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ACÀ Pigalle Scratches an Itch
With a menu of both corn and flour tortillas and a house-made hot sauce that actually packs some heat, however, El Guacamole is a good standby. But when I heard that its sister restaurant, ACÀ Pigalle, also made fish tacos, it seemed high time to make the pilgrimage to Montmartre.
Le Goncourt Doesn’t Wow Me
There’s definitely some talent in the kitchen here, but where has all the service gone?
Il Carpaccio Offers Italian Flavors with Innovative Touches
This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”
Carl Marletti is a Master of Many Pastry Forms
Carl Marletti has a host of stalwarts in addition to a handful of seasonal creations in his jewel-like Latin Quarter shop, and with a range this wide, it’ll be a long time before I’ve run out of things to taste.
Mamagoto Is A Franco-Japanese Fusion Spot Worth a Return Trip
Self-styled as a “Franco-Japanese cantine,” the latter word a common reference to a local’s spot, the sort of restaurant where you can stop in and grab a bite and feel like a regular, Mamagoto has been on my list of spots to try for quite some time.
Ippudo Ramen is “The Most Famous Tonkatsu Ramen Shop” in Japan – and I’ve Got One Down the Block
Ippudo is a Japanese chain boasting a few outposts in Paris. The menu is pleasantly short, featuring thrree donburi bowls and three types of ramen – shoyu, veggie, and tonkatsu – each of which can be dressed up as “tamago” (with egg) or “special (with even more toppings) for just a few extra euro.
Basique Is Basically Fine
Plant-forward small plates, reasonable prices, and an Monday evening service still aren’t enough to get me that excited about this 11th arrondissement spot.
Liquide Is Indeed Creative
Liquide is a “modern tavern” from the team behind Substance, which I loved back in 2019. The restaurant purports to offer precise, uninhibited, accessible cuisine, and while the last point is a bit of a contentious one for me, for adventurous diners, this spot should definitely be on your radar.
The Dishes at Dupin Are Works of Art… With a Few Kinks to Work Out
The dishes at Dupin are absolute, undeniable lookers, albeit with a handful of missteps when it comes to seasoning and balance.