges |
| address | 273, bd. Pereire |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 74 31 00 |
| internet | www.chez-georges.com |
| métro | Porte Maillot |
| fermé | |
| comments | Very traditional bistro dishes (e.g. duck confit parmentier), classy ambiance, good wine list which is sensibly priced, service can be spotty but is usually polite |
| last updated | 11 août 2008 |
Paris XVII
| name | Le Relais de Venise (L'Entrecôte) |
| address | 271, bd. Pereire |
| phone | +33 (1) 45 74 27 97 |
| internet | |
| métro | Porte Maillot |
| fermé | juillet |
| comments | Steak-frites! And nothing else... this place has been an institution for meat lovers since 1959. Its history is interesting. Small selection of inexpensive wine (who cares), and simple but consistently good desserts. Your only choice: how do you want your meat cooked? Be prepared to stand in line during peak dining hours, as they do not take reservations. If you do not mind eating late, show up around 23:00 and you'll be able to walk right in |
| last updated | 31 août 2008 |
Paris XVII
| name | Café d'Angel |
| address | 16, rue Brey |
| phone | +33 (1) 47 54 03 33 |
| internet | Café d'Angel |
| métro | Étoile (sortie Wagram) |
| fermé | le samedi et le dimanche |
| comments | Close to the Arc de Triomphe, but just off the beaten path enough that it was seemingly void of tourists. The combination of a very warm welcome from the owner, as well as inventive food cooked and presented with care make for a relaxed visit. It features a wine list that is fairly broad and at prices that won't make you broke. They even blog their frequently-changing menu in advance |
| last updated | 12 juil 2007 |
Paris: XVIII
| name | Le Rez-de-Chaussée |
| address | 65, rue Letort |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 64 64 39 |
| internet | www.rezdechaussee.fr |
| métro | Porte de Clignacourt |
| fermé | le samedi midi, le dimanche et les jours feriés, ainsi que le mois d'août |
| comments | Out of the way location, but worth the trip up to the end of métro ligne 4 for classic preparations of food from the Aveyron (home to Roquefort cheese and Laguiole knives). Wine list is quite reasonable, and both the service and atmosphere are warm and welcoming |
| last updated | 08 mars 2008 |
Paris XVIII
| name | L'Anatolie |
| address | 57, rue Caulaincourt |
| phone | +33 (1) 42 55 62 65 |
| internet | |
| métro | Lamarck - Caulaincourt |
| fermé | |
| comments | Inexpensive but extensive carte of quality Turkish food in a warm and welcoming environment. Limited wine list, but given the food it is not really a minus |
| last updated | 08 juin 2008 |
