Need help sorting through restaurant options in Paris
 

Hi All

I know that there are several posts on restaurants in Paris but I am having trouble sorting through them and am looking for some help.

My 20-something boyfriend and I will be spending 6 nights in Paris in August. We would like to dine at a few restaurants on the nicer end and also some more modest places. We are not the most adventurous eaters but would still like places with a charming, Parisian feel. We are staying in St. Germain. I would really appreciate hearing about some of your favorite places given these parameters.

Thanks in advance!

My 20-ish grand-daughter likes Cafe Roussillon -- corner of Reu Cler and Rue de Grenelle

Hi d,

What's your budget for nicwr end restos?

((I))

Try Au Petit Marguery, in the 13th. It's a classic bistro with great ambience and excellent food. Be sure to reserve, as it's very popular with locals celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and the like.

On the more "budget" side, I'm a big fan of Aux Charpentiers. We nearly always have a meal at Le Temps Perdu at the corner of Rue Seine and Buci, and haven't been disappointed yet.
And we also always end up at Le Petite Prince near Sorbonne, where the food and is great and the staff are so warm and welcoming. All three of these are usually fine with reservations made on the day or just a day before.

This is a great restaurant in St. Germain - stop in a day before and make reservations:
FISH LA BOISSONNERIE
69, rue de Seine


I also like the steak frites a place very close to the St. Germain metro:
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
20, rue Saint Benoît

You're staying in an area with lots of great restaurants, in all price ranges. I'm sure you'll stumble on them while you are wandering and you can just stop in a make reservations for a night.

Have fun!

Whatever you do, do not eat at' Pere et Filles ' in St.Germain. They were very nasty to us,creating a scene and insisting that we did not leave a sufficient tip. Our guide told us that by french law all service charges are included in the final total and that we were okay leaving a few euros if we wanted.
We did find a charming bistro across from the Louvre called "Louise". Also, for a pricier evening i would recommend "Allard".

Here's a place that has become wildly popular in Paris in recent days: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2b...mange-du-kebab

Note: all employees and customers are completely authentic.

Cute, Kerouac!

:-)

We always start a trip to Paris with dinner at Allard (reservation a little in advance, a day or sometimes even the same day).Large portions at Allard.Very old Paris feel. Also, Ze Kitchen Galerie is wonderful, but a more modern ambiance, and I think a little pricey. Some other favorites are Benoit, Aux Charpentiers,Le Petit Saint Benoit. On the day you go to the Eiffel Tower, Auberge Bressane (in the 7th) has incredible souffles--share the cheese souffle and get the poulet fermier. Or, if you want something lighter, there is a wonderful little restaurant called Les Deux Abeilles where my daughter-in-law loves the lentil salad and I think their "tarte au citron" is the best anywhere.(also in the 7th)
For breakfast, Chez Paul is popular and is located on the corner of rue de Buci and rue de Seine. We love Cafe Bonaparte for cappucino and sitting.

Just a smattering of the incredible places. Bon appetit.
Grandot

Had dinner at Allard two weeks ago. It is very nice, very traditional and mid to high price. Read the menu well as they don't speak too much english. Not really a problem just know what you are ordering. The tarte tartin (apple) is the best.

Kerouac, which one of those guys are you?

Dalexa, I second the recommendation of Le Petit Prince de Paris, on rue de Lanneau in the 5th arrondissement. Near there I also recommend Le Pre Verre at 8 rue Thenard, with creative cuisine at gentle prices.

Thanks for all of the wonderful suggestions!

My husband and I always eat at Chartier when we are in Paris. Not for the food (average but very inexpensive). This is an old Parisian workers canteen - a fabulous venue and always full. Popular with French and tourists alike.

www.restaurant-chartier.com

bkm

Astier is our favorite. www.restaurant-astier.com

le pamphlet and le troquet were our favorites last year by far!

For inexpensive but good, we like L'Avant Gout in the 13th, near Place d'Italie. Have also enjoyed Repaire du Cartouche on Filles de Calvaire but that might be too heavy in August, although it's a traditional bistro with a great wine list.

Walked by and wanted to try Chez Janou a bunch last time I was in Paris but we didn't have time (or a reservation :) ); it's behind Place des Vosges and it looked and smelled terrific. Casual, youthful crowd.

But there are so many great places to eat in Paris. Have fun and please report back with your findings.

Leely, you mentioned Chez Janou. We love that place also. It is very French and very delicious. I think it's now open on weekends, which did not used to be the case.