Sounds awful but it’s not. Yes, the decor is all clowns, since it’s right next to where the circus comes to Paris in winter. …
Author: LauraG
D’Chez Eux
Mostly French people and occasional famous people, smattering of tourists. Checked tablecloths, cheerful waiters, don’t expect snooty at ALL. Fixed menu is 38 euros, but …
L’Astrance
Very expensive but it’s a Michelin 3 star and very much considered worth it. The tasting menu is at Chef Barbot’s discretion but you will …
Le Grand Cafe Capucines
They never close. Really. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Near the Opera Garnier. Leans toward seafood but you can get other …
Le Petit Retro
Unashamedly courting tourists looking to dine in a vintage Deco atmosphere (has air conditioning and accepts Amex, two sure signs), this nevertheless offers decent food …
La Belle Epoque
A revived Paris cabaret show, nearly two hours long, with or without an included meal and champagne. Topless, relatively tasteful, but not for kids or …
Au Petit Lutetia
Beware bistros which have been written about so much you eat with Americans and Japanese and the French owners slip you inferior food. Not the …
Le Centre Ville
Advertised as a bar, brasserie and cafe, this is a no frills, basic ambience place of the type which dot almost every Paris street. No …
Le Mauzac
More than 20 wines by the glass and meaty food to go along with the wine choices. Near the Luxembourg Gardens. A bistro, so open …
L’As du Falafel
Devotees say it’s the best falafel in Paris. Lenny Kravitz comes here often, so they say. Yet the special is only 4 euros! If you …