A contemporary bistro on the Ile Saint-Louis from noted chef Antoine Westermann, where vegetables rule.
If you think food tastes better in a beautiful room, then you’ll love Le Mini Palais, where refined and playful cooking meets high design in a Paris landmark setting.Eric Fréchon of the Bristol is the consulting chef, present in spirit only, and the menu is as cosmopolitan as the crowd. Book a table on the terrace when weather permits. Open every day, all day.
This small plates have big flavors at this no-reservations wine bar from the couple behind Hidden Kitchen. It’s possible to make a light meal from the snacks here, or you can get on the list for a table at the restaurant upstairs. Get your drink on from the list of eight glass pours, or go for a shot of Japanese whisky. Just don’t miss the fried chicken.
Le Chateaubriand boasts food by Inaki Aizpitarte, a smooth marble design by Rem Koolhaas, and a great selection of affordable vins naturels.
Regulars of Fish – La Boissonnerie will recognize bartender Hayden Clout who, along with former Fish chef Matt Ong has opened this wine-centric bistro.
The crêperie, behind Montparnasse, ranked #2 in Figaroscopes 2009 survey of the best galettes complètes in Paris. Continuous, all-day service.
This tidy crêpe spot near rue Mouffetard is short on the usual Breton bric-a-brac, and long on quality.
It’s all bo bun all the time at this airy annex to the heavily trafficked Le Cambodge.
An Izakaya joint, serving small plates, Japanese beer and cocktails, in the heart of the touristville.
This crêperie brings a little luxury to the genre, plus organic Bréton ingredients, a list of about 20 artisanal ciders, and Olivier Roellinger consulting. Continuous service every day.
The latest spot to ride the taco wave comes from the people behind Anahuacalli, a longstanding Mexican address in the Fifth.
The kitchen talent at this new wine bar comes from Spring and Le Verre Volé, and the small plates feel like a hybrid between the two. They range from the standard rillettes, saucisse, and now-obligatory burrata to more light and creative fare, based on great products from the likes of Terroirs d’Avenir and Joël Thiébault. The vibe is relaxed, the prices are right, and the wines, as if you had to ask, are natural. Open until 2 a.m. most nights.
We don’t expect to be this wine bar to be any less trafficked than its mother ship Frenchie, just across the street. But if you want a taste of Gregory Marchand’s cooking without the challenge of scoring a reservation there, this is where to go. Smallish plates (most priced from 7-11€) include a house-made terrine with pistachios, melt-in-your-mouth hams, plus dishes that bear Marchand’s colorful market signature: A salad of tomatoes and cherries, burrata with golden olive oil and a bright green smush of minty peas, watermelon with feves and ricotta salata, delicate smoked fish, all subject to change with the season, of course. The border-crossing wine list is fun and reasonably priced, with a hefty handful of sub-25€ bottles.
The menu at Le Petit Trianon is typical café and brasserie fare: Croques monsieur et madame, salads, and tartines, plus some heartier plates including a burger, roast coquelet, and a roster of dessert classics. What’s atypical is the quality of the ingredients. A zinc bar, mismatched chairs and tables make this new spot feel very old, and that’s no accident. Open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, continuously, and if you stick to the formula you can easily get out for under 20€ a head.
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