Parisian bistronomy is constantly evolving, and many new addresses are rewriting it every day, thanks to the inventiveness, modernity and a touch of madness of young chefs. Paris's bistronomic restaurants are diverse and varied, but most agree on one thing: the affordability of their lunch menus.
Indeed, it's quite possible to discover the new bistronomic addresses at lunchtime for €30 all-inclusive, starter, main course and dessert. An affordable price for Parisian workers forced to eat away from home, but also for tourists wishing to avoid the catch-all, and for any other gourmet in search of discoveries and new flavors.
To help you in your search for a weekday lunch at €30 starter/main course/dessert maximum, follow our recommendations. At these bistronomic addresses, you're guaranteed to eat good food, carefully prepared from seasonal, local and even organic produce, and get your money's worth!
Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare
Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to. [Read more]
Caillebotte, the affordable, gourmet bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Caillebotte is the Bistrot Gourmand in Paris's 9th arrondissement, combining good food and conviviality with inventive, affordable cuisine. It's the kind of address that gets whispered about under the mantle, ideal for its excellent value for money, with a menu at €23 lunchtime and €43 evening. The quality of its dishes makes it a Parisian word-of-mouth favorite. [Read more]
L'Office, an elegant bistro with a hushed ambience
Renowned for its legendary Wellington beef, l'Office is the bistronomic playground of chef Charley Breuvart, who also works across the street at Ardent Paris. For a cozy, candlelit dinner, l'Office is the place to be. [Read more]
Babille, a festive French brasserie on the Grands Boulevards
Canaille and festive, the French brasserie Babille awaits gourmets and party-goers on the Grands Boulevards to delight them in every way. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [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]
Pristine, an exciting bistronomic restaurant that embraces its love of plants
The Pristine restaurant and its cuisine of good sense and good taste is a superb discovery. An address that embraces its love of the sapid and generous vegetable. [Read more]
Les Fines Gueules, French cuisine with character, a stone's throw from the Bourse
For almost 20 years now, Les Fines Gueules has opened wide on the Bourse side of town, offering French cuisine of character to be savored at the zinc counter, infiltrating among the innumerable regulars. The best thing to do is to eat alone and listen carefully! [Read more]
Pagaille, a free-spirited bistro in the heights of the 18th arrondissement
Just opened in the heights of the 18th arrondissement, Pagaille is already proving to be a sure bet on rue Ramey, with its free-spirited, joyful bistronomic dishes. [Read more]
Le Boréal, a fabulous café-bistro serving responsible cuisine from morning to night
Café in the morning, bistro for lunch and dinner, brunch on weekends; Le Boréal is the perfect solution for all your needs. [Read more]
Yard, Culinaries' bistro and natural wine cellar
Bistro at lunchtime, cellar dining in the evening, and for both lunch and dinner, plain skittles for a cheerful toast: this is Yard, the Culinaries restaurant just a stone's throw from Père Lachaise. [Read more]
Le Rigodon, a well-bred and sensible restaurant in the Folie-Méricourt district
The finest French farm produce, prepared in simple, comforting recipes - that's what you'll find at Rigodon! [Read more]
Brasserie Valma, the delicious and affordable Provencal restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin
As delicious as it is affordable, Brasserie Valma is already a must for any successful stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Bombance, the Marais' finest bistronomic discovery
Bombance, a bistronomic restaurant in the Marais district of Paris, is a delightful discovery, with well-thought-out, well-crafted dishes! [Read more]
Ardent, fiery cuisine from starter to dessert
All fire and flame at Ardent, the 9th arrondissement restaurant dedicated to flame cooking. On chef Charley Breuvart's menu, everyone is treated equally: meat, fish and vegetables. [Read more]
Braisenville, affordable, friendly neighborhood bistro restaurant
Braisenville has been a neighborhood institution for 13 years. The friendly, affordable address lives up to its reputation. [Read more]
Meha, a remarkable and affordable bistronomic restaurant on the heights of the 18th arrondissement
Remarkable, affordable, delectable: there are many words to describe Meha, the new bistronomic restaurant on Rue Ramey. [Read more]
Restaurant Des Terres in Paris, the lively and affordable bistro in the 20th district of Paris
Des Terres is one of our favorite restaurants in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Here, you can enjoy a cuisine that evolves every day for an excellent value for money, all in a setting that is both authentic and trendy and at an affordable price. Bonus: the wine cellar will seduce oenophiles eager to discover. [Read more]
Le Cyrano, affordable, comforting bistronomy in a historic setting
Whether for its fabulous historic Art Nouveau decor or its affordable bistro fare, there's a good reason to visit Le Cyrano, just a stone's throw from Place de Clichy. [Read more]
Lolo Bistrot, mischievous bistronomy and natural wines in Poissonnière
Lolo Bistrot, the lively new address from hedonist duo Christophe Juville-Loïc Minel and chef Zac Gannat, oscillates between accessible bistronomy at lunchtime and sharing plates at dinner, accompanied by a glass of clean wine. [Read more]
Epicerie Tempero, the locavore grocery-canteen-eating cellar of Alessandra Montagne-Gomes
Head to the 13th arrondissement to discover Tempero, Alessandra Montagne-Gomes' grocery-canteen-dining room, opened just opposite her restaurant Nosso. In the glasses, clean wines, on the plates, the chef's childhood recipes, and on the shelves, tons of good local produce. [Read more]
La Cantine Farmers, a (very) affordable and (very) scoundrel bistronomic cantine
From breakfast to afternoon tea, bistronomic lunch to brunch, the Cantine Farmers is the place to go for all the delights in the 10th arrondissement. And all at very reasonable prices! [Read more]
Alluma, the delicious and affordable bistronomic restaurant, Paris 11th arrondissement
Alluma is the name of a new bistrot d'auteur that has just opened in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Chef Tal Liran offers delicious, affordable Mediterranean cuisine. Rich in flavour, you'll love his dishes, where fresh produce and creativity are the order of the day. [Read more]
Blanca, Fernando de Tomaso's stunning Argentinian restaurant with Basque accents
And that's two for chef Fernando de Tomaso who, after Biondi, unveils a stunning new Argentinian address, tinged with Basque accents: Blanca, near Bastille. A wonderful discovery. [Read more]
Le Comptoir des Résistants, a restaurant and wine bar with eco-responsible values and dishes
Les Résistants continue their fight for good, beautiful products that respect the planet and people, at Comptoir des Résistants, their new bistro and wine bar. [Read more]
Bonhomme, neighborhood bistronomy, friends' table and childhood memories
Three friends, two affordable menus and an inspired chef: this is the winning equation at Bonhomme, the new bistronomic restaurant on the Poissonnière side of Paris. [Read more]
Dante, the elegant first table by Rebecca Beaufour
Trained by some of the best, chef Rebecca Beaufour opened her first Paris restaurant, Dante, with a focus on good food and sharing. [Read more]
Ramdam, unpretentious bistronomy with a bang
The new Ramdam restaurant in Barbès is causing a stir with its bistronomic small plates to share (or not!). [Read more]
Sezono, generous and inventive vegetarian cuisine
A true restaurant-market, Sezono showcases inventive, resourceful vegetarian cuisine, to be enjoyed on the pretty, sunny terrace. [Read more]
Orgueil, small plates to share without prejudice and gastronomy by Eloi Spinnler
On the one hand, a bistro with small sharing plates, on the other, a bistronomic table in front of the ovens; Orgueil is a multi-faceted restaurant that young chef Eloi Spinnler directs with a master's hand. [Read more]
Mâche, mischievous and affordable bistronomy on the Poissonnière side of Paris
With its unique look and playful plates, Mâche is one of the new tables to discover without delay. [Read more]
Diggity, a friendly, witty neighborhood canteen
Comforting bistro fare and a matter of good friends, that's all we needed to appreciate Diggity. Oh yes, famous pot-au-feu croquettes, touché! [Read more]
Deux, the first Parisian table from Tiphaine Mollard and Romain Casas
Friends in the city as well as in the kitchen, Tiphaine Mollard and Romain Casas have just opened their first Parisian restaurant with the idea of combining their native Savoie and South-West regions in their dishes. [Read more]
Bistronomic restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Looking for a bistronomic restaurant in Paris? Discover our top addresses for modern, inventive, homemade cuisine. [Read more]
So, which address should we try this lunchtime?
Bistronomic restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
