HAVEN IN PARIS RECOMMENDED PARIS RESTAURANTS

Belleville

Le Baratin

3, rue Jouye-Rouve, 19e; Tel 1 43 49 39 70; M: Pyrenees

Off the beaten path but worth the trip! Argentinean-born Raquel Carena serves up a magnificent array of French dishes with international influences. Interesting wine list and seasonal menu. Classic bistro setting in laid-back Belleville neighborhood.

Le Chapeau Melon

92, rue Rebeval, 19e; Tel 01 42 02 68 60; M: Pyrenees

You'll feel like you've been invited to dinner in someone's home! Yet another much-loved wine shop that now offers an exquisite set menu for about 30€. The no-choice menu changes every week to reflect what's in season. Choose a bottle of wine from the extensive organic selection on the shop's shelves. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Make sure to reserve!

Canal St. Martin

Bob's Juice Bar

15 rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010, Paris; Telephone 09 50 06 36 18

http://www.bobsjuicebar.com/

Lovely juices and bilingual staff.

Le Verre Volé

67, rue de Lancry, 10e; Tél 01 48 03 17 34; M: Jacques Bonsergent

One of Paris' best and most out-of-the-way wine bars. Great place for casual lunch or dinner. Very reasonably priced small plates (to share) and main courses. Seasonal, changing menu. Wines by the glass or choose a bottle from their shelves (7€ corkage fee).

Soya

0, Rue de la Pierre Levée - 75011 Paris,Téléphone : 01 48 06 33 02

http://www.soya75.fr/?id=home

Organic and vegetarian cuisine.

Latin Quarter

Le Pré Verre

8, rue Thenard, 5e ; Tél. 01 43 54 59 47 ; M: Maubert Mutualité or Cluny - La Sorbonne (Closed Sun & Mon)

Les Papilles

30 rue Gay Lussac, 5e; Tel 01 43 25 20 79; M: Cluny-La Sorbonne

www.lespapillesparis.fr/EN_index.html

A much-acclaimed wine shop whose set menu is always seasonal and spot-on. The menu (starter + main course + cheese + dessert) is 31€. There is no choice so picky eaters beware! Everyone else will be thrilled to see what the kitchen serves up. Wines sold by the bottle, which you can select from their extensive collection.

Left Bank

L'Ami Jean

27, Rue Malar, 7e; Tel 01 47 05 86 89; M: La Tour-Maubourg

www.amijean.eu

Creative Basque cuisine in a rustic, casual setting. Large wooden tables. Set menu or a la carte. Friendly wait staff and very satisfying dishes. A low-key neighborhood favorite for 7th arrondissement locals! Make sure to reserve ahead.

Lower Left Bank

Jadis

208, rue de la Croix-Nivert, 15e; Tel 01-45-57-73-20; M: Convention

With a superstar young chef in the kitchen, this is one of Paris' most celebrated up-and-coming bistros. The €32 menu is more than reasonable, as the kitchen turns out exquisite modern interpretations of classic french dishes. It's a bit of a hike, but well worth it for food lovers. The 15th arrondissement's best kept secret... for now.

La Cave de l'Os a Moelle

181 rue de Lourmel, 14e; Tel 01 45 57 28 28; M: Lourmel

A truly unique dining experience--you will feel like you're in a real French home! The 20 Euro prix fixe includes as much as you can eat, and is served in an intimate buffet setting with a few communal tables. The restaurant is also a cave, so you can buy great wine straight from the wall (by the bottle) or by the glass from the bar. A great place to meet locals!

Marais

Anahi

49 rue Volta, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 87 88 24 ; M: Temple

A la Carte Menu, average per person €50. Authentic Argentinan cuisine, excellent beef and empanadas. Occasional star sightings, a small place that fills up fast, reservations necessary.

Au Bascou

38, rue Réaumur, 3e ; Tél. 01.42.72.69.25 ; M: Arts et Metiers (Closed Sat - Sun)

A La Carte Menu: Average per Person €35 - €45 Southwest French food. Get distracted from the intense and alluring aromas coming from the kitchen. The menu is so intriguing that you might be tempted to order absolutely everything. Check it out!

Au Petit Thai

4, rue du roi de Sicile, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 75 75 ; M: St-Paul

Wonderful and authentic Thai food. TINY space so reservations a must!

Breakfast in America

4, rue Malher, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 40 21 ; M: St-Paul

www.breakfast-in-america.com

The place to come for authentic American breakfast (pancakes, etc.) and hamburgers. Also with a location at 17, rue des Ecoles, in the 5th.

Breizh Café

109, rue Vieille du Temple, 3e; Tél. 01 42 72 13 77 ; M: St-Sébastien - Froissart (Closed Mon & Tues)

Excellent crêperie with great ciders and jams.

Café des Musées

49, rue de Turenne, 3e; Tél. 01 42 72 96 17 ; M: St. Paul or Chemin Vert

A traditional bistro with good family cooking, open every day except holidays. Great (& affordable!) prix-fixe lunch menu that changes daily. Best to reserve in advance, though for lunch you may be able to walk in.

Café du centre culturel Suédois

11, rue Payenne, 3e ; Tél. 01 44 78 80 20 ; M: St. Paul or Chemin Vert (Closed Mon)

The café is just in the entryway of the courtyard, off of rue Payenne. They have fresh soups, sandwiches, and a daily dessert. Beautiful gardens behind.

Chez Janou

2 rue Roger-Verlomme, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 28 41 ; M: Chemin Vert, St Paul or Bastille

A great Marais address. Located on the corner of two 17th century streets, this busy restaurant serves food from Provence and your French grandmother's kitchen. There is an amazing Pastis cocktail menu. Good Sunday afternoon hang-out, especially on the terrace. Reserve if possible.

Chez Marianne

2, rue des Hospitalières St-Gervais, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 18 86 (Open every day) ; M: St-Paul

Excellent falafel and salads.

Guillaume

32, rue de Picardie, 3e ; Tél. 01 44 54 20 60 ; M: Filles du Calvaire or Temple

French and world food, delicious tuna. Incredibly cozy jazz inspired lounge area. Great place for an afternoon unwind with a glass of wine and a cheese plate. Terrace in the summer.

Innamorati

57 rue Charlot, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 04 88 28 ; M: Filles du Calvaire

This is the kind of restaurant where you are continually amazed by the simplicity and freshness of ingredients. Rustic Sicilian cuisine that is incredibly satiating. The carbonara that comes in its own pot and the white pizza with salad both come highly recommended.

L'As du Fallafel

34, rue des Rosiers, 3e ; Tél. 01 48 87 63 60 ; M: St-Paul (Closed Sat)

For a quick, cheap, and delicious bite to eat, head over to l'As du Fallafel (literally, the Ace of Falafel) on rue des Rosiers. This falafel really does live up to its name as ace.

La Perle

78, rue Vieille du Temple, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 69 93 ; M: St-Paul or St-Sebastien - Froissart

Hip bar and restaurant with hamburgers and bistro fare.

La Victoire Supreme du Coeur

29, rue du Bourg Tibourg, 4e ; Tél. 01 40 41 95 03 ; M: Hotel de Ville

www.vscoeur.com

Natural, organic, and vegetarian options available. Excellent selection with daily specials, friendly service, pleasant atmosphere.

Le Bouledogue

20, rue Rambuteau, 3e; Tél. 01 40 27 90 90 ; M: Rambuteau

Contemporary French cooking.

Le Dome Du Marais

53bis, rue des Francs Bourgeois, 4e; Tél. 01 42 74 54 17; M: Hôtel de Ville or Rambuteau

Closed Sun & Mon. Gorgeous restaurant, great food magnificent setting. The impressive glass dome allows natural light in the day and a wonderful ambiance at night. Must go and experience!

Le Loir dans la Théière

3 rue des Rosiers, 4e ; Tél. 01 42 72 90 61 ; M: St. Paul

Great place for a sit down lunch in the Marais. The desserts are to die for. You can view all of them before choosing, the lemon meringue is a favorite. The menu is mainly quiches and tartes, good tea selection. Cozy, cafe style ambiance. Reservations not accepted, arrive early for lunch on the weekends.

Le Pain Quotidien

20 rue des Archives, 4e ; Tél. 01 44 54 03 07 ; M: Hôtel de Ville

Offers fine baked goods and pastries, tea and teacakes, salads, sandwiches, and great Sunday brunch in a convivial atmosphere. You can sit inside at invitingly rustic wooden tables for tea, plats du jour, or brunch. Organic bread and pastries can be taken away from the bakery. 8-20 Euros.

Le Potager du Marais

22, rue Rambuteau, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 74 24 66 ; M: Rambuteau

Natural, organic, and 100% vegetarian cuisine. Excellent selection, friendly service, small but pleasant atmosphere.

Mai Thai

24 bis, rue St-Gilles, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 18 77 ; M: Bastille or Chemin Vert

Excellent Thai food. Very small so arrive early or make a reservation.

Restaurant Le Hangar

12, impasse Berthaud, 3e; Tél. 01 42 74 55 44 ; M: Rambuteau

Quality, creative cuisine. Reservation recommended.

Sacha Finkelsztajn

27, rue des Rosiers, 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 78 91 ; M: St-Paul

www.laboutiquejaune.com

Traditional Yiddish traiteurs, with central European and Russian prepared foods. To try: pastrami sandwich; börek with sheep cheese (fromage de brebis) or vegetables; cheesecake for dessert.

Temple Celeste Restaurant Chinois

9, rue Volta 3e ; Tél. 01 42 72 09 75 ; M: Arts et Métiers

Excellent and authentic (and a dive).

The Kitchen

74 rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris; Telephone 09 52 55 11 66

http://www.bobsjuicebar.com/

Great vegan food and juices. Friendly bilingual staff.

Montmartre

Alice Pizza

4, rue Dancourt, 18e

Excellent pizza in a surprisingly chic ambiance. Owner very nice. You can choose your own custom toppings if what you want isn't on the menu... rare for France!

Casa Lola

12, rue Francoeur, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 55 42 41 ; M: Lamarck-Coulaincourt

Mediterranean food from the south of France with Spanish & Middle Eastern influences. Cozy and warm ambiance on the hill behind Sacre Coeur.

Coquelicot

24 rue des Abbesses Paris 18eme

www.coquelicot-montmartre.com

This fabulous bakery and restaurant on rue des Abbesses by Metro Abbesses has some of the best baguettes around (the line down the street will attest to that), and one of the yummiest brunches as well. A must but come early, especially if you want to snag one of the outdoor tables!

Guilo Guilo

8 rue Garreau 75018, Paris Tel: 01 42 54 23 92

Amazing, fresh and original Japanese food cooked by a Japanese chef from Kyoto. Reservations a must and far in advance. This is a must do for lovers of fine Japanese cuisine. This is one of Erica's Paris favorites!

L'Homme Tranquille

81, rue des Martyrs, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 54 56 28; M: Pigalle

Simple homestyle French cooking, fabulous terrines. Small family-run restaurant -- mother and grandmother cook, son Antoine runs the house. Reservations recommended for dinner. Closed Sun & Mon.

La Focaccia

10, rue Joseph de Maistre, 18e ; Tél. 01 42 55 60 27 ; M: Blanche or Abbesses

Excellent little Italian Bistro.

Le Miroir

94 rue des Martyrs 75018 Paris +33 1 46 06 50 73 Metro: Abbesses or Pigalle

A warm and inviting neighborhood bistro with wonderful fresh home cooked and creative food. Lovely friendly service. Highly recommended by Erica. Open for lunch and dinner from noon - 3pm and 7:30 pm - 11pm. Sunday open for brunch 11:30- 4 and not for dinner. Closed Monday.

Le Restaurant

32, rue Veron 18e ; Tél. 01 42 23 06 22 ; M: Blanche or Abbesses

Refreshingly original French cuisine. This tiny restaurant is a gem, and is amazingly not too pricey. Reservations recommended for dinner. Service is hit or miss. Open for lunch.

Le Sancerre

35, rue des Abbesses 18e ; Tél. 01 42 58 08 20 ; M: Abbesses

This bustling wine-bar cafe is popular with the young artists, musicians and locals of the neighborhood. The salads and sandwiches are average, but this is a funky little spot.

Restaurant Bharath

51, rue Louis Blanc, 10e ; Tél. 01 42 09 35 84 ; M: La Chapelle or Gare du Nord

This is an Indian dive in the Indian neighborhood. Only for those of you who like an adventure into another culture. Erica and Alain eat here often when in Paris. Very cheap.

Super Nature

12, Rue Trévise, 9e; 01 47 70 21 03; M: Cadet

www.super-nature.fr/supernature.html

Vegetarians, take note! This is Paris' best new, all-organic (and mostly vegetarian) restaurant. The atmosphere is clean and rustic, the dishes are inventive, and the food is as delicious as it is healthy. This provides a great break after days of heavy French meals. Organic wine list. Open for dinner, but brunch is the highlight. The cafe next door is open for take-out.

Templier

9, rue des Abbesses 18e ; Tél. 01 42 54 88 64 ; M: Pigalle or Abbesses

Great place for lunch. Big salads and classic French dishes.

Terminus Nord

23, rue de Dunkerque, 10e ; Tél. 01 42 85 05 15 ; M: Gare du Nord

Authentic French bistro. Classic French bistro food served in a charming old world ambiance. A short walk from rue Livingstone. A must!

Palais Royal

Baan Boran

43, rue Montpensier 1er; Tél. 01 40 15 90 45 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

Exquisite traditional Thai food and kind service in a mellow ambiance.

Benoit

20, rue St. Martin, 1er; Tél. 01 42 72 25 76 ; M: Châtelet or Hôtel de Ville

Average per person, 60-70 Euros, lunchtime menu 38 Euros. World renowned chef Alain Ducasse took over this ornate brasserie a couple years ago. He has turned Benoit into a lost in time experience of brass rails, lace curtains and classic French cuisine. The snails and scallops are exquisite. Reservations necessary.

Bizan

56, rue Sainte-Anne, 2e ; Tél. 01 42 96 67 76 ; M: Pyramides or Quatre-Septembre

Juvenile's Wine Bar

47, rue de Richelieu, 1er; Tél. 01 42 97 46 49 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

Right around the corner from Willi's and owned by the same people. Great wine by the glass. Yummy desserts and cheese. Food is very average tapas. This is also a shop where you can buy interesting bottles of wine at reasonable prices.

Kunitoraya

39, rue Sainte-Anne, 1er ; Tél. 01 47 03 33 65 ; M: Pyramides or Quatre-Septembre

www.kunitoraya.com

Comes highly recommended. Specialty is udon.

L'Epi d'Or

25, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1er ; Tél. 01 42 36 38 12 ; M: Etienne Marcel

Tasty French food in old world French ambiance.

Le Grand Colbert

4, rue Vivienne 2e; Tél. 01 42 86 87 88 ; M: Palais Royal/Pyramides

A wonderful French brasserie. The food is consistently excellent, the staff is charming, and English is happily spoken.

Le Pain Quotidien

2, rue des Petits Carreaux 2e; Tél. 01 42 21 14 50 ; M: Etienne Marcel or Sentier

Great French brunch with delicious home made marmalades, jams, and bread (no pancakes or waffles) with cozy ambiance.

Willi's Wine Bar

13, rue des Petits Champs, 1er ; Tél. 01 42 61 05 09 ; M: Pyramides or Palais Royal

English and Australian owned, very friendly, nice place to go for a snack & a drink. The food is quite average but the desserts, cheese and the selection of wine, Sherry, Porto and Muscat by the glass are great.

Zen Zoo

13, rue Chabanais, 2e ; Tél. 01 42 96 27 28 ; M: Quatre Septembre or Pyramides

www.zen-zoo.com

Informal but lively ambiance. Authentic Japanese food.

St-Germain-des-Prés

Au pied de Fouet

45, rue de Babylone, 7e ; Tél. 01 47 05 12 27 ; M: St-Francois-Xavier or Vaneau

A great typical French bistro, small but cute and delicious. Try their reasonable daily menu.

Brasserie Lipp

151, bd St Germain, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 53 91 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

A classic French brasserie catering to the political crowd. There are particular seatings so be sure to call for reservations. Ask for a table on the main floor.

Café Le Balto

14 rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 44 07 12 37 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

Great café and food at all times.

Café les Deux Magots

6 place de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 55 25 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

One of the most famous and oldest cafés in Paris, an all-important address. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking Blvd St Germain when the weather is fine.

Chez Allard

41 rue Saint André des Arts, 6e ; Tél. 01 42 63 48 20 ; M: St-Michel

Friendly atmosphere. Classic French. English spoken.

Cinq-Mars

51, rue de Verneuil, 7e ; Tél. 01 45 44 69 13 ; M: Solférino

Coco & Co

11, rue Bernard Palissy, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 44 02 52 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés (Closed Mon)

www.cocoandco.fr

Great place for a cozy brunch specializing in egg dishes. Great hamubrgers too.

Coffee Parisien

4, rue Princesse, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 18 18 ; M: Mabillon or St-Germain-des-Prés

American-style café with great BLTs, hamburgers, etc. Perfect for brunch.

Cosi

54, rue de Seine, 6e ; Tél. 01 46 33 35 36 ; M: Mabillon

Fabulous sandwiches made on bread fresh from the wood-burning oven. (This is the original although the shops have branched out to the U.S.)

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

5, rue de Montalembert, 7e ; Tél. 01 42 22 56 56 ; M: rue du Bac or St-Germain-des-Prés

Tasty French dishes served in small tapas-like portions so you can sample numerous items. Modern and often noisy bar like ambiance. Reservation required! (Lunch is a good alternative, as there is often a fixed menu for a much more reasonable price.) Quite expensive and a bit of an attitude. Open very early (6:30 for dinner)

L'Entrecôte

20 bis, rue St Benoit, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 49 16 00 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

If you're in the mood for steak frites, this is the place to go -- it's all they serve! Always bustling, a great choice for Sunday nights.

L'Epi Dupin

11, rue Dupin, 6e; Tel 01 42 22 64 56 ; M: Sevres-Babylone

http://www.epidupin.com/lieu.php

A much-loved neo-bistro among Paris food-lovers. The staff is friendly to tourists and the 33€ prix fixe (entree, plat, dessert) is well worth it. Make sure to reserve a head of time, and try to get the later seating so you won't be rushed. Also a great place for lunch if you're shopping at the nearby Bon Marché department store (just around the corner).

La Closerie des Lilas

171, bd Montparnasse, 6e ; Tél. 01 40 51 34 50 ; M: Raspail or Vavin; RER B Port Royal

One of Hemingway's favorite haunts. There is a wonderful terrace in summer, an upscale restaurant and an affordable club-like bistro. The bar makes great cocktails and a piano player is almost always tinkling away. Check out the brass name plates on each table to see what poet or writer used to while away the hours there.

La Palette

43, rue de Seine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 68 15 ; M: Mabillon

Great terrace for aperitifs and heated in winter. Super tartines. Head waiter Jean-Claude rules the roost and can be quite surly but a smile goes a long way to wearing down his gruff exterior.

Le Bon St Pourcain

10 bis, rue Severandoni (by St Sulpice), 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 93 63 ; M: St-Sulpice or Mabillon

Homestyle French cooking. Inexpensive and quite good. Bring cash, no credit cards. English spoken. Reservations recommended.

Le Café de Flore

172, bd St Germain, 6e ; Tél. 01 45 48 55 26 ; M: St-Germain-des-Près

A Paris landmark. Slightly on the expensive side but along w/its neighbor, Les Deux Magots, part of Paris literary history. Good eggs, frites, coffee, etc. Great terrace.

Le Polidor

41, rue Monsieur le Prince, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 95 34 ; M: Odéon

Typical old world French bistro. Enjoy classic simple French food in a cozy ambiance (you may just become friendly with your neighbors!).

Le Procope

13, rue de l'Ancienne Comedie, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 99 20 ; M: Odéon

Reported to be the oldest operating restaurant in the world (opened in 1686!), le Procope has a long history of welcoming artistic, political, and literary figures. While the food today is uninspiring and overpriced, Voltaire's table can still be seen. The café attracts a mixed bag of writers, journalists, university professors, models, businessmen, and assorted tourists.

Lina's

21, rue du Vieux Colombier, 6e ; Tél. 01 42 22 14 00 ; M: St-Sulpice or Sèvres-Babylone

American style sandwiches, salads and fruit juices.

Marco Polo

8, rue de Conde, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 79 63 ; M: Odéon

Italian. Great terrace in the summer. Very fresh and authentic.

Muraille de Jade

5, rue de l'Ancienne Comedie, 6e ; Tél. 01 46 33 63 18 ; M: Odéon

Asian fusion that also does takeout.

Pizzeria Golfe de Naples

8 rue Clément, 6e ; Tél. 01 40 46 94 81 ; M: Mabillon or Odéon

Erica's favorite pizza in Paris. This place is super busy, so come early! Wood-burning stove, amazing thick crust pizza and excellent Italian cuisine.

Pizzeria Santa Lucia

22, rue des Canettes, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 26 42 68 ; M: Mabillon or St-Sulpice (Closed Mon & Tues)

Behind St Sulpice church, Barbara's favorite pizza in Paris (wood burning oven) as well as great pastas (papardelle with chanterelles...). Paris pizza are very unique.

Restaurant La Petite Cour

8 rue Mabillon, 6e ; M: Mabillon

Shaded garden and friendly atmosphere.

Restaurant La Soummam

43, rue Mazarine, 6e ; Tél. 01 43 54 12 43 ; M: Odéon or Mabillon

North African specialties. Open for lunch every day except Sunday.

Restaurant Le Christine

1 rue Christine, 6e ; Tél. 01 40 51 71 64 ; M: Odéon or St-Michel

French cuisine, outstanding food and welcome.

Restaurant Le Petit Zinc

11 rue Saint Benoît, 6e ; Tél. 01 42 86 61 00 ; M: St-Germain-des-Prés

Typical restaurant of the Saint-Germain district.