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My wife and I will be in Paris for about four days in early July. I am franky overwhelmed by the number of restaurant choices. Last time we were in Paris, we just went with restaurants in our area (Saint-Germain) that looked interesting. We'd had a few recommendations, but since we waited until we were in Paris to call, we weren't able to get reservations at those locations. In our remaining travels in France, we were quite pleased with those Michelin one star rerstaurants we found (and, of course, some with no stars at all). We also went for broke at Maison Troisgros, a Michelin three star restaurant in Roanne, where we had perhaps the best meal of our lives, but we don't have the budget for that level of dining on this year's trip. Anyway, I was wondering if any of the Paris veterans might suggest some Michelin one star restaurants (or those of equivalent quality) where we might get a meal for two at 100 Euros or less and where we would be likely to be able to get a table with a month's advance notice. We'll be in the same area of Paris, but we can certainly wander some for the right choices. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or postings to which you might direct us.
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Midnightsun,
A 1 Michelin star in the 7th that comes to mind is Les Ormes (formerly le Bellecour) at 22 rue Surcouf.
I'm looking at the '06 red guide which indicates they serve a lunch "menu" on weekdays for 36 euros; weekday "menu" for dinner is 44.
It's one of the most reasonable 1 Michelin stars we've found.
Closed Sun./Mon.
In Paris if we choose a 1 Michelin star restaurant, we go for lunch during the week, as it is almost always less expensive.
Christian Constant's Le Violon d'Ingres at 135 rue St. Dominique in the 7th serves a 50 euro prix fixe lunch weekdays only. I don't know if your 50 euro p.p. budget would include wine.
Another 1 Michelin star which we've really enjoyed in the 12th is Au Trou Gascon at 40 rue Taine, with Southwest inspired cuisine. It serves a 44 euro "menu" weekday only lunch. (but 58 at dinner)
Closed Sat/Sun.
Another serving Southwest, Basque inspired cuisine (Chef Christian Echebest hails from the Pyrenees) is Le Troquet at 21 rue Francois Bonvin in the 15th.
It doesn't currently have a Michelin star but is a Bibi Gourmand. But it is rated slightly higher than the ones mentioned above for food (25/30) in the current Paris '05-'06 Zagat. It's also highly rated in Le Pudlo Paris.
And it's a superb value!
The 5 course prix fixe dinner is fantastic at 38 euros, 24 at lunch. It's one of our favorites.
Closed Sun/Mon
Hope this helps to get you started.
This one is on my list to try, but I haven't been there yet.
I've heard it's possibly the most reasonably priced restaurant with a Michelin star.
La Maison Courtine, 157 avenue du Maine, 14eme
tel.: 01.45.43.08.04 Métro: Mouton Duvernet
(36€ menu)
Many of the Michelin starred restaurants in Paris have a fixed price menu for lunch which is much less expensive than dining ala carte. There is also not as much difference in price of the fp meals between the Michelin 1,2, 3 stars. The price spread seems to be E45 to E65 or so per person plus wine. This should put any of the Michelin starred restaurants in Paris with a fp meal within your price range.
Have not eaten myself in a one star for a long time but did also enjoy Au Trou Gascon many years ago. This however was before the chef, Alain Dutournier opened up Carre Des Feuillants. I suspect ATG is still quite good.
Thanks Maribel for a great starter list and also to Marcy for the suggestion of La Maison Courtine. The suggestion of dining at lunch rather than dinner is good, and we'd probably save on wine as well, since we're unlikely to drink at lunchtime...but a fine French meal without wine. Alas! Croque monsieur at lunch means a bigger budget for the evening meal.
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Midnightsun-
We can recommend a wonderful restaurant on Avenue de la Bourdonnais near the Eiffel Town called Au Petit Sud Ouest. We went several years ago and then again this summer. The food is just as good as remembered. It features Provencal cuisine such as Cassoulet and Confit de Canard. The prices are reasonable and the food fantastic. We will be going back during our next trip to Paris.
www.aupetitsudouest.com
Connie and Ric