We loved eating at La Pergola. It is not listed on any web pages or on any sites. It is just a really good local brasserie. To find it, go down Avenue De Saint-Ouen toward the Boulevard Peripherique until it intersects with Boulevard Ney on the right and Boulevard Bessieres on the left. This is a large intersection. Turn left and go maybe 50 feet. La Pergola is on the left. We ate wonderful meals -3 courses each with wine for 24E.

Thanks everyone! Lots of great suggestions.

I've been to Polidor a few times. Always enjoyed it.

Leon de Bruxelles was on my previous list but never got there. Hopefully I'll get there in May.

Yes, any type of food is fine with us.

Monica ((F))

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Le Petit St. Benoit is a great little bistro that dates from 1901; it is reasonably priced, good, crowded, and you need to go early b/c they don't take reservations. It was recommended to me by the Hotel des Marronniers, where I was staying just a couple of blocks away.

4, rue St-Benoit, in the 6th.

Have a great trip!

We may go to Le Relais de L'Entrecote for their steaks. We went to Robert et Louise in 2007 and it was excellent but expensive. Loved the atmosphere.

Pizza Tina is one place my father-in-law recommended. Should be a good place for lunch.

For the right bank, we'll be staying in an apartment on 66 rue St. Antoine. I did a google maps and see that Monoprix is across the street, a Nicholas a few doors down, and a small corner fruit/vegetable market/store.

For the left bank, we'll be staying at Grands Hommes next to the Pantheon.

Monica ((F))

Monica, your last post stopped me in my tracks as we used to rent an apartment at 66 rue St Antoine that was owned by a French immersion specialist from Chevy Chase.

Anyway, that jogged my memory about L'Impasse (4, Impasse Guéménée), which is right around the corner from the apt. Quite good and inexpensive.

Also liked Coconnas (2 bis, pl de Vosges), also in the neighborhood.

http://www.lescotelettes.com/english/index.php

The above, formerly-known-as L'Impasse . . .

Thanks for all the great recommendations! My 24 year-old daughter and I are going to Paris with Monica and cannot wait. Monica and I stayed in the Marais two years ago and we loved the area. I'm also looking forward to staying on the Left Bank at the end of our trip.
Monet, how did you like staying at 66 rue St. Antoine?

Monet77,

To add to Louisa's comment, this is the apartment we are renting: http://www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_18.htm Is this the same apartment you stayed in?

Monica ((F))

How about those two waitresses at Pizza Tina???????????? They are the Sicilian version of the Gabor Sisters. :)

Thin

Thin..
We love pizza Tina in the 7th!
I guess we missed the Gabor sisters..that would of been a riot.

Great cheese shop in the 7th on avenue bosquet along with a great crepe maker.

Well, you missed it then because those two gals looked like they had about a pound of collagen in their lips. :)

Thin

Monica, I'll be in Paris for some of the time you and your friends are. I hope to do some inexpensive (and more expensive) dining. Thanks for starting this thread!

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Another recommendation for Au Piano Muet on Rue Moffetard. Very good and very reasonable. Total with wine 32€ for two.

Le Volcan, 10 rue Thouin, 5th
One of our best dinners and very reasonable. Total with wine for two 42€.

City Crepes Cafe, 73, rue de Seine. Delicious crepes.

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Leely2, I'm planning a fodorite GTG for the 9th of May if you're interested in joining us. Click on my name to find the posting.

Monica ((F))