Spanish ham known as the “king of hams” is sold here – jamon Iberico. The pigs live on acorns and the ham is cured for …
Category: Culinary Paris
A guide to Paris food stores, restaurants, and cooking classes.
Cafe Marly
Inside the Richelieu wing of the Louvre, offering a view of the famed Marly horses. Expensive but probably worth it, if it is in summer …
Le Sancerre
Kind of a wine bar plus Parisian tapas, with simple meat plates you can order along with Loire and Sancerre wines by the glass. Prices …
Christophe
Chef-owned, French fusion place which attracts other chefs on their night off. Open Sundays and Mondays, making it convenient, but booking is essential with only …
Astier
Known for a very robust cheese course which is part of the 4 course prix fixe menu at 31 euros. The new owner is a …
L’Estimanet
Long wooden communal tables, earthy food, not a fancy neighborhood, but has many fans. Seasonal soups, crusty bread, charcuterie platters, white sausage and good prices …
Les Bouquinistes
Guy Savoy-sponsored, which means less expensive but with rigorous training of the kitchen and wait staff. On the Left Bank, with a kind of business …
Mavromattis
Near the Paris Mosque, this is family run, featuring Greek wines which are way above average. Expect the usual fare only a bit upscale. There’s …
Le Bambou
Vietnamese food at a fair price, due to not being anywhere near the Champs d’Elysees. Plenty of French locals makes this their “cantine”. Closed Mondays. …
Dishny
Not searingly spicy hot, but offers good clean ingredients and a cheap dinner out in Paris. The neighborhood has a lot of ethnic markets worth …