Bistrots
La Rotisserie d'Argent
Riverside bistro near Notre Dame. Sister restaurant of the great Tour d'Argent.
Open daily
19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris
La Fontaine de Mars
Southwestern french cuisine served with traditional dishes such as foie gras, duck confit and cassoulet along with the cosy atmosphere and vintage furnishings.
l'Ami Jean
The best Basque ( southwestern French cuisine ) bistro of Paris, short walk from Les Invalides.
Closed Sunday & Monday
D'Chez Eux
Upscale traditional bistro next to Invalides. Authentic country comford food served in a cozy country ambiance.
Open daily
Le Vieux Crapaud
Chez Savy
The smallest Parisian brasserie, long and narrow, like a dining car.
An intinmate place with a warm atmosphere, set of wood panelling, mosaics and mirrors
Astier
A true popular French bistrot for a crowded dinner. One of the best wine selection of paris and a superb cheeses tray. Great value for money.
Le Hide
The chef Hide Kobayashi propose a traditionnal french cuisine in a convivial atmosphere in his tiny restaurant, 2 steps from the Champs Elysées.
Open everyday except on Sunday, from 6.00 PM ( dinner only ).
Le Petit Rétro
French dishes served in a "Belle Epoque" atmosphere. Good traditional and typical French Bistro in a hidden tiny street. Moderate prices
Bouillon Chartier
Exceptional 1900 decoration and the cheapest dishes in Paris have the clients wait in line outside this immense institution. Excellent popular brasserie.
Chez Paul
Popular French bistrot with an exceptional century-old setting and good food. Located near Place de la Bastille. Noisy and festive, very convenient for dinner after a show at the Opera Bastille.
Lescure
Authentic bistrot, located near Place de la Concorde, opened in 1919, serves a good cuisine (Limousin specialties) for reasonable prices. Efficient and extraordinary service by host, Mr. Bernard.
L'Absinthe
This bistrot has a delightful location with its terrace facing one of Bofill's feats of architecture.
The 'à la carte' menu is the polished work of the long experience of its owners, Michel and Caroline Rostang.
Excellent wine list.
Joséphine Chez Dumonet
Stylish and convivial, this venerable bistro with amber walls, moleskin banquettes, and frosted glass lamps is poular with theatre people and politicians. Generous portions of classic French cuisine are served; the wine list is excellent.
Chez L'Ami Louis
This classic luxury bistro is located on a side street near Place de la République. Nothing much has changed since the opening in 1924. Over the years, it keeps drawing famous names, tourists as well as locals.
L'Ami Louis is renowned for French classics such as snails, scallops, foie gras, roast chicken... and its huge portions. A hefty bill is to be expected.
Closed monday & tuesday.
Reservations only two weeks ahead.
Chez Georges
True traditional bistrot, high end, located near Place des Victoires.
Traditional and irreproachable cuisine.
For the Paris of past times.
Benoît
The true high end and Parisian bistrot with its authentic turn of-the-century decor with the courtesy of the waiters with long black aprons and with the exceptional traditional cuisine.
Nowadays owned by Alain Ducasse, high quality in the pure Bistrot Spirit.
http://www.benoit-paris.com
