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WHERE TO EAT— PARIS RESTAURANTS


Al Dar
8, rue Frédéric Sauton
75005 Paris
01 43 25 17 15
Well-priced Lebanese cuisine in the Latin Quarter.

Allard
41, rue St-André-des-Arts
75006 Paris
01 43 26 48 23
Authentic, old-fashioned bistro for classic French cooking.

Angelina
226, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
01 42 60 82 00
Tops for signature hot chocolate and pristine pastries.

Au Bon Accueil
14, rue de Monttessuy
75007 Paris
01 47 05 46 11
Refined bistro fare just steps from the Eiffel Tower.

Au Sauvignon
80, rue des Saints-Pères
75007 Paris
01 45 48 49 02
Neighborhood wine bar that’s always packed.

Aux Lyonnais
32, rue St-Marc
75002 Paris
01 42 96 65 04

Bofinger
5, rue de la Bastille
75004 Paris
01 42 72 87 82

Boulogne-sur-Mer
11 bis, av. Jean Baptiste Clément
92100 Boulogne
01 46 04 12 87
Out of the way but well worth the detour if you just happen to be in the Bois de Boulogne. Only open for lunch, this tiny fish shop/ restaurant serves fresh and flavorful fish dishes plus impressive seafood platters. Service is shining.

Bound

Bound
49, av. George V
75008 Paris
01 53 67 84 60
A sprawling, superbly decorated restaurant lounge on the avenue George V, this trendsetter is much appreciated for an excellent sound system and satisfying fashion food including a sushi bar.

Brasserie Balzar
49, rue des Ecoles
75005 Paris
01 43 54 13 67
Straightforward brasserie specialties near the Sorbonne.

Brasserie de l’Ile Saint Louis
55, quai de Bourbon
75004 Paris
01 43 54 02 59
Hearty brasserie fare with view of Notre Dame’s derriere.

Brasserie Munichoise
5, rue Danielle Casanova
75001 Paris
01 42 61 47 16
German/Alsatian tavern fare in a warm atmosphere.

Café Constant
139, rue St Dominique
75007 Paris
01 47 53 73 34
For an affordable and reliable bistro experience in the fancy 7th arrondissement, look no further than the convivial Café Constant. Simple yet well-prepared bistro favorites are served in a homey, bi-level space.

Café de la Paix
2, rue Scribe
75009 Paris
01 40 07 36 36
A regally restored restaurant, café and tea room.

Café Divan
60, rue Roquette
75011 Paris
01 48 05 72 36
This stylish bar/restaurant/lounge standby near the Bastille is popular for consistent French cooking in a fashionable, neo-industrial space that is almost always open.

Café Marly
93, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
01 49 26 06 60

Cheng Mai
12, rue Frédéric Sauton
75005 Paris
01 43 25 45 45
Exotic Thai food graciously served in a soothing environment.

Chez Francis
7, place de l’Alma
75008 Paris
01 47 23 39 53, 01 47 20 86 83
Tops for an aperitif or digestif and view of the Eiffel Tower.

Chez Georges
1, rue du Mail
75002 Paris
01 42 60 07 11
This is without a doubt the quintessential Parisian bistro of yore. Lace curtains, red banquettes, faded mirrors and grandiose portions of perfect, traditional French fare.

Chez Janou
2, rue Roger Verlomme
75003 Paris
01 42 72 28 41
Provençal cooking at friendly prices in the Marais.

Chez Marcel
7, rue Stanislas
75006 Paris
01 45 48 29 94
Lyonnais cuisine at inexpensive bistro in Montparnasse.

Chez Marianne
2, rue des Hospitalières St-Gervais
75004 Paris
01 42 72 18 86
Mediterranean cuisine at easy prices in the Marais.

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Chez Savy
23, rue Bayard
75008 Paris
01 47 23 46 98
The Aubrac beef sets the bistro in a category by itself. Excellent wines.

Chez Paul
13, rue de Charonne
75011 Paris
01 47 00 34 57

La Cristal Room
Baccarat

11, place des Etats-Unis
75116 Paris

01 40 22 11 10

This rose-hued, Philippe Starck-designed restaurant is a delight for the senses.  Contemporary cooking is satisfying and service is solicitous. Be sure to stroll through the adjacent museum.

D’Chez Eux
2, av. Lowendal
75007 Paris
01 47 05 52 55
Favorite of the President and Madame Chirac for soul-satisfying southwestern French fare.

Epi Dupin
11, rue Dupin
75006 Paris
01 42 22 64 56
The success of this simply-decorated Left Bank bistro is unwavering thanks to superbly prepared creative contemporary French cooking in a simple setting, just steps from the Bon Marché department store.

Fish La Boissonnerie
69, rue de Seine
75006 Paris  
01 43 54 34 69
For a truly satisfying and relaxed dining experience in Saint Germain, Fish is both bistro and wine bar, run by a genial group of Anglophones.

Gaya Rive Gauche par Pierre Gagnaire
44, rue du Bac
75007 Paris
01 45 44 73 73
Small and unassuming, this creatively decorated, jewel-box sized restaurant will amaze patrons with icon chef Pierre Gagnaire’s artistic treatment of fish and seafood.

Hélène Darroze

Le Salon d'Hélène Darroze
4, rue d’Assas
75006 Paris
01 42 22 00 11
Not only is Hélène Darroze one of the first female celebrity chefs in France, she is also acclaimed for her flavorful native Southwestern French fare.  Her robust cooking is admirably presented and served in a sophisticated dining room on a quiet street in the 6th arrondissement.

L'Hôtel du Nord
102, quai Jemmapes
75010 Paris
01 40 40 78 78
A model Parisian café and restaurant located on the out of the way, bohemian banks of the Canal Saint Martin. A trendy restaurant that serves honest, contemporary bistro fare in a warm, romantic setting.

L'Ambroisie
9, place des Vosges
75004 Paris
01 42 78 51 45

La Closerie des Lilas
171, bd du Montparnasse
75006 Paris
01 40 51 34 50
Legendary piano bar, cozy bistro and former watering hole of Hemingway.

La Coupole
102, bd du Montparnasse
75014 Paris
01 43 20 14 20

La Ribouldingue
10, rue St Julien Le Pauvre
75005 Paris
01 46 33 98 80
No need to travel to Lyon for delicacies such as pigs snout, cow udder and veal kidneys.  This well-placed bistro is for adventurous eaters in search of a unique experience with a reasonable price tag.

La Tour d’Argent
17, quai de la Tournelle
75005 Paris
01 43 54 23 31

Ladurée
21, rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
01 44 07 64 87
www.laduree.fr
Divine pastries at the "temple of the tempting." Try the macaron!

Lasserre

Lasserre
17, av. Franklin-Roosevelt
75008 Paris
01 43 59 02 13
Decadent cooking in an awe-inspiring, glass-domed dining room, this luxury restaurant is a sure bet for celebrating an special event. Treat yourself to the truffle macaroni with foie gras.

Laurent
41, av. Gabriel
75008 Paris
01 42 25 00 39

Le Baron Rouge
1, rue Théophile Roussel
75012 Paris
01 43 43 14 32
A wildly popular local hole in the wall where patrons drink merrily.

Le Dôme
108, bd du Montparnasse
75014 Paris
01 43 35 25 81

Le Grand Véfour
17, rue de Beaujolais
75001 Paris
01 42 96 56 27

Le Père Claude
51, av. de La Motte-Picquet
75015 Paris
01 47 34 03 05

Le Rouge Vif
48, rue de Verneuil
75007 Paris
01 42 86 81 87
Jovial neighborhood bistro serving contemporary dishes at fair prices.

Paparazzi
6, square Opéra Louis Jouvet
75009 Paris
01 40 07 92 56
Gigantic, paper-thin pizzas please loyal patrons and celebrities

Paul
Hôtel de ville, angle 70, rue de Rivoli et 2, rue du Renard
01 42 71 54 59
and
77, rue de Seine, 17 and 21, rue de Buci
01 55 42 02 23
Mega-chain Paul bakeries are popular due to their high-quality breads and pastries and charmingly decorated restaurants. Best for breakfast, Paul is the ideal venue for a satisfying and inexpensive pastry and coffee.

Pierre Gagnaire
6, rue Balzac
75008 Paris
01 58 36 12 50
An important restaurant serving powerful, three-star caliber cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Signature dishes include cinnamon-infused roasted duck.

SanZ SanS
49, rue Faubourg St Antoine
75011 Paris
01 44 75 78 78
Bar, lounge and restaurant near the Bastille.

Senderens
9, place de la Madeleine
75008 Paris
01 42 65 22 90

Taillevent
15, rue Lamennais
75008 Paris
01 44 95 15 01

Willi’s Wine Bar
13, rue des Petits Champs
75001 Paris
01 42 61 05 09
Fantastic wines by the glass and excellent French bistro fare in a warm, convivial setting.

Ze Kitchen Gallery
4, rue des Grands-Augustins
75006 Paris
01 44 32 00 32
Ze Kitchen Gallery appeals to a diverse clientèle in search of non-traditional, uncomplicated and expertly prepared quality ingredients in a colorful, modern-art adorned space.


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(Updated: 02/16/12 NW)