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L’Ilot €€
Seafood Map 14 D1
4 Rue de la Corderie, 75003
Tel 06 95 12 86 61
The trendy inhabitants of the
Marais come here to savour
fish and shellfish brought in
daily from the French coast. A
selective wine list accompanies
their seafood dishes.
Le Petit Marché €€
Modern French Map 14 D3
9 Rue de Béarn, 75003
Tel 01 42 72 06 67
Highlights of the short Asian­
inspired menu here include
succulent beef, enticing sesame­
seared tuna and decadent
chocolate fondant with praline
The Belle Epoque decor at Bofinger crème anglaise.
€€
€€
DK Choice Le Chemise Map 14 E1 Le Pharamond Map 13 A2
Modern French
Traditional French
Auberge Nicolas Flamel €€ 42 Rue de Malte, 75011 24 Rue de la Grande Truanderie,
Traditional French Map 13 C2 Tel 01 49 29 98 77 Closed Sat, Sun & 75001
51 Rue de Montmorency, 75003 Mon lunch Tel 01 40 28 45 18 Closed Mon & Sun
Tel 01 42 71 77 78 Closed Sun A sleek, chic neo­bistro: wooden Norman specialities, including
Nicolas Flamel, said to have floors, super­comfortable leather tripe cooked in cider and
been an alchemist, built this chairs and cooking that puts a Calvados, feature strongly on the
house, the oldest in Paris, in creative spin on the traditional. menu at this restaurant inside
1407. The interior, set over two a Belle Epoque building.
floors, is charmingly haphazard, Claude Colliot €€
and candlelit dinners among Modern French Map 13 B2 Les Philosophes €€
the stone walls and beams have 40 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Traditional French Map 13 C3
a romantic ambience. The tradi­ Tel 01 42 71 55 45 Closed Sun & Mon 28 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004
tional dishes are well executed. Innovative seasonal cooking by Tel 01 48 87 49 64
this self­taught chef in a sleek Try this popular all­day café
setting, frequented by the stars. for first­rate onion soup, steak-
Bofinger €€ frites, omelettes and the house
Alsatian Map 14 E4 Le Colimaçon €€ speciality: tomato tarte tatin. The
5–7 Rue de la Bastille, 75004 Modern French Map 13 C3 puddings are truly memorable.
Tel 01 42 72 87 82 44 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004
A perfectly preserved Belle Tel 06 27 18 08 07 Closed lunch La Régalade St-Honoré €€
Epoque interior – with a stained­ Mon–Sat Traditional French Map 12 F2
glass cupola and an elegant Traditional recipes are interpreted 123 Rue St-Honoré, 75001
staircase with a polished brass in a modern way, and prepared Tel 01 45 45 68 58 Closed Mon
handrail – makes this one of the with seasonal ingredients, at this lunch; Sat & Sun
city’s most beautiful brasseries. restaurant with rustic­style decor. Make sure you’re hungry when
The menu of classic dishes The signature dish is melt­in­the­ you get here: Bruno Doucet’s glo­
includes great shellfish. mouth snails. rious, complex country cooking
is served in generous portions.
Les Bonnes Soeurs €€ Frenchie €€
Modern French Map 14 D3 Modern French Map 7 A5 Le Tir Bouchon €€
8 Rue du Pas de la Mule, 75003 5–6 Rue du Nil, 75002 Traditional French Map 13 A1
Tel 01 42 74 55 80 Tel 01 40 39 96 19 Closed lunch 22 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002
This small modern bistro, close daily; Sat & Sun Tel 01 42 21 95 51
to the fashionable Place des One of Paris’s hottest bistros. The An endearingly old­fashioned
Vosges, is known for good­ intensely flavoured dishes, on restaurant where the chef adds
value brunches (reservations fixed­price menus, are an irresist­ a gourmet touch to classic
are recommended). ible draw. Book months ahead, regional dishes. The honey­
or try your luck at the wine bar roasted duck is very popular.
Café Beaubourg €€ oppo site, which also serves food.
Modern French Map 13 B2 Le Trumilou €€
43 Rue St-Merri, Esplanade du Centre Le Hangar €€ Traditional French Map 13 B4
Georges Pompidou, 75004 Traditional French Map 13 B2 84 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, 75004
Tel 01 48 87 63 96 12 Impasse Berthaud, 75003 Tel 01 42 77 63 98
The ample, sunny terrace of this Tel 01 42 74 55 44 Closed Mon & Sun Sit out in summer and enjoy
stylish café on the piazza of the Dishes here include pan­fried the river views at this legendary
Pompidou Centre is the perfect foie gras on puréed potatoes, bistro. With few frills, the fare
spot for a relaxing drink and and creamy risotto, as well as is as traditional as the decor.
some people­watching. The food great desserts. No credit cards House specialities include canard
is decent (if a little overpriced). are accepted. aux pruneaux (duck with prunes).
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 288–91
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