While a bit pricey, the generously filled, creative sandwiches at this sandwich shop steps from Notre-Dame are an excellent option, especially for vegetarians and vegans looking for something more interesting than plain cheese.
Author: emiglia
Trois Fois Plus de Piment is the Place to Get Excellent Sichuan Cuisine in Paris
Spiceheads used to have few options in a city where the local cuisine doesn’t tend to go any hotter than black pepper or mustard. But at Trois Fois Plus de Piment, you can choose your spice level – and they mean business.
Ginko Offers Franco-Japanese Flavors in a Bucolic Setting
This pastry shop founded in 2022 is the brainchild of Japanese-American Sayo Yamagata and French-Moroccan Othman El Ouraoui. Together, they’re adding a few new spins to French pastry traditions.
Le Cochon à l’Oreille is Offering Truly Delicious Twists on Classic French Food
Founded in 1905, this restaurant is everything you expect from a classic Paris bistro, complete with red banquettes, tiled floors, a beautiful bar, and slightly harried service. In the kitchen, Chef Teodore Apostolski is putting his Michelin-starred past to good work in slightly revitalizing French bistro classics.
Chez Ibo is Perpetuating a Long-Standing Turkish Tradition Deliciously
This may be Paris’ best kébab.
Aux Crus de Bourgogne Is Keeping the Classics Alive Near Les Halles
I’m forever on the lookout for French restaurants doing a great job with the classics, and Aux Crus de Bourgogne is one such spot. Located steps from the bustling rue Montorgueil in the heart of the former market district of Les Halles, this swanky bistro attracts locals and tourists alike with its menu of Parisian classics studded with a host of hearty regional delicacies.
Le Petit Chardon Offers a Great Setting and Fine Food
Just steps from the picturesque covered Saint-Martin market sits le Petit Chardon, a neo-bistro with a relatively inexpensive menu of slight twists on bistro classics. It’s not the kind of place I would cross Paris for, but if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for a classic vibe with a beautiful dining room and a tiny terrace perfect for people-watching, it’s hard to do better.
Dumbo’s Smashburgers Are Good; Their Veggie Burgers Are Great
If you’re a smashburger Stan, this is Paris’ current go-to.
Au Boeuf Couronné is Well Worth the Trek for Excellent Steak-Frites
Au Boeuf Couronné is one of the old guard spots I’m thrilled still exist in Paris. From its beautiful dining room to the little touches like massive steak knives and crumb removal service to the fact that it’s open every day of the week, it’s an excellent spot to have in your back pocket.
ChoCho is Offering Truly Surprising, Delicious Small Plates
I live for moments when I discover a truly surprising restaurant, one where the flavors and textures actually make me think. After nearly 20 years in this industry, these moments are rare, and yet I lived quite a few at ChoCho.