Paris Restaurants in the 7th
Mar 7th, 2014, 09:39 AM
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I ate at la Petite Chaise last week and thought it was very good, the service was excellent, very warm and friendly. I would not necessarily characterize the food as <i>traditional bistro fare</i>. My first course was a very creative version of Oeufs en meurette with eggs served over a bed of lightly grilled leaks. All of our plats (main courses) were very good. La Petite Chaise is in a marketing battle with the Procope for the bragging rights of Paris´s (if not the world´s) oldest restaurant. It adds notoriety and interest but I am personally more concerned with the talents currently shown in the kitchen than with the tales of who might have eaten what 300 years ago. La Petite Chaise only closes on New Years day and regrettably I have forgotten the other day of the year but reservations are probably only required one or two days in advance most of the time.
I had lunch today at Chez Dumonet. It´s technically in the 6th but it´s a 5 minute walk from the 7th. It is next door to Gérard Depardieu´s restaurant (I can´t remember the name but no matter, it´s Chez Dumonet where you want to dine). First course, lightly sautée scallops in butter served over steamed spinach and covered with julienned green onions lighted grilled such that they looked more like sparkles than anything else; an absolutely heavenly combination. Main course was Chateaubriand so tender that it could be cut with a butter knife and accompanied with salad, garlic potatoes, and all of the freshly whipped sauce béarnaise one could possible want. Chez Dumonet encourages sharing so for a more modest expense, a couple could easily order one entrée, one plat and one dessert and a fine dining experience may be enjoyed (as long as the couple agrees on the individual course selections).
Josephine Chez Dumonet never disappoints and it is high on my list of recommended restaurants. Closed weekends, evening reservations should be made 3 to 5 days in advance.
My fellow posters like to know where locals are eating so here are a couple of tips, all in the 7th:
For lunch - Au Babylone, 13, rue de Babylone. Reservation not required but it can become very busy. I rarely if ever see a tourist eating here, the lunch menus change daily. Typical fare is gigot d´agneau, steak frites, bœuf Bourguignon, simple yet classic and the atmosphere is friendly and old world.
If you have the opportunity to dine at Au Babylone, walk a little bit farther down the street and see the Pagoda, currently under restoration. Its story is rather sad but its majestic presence endures.
Do you like duck? Le Domaine de Lintillac serves the best Cassoulet I have eaten and I have had it a number of times in Castelnaudary and the surrounding areas. All varieties of duck are on the menu, from roast to paté. I don´t want to oversell this restaurant but the food is absolutely delicious. The owner speaks English but I am the only tourist I have ever seen in this restaurant (this is not the definitive observation however). The 3 course lunch menu is 12.80€.
www.restaurant-lintillac.com
Another little gem for lunch - Sapori di Parma. Actually an Italian deli that serves a 3 course lunch for 13€; typically charcuterie (or whatever it´s called in Italian), pasta, and dessert. The panna cotta is heaven sent. On your way out, buy a bag of Biscottificio cookies - 4€. These are those little amaretto flavored tea biscuits that you will want to return to purchase on every future visit to Paris. Sometimes I call or a lunch reservation - 01 45 56 19 38
56 avenue de la Bourdonnais.
I had lunch today at Chez Dumonet. It´s technically in the 6th but it´s a 5 minute walk from the 7th. It is next door to Gérard Depardieu´s restaurant (I can´t remember the name but no matter, it´s Chez Dumonet where you want to dine). First course, lightly sautée scallops in butter served over steamed spinach and covered with julienned green onions lighted grilled such that they looked more like sparkles than anything else; an absolutely heavenly combination. Main course was Chateaubriand so tender that it could be cut with a butter knife and accompanied with salad, garlic potatoes, and all of the freshly whipped sauce béarnaise one could possible want. Chez Dumonet encourages sharing so for a more modest expense, a couple could easily order one entrée, one plat and one dessert and a fine dining experience may be enjoyed (as long as the couple agrees on the individual course selections).
Josephine Chez Dumonet never disappoints and it is high on my list of recommended restaurants. Closed weekends, evening reservations should be made 3 to 5 days in advance.
My fellow posters like to know where locals are eating so here are a couple of tips, all in the 7th:
For lunch - Au Babylone, 13, rue de Babylone. Reservation not required but it can become very busy. I rarely if ever see a tourist eating here, the lunch menus change daily. Typical fare is gigot d´agneau, steak frites, bœuf Bourguignon, simple yet classic and the atmosphere is friendly and old world.
If you have the opportunity to dine at Au Babylone, walk a little bit farther down the street and see the Pagoda, currently under restoration. Its story is rather sad but its majestic presence endures.
Do you like duck? Le Domaine de Lintillac serves the best Cassoulet I have eaten and I have had it a number of times in Castelnaudary and the surrounding areas. All varieties of duck are on the menu, from roast to paté. I don´t want to oversell this restaurant but the food is absolutely delicious. The owner speaks English but I am the only tourist I have ever seen in this restaurant (this is not the definitive observation however). The 3 course lunch menu is 12.80€.
www.restaurant-lintillac.com
Another little gem for lunch - Sapori di Parma. Actually an Italian deli that serves a 3 course lunch for 13€; typically charcuterie (or whatever it´s called in Italian), pasta, and dessert. The panna cotta is heaven sent. On your way out, buy a bag of Biscottificio cookies - 4€. These are those little amaretto flavored tea biscuits that you will want to return to purchase on every future visit to Paris. Sometimes I call or a lunch reservation - 01 45 56 19 38
56 avenue de la Bourdonnais.
