Our Guide to Paris: Bistrot Paul Bert

The words “Bistrot Paul Bert” and “favorite” are very often used in the same sentence, and for good reason.  The changing menu is seasonally minded (come spring you’ll see asparagus and morels all over the ardoise) and a carnivore’s paradise, with offerings like hure de cochon, côte de boeuf, foie de veau and offal of all types in the rotation. Not for the faint of heart, or appetite. Included in our list of Five Great Steak Frites in Paris.

Practical information

Address: 18 rue Paul Bert, 75011
Nearest transport: Faidherbe-Chaligny (8)
Hours: Closed Sunday, Closed Monday
Reservations: Book a few days in advance
Telephone: 01 43 72 24 01

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Average price for lunch: 20-34€
Average price for dinner: 35-49€
Style of cuisine: Classic French
Special attributes: prix-fixe, market-based cooking, prestige ingredients, superior wine list, nose to tail eating, outdoor dining
Type of crowd: suits, foodies, bobos, neighborhood locals, tourists
Interior: charming & traditional
Atmosphere: bustling

Trusted reviews

• Le Figaro (2011) “…rapport simple au produit et ce culte de la gourmandise. Même soin apporté à la terrine de campagne maison qu’aux envolées plus fines (pigeon rôti et petits légumes ; lotte au gingembre…) et aux incontournables, dont le mythique paris-brest.”
• Bruno Verjus (2011) “Ici l’on tâte et gâte le gourmand. Alors dérive et file le temps au gré de nourritures terrestres. Les desserts, par leurs énormes tailles créent un rapport d’enfance – tendre prodigalité. Du bon, du très bon, du généreux, un véritable bis trop.”
• Patricia Wells (2010) “Last night at one of my favorite little places –Le  Bistrot Paul Bert in the 11th — I adored the addition of thinly sliced raw green asparagus. I’ve always preferred to braise my asparagus, but the earthy flavors of these raw veggies changed my mind!… Worth the journey, for sure.”
• David Lebovitz (2010) “…it’s hard to go wrong with anything here. You can order from the fixed price menu or split a Côte de Boeuf (steak for two, which they will not cook further than medium-rare), which includes house made frites.”
• Meg Zimbeck via Girls’ Guide to Paris (2010) “For those who are sincere in their desire to taste classic bistro fare, there are few places better than Le Bistrot Paul Bert.”
• Alexander Lobrano via David Lebovitz (2009) “This crowded and very popular place is one of my favorite bistros in Paris…”
• Barbra Austin (2009) “This one is on many people’s list of favorites, including mine…”
• François Simon “Un de mes adresses préférées. Gourmand, puissant avec une carte des vins à perdre la nacre de vos yeux…”
• Dorie Greenspan (2008) “…one of my hands-down favorite bistros…”