Dining out in Paris should be fun, relaxing andnever, never stressful. Whether a 3-star restaurant or a neighborhood bistro there should always be a warm welcome and an excellent rapport qualité-prix-a positive relationship between price and quality. Bon appétit!
Bistros & Restos 6th to 10th Arr.
Bar de la Croix Rouge
I’m having my morning noisette under the shade of a chestnut tree that looms over the terrace of the Bar de la Croix Rouge. Off to my right is Cesar’s statue of Centaur and to my left the rue du Four angles towards me.
Le Comptoir
If you are walking up the Carrefour de l’Odéon at about 11:45 AM stop and join the line in front of Le Comptoir. At precisely noon you will be ushered to a table and served a classic Paris bistro meal at correct prices while you observe the latecomers lining up for the second sitting.
Laurent
It had been 3 years since my last sumptuous meal (see below) at Laurent so I took advantage of a Tuesday night in the midst of les vacances scolaire to sample the new 145 euro Menu de l’Accord Parfait (a perfect marriage of food and wine.) I was accompanied by the Nez de Neuilly to vet the wines.
Chez Fernand
New owners-same old high-quality, rib sticking menu. Actually, Dimitri has been running the front of the house and Remi has been behind the stove but now they are working for themselves and you can feel the pride in the warm welcome.
Albion
If you’ve been to FISH in the last ten years then you’ve been served a drink by Hayden Clout, the Kiwi barman.
He’s piggy-backed that experience and joined with former FISH chef Matthew Ong to create this combination bistro and cave where you can walk out the door with very drinkable wines starting at 4.50 euros.
Le Bistro d'Henri
Another small gem tucked in between the rue du Four and la rue Guisarde on la rue Princesse.
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Bistros
No one should have a bad meal in Paris! Whether a 2-star restaurant or a local bistro there should always be an excellent rapport qualité prix– relationship between price and quality. At my favorites you will be treated as a regular and have a satisfying experience. Just tell them “Terrance sent you.”
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