Stohrer - Pâtissier Traiteur
After serving the royal court of Versailles, the first Stohrer store opened in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer and has been serving royal courts and loyal customers (such as the Queen of England) for many centuries. There are many specialities but Le Baba Au Rhum is one they are most famous for. But don't discount the wonderful Tartes. Breakfast is from 7€ per person
www.stohrer.fr
51 rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris t: 01 42 33 38 20
Robert et Louise
While this is a great place in the cooler months when you can appreciate your Entrecôte (18€) or côte de bœuf (40€ for 2) cooking away in the open wood fire, I'm sure the ambiance is 'cool' anytime of year. Other traditional French delights such as Foie Gras and escargot and the rich sausage, 'l’andouillette' are also on offer. Reservation are recommended as it is a small intimate restaurant.
Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and lunch.
64, rue Vieille du Temple. 75003, t: 01 42 78 55 89
Gallopin
Popular for its fine food (although not real expensive if you choose a set menu) and the dining room dating back to 1900. One of the original American Bars in Paris. The menu is classic with a little flair expect dishes like 'Cake of Cèpes and crispy pig, cream of parsley in the soft garlic' followed perhaps by a 'Tandoori of fowl in the dry fruits and rice in almonds', which is a little creative for a bistro. Two courses at 24€ or 35.50€ for three courses.
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40 rue Notre Dame des Victoires t: 01 42 36 45 38
Café Marly
Some seriously gorgeous French men and women mix it with the tourist crowd who have stumbled upon this lovely cafe after their visit to the Louvre.
Great food, wine by the glass and an elegant ambiance. If it's a sunny day enjoy the terrace and a tasty club sandwich (14 euros) or something more substantial like 'Tuna tartare'. This place is expensive but will you be back? A great place to soak up the ambiance of Paris. Burgers for kids, but they come with a 20 euros price tag.
93, rue de Rivoli - 75001 Paris
Le Saut du Loup
Modern Paris bistro in the recently renovated 'Musee des Arts Decoratifs'. If you taking in an exhibition I can recommend this place, although a little expensive or the Cafe Marly opposite the Louvre.
www.lesautduloup.com
107, rue de rivoli t: 01 42 25 49 55
Pinxo
These meals are made for sharing. Sample innovative cuisine based on tapas style dining. You can of course command individual plates but where’s the fun in that.
Open 7 days lunch and dinner. Closed month of August. Corner of rue de Rivoli and rue d'Alger, not far from Place Vendome.
www.pinxo.fr
9, rue d'Alger - 75001 t: 01 40 20 72 00
O Restaurant
This is a hip brassiere located along the Seine with valet parking for some very serious sports cars. Very cool interiors on this not so regular ‘bateau’.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner
M: Pont de Levallois
www.orestaurant.fr
47 quai Michelet - 92300 Levallois-Perret, t: 01 41 34 32 56
Au Pied de Cochon
Joël Veyssière has a very special traditional french bistro, one that has been going since 1946. While the waiters have changed, not much else has, except it's now open 24 hours 7 days a week ; so if you’re feeling like either a ‘pot-au-feu’, a dozen oysters or some of their specialities; 'pig’s snout', 'trotters' or 'pig's cheeks' flambed over cognac at 3am, you know where to go.
There are other classic French dishes on offer 'margret de canard', 'steak et frites' all for a hungry crowd.
www.pieddecochon.com
6, rue Coquilliére, 75001 t: 01 40 13 77 00