Select (Le)
99, boulevard du Montparnasse (6) Tel: 01-45-48-38-24 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Picasso and the other great artists of the early 20th Century are no longer coming to Le Select, the brasserie in Montparnasse – or to Le Dome Read more
Rotisserie d’en Face (La)
2, rue Christine (6) Tel: 01-43-26-40-98 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR For 20 years this was 2-star Jacques Cagna’s “second” restaurant, one of what became several. In August Cagna closed his restaurant, sold the building and retired. His empire Read more
Restaurant du Petit St. Benoit
4, rue St. Benoit (6) Tel: 01-42-60-27-92 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR In business since 1901 and probably not much changed. Never ambitious in décor, menu or execution, but unerringly reliable, predictable, dependable. Long, narrow room. Crowded. Small tables. Read more
Relais Louix XIII
8, rue des Grands Augustins (6) Tel: 01-43-26-75-96 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Left Bank. Small. Two levels. Old timbered building. Enjoyable food, but not a full Michelin 2-star experience. FOOD Very good. SERVICE Good. Appropriate to a 2-star. Read more
Relais de l’Entrecote (Le)
20, rue Saint-Benoit (6) Tel: 01-45-49-16-00 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR The 6th Arr. branch of a mini chain, recently expanded to Lexington Avenue. No menu. Attractive, bistro-like décor. Probably less classic than the Rue Marbeuf original. No reservations. Read more
Petit Vatel (Les)
5, rue Lobineau (6) Tel: 01 43 54 28 49 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Opposite the St. Germain covered market. Well located. Along a “restaurant row” pair of streets replete with small restaurants. This the smallest, its principal Read more
Maison du Jardin (La)
27, rue de Vaugirard (6) Tel: 01-45-48-22-31 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR I have probably walked by La Maison du Jardin, more than once. Its exterior is unprepossessing. There is nothing chic or cutting edge about its look, its Read more
Locanda (La)
8, rue du Dragon (6) Tel: 01-45-44-12-53 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Martino is a charming and hard-working host of this small, well located Italian restaurant just off the Blvd. St. Germain. The space is cozy and frequented by Read more
Huitrerie Regis
3, rue de Montfaucon (6) Tel: 01.44.41.10.07 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Oysters, and virtually only that. A handful of tables with white tablecloths and a counter, no seats. High shelves of wine bottles behind counter, plus two “chefs” Read more