In a city dominated by wine bars with a minimalist approach to food, Recoin is an outlier. It may feel like a wine bar, complete with a well-deserved, cooler-than-you ambiance, but it runs – and eats – like a serious restaurant.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Black Dog Proves You Shouldn’t Meet Your Heroes – Or Return to Restaurants You Loved When You Were Drunk and 20
This South American steakhouse hidden at the back of a metal bar is a major vibe, but unfortunately, it just doesn’t hit the way it used to.
Le Coq et Fils Is a Delicious Ode To Roast Chicken – with a Cheap Cheat Code
At Le Coq et Fils, located at the top of the picturesque, ultra-touristy butte Montmartre, Westermann showcases the crème de la crème of French fowl, sourcing pedigreed chickens from across France and giving them the spa treatment for a cuisine that, he says, “doesn’t look to shock or stun but to make people feel.” And he succeeds – mostly.
Le Relais de Venise is a Vibe – and the Steak is Perfectly Fine
Since 1959, Le Relais de Venise has served just one dish: steak-frites with a “secret sauce,” preceded by a tasty walnut-studded salad. It’s a formula that draws lines out the door and around the corner, and to my mind, it’s worth it… with a few caveats.
Le 21 Promises – and Delivers – Greatness
The super generous tasting menu at newly opened le 21 is food nerd heaven, with loads of clever winks at French fine dining traditions (and a few American twists). But ultimately – and most importantly – deliciousness here is never sacrificed on the altar of nerdiness.
Robert et Louise is the Place to Go for Char-Grilled Steak in the Heart of Paris
Meaty specialties are cooked over an open fire at this convivial, ambiance-driven bistro in the heart of Paris delivering top-notch beef and more.
Brasserie Bellanger Continues to Impress Me
Brasserie Bellanger is a go-to for good-quality bistro staples with a contemporary twist. While service can be wanting and the brasserie occasionally suffers for its popularity, the low prices and delicious food keep me coming back again and again.
I Returned to Kubri – And It Might Be My Favorite Place to Eat in Paris Right Now
The creative, objectively delicious food would be reason enough to come to Kubri. But the experience is only improved by the beautiful dining room decorated in shades of dusty rose, where the tables are large enough to hold the bounty of plates. The staff, too, is charming and welcoming, which only further cements Kubri as an absolute Paris go-to.
I’ve Had Incredibly Mixed Experiences at Les Philosophes – And Yet I Keep Coming Back
Treat Les Philosophes as what it is – a simple, classic, top-quality French café – and it will never disappoint you.
La Rôtisserie d’Argent Ultimately Stumbles
I wanted so badly to like this restaurant. Its location and menu of French bistro classics, not to mention the fact that it’s open seven days a week, would have made it the perfect gem, particularly for visitors. But ultimately, it was underwhelming; in future, I’ll be sticking to the bakery next door to get my d’Argent fix.