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Mama Shelter €€ Villa Pereire €€ with celeriac, foie gras and black
Traditional French Modern French Map 4 E1 truffle – in this crescent-shaped
109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 116 Boulevard Pereire, 75017 dining room, the epitome of
Tel 01 43 48 45 45 Tel 01 43 80 88 68 Closed Aug Belle Epoque elegance. This
Philippe Starck’s on-trend decor Popular with locals, this eatery has restaurant is situated in the
sets the scene for this lively plush, Empire-style decor. The middle of the Bois de Boulogne
brasserie. The food from chef fusion menu includes crayfish and diners enjoy stunning views
Alain Senderen’s kitchen is firmly and vegetable spring rolls. from the romantic terrace.
rooted in tradition, featuring
classics such as duck parmentier. Le Volant Basque €€ Le Pavillon Montsouris €€€
Basque Map 10 D5 Modern French
Neva Cuisine €€ 13 Rue Béatrix Dussane, 75015 20 Rue Gazan, 75014
Modern French Map 5 C2 Tel 01 45 75 27 67 Closed Sun; last Tel 01 43 13 29 00 Closed mid-Feb–
2 Rue de Berne, 75008 wk Jul; 3 wks Aug mid-Mar
Tel 01 45 22 18 91 Closed Sat & Sun; A cosy restaurant serving Enjoy classic dishes with a
3 wks Aug traditional cuisine at its best: modern creative twist and fine
A 1930s café is home to Mexican- staples include the signature views in the conservatory or on
born Beatriz Gonzalez’s stylish boeuf bourguignon, veal stew, the terrace of this elegant Belle
res taurant. The innovative home-made fruit tarts and Epoque pavilion with a magical,
cooking includes pea soup and chocolate mousse. tranquil setting on the edge of
cod steak with aubergine caviar. Park Montsouris. The fixed-price
Don’t miss chef Yannick Les Zygomates €€ menu is good value.
Tranchant’s desserts. Modern French
7 Rue de Capri, 75012 Le Quinzième €€€
Septime €€ Tel 01 40 19 93 04 Closed Sun Modern French
Modern French & Mon; Aug 14 Rue Cauchy, 75015
80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Wonderfully innovative food Tel 01 45 54 43 43 Closed Sat & Sun;
Tel 01 43 67 38 29 Closed Sat & Sun; is served in this charming 2 wks Aug
Aug former delicatessen. Dishes There is a happy marriage of
The elegant, minimalist decor include turkey in a salted tradition and innovation in
and an open kitchen complement rosemary crust and snail and celebrity TV chef Cyril Lignac’s
Bertrand Grébaut’s avant-garde mushroom ravioli. exquisite seasonal cuisine at this
cooking at this bistro. restaurant near the Parc André
Le Grand Venise €€€ Citroën. Dishes might include
Terminus Nord €€ Italian Brittany scallops with a smoky
Traditional French Map 7 B2 171 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Lapsang Souchong cream, or
23 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Tel 01 45 32 49 71 Closed Sun roast duck. The service is
Tel 01 42 85 05 15 & Mon; Aug; Christmas seamless. Enjoy dining alfresco
A great Parisian institution dating As a restaurant, Le Grand Venise on the large, tranquil terrace.
from 1925, this Art Nouveau and is generous in every respect: from
Art Deco gem serves delicious the owner’s warm hospitality to DK Choice
classic food. Always bustling and the enormous portions of pasta,
fun for people-watching. meat and fish dishes. Be sure to Le Train Bleu €€€
try the caramel ice cream. Traditional French Map 18 F1
Le Verre Volé €€ Gare de Lyon, 1 Place Louis
Modern French Map 8 D4 Le Pavillon de la Grande Armand, 75012
67 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Cascade €€€ Tel 01 43 43 09 06
Tel 01 48 03 17 34 Closed Aug Traditional French fine dining Named after the express train
Booking is essential at this tiny, Map 3 A3 that once whisked the in-crowd
easy-going wine shop-cum- Bois de Boulogne, Allée de to the Riviera, this isn’t just a
bistro, with a kitchen that Longchamp, 75016 station restaurant. Its early
punches well above its weight. Tel 01 45 27 33 51 19th-century decor is ravishing
Staff can advise on the best Savour superb cuisine – sautéed and wildly romantic, with
wine pairings. sweetbreads, or macaroni stuffed flamboyantly gilded ceilings
and enchanting frescoes. The
menu consists of upmarket
brasserie classics made from
fresh seasonal produce. The
pastries are a highlight.
Au Trou Gascon €€€
Southwestern French
40 Rue Taine, 75012
Tel 01 43 44 34 26 Closed Sat & Sun
Exquisite cuisine is served at
Alain Dutournier’s restaurant.
Try the signature cassoulet, or
lamb from the Pyrenees. There
is an astonishing Armagnac
selection, and the wines range
from prestigious Bordeaux to
Terminus Nord, a historic brasserie near the Eurostar terminal little-known crus.
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