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Le Villaret €€ Yam’Tcha €€€ Crêperie Broceliande €
Traditional French Map 14 E2 Asian Fusion Map 12 F2 Crêperie Map 6 F1
13 Rue Ternaux, 75011 121 Rue St Honoré, 75001 15 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018
Tel 01 43 57 89 76 or 01 43 57 75 56 Tel 01 40 26 08 07 Closed Mon Tel 01 42 23 31 34 Closed Mon & Tue
Closed Sat lunch & Sun & Sun; Tue lunch lunch; 3 wks in summer
This snug eatery, all exposed The name means “drink tea”, and A little slice of Brittany, complete
brick walls and beams, is tea pairings are recommended with a carved dresser and
renowned for using ingredients with Adeline Grattard’s Chinese- checked tablecloths. The crêpes
fresh from the morning market. influenced dishes with subtle are utter perfection: paper-thin
There is also a great cheeseboard. French notes. Book in advance. and with a range of delicious
fillings, both savoury and sweet.
Benoît €€€
Lyonnaise Map 13 B2 Le Progrès €
20 Rue St-Martin, 75004 Tuileries, Opéra and Traditional French Map 6 F1
Tel 01 58 00 22 05 Montmartre 7 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018
A Paris institution, the Benoît Tel 01 42 64 07 37
is run by renowned chef Alain Babalou € This traditional, charming café
Ducasse. Choose from a menu Italian Map 7 A1 with huge bay windows is the
of hearty standards such as 4 Rue Lamarck, 75018 ideal spot for relaxing and
veal sweetbreads and cassoulet. Tel 01 42 51 37 32 Closed mid-Jan– watching the world go by over
Outstanding wine list. mid-Feb a morning coffee or an evening
A restaurant with a big heart and aperitif. On the menu is simple,
Qui Plume La Lune €€€ smiling staff. Home-made pasta, reasonably priced food.
Modern French Map 14 D1 pizza, risotto and other Italian
50 Rue Amelot, 75011 staples are all perfectly cooked. Tentazioni €
Tel 01 48 07 45 48 Closed Mon, Tue Sicilian Map 6 E1
& Sun Bistrot Victoires € 26 Rue Tholozé, 75018
At this Michelin-starred Traditional French Map 12 F1 Tel 01 42 64 90 54 Closed Mon
establishment, diners splash 6 Rue la Vrillière, 75001 All the traditional dishes are
out on the five-course menu: Tel 01 42 61 43 78 tempting at this cosy, rustic
each dish is a sparkling fusion Entrecôte, roast chicken and other trattoria run by the welcoming
of Breton and Japanese cuisines. classics are served at this bistro. Leopardi family. However, be
The minimalist, stylish decor The vintage interior features a sure to leave some room for
includes an illuminated tree. zinc bar and banquette seating. the rich, decadent tiramisu.
DK Choice Le Cap Bourban Map 6 E5 € La Tiborna Map 6 E1 €
Portuguese
Traditional French
Spring €€€ 1 Rue Louis Le Grand, 75002 19 Rue Durantin, 75018
Modern French Map 12 F2 Tel 01 42 61 81 05 Closed Sat & Sun Tel 01 46 06 19 46
6 Rue Bailleul, 75001 This is the place for Creole This warm and convivial café
Tel 01 45 96 05 72 Closed Mon specialities from Réunion Island, serves up specialities from the
& Sun like boeuf massalé (beef curry), Iberian Peninsula. Locals come
A magician in the kitchen, samosas and shrimp curry. here for the excellent brunch,
Chicago-born Daniel Rose prepared with organic produce.
produces a fixed-price tasting Chartier €
menu that is created around Traditional French Map 6 F4 Un Zèbre à Montmartre €
what’s fresh in the market. 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, Lyonnaise Map 6 E1
There’s no choice, but his 75009 38 Rue Lepic, 75018
unique versions of French Tel 01 47 70 86 29 Tel 01 42 23 97 80
classics, paired with outstanding Leap back to the 1890s at this Enjoy a bargain set-price meal
wines, are inspired. If you can’t iconic brasserie. Traditionally at this colourful, bustling bistro.
get a table, try his wine bar, dressed waiters deliver simple, Highlights include slow-cooked
Buvette, in the basement. inexpensive food in glorious beef, and chocolate fondant.
Belle Epoque surroundings.
L’Adjugé €€
Modern French Map 6 F4
9 Rue Drouot, 75009
Tel 01 47 70 72 04 Closed Sun
Culinary treasures abound at the
in-house restaurant of the Drouot
auction house. Those needing a
break from the bidding come to
dine on classic French dishes in
intimate and quiet surroundings.
La Balançoire €€
Traditional French Map 6 E1
6 Rue Aristide Bruant, 75018
Tel 01 42 23 70 83
“The Swing” is a child-friendly
restaurant dotted with jars of
sweets. The menu is seasonal
Chartier, a Belle Epoque brasserie in Montmartre and imaginative.
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