Bouillon République, the bubbling French address

Something new in République! After delighting Parisians with deliveries during the various confinements, Bouillon République finally opened its doors in September. Opened in place of the Alsatian institution Jenny, renowned for its gargantuan sauerkraut, Bouillon République retains the old-world charm of its predecessor, with carved wooden panels, floral carpeting and globe lamps.

But now, the formula has changed. Gone are the mountains of charcuterie and the kilos of cabbage. Now, Bouillon Pigalle 's little brother follows in the footsteps of Parisian bouillons , offering traditional French cuisine at an affordable price.

Whether on the first floor, on one of the large tables ideal for groups of friends, or upstairs, on a smaller, more confidential table, you'll settle in amid the general hubbub heralding a good time. On the à la carte menu, starters don't exceed €9, including the traditional eggs mayonnaise (€1.90), also available in a truffled version, leeks with vinaigrette (€3.40), marrow bone (€3.80), half-dozen oysters (€6) and the inevitable snails with their maître d'hôtel butter (€7).

The choice is hard when it comes to the main course, as these traditional offerings remind us all of good times spent with the family, whether it's the Jenny sauerkraut in homage to the place's former life (9.80€), the onion soup au gratin with Cantal cheese (8.50€) that is the envy of so many tourists, the duck confit and Sarlat potatoes (11.50€) or, of course, the knife sausage and mashed potatoes (8.90€).

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For our part, we opt for the haddock poché à l'anglaise au beurre blanc (13.50€), very generously served and original à la carte with a bouillon, and for the unmissable boeuf bourguignon (9.80€) accompanied by coquillettes. A bottle of Ventoux AOP (10.20€!) later, we're ready to move on to the desserts, also very traditionally inspired: lemon tart (3.60€) on one side, ile flottante with pink pralines (3€) on the other. It goes without saying.

In short, you've got it: at Bouillon République, you'll enjoy a multitude of comforting dishes, ideal for spending a dream winter, all for very little money. The solution for a generous, home-cooked meal made from the finest ingredients for less than €20 per person with starter/main course/dessert!

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please mention it in the comments.