Restaurant bistro brasserie guide

This tag should be added to restaurants such as traditional brasseries and French bistros serving classic dishes from the French cuisine and bistro tradition of Paris. e.g. blanquette de veau, foie gras, oysters, seafood, etc.

Also specify, adding the necessary tag, if the restaurant offers : frogs' legs, snails, oysters, caviar, foie gras, pâté en croûte, mayo eggs, croque-monsieur, onion soup, moules-frites, steak-frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, confit et magret de canard, game, boeuf bourguignon, blanquette, choucroute, quiche lorraine, cassoulet, raclette, tartiflette, fondue, galette bretonne, crêpe, crêpes Suzette.

Unlike bouillons, brasseries and bistrots are not necessarily affordable restaurants.

A traditional Parisian brasserie is often decorated with red banquettes and waiters dressed in black and white suits. The restaurants are sometimes located in historic or even listed buildings.

By contrast, a bistro is a small neighborhood restaurant serving traditional French cuisine. Beware: if the cuisine is too modern, it's a bistronomic restaurant.

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Bistrot Sauvageon, the neighborhood restaurant in the 19th arrondissement with gourmet dishes

Looking for a good bistro in the 19th? Head to Bistrot Sauvageon, a neighborhood restaurant between Colonel Fabien and Buttes-Chaumont, which combines a great atmosphere with delicious gourmet dishes.
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Le Berkeley, the Avenue Matignon institution, gets a successful makeover

Conveniently located on Avenue Matignon for over a century, Le Berkeley is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of a young, motivated team.
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Philippe Etchebest opens his ephemeral ravioli counter in Paris called Signature

Philippe Etchebest sets up his Signature ravioli counter in Paris from October 9 to 31, 2025. The double Michelin-starred chef is offering us his signature ravioles in the 11th arrondissement, following the success of his Bordeaux concept, which has now become permanent.
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LArchimede - Bistronomic restaurant Paris 10, unpretentious neighborhood bistro

Modest and friendly, LArchimede - Restaurant Bistronomique Paris 10 is a typical neighborhood bistro. With its small terrace and bistronomic menu that changes from week to week, it's a place to remember for any gourmet stop-off on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin.
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Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience

And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening!
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Le Cercle, Thierry Marx's new affordable restaurant at the Hôtel de la Grande Loge de France

Chef Thierry Marx has just opened Le Cercle, a new, affordable restaurant in the Hôtel de la Grande Loge de France, Paris' Freemasonry headquarters.
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JOOLS: the 14th arrondissement's friendly bistro where you feel right at home

Looking for an ultra-friendly address in Paris's 14th arrondissement, featuring French cuisine inspired by bistronomy? Then look no further than JOOLS, a real place to live, designed as a neighborhood address!
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Felini, the bistro-style Franco-Italian restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement

Felini is a bistro-style restaurant serving refined cuisine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Here, you'll discover sun-drenched gastronomy at the crossroads of Italian and French flavors. Seasonal dishes and inventive cuisine are on the menu at this spot that revisits traditions.
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Les Pères Siffleurs: the friendly, ultra-gourmet bistro in Paris's 15th arrondissement

With its bistronomic spirit, generous Japanese-inspired dishes by Shunsuke Takano and friendly atmosphere, Les Pères Siffleurs has established itself as a must-visit gourmet address in Paris's 15th arrondissement!
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L'Andouille, the friendly French bistro in Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)

Looking for an authentic French restaurant in Puteaux? Discover L'Andouille, set in a leafy alleyway in the 92 district. This friendly bistro run by chef Jean-Pierre Vasseur has been serving generous home-cooked cuisine since 2020.
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Restaurant Gaston: the new carnivorous nugget in Paris's 17th arrondissement

"One of the best matured meat restaurants in Paris, the best prime rib" is the recommendation circulating on social networks and numerous media outlets for this famous 17th arrondissement French restaurant specializing in meat.
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Le Trottoir, the home-made gourmet bistro in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

With its bistro atmosphere and homemade menu, Le Trottoir welcomes you for lunch or dinner in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.
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Aux Lyonnais, Alain Ducasse's Parisian "bouchon lyonnais" brilliantly taken over by the Dumant brothers

Canaille, the Aux Lyonnais bistro has been one since its early days, and will remain so. After nearly 25 years under the direction of Alain Ducasse, this true Lyonnais bouchon in the heart of Paris is changing hands. While the multi-starred chef keeps a watchful eye on his beloved restaurant, it is now the unstoppable Dumant siblings who have taken over the reins with brio.
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Le Pompon, the festive restaurant in the heart of the Palais Brongniart

Laurent de Gourcuff takes over the Palais Brongniart with a festive restaurant, Le Pompon, due to open in October.
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Elbi, Omar Dhiab's Egyptian bistro and wine bar in Paris's 10th arrondissement

Omar Dhiab, who already delights us with his Michelin-starred restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, has opened Elbi, in place of Sapid, an Egyptian bistro that's sure to wake up your taste buds. This second address, with its emphasis on fine cooking and bottles, is now open for business. We take you on a discovery tour.
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Le Café de la Paix, Bourron-Marlotte's friendly restaurant

In Bourron-Marlotte, on the edge of the forest and close to the château, Café de la Paix is a restaurant nestled in a historic 19thᵉ century building. Since 2018, Felipe Pires and his team have been offering bistronomic cuisine that aims to be accessible, based around local produce. We set out to discover his fresh, gourmet and creative dishes.
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Chez Marguerite, le Bouillon de Montmartre, Paris 18th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur, discover Chez Marguerite, an authentic Parisian bouillon in the 18th arrondissement. You'll find classic French dishes, gourmet plates and friendly service, lunch and dinner.
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Paillettes Paris: the festive restaurant that combines gastronomy and celebration in the heart of Paris

A festive restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can enjoy tasty Mediterranean cuisine and vibrate to the rhythm of live music: welcome to Paillettes Paris, the sensory experience to be had at 14 rue Saint-Fiacre. You'll also have the chance to discover the Bains du Marais with its hammam, sauna, massage and treatments! Paillettes will be open all summer, so book now!
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La Ferme du Pré, we tested Frédéric Anton's gourmet bistro Paris 16e

Head to the 16th arrondissement to discover La Ferme du Pré, the warm bistro imagined by Frédéric Anton. With its chic inn atmosphere and comforting dishes, we tried out this new address just a stone's throw from the Pré Catelan.
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Laïa Monceau, terrace and Italian restaurant a stone's throw from Parc Monceau

We're off to Paris's 8th arrondissement to discover Laïa Monceau, a new Italian restaurant that offers us a sunny interlude: a tree-lined terrace, refined Italian cuisine and a warm ambience are on the menu at this new address, which will soon unveil a new rooftop.