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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Restaurant Margaux, a typical French bistro overlooking the Eiffel Tower

Restaurant Margaux, ideally located opposite the Eiffel Tower, is the French bistro we love. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the typically decorated restaurant offers traditional French cuisine. A generous menu and emblematic dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and escargots await you in a lively, bustling atmosphere.
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Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace on the banks of the Seine, returns this spring/summer 2025

Plat/Form is the ephemeral living space that awaits you in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a terrace on the banks of the Seine, a food menu imagined by chef Chloé Charles, street art and programming for young and old.
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La Véranda, the brasserie-restaurant of the Trianon Palace in its green setting at Versailles

At the Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace, on the edge of the Château de Versailles park in the Yvelines department, we're off to discover La Véranda, the chic, light-filled brasserie that is one of the hotel's two restaurants. Accessible to all, this restaurant on the right wing offers a bistronomic menu orchestrated by Chef Frédéric Larquemin, we tell you all about it.
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Le Cochon à l'Oreille, a stylish French bistro at Les Halles

Less well known than some of the institutions at Les Halles, Le Cochon à l'Oreille is nonetheless a French bistro with a lot going for it, embodied by an equally impressive owner.
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Le Coucou Café, the delicious neighbourhood bistro, a nugget of the 9th arrondissement

Le Coucou Café is a neighborhood nugget that's part bistro, part bar, part café douceur, with an emphasis on plant-based ingredients and home-made pastries. We take you to rue Bochart in Paris's 9th arrondissement to discover this spot that manages to delight us while remaining accessible.
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The Dumant siblings take over Le Mouton Blanc, Normandy-style bourgeois cuisine

The historic Auberge du Mouton Blanc is enjoying a second lease of life in the 16th arrondissement, under the aegis of the Dumant siblings and restaurateur Tristan Lefebvre. They offer a bourgeois cuisine with hints of Normandy.
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L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace

Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails.
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Pimpan, French bistronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th arrondissement

Pimpan is the name of the new restaurant opening in February 2025 in the Dame des Arts hotel, replacing the Mexican restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This bistronomic restaurant focuses on contemporary French cuisine, using seasonal produce. With its sober, well-kept surroundings and attractive hidden terrace, this is an ideal new address for lunch or dinner just a stone's throw from the Seine, where culture, design and simplicity come together.
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La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78

Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting.
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Le Coq de Bougival, the legendary Yvelines restaurant

Head for Le Coq de Bougival, 20 minutes from Paris, to discover a beautiful, warm building steeped in history, offering generous, authentic cuisine, just the way we like it. Discover its contemporary, cosy setting and its huge summer terrace.
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Là-Haut, the chic perched bistro in Suresnes overlooking Paris and La Défense - 92

Là-Haut is the chic bistro in Suresnes, nestling on the heights of Mont Valérien in the Hauts-de-Seine department, with a breathtaking view of Paris and La Défense. Housed in a restored farmhouse, the restaurant offers refined seasonal cuisine. Open all year round, it stands out for its bold, gourmet menu.
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Le Bistrot Micheline, the unusual gourmet restaurant in the old Sèvres train station - 92

Micheline is the name of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant that will take you out of your daily routine. The group, led by Hakim Gaouaoui and supported by Stéphane Rotenberg, have set their sights on the exceptional and unusual setting of the former Pont de Sèvres train station. And when the menu is designed by 3-star chef Gilles Goujon, gourmet delights are guaranteed! We'll take you on a tour of the premises and the menu.
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Le Boréal, fabulous responsible café-bistro by Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers (Top Chef 2025)

Café in the morning, bistro at lunchtime and in the evening, brunch at weekends; Le Boréal is the perfect solution to all your desires. Its founder-chefs, Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers, are both taking part in Top Chef 2025.
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Bistronomic restaurant Sauvage celebrates its 10th anniversary

The Sauvage bistronomic restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with the same guiding principle: to honor French terroir and local know-how.
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Monsieur Claude, Danny Khezzar's offbeat restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison, unveils its identity

Monsieur Claude has opened its doors! The new Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant by Danny Khezzar, emblematic finalist in season 14 of Top Chef and Michelin-starred chef at Bayview, is located in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, just outside Paris. This unusual, supendu restaurant takes us back to the Roaring Twenties. We tell you all about it.
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Colvert, the German-Pratin restaurant of chef Baptiste Borderie

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert has a new chef, welcoming Baptiste Borderie behind the stove.
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La Riotte, a lively French bistro and fine vintages in the cellar

Opened by Caves Carrière, La Riotte is a lively French bistro that inevitably revolves around the cellar's fine vintages.
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Café des Délices, the affordable Belleville restaurant that lives up to its name

A neighborhood address like no other, Le Café des Délices serves Belleville from early morning to late evening, with a competitive lunch menu at unbeatable prices.
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Le Petit Marguerite: A fresh take on classic Parisian bistros at the Novotel Paris les Halles

The Novotel Paris Les Halles is welcoming the new year with the launch of its latest dining spot, Le Petit Marguerite, a bistro that celebrates the timeless classics of French cuisine. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Les Halles, this restaurant draws inspiration from traditional Parisian bistros, infused with a contemporary twist. A hidden gem worth discovering for those seeking a blend of warm conviviality and a touch of old Paris charm.
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Touvabien, the cheerful, affordable restaurant with a typical Parisian bistro atmosphere

Just a stone's throw from the Panthéon, Touvabien is the restaurant that keeps the typical Parisian bistro atmosphere alive, bringing a touch of the Paris of yesteryear to the Paris of today.