The Best Paris Bistros

Classic French bistrot serving phenomenal peppered steak I will forever remember this steak as some of the best we have ever had. Paul Bert is our go- to when in Paris & always blown away with our meal. Traditional french cooking, small menu & a lot of rich sauces. Great execution of all dishes - spectacular offal & pigeon. Sitting on a busy street of Paris, Paul Bert is the ultimate Parisian bistrot. No tourists in sight.

Classic Bistro vibes with elevated comfort foodA modern Parisian bistro serving out French classics, elevated through ingredients and techniques. The menu is very well thought out, wine selection is very strong and the service is friendly and attentive. If you are looking for relaxed vibes with food that is going to make you smile from the inside, Parcelles should go up high on your list!

Classic Parisian Bistro with a true atmosphereA true Parisian classic that doesn’t take itself for granted. Although being one of the most popular bistros In France Le Bon George keeps on delivering top class food and service. The staff is happy, dedicated and knowledgeable about all ingredients in the menu and the extensive wine list. Le Bon George is a happy place that everyone should visit at least once.

A must in Paris, proper bistro cuisineRaquel's and Pinuche’s house in Belleville, a must-do when you’re in Paris as they serve proper bistro cuisine. Chef Raquel is like a mother to chefs somehow. She has a few signature dishes, try the cervelle and ris de veau which are always on the menu. The food is served with beautiful natural wines, ask for recommendations! The wines are incredible. It's really pretty and really French, both the atmosphere and the cuisine. Some people would say the service is very Parisian but you could also say the service is 100% no bullshit. It’s what you expect from a French restaurant, right? Nobody's gonna come every two minutes to ask you if you're enjoying your dish, because of course you are. They don't sugarcoat anything in this restaurant. Definitely one of my favorites, I really love this place.

Édouart Vermynck’s wildly popular new Marais bistrot is already a classicI hope I don’t regret giving this one away. In just a few months, Édouard Vermynck’s beautiful new bistrot in the Places des Vosges & Place de la Bastille neighborhood already feels like home. As a trusted long-time restaurateur and a great guy in Paris, (Édouard founded L’Entree des Artistes) it didn’t take long for the local restaurant & natural wine industry family to fill the dining room the six nights a week. Édouart chose the retro fittings (think marble bar, century-old mirrors, art deco chandeliers) to create a warm, nostalgic & intimate space - it feels like it has always been there. With the candles and wine, it is like one big industry date night. The traditional a la carte menu by his Chef Geoffroy Lalangella isn't fancy, it just reads like a dream with classic eggs mayo, croque-monsieur Comté & jambon Prince de Paris, house-made grilled Andouillette, daube de boeuf à la Provençale, noix de Saint-Jacques au beurre blanc sauce, Limousin faux-filet steak, farm-raised chicken and even a (I haven’t seen in years) chicken Cordon Bleu. Every meat dish is followed by “au jus” and jus you get, as much as you want. There are two side dish choices of frites or puréed potatoes - choose BOTH. Plats are followed by Brillat-Savarin cheese and/or mousse au chocolat, crème brulée with Madagascar vanilla, and tarte tatin dressed with raw cream. As one of the forerunners of serving only natural wine, some of the gems on Ed’s tight list are Laval and Rupert-Leroy Champagnes, Valette Macon’s, Foillard & Dufaitre Beaujolais, Bernard & Ratapoil Jura’s and Clos Du Tue-Boeuf from the Loire. What to expect? It is busy, loud & lively, only one server. Tables are elbow to elbow. Easy and delicious. Nothing over the top. Every table knows each other, and… the owner. Maybe that is what we crave now. No BS. Just good satisfying food & great company. Although everyone is welcome, although it is packed with friends who all know each other, although it is a classic French bistrot - the local crowd would appreciate my saying out loud it is not for tourists, nor everyone.

A carnivore’s and natural wine lover’s dream, everything is grilled over an open flame.Owners Ninon Lecomte and Brazilian chef Lucas Baur de Campos’s rustic little neighborhood spot grills, braises and roasts everything over an open-flame including juicy whole chicken served with garlic fries and spicy mayonnaise, the grilled beef bone marrow dripping jus into pureed potatoes is practically a legend, and of beautiful aged beef steaks like the cote de boeuf with chimichurri and powdered arofa, a traditional Brazilian side dish made with toasted yuca flour/cassava flour to sprinkle over for extra va-va-voom. Don’t overlook the fantastic starters though like the hand-minced Adana lamb skewers or the pasteis, a riff on Brazilian street food filled with seasonal ingredients such as the deep-fried crab raviolis w/chorizo and smoked ricotta. Ninon is front of house serving family-style platters and in charge of their spectacular natural wine list. Brutos was built for groups of friends to share – rare for Paris - especially on the magical terrace. Sunday lunch is the most popular day of the week and locals reserve weeks in advance.

Perfect neighbourhood bistro in a cool part of Paris (right next to Canal Saint Martin) always buzzing and delicious food...

Extremly CHEAP restaurant in Pigalle. Classical french comfort food. It’s a huge location and it’s always full!

A fun, lively, tightly packed rustic Parisian bistro. It’s all about the food here.One of my go to bistros in Paris for years! It’s a fun, lively, tightly packed rustic Parisian bistro. Chef Stéphane Jego is quite the personality but it’s all about the food here. Order à la carte or put it in the chef's hands and go for the tasting menu. Either way you’ll be happy. Don’t forget to order the rice pudding served family style in a big wooden bowl and spoon with nougatine and caramel on the side!! Always a winner.

The ultimate Parisian institution, serving generous, classic bistro fare since 1964. Rillettes, ratatouille, harengs à l’huile, salade de museau, turbot beurre blanc, riz de veau aux morilles, profiteroles and baba au rhum.

Cosy bistro away from the crowdsIn spite of having restaurants in six cities all over the world, Buvette makes you feel like a local. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Buvette is a perfect spot to drop by for a snack, a meal or just a glass of wine. The Paris branch is located close to Pigalle and Montmartre but on a quiet street away from the hoards of tourists. Nice and friendly service in a soulful environment.

Chef Jonathan Schweizer's delicious all day café-restaurant between the Gare de l'Est & Gare du NordAn all-day café-restaurant with lunch and dinner run by the brilliant Frédéric Lesire and Chef Jonathan Schweizer. Count on gorgeous Parisian bistrot decor, 100% natural wine list, large sun-drenched terrace and delicious set and/or a la carte menus. Industry friends agree, Jonathan's crispy ris de veau is one of the best in the city. The location between the two major train stations Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord makes it the perfect place to eat & drink for those traveling in and out of Paris for lunch, dinner and apero.

Excellent seafood restaurant - never had a bad meal here. Beautiful seafood tower and seasonal cooking. Clamato is a classic institution I really like. It's right next to Septime that has become famous and hard to get a table at, so going to Clamato next door is a good alternative as they don't take reservations. It’s an excellent seafood restaurant and I've never had a bad meal there. They're known for their beautiful seafood tower and I definitely always get that and just a some cooked seafood and shellfish that they offer. Clamato’s menu is a good reflection of what's in the ocean at the moment.

Amazing food by chef Luis Andrade with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced products.Very good selection of natural wines, amazing food by chef Luis Andrade with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced products.Cool place and service.