suzburger

My husband and I will be in Paris next week and are in search of restaurants with great food around 20-25E per person. We are staying in the 8th on the Champs Elysees, but at a great associate rate so don't think we are made of money. Any of your assistance is greatly appreciated. I understand we may need to eat in other neighborhoods b/c the restaurants near the hotel will be touristy and $$$$. Thank You!!

Gretchen

Auberge du Jarente on rue Jarente in the Marais. Metro ST. Paul
Bistrot du 7eme, 59 blvd. Latour-Mauborg, metro Latour Mauborg
Au Piano Muet, rue Moufettard, metro pl. MOnge
If you like mussels, go to Maison Blanche across the street from Gare du Nord. 10€

ira

Hi Suz,

Check out http://www.flobrasseries.com/resa/en/

You get 15% off if you reserve online.

Lutece

I'd recommend Les Feuillades. Totally adorable, small, neighborhood-y, very French, and a 22E fixed price, three course menu. Yum!

Les Feuillades
6 rue de la fontaine au but
Paris 75018
tel: 01.46.06.13.40
Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (right at the base of the stairs as you exit the metro)

artlover

Check out legrandcafe.com

Dave_in_Paris

Slipping over your budget by 1 euro (without wine and coffee). The Astier, 44 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud in the friendly 11th arrondissement:

http://www.restaurant-astier.com/index.php

travelbunny

There are many, many local restaurants in central Paris for your budget. The key is to try to order "le menu" which is a set price meal..it is really a good value. Secondly, try to avoid the really touristy spots..an English menu is a bad sign.

Photobear

Thanks for posting this question...I'm taking notes.

MaureenB

I don't think it's too hard to find a fixed price menu for 25E, if you just stroll and read menus posted outside of places that look attractive to you. That's how we found a little restaurant on Ille St. Louis we especially liked-- Le Caveau de L'Isle ( http://www.lecaveaudelisle.com/). The service was friendly and professional. The atmosphere is cozy and perfectly fit our notion of a Parisian restaurant. The food was great. Our fixed prix was 25E, I think.

Randy

La Table D'Aligre is located a few blocks behind the new opera at Bastille. This restaurant was noted in Bon Appetite a few years ago. I have had some great meals there. Open about 7:30 for dinner and also open for lunch. I would recommend a reservation.

11, place d'Aligre
75012 Paris
01 43 07 84 88
Ledru-Rolin Metro

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Le Pré Verre
Chef Delacourcelle
8 rue Thenard
75005 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 54 59 47
Metro: Maubert Mutualite (#10)

This is an excellent Bistro/Wine bar, and is very attractive. You will get 3 courses for 25.50€ plus a good selection of wine is available. Reserve ahead and ask to sit on the ground floor, the basement seating isn't as nice.

Travelnut

I don't know how accurate the categories are, but the NY Times has a long list of restaurants (you can filter by price range):

http://tinyurl.com/7fq2l

Dave_in_Paris

Some of my 11th and 12th arrondissement favorites in those listings, like C'Amelot, Square Trousseau and Astier, which I mentioned above. But the prices strike me as a little understated.

ekscrunchy

It's been a few years but we thought Les Allobroges in the 20th was the best value dinner of our trip. Rue des Grands Champs.

richardab

Thats not a lot of money for a meal in Paris.

If you want a real lovely meal in a cozy bistro, try the following... I include links of my review from my recent trip. The all should come close to your budget (not including beverages).

Le Caveau de l'Isle
36 rue Saint Louis en l'Isle 4e arr, Paris
Metro- Pont Marie (closer) or St Paul
Open everyday for lunch and dinner
www.lecaveaudelisle.com

One of my favorites. High quality and beautifully served food at a reasonable price. This bistro also has friendly service and a warm atmosphere. 3 course lunch or dinner is 19.95 euro. I've been there 3 times and I have never been disappointed.

http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...eau_de_li.html
http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...eau_de_l_.html
http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...eau_de_li.html

Le Florimond
19 ave Motte Piquet 7th arr.
Paris - Tel - 01 45 55 40 38
Metro - Ecole Militaire

A very friendly place near the Eiffel Tower with excellent food and a warm welcome. 3 course lunch is about 24 euro.

http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...florimond.html


La Cafetiere
21 rue Mazarine 6e arr., Paris
Metro - Odeon

22 euro for a 3 course lunch. Located in St Germain. The food here is typical French and the atmospohere is tight but warm.

http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...cafetiere.html


Le Tir-Bouchon
22 rue Tiquetonne
2e arr., Paris
Metro - Etienne Marcel
www.le-tirbouchon.com

This is one of my new "finds" from my recent trip. Its a cozy little place with relaxed service and some realy well prepared food. 3 course dinner menu is 28 euro.

http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...irbouchon.html


Le Petit Troquet
28 rue de l'Exposition 7e arr., Paris
Metro - Ecole Militaire

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Beautifully prepared food and a warm welcome. This place has a nice atmosphere and a good 3 course menu for 28 euro.

http://richardab.typepad.com/iheartp...it_troque.html

suzburger

You are all fabulous!!! Thank you so much for all of your recommendations! I will post reviews when I return.

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Listed below are the totals of our dining out in Paris in January, including wine: (for 2 people)

Le Pre Verre 77€ 3 courses are 25.50€ each.1 bottle of wine included

Le Coupe Chou 85.70€ We ordered off the la carte menu since the "menu" wasn't of good quality. We only ordered 1 50 cl of wine here.

Le Caveau de l'Isle Which was very good,69.80€ with 1/2 bottle of cotes du rhone. Menu here is 24.95€ each for 3 courses. The duck was much better than the lamb.

Au Bascou Excellent 86.00€ including a bottle of excellent wine. Menu is carte here, not a fixed price 3 course menu. We ordered 2 entrees and 2 main courses and only 1 dessert to share. It was plenty! Address is 38, rue Reamur in the 3rd. Tel. 01 42 72 69 25

Gretchen

Florimond and Petit Trocquet are a bit more these days==closer to 33€. they have crept on up.

richardab

hmmm, my prices listed for Florimond and Le Petit were accurate from my trip in November 2005.