Fodor's Expert Review The French Paradox

Relaxed, simple, but chic best describes the people of the south of France who inspired this relaxed, simple, and chic little restaurant above a wineshop in the heart of Ballsbridge. Wine buffs, Francophiles, and gourmets flock here for the hearty traditional fare and Mediterranean ambience. Share the assiette le fond de barrique, a selection of charcuterie, pâté, and cheese, or perhaps indulge in a duck terrine with homemade chutney or a choice from the foie gras menu. Select a nice bottle from the ground-floor wineshop (mostly French labels) and sip it in situ for a mere €8 corkage fee along with a few "French tapas." Seating is limited.