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The splendid Art Nouveau interior of the historic Julien brasserie
Rose Bakery € Le Bistrot Paul Bert €€ La Cicciolina €€
British vegetarian Map 6 F3 Traditional French Map 2 F2 Italian
46 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 9–11 Rue Crespin du Gant,
Tel 01 42 82 12 80 Closed 2 wks Aug Tel 01 43 72 24 01 Closed Sun 75011
The haunt of expats homesick for & Mon; Aug Tel 01 43 55 70 57
scones, as well as a growing crowd Superb food, a great wine list Located in the up-and-coming
of Anglophile Parisians, this café and charming 1930s decor Ménilmontant area, this light
serves quiches, salads, soup and ensure this bistro never falls and airy trattoria oozes Italian
English cakes. It also has fabulous out of fashion. style. Head for the terrace
coffee and Neal’s Yard cheeses. and enjoy authentic pizzas
with generous toppings and
Albion €€ DK Choice speciality pasta while sipping
Mediterranean Map 7 A3 Brasserie Flo €€ an Italian cocktail.
80 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Alsatian Map 7 B4
75010 7 Cour des Petites-Ecuries, 75010 Les Enfants Perdus €€
Tel 01 42 46 02 44 Closed Sat & Sun; Tel 01 47 70 13 59 European Map 7 C4
3 wks Aug; 2 wks Christmas This captivating brasserie 9 Rue des Récollets, 75010
A wine-focused bistro, bar and features striking decoration Tel 01 81 29 48 26
shop in one. Eat simple, delicious dating from the early 1900s: Hip locals congregate at this
fare in the dining area at the back, rich wood wall panels, colourful spot next to the Canal St-Martin,
and soak up the genial ambience. stained-glass windows, leather- where innovation and tradition
covered bench seats and brass come together in a range of
DK Choice luggage racks. The fare reflects delightful, hearty dishes. On
Sundays, the chef serves up a
its Alsatian origins, with a
Auberge Etchegorry €€ straightforward brasserie generous brunch with produce
Basque Map 17 B4 menu that includes superb delivered fresh from the market.
41 Rue de Croulebarbe, 75013 shellfish and sauerkraut, and
Tel 01 44 08 83 51 Closed Sun & beer drawn from the barrel. Julien €€
Mon, 3 weeks in Aug Alsatian Map 7 B5
In the early 19th century, this 16 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis,
was the site of a rural tavern Chatomat €€ 75010
frequented by Victor Hugo. Modern French Tel 01 47 70 12 06
Today, the old, rustic interior 6 Rue Victor Letalle, 75020 Inside a splendid Art Nouveau
of this restaurant, with copper Tel 01 47 97 25 77 Closed Sun & Mon; building dating to the
pans on the walls and salamis mid-Aug–early Sep beginning of the 20th century
hanging from wooden beams, Housed in an airy, industrial- and featuring Alphonse Mucha
evokes those days. The food is looking building with exposed murals and huge mirrors,
as comforting as the decor – brick walls, this lively restaurant this historic brasserie serves
dishes include confits and offers a limited menu, but the appetizing classic dishes,
scallops and black pudding food is astonishingly original. from grilled Chateaubriand
with caramelized apples. to sole meunière.
Caillebotte €€
Modern French Map 6 E3 Khun Akorn €€
A La Biche au Bois €€ 8 Rue Hippolyte Lebas, 75009 Thai
Traditional French Map 14 E5 Tel 01 53 20 88 70 Closed Sat & 8 Avenue de Taillebourg,
45 Avenue Ledru-Rollin, 75012 Sun 75011
Tel 01 43 43 34 38 Closed Sat & Sun; A second venue for chef Franck Tel 01 43 56 20 03
late Jul–end Aug; Christmas; New Year Baranger of Le Pantruche (see In warm weather, head straight
Popular for its exemplary home p299), with a different look – pale, for the pretty roof terrace at
cooking, this bistro comes into its almost Nordic decor – but the Khun Akorn. The interior,
own in the game season, with same pro service and inventive decorated in Eastern style,
grouse, venison and wild boar cuisine, popping with flavours. is also attractive. The cuisine
dishes. The prix fixe menu includes The lunch deals are superb value is beautifully flavoured. Advance
a platter of cheeses and desserts. for food of this calibre. booking is recommended.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 289–91
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