Hello,

Whenever I visit Paris, I often find myself wishing that I knew of a really cheap restaurant or place to eat,(other than McDonald's or KFC), known only to the locals and those lucky enough to have stumbled upon the place.

This seems like the perfect forum to ask this question-- Anyone want to share their picks for the cheapest restaurant in Paris?
Let us know about any hidden treasures you've uncovered.

Looking forward to any responses.

von Drake...in the Marais district, the tastiest and cheapest eateries can be found in the Jewish area, along Rue des Rosiers....falafel stands (some of the best in the world) and sit-down cafes...very reasonably priced at 4-5E's..variety of delicious panini's, etc. Very interesting area at that.
On the corner of Rosiers and Hospitalliere is a place called Chez Marianne...often very crowded, but very reasonably priced food from falafels to full dinners. Cafe at the Southeast corner of Rue de Archives and Rue Verrerie has full breakfasts (eggs, croissants, baguettes, coffee, etc) at very low (stateside)prices, but with the Euro edging back up (1.28 today) this is changing slightly.
Go and enjoy...Michelin starred restaurants aren't the only places to dine in Paris. Neighborhood cafes are still alive and thrive!!(Marais is loaded with them)
Stu T.

Bookmarking for later and hoping for more response in the 7th and surrounding areas.

FLUNCH - at a few dozen locations all over Paris - a buffet with unlimited portions of veggies and salads along with a meat dish for what must be the cheapest meal price in town - about $10 or so though i haven't kept track of prices - but you get your fill of typical French food and it's served buffet-style where you help yourself, except for the meat portion which is doled out. Casual dining at a great price - many Fodorites disdain FLUNCH whenever i mention it (much like they did when they said i took my French relatives on their US visit to Old Country Buffet, which they requested and loved!) and mainly French folks go there but i only mention it because that's what you seem to be looking for.

bookmarking

great post

Thanks for the info

Here's a few restaurants mentioned by Adrian leeds but the artuicle has helpful hints in decorum and what to avoid.

http://www.eurotrip.com/destinations...staurants.html

TTT

Please, keep them coming...I'm copying for next Spring!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with budget dining and expensive dining. I love to budget dine some nights so I can really enjoy fine dining other nights.

Keep them coming because they are all going down in my book. And thanks for asking the question VonDrake.

The food court at the Louvre is fairly centrally located and has a good selection of foods. While it is expensive as food courts go, it's cheaper than sit-down restaurants (and you can still sit down). You don't have to wait for service and the large selection and somewhat busy and casual atmosphere work well with kids.

Le Pain Quotidien is actually a bakery. I have been to one in Brussels and NYC but not Paris. Their food is very healthy and delicious and relatively inexpensive. I love love love the open face curry chicken sandwich on ww bread with cranberry chutney.

http://www.painquotidien.com/

Addresses in Paris:

Paris, Saint Honoré
18, place du Marché Saint Honoré
F-75001 Paris
Tel.: 01 42 96 31 70


Paris, Bourse
33, rue Vivienne
F-75002 Paris
Tel.: 01 42 36 76 02


Paris, Montorgueil
2 rue des Petits Carreaux
F-75002 Paris
Tel.: 01 42 21 14 50


Paris, Marais
18-20, rue des Archives
F-75004 Paris
Tel.: 01 44 54 03 07


Paris, Mouffetard
138 rue Mouffetard
F-75005 Paris
Tel.: 01 55 43 91 99

Thanks for all your replies.

I really like going to Flunch, and other cafeteria-style restarants in France (Melodine and Casino are two other chains like this).

Of course many people travel to Paris to eat in the finest restaurants every night.

Personally, I go just to BE there and soak up the atmosphere. The less money you spend on your trip,
the more you'll have to return again, and again!

I suppose many travellers might find this attitude sacreligious. To each his own.

Hi

If you like mussels this restaurant on Champs Elysees does them in a variety of ways and not very expensive either - http://www.leon-de-bruxelles.fr. Or for around €35 each you can eat and drink bucket loads at either Nos Ancetres Les Gaulois - www.nosancetreslesgaulois.com - or next door at Au Sergent Recruiter - www.lesergentrecruteur.com.

Bon appetit

Flunch was the most disgusting place I ate at in France. I tried two of them and I was horrified at how much we ended up spending on food we couldn't even eat because it was so bad.
Our budget solution: We buy a loaf of bread, a wedge of cheese, a few slices of ham, some fruit, some cookies and bottled water with fruit essence (peach and lemon are my favorites) and/or wine and have a little picnic. It's WAY cheaper and wonderful.

You just have to go to Chartier,7 rue de Fbg Montmartre in the 9th ar.
We discovered this place on our last trip to Paris and it is an experience!Really authentic. Cheap too and your wine will be served in a little tumbler -same as in Greece.I wont say any more. They have a website - www.restaurantchartier.com

Someone mentioned Leon for mussels and while that is certainly possible we much prefer the restaurants across from the Gare du Nord for good mussels at a very reasonable price. We usually go to Maison Blanche.

I would also add that while Nos Ancestres is great fun, particularly if you have a group, you can eat MUCH better for the price a LOT of places.

The Leed's Good Guide to Paris Restaurants is worth every penny (you'll save that and then some) for excellent food at low prices in very nice places.

Concerning Chartier (see Carylspall message above), it is an old Paris institution, which used to be the cheapest eating place in the city.

Alhough the original décor remains, it has become a tourist trap, where value is poor, being listed in all guide books, as the "typical Paris restaurant" (hence the lines at the entrance)

But for the visitor who hasn't found his "archtypal rude French waiter" yet, this is the place to go...