Bouillon Pigalle
22 Boulevard de Clichy (18) Tel: 01-42-59-69-31 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR When I wrote about Bouillon Chartier in 2011 (see 9th Arr.), I said: “You’ll probably want to see this restaurant, but maybe not eat there”. Now, the Read more
MaZenay (Le)
46 Rue de Montmorency (3) Tel: 06-42-83-79-52 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Among literally thousands of named, but otherwise nameless, small restaurants which dot virtually every block of greater Paris, only a handful combine seriousness, ambition and skill. How Read more
Oseille (L’)
3 Rue Saint Augustin (2) Tel: 01-45-08-13-76 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Our last night in Paris on a recent 2 week visit. Tired, stuffed, but we must eat dinner. We’ll try an unknown name recommended by American/Paris acquaintances Read more
Café Trama
83 Rue du Cherche Midi (5) Tel: 01-45-48-33-71 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR A great choice for lunch or a casual, lighter dinner. On a sunny Saturday in June, full of French couples and families enjoying sophisticated, unusual dishes Read more
Reminet (Le)
3 Rue des Grands-Degrés (5) Tel: 01-44-07-04-24 AMBIANCE/DÉCOR A nice Left Bank location in the 5th. Quasi-adjacent to Notre Dame (but no view). On a tiny street, with a small room and tables onto the Read more
