EAT
Good, Cheap Italian - La Briciola
— Just feel like a hot bowl of pasta or pizza but with authentic Italian flavours? The team behind this new restaurants have three other popular restaurants (La Maddonina and Marie Luisa) but this one is a little more upmarket and more variety. Choose from a platter of charcuterie, pasta and salads and of course some fine Italian wine. Expect to pay less than 30 euros pp.
Located in the Marais district so you can stroll the galleries and shops before or after. Closed Sundays.
64 rue Charlot Paris t: 01 42 77 34 10
Chez Pierre au Palais-Royal
— Searching for a hip joint? Recently refurbished with lots of 'zebra' style chairs against stark white walls. Food remains good and a slash of creativity in traditional dishes such as ‘duck fois gras’ ‘gigot d’agneau’ and ‘filet de daurade with a tomatoe, lemon and ginger confit.
It's a small but adequate menu for two. Menu : Entre 25 et 50€ and same for mains or 33€ for a formula (entre+plate).
10, rue de richelieu t : 01 42 96 09 17
Bistrot Vivienne
— Located in the heart of the stock exchange district, this is is a great bistro serving quality wines by the glass.
Charming bench and wooden chair seating with a small but traditional bistro menu ‘Pot-au-feu’, ‘Confit de canard’ (leg of Duck roasted in its fat) and ‘Gourmand d’agneau’ (Lamb) or Pave de thon (Tuna). The menu is only in French as this place is popular with locals.
paris.2.evous.fr
4 rue des Petits Champs 75002 t : 01 49 27 00 50
La Fontaine Gaillon
— We love his movies but will we love his restaurant? Gérard Depardieu and his chef friend, Laurent Audiot own two elegant bistro specialising in seafood but also regional dishes. Reasonable for the ambiance and quality of the food. Open Monday to Friday.
L'Ecaille de la Fontaine is just around the corner and is popular for its fine selection of rare Oysters. Open Monday to Thursday.
Open Monday to Thursday.
www.la-fontaine-gaillon.com
15 rue Gaillon 75002 t: 01 47 42 63 22
Point Bar
— Daughter of Michelin star chef, Jean Bardet, Alice, has created an upbeat and charming restaurant, she recently moved to this new area for more tables (250m2) and prices have also slightly risen. Allow 50 euros pp. New pic to follow.
25 rue du Colisee 8th t: 01 43 59 25 29
Chez Jenny
— One of the best bistro 'eats' specialising in hearty meals from Alsace. Interiors date back to 1930. Portions are large so don't feel you have to order 3 courses here.
www.chez-jenny.com
39, boulevard du Temple 75003 t: 01 44 54 39 00
Le Fumoir
— This restaurant, cocktail bar and tea room also doubles as a library and the opportunity to catch up on the latest media or novel. Open from 11 daily. Great place for dinner the Menu du Soir is 30 euros pp for 3 courses.
www.lefumoir.com
6, rue de l'Amiral Coligny - 75001
Les Bains Douches
— For the very young at heart, this is a restaurant, nighclub and bar. Lots of sensual lighting and white stone floor, white lace curtains and very groovy looking staff. Very much for those looking to dance the night away.
Métro: Etienne Marcel
www.lesbainsdouches.net
7 rue du Bourg l’Abbé, 75003 ?t: 01.48.87.01.80