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L'Avant-Goût

Address: 26 rue Bobillot, La Butte aux Cailles, Paris | Map It
Phone: 01-53-80-24-00

Price range: $
Cuisine: Bistro
Location: 13e Arrondissement

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Fodor's Review:

Christophe Beaufront belongs to a generation of gifted bistro chefs who have rejected the pressure-cooker world of haute cuisine for something more personal and democratic. The result: delighted and loyal customers. The three-course dinner prix-fixe costs EUR 31; there's also a lunch menu for EUR 14 (soup, main course, glass of wine, and coffee) and a more elaborate tasting menu for EUR 40. Typical of his market-inspired cooking is his signature pot-au-feu de cochon aux épices, in which spiced pork stands in for the usual beef, and the bouillon is served separately. Homemade desserts and a good-value wine list round off a satisfying experience; children get an especially warm welcome here. Drop into his épicerie across the street to browse the wine selection or order dinner to go, complete with a returnable cast-iron pot.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun., Mon., and 3 wks in Aug.
Metro: Place d'Italie