A classic French dish, escargots en persillade are considered a delicacy, eaten either as a starter or as a main course. Quite simply, the French love them, much to the dismay of tourists from around the world, who are sometimes surprised, often disgusted, but always intrigued by this staple of French haute cuisine.
Cooked in water in their shells, the snails are then extracted and pan-fried. Chefs prepare a persillade sauce of butter, garlic and parsley, which is then poured over the snails, which are then served in their shells at the table. At home, the snails are topped with a small disk of beurre maître d'hôtel that melts during cooking, and can be accompanied by a small slice of toasted bread to add a little crunch to the dish.
Anchored in French culinary culture for centuries, escargots en persillade are still enjoyed today in Parisian restaurants, traditional brasseries and famous bouillons. To find the perfect place to enjoy escargots en persillade, discover our best addresses!
Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review
The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Baronne, Paris Society's exceptional restaurant, nestled in a historic townhouse
Baronne, the exceptional restaurant nestled in the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, combines refined cuisine with the majesty of a listed building. With its 19th-century salons, 4,000 m² garden, top-flight grills and intimate bar, the latest Parisian address from the Paris Society group continues to win over the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Bistro des Livres: the gourmet restaurant where French cuisine is enjoyed with words
Located next door to the famous Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Bistro des Livres is a new literary bistro that combines traditional French cuisine with a modern twist and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Do you love books and the atmosphere of yesteryear? Why not take a seat? [Read more]
Bistrot Darsy, a charming (and delicious) old-fashioned restaurant in Ménilmontant
On the Ménilmontant side of Paris, immerse yourself in the Paris of yesteryear at Bistrot Darsy, an old-fashioned restaurant as charming as it is delicious. [Read more]
Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles
A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight. [Read more]
Pamela Popo, chic brasserie with refined menu in the Marais district
Rue François Miron, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, head to Pamela Popo for a cosy dinner with friends or loved ones. [Read more]
Nolinski Paris restaurant switches to French bourgeois cuisine
Le Nolinski, the restaurant a stone's throw from the Opéra, reinvents itself with a new menu by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, highlighting French bourgeois cuisine. We're off to rediscover the charm of this chic, cosy venue, which now celebrates culinary traditions while offering an experience worthy of the finest Parisian institutions. [Read more]
Le Moulin de la Galette, the legendary Montmartre restaurant in Paris
Le Moulin de la Galette is a legendary Montmartre institution. Immortalized by painters such as Van Gogh and Renoir, the restaurant now invites us to savor comforting recipes typical of French brasserie. [Read more]
Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]
Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]
Le Procope: rediscover Paris' oldest café
Do you know Procope, the oldest Café in Paris? It's undoubtedly one of the capital's finest restaurants, listed as a Monument Historique. We'll take you through its history, its menu and what's new to discover. [Read more]
Les Chouettes restaurant, the hidden bistronomic nugget in an unusual setting
Bye bye the Grand Duc, Les Chouettes restaurant is back in this historic building. In a unique space under an Eiffel glass roof, you'll enjoy finely-crafted, gourmet French brasserie cuisine. Just a stone's throw from the Carreau du Temple. [Read more]
Le Bistrot des Fables, the gourmet landmark that replaces Café Lignac
After Christian Constant and Cyril Lignac, it's now the turn of David Bottreau (Christian Constant's former right-hand man), creator of Comptoir des Fables, to set up shop on rue Saint-Dominique. Rediscover the restaurant that's going back to basics, bringing traditional bistro cuisine back to the fore under the guidance of Guillaume Dehecq. [Read more]
Le Grand Colbert, the legendary Parisian brasserie listed as a historic monument
Just a stone's throw from the sublime gardens of the Palais-Royal, the Grand Colbert is a well-known Parisian restaurant for tourists and locals alike. Listed as a historic monument, this brasserie plunges us back into the Paris of yesteryear and delights us with a menu that puts French gastronomy in the spotlight. A gourmet embodiment of what makes Paris so charming! [Read more]
Le Minet Galant, a charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater
A charming French bistro a stone's throw from the Bouffes Parisiens theater, Le Minet Galant declaims its love of bistro-style cooking. [Read more]
Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [Read more]
Alesti, affordable brasserie on the Grands Boulevards and great French classics
Just a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, brasserie Alesti has revamped its menu and now offers classic French dishes. An address offering unbeatable value for money in the neighborhood. [Read more]
Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night
Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life. [Read more]
Les Fabricants: the restaurant with comforting, generous and affordable dishes
Les Fabricants has become a neighborhood institution in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Here, you'll discover a casual spot offering ultra-comfortable, home-cooked dishes at excellent value for money. And don't let your eyes get too big for your stomach: the dishes are very hearty. [Read more]
Petit Bouillon Versailles, the affordable bouillon just 2 steps from the Château de Versailles, takes shape
A bouillon (the city's first!) awaits you a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles: Le Petit Bouillon Versailles! We're off to discover it, and reveal what's in store for you in terms of decor and menu. [Read more]
L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes, the authentic, gourmet Parisian bistro
L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes is the old bistro in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that has been delighting diners with its traditional cuisine for over 100 years. Taken over by Pierre Négrevergne two years ago, this institution continues to delight lovers of generous French cuisine. Are you a fan of pâté en croûte, blanquette and cassoulet? Here's your address! [Read more]
Au Petit Riche, bourgeois French cuisine without a wrinkle
Since it opened in 1854, Au Petit Riche has been delighting the Parisian elite with its bourgeois French cuisine. [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
Bouillon Pigalle, great French classics at low prices
From midday to midnight, Bouillon Pigalle delivers the great classics of bistro cuisine at low prices. It's the perfect place for those on a budget. [Read more]
L'Escargot Montorgueil, the Parisian institution still delighting, 200 years later
Located in the Halles district of Paris, L'Escargot Montorgueil showcases Burgundy snails in original recipes, and brilliantly executes the great classics of French gastronomy. [Read more]
Le Saint-Régis, the 100% Parisian brasserie on the Ile-Saint-Louis
Looking for the very best in Parisian bistronomy? Let's go to Saint-Régis, a typical bistro in the Ile-Saint-Louis district, offering the very best in bistronomic cuisine right in the heart of Paris. Eggs Benedict, warm goat's cheese salad, croque monsieur, salmon and avocado tartare... A real treat! [Read more]
L'Auberge Bressane, bourgeois French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere
Head to the Auberge Bressane for a feast in the purest French tradition. On the menu, well-executed bourgeois cuisine, to be savored in the authentic atmosphere of a small regional inn. [Read more]
Astair, the Parisian brasserie in the Passage des Panoramas
Inside the Passage des Panoramas, Brasserie Astair unveils a menu of generously served traditional French dishes. The place to comfort yourself during the coming winter! [Read more]
Bouillon République, the bubbling French address
Bouillon République has finally opened its doors and, like its big brother Bouillon Pigalle, offers a host of traditional French dishes at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Amandine Chaignot opens Café de Luce, a café-bistro in Montmartre
In the summer of 2021, chef Amandine Chaignot will open her second address in Paris, a café-bistro named Café de Luce in the heights of Montmartre. [Read more]
Loup, the 1st arrondissement brasserie that celebrates homemade food
At Chez Loup, the large brasserie in the 1st arrondissement open all day, a young chef has chosen to give pride of place to home-made products, prepared with organic, seasonal and well-sourced ingredients. [Read more]
Brasserie Gallopin, the historic restaurant with traditional French dishes
Brasserie Gallopin is a must in Paris for lovers of traditional French cuisine. Situated on the Place de la Bourse, this historic address boasts a sumptuous decor and offers bourgeois cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art. [Read more]
L'Alsace, the mythical brasserie on the Champs-Elysées
L'Alsace has its own address in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées to be precise. While the address has existed since 1968, in 2017 the brasserie received a facelift by Laura Gonzalez (no less!). Open all day, the brasserie serves quiches from Lorraine, flammekueches and spätzle gratins, not forgetting the region's must-try sauerkraut in winter! [Read more]
Le P'tit Canon, the bistro of the 17th arrondissement
On the checkered tablecloths of P'tit Canon, the new restaurant in the 17th arrondissement, you'll savor generous, homemade bistro classics. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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