What's going on in Paris these days? A wind of nostalgia seems to be blowing through the new addresses opening their doors. Like a leap into the past, the capital's restaurants are guided by a desire for shimmering colors - a cameo of oranges, long zinc counters, skai chairs and patterned tiles on the floor.
Yes, retro decor from the 70s and 80s is making a comeback in restaurants! It brings back memories for the older generation and gives younger people a glimpse of a certain era of Parisian life. Some of these establishments have an atmosphere reminiscentof a betting shop... and we're not complaining!
With its relaxed atmosphere, table soccer, jukebox and pinball machine in some corners, hard-boiled eggs on the counter and daily newspapers held in place by a wooden bar, you'd almost expect Alain Delon or Patrick Dewaere to turn up on the premises and order a tight little black or a ball of white at the counter.
Of course, the menu often reflects thevintage atmosphere, with simple but well-executed French dishes. So, would you like to return to the Paris of yesteryear? Here are the best addresses for restaurants straight out of the seventies in Paris!
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Virtus, a quietly brilliant two-Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]
Pizi, crispy Roman pizzas from the Zapi team
The Zapi team opens a second Italian restaurant, Pizi, where Roman pizzas and fresh pasta twirl in a friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
Dame, great dishes to share in a seventies decor by the super Bonhomme team
The Bonhomme team is at it again. After their first well-prepared restaurant, they've landed in a new district, the 9th arrondissement, with an address just as bistronomic as the first, and just as affordable. [Read more]
The Stock, a neighborhood joint with a 70s twist near the Bourse
With its 70s-inspired decor and a menu that offers two distinct vibes — one street-food style, the other bistronomic — Le Stock is a lively, budget-friendly spot in the Bourse district. [Read more]
Le Cornichon, a retro 70's restaurant with unbeatable value for money
With its retro 70s look, smiling team and unbeatable value for money, Le Cornichon is already a must-visit address in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Hasard, a French bistro where you can eat, drink and... scratch
A French bistro where you can eat, drink and try your luck at scratch cards. Rather... unusual. No mystery, it's all happening at Hasard! [Read more]
Restaurant Zapi, the new Italian pizzeria in the 8th district
Zapi is the name of a new Italian restaurant just a stone's throw from Avenue Montaigne and the Champs-Elysées. In a charming setting, you can indulge in fine classics with fine pastry and 100% Italian products. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Paris’s audiophile restaurants and listening bars where you can eat, drink, and listen to vinyl records.
Fans of great sound, great wine, and great food, you’ve come to the right place. Discover Paris’s audiophile restaurants and listening bars where you can pair all three. [Read more]
Paris’s audiophile restaurants and listening bars where you can eat, drink, and listen to vinyl records.
