This osteria knows what it does well: Fresh pasta dominates the menu, with a wide range of shapes paired perfectly with bright sauces and loads of Italian charcuterie.
Author: emiglia
Makan Makan is Quietly Delivering Delicious (and Authentic!) Indonesian Food to Paris
I admittedly don’t know much about Indonesian food except that I like it: the spice, the slow-cooked meats, the slight sweetness featured in many of the dishes, particularly the proteins. Part of me didn’t even want to know if what I’d eaten at Makan Makan was authentic, but since one of my best friends in Paris is indeed Indonesian, I messaged her about the spot, and she was just as effusive as I was. We returned together, and now that I’ve been twice, I can attest to its flawlessness.
Cypsèle is the Most Surprising, Delicious Meal I’ve Eaten All Year
If I had to describe my recent lunch with just one word, it would be enjoyable – emphasis on the joy. And this was quite clearly the result of a phenomenal amount of work going on both in the front and back of house.
Bistrot des Halles is a Real Deal Bistro
One of the soapboxes I never seem to manage to get myself off of is that most bistros, especially the ones that Americans love, are actually bistronomic restaurants in disguise. I’m thinking…
Terra Offers Excellent, Expensive Mains to Share
At this restaurant, all of the mains are shareable – so choose your (preferably carnivorous) dining companions wisely.
Bang Bang Marries Chill Vibes and Serious Thai Cooking (with an Actual Kick!)
I’ll admit I rarely venture far from Belleville to scratch the itch for Asian food, seeing as this multicultural neighborhood is just a 20-minutes’ walk from me and offers such a wide…
Trâm 130 Is a Delightful Foray into Pan-Asian Excellence
Self-taught chefs are not commonplace in Paris, but Patricia Trâm is changing the conversation with her smash hit Trâm 130, a delightfully creative spot in the 11th blending a casual vibe with true excellence in the kitchen.
La Renommée is as Amazing as the Influencers Say
La Renommée is, it must be said, not what it appears. While it’s all dressed up in old-school regalia – including the misleading “since 1823” at the top of its menu – it was actually opened in 2023 by the American team behind Au Cheval in Chicago and 4 Charles in New York. The result feels like a subtly American reimagining of what makes a glitzy French brasserie so special: the ambiance and flavors are all French, while the service – and eye-watering prices – are resolutely American.
It’s Hard to Overstate How Phenomenal Didon Is
Didon is a bistronomic restaurant down the quiet rue du Dragon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and given its namesake – Dido – it seems only apt that the kitchen be run by two women, Sarah Edouard and Mélissa Altenberg, in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Michel Portos.
Pilgrim’s Fine Dining Approach Feels a Bit Dusty… but It Hides Some Real Gems
The proteins are the stars of these beautiful, artistically crafted plates.