Join the rest of the neighborhood here on Sunday afternoons for a post-market glass of wine (direct from the barrel), a plate of cheese or charcuterie or, in winter, a dozen oysters. Bottles to go, too.
You’ll find hearty classics at this bustling neighborhood spot. Start with oeufs-mayonnaise, celery root remoulade, or a housemade terrine. Continue with a cast iron casserole of Coq-au-vin or wild boar with chestnuts, accompanied by piles of purée or frites. Finish with ripe cheese and a gigantic ile flottante. Roll home.
“Pas comme les autres,” is the motto at kitschy cool Pink Flamingo Pizza, and they aren’t kidding. Yes, there’s a margherita (here called the “Dante”), but the “Ghandi” is topped with sag paneer and baba ghanoush; the “Che”, with Cuban roast pork and fried plantains. No word on whether the “Almodovar” includes a drop of Penelope Cruz’s blood. Take-out and delivery available at all locations.
For a visit to the south of France without leaving Paris, visit this shop, which specializes in bottles from the Languedoc and Roussillon. Two locations, in the 12th and 14th.
A must for bubble lovers, this shop near Gare de Lyon offers about 200 different Champagne references.
This shop off the marché Aligre features fair trade chocolates, and serves breakfast and brunch, too.
Across the street from the tree-filled Square Trousseau, Fabrice Le Bourdat makes some of the most beautiful desserts in Paris. Morning pastries are killer, too, and can be enjoyed with espresso on the sunny terrace. Don’t miss the now legendary iced madeleines.
Petter Nilsson’s inspired, eclectic cooking draws food adventurers from all corners of Paris to this very good looking address near the marché d’Aligre.
Do not let the multiple locations fool you into thinking that this is some kind of mediocre chain bakery; the breads at Kayser are excellent, and you’ll be happy that there are so many around town.
Bazin is known for his breads, as well as his classic Paris-Brest.
This tiny, highly regarded Chinese restaurant veers from the usual family style format, offering a limited-choice, three-course menu.
A hit-or-miss, contemporary bistro near the marché Aligre.
Raimo is one of the oldest ice cream shops in Paris, and one of the best. Off the beaten path, but worth the trip.
Practical information View a map of all of our ice cream shops here.
Address: 59-61 blvd de Reuilly, 75012
Nearest transport: Daumesnil (6, 8 )
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Is Café Cartouche the perfect bistro? John Talbott thinks so. This is the second address from Rodolphe Paquin of Le Repaire de Cartouche.
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