Capitaine is a modern bistro tucked into a quiet Marais street just south of the Place des Vosges. The decor is pure (Brittany?) bistro, with bare wooden tables, moleskine banquettes, and assorted maritime kitsch. The menu appears at first glance to match this bistro vibe, but look closely: duck breast is dotted with prik pao sauce, raw oysters are garnished with shredded carrot, chile and peanuts, and fraise de veau (an intestinal membrane) carries the flavors of mapo tofu.
Open since 1912, this picture-postcard Paris bistro serves elevated and expensive French food.
Practical Information Address: 9 place des Vosges, 75004 Nearest transport: Saint-Paul (1), Chemin Vert (8) Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday; Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner Reservations: Book many weeks in advance Telephone: 01 42 78 51 45 Average price for lunch: More than 100€ Average price for dinner: More than 100€ Style of cuisine: Classic French, haute cuisine Website [slideshow_deploy id=’61950′] Reviews of interest Bruno Verjus (2012) “J’admire Bernard Pacaud pour son obsession de la qualité, son exigence dans… Read More »L’Ambroisie
Cheap, messy and seemingly obligatory. The line-averse should probably avoid it on a Sunday afternoon.
