helosc

I would like to mention that I have read through ALL the threads about restaurants mentioned in the Paris Digest thread. And a few not mentioned too.
Most of them are a little old and the food scene could/would have changed.

Now to my questions :

I am looking for a few suggestion for good quality bistros/restaurants in Paris.

Mostly I am interested in restaurants with good lunch deals.
Partly because I find it an economical way of trying good restaurants and partly because I am staying in a hotel with a exec lounge, so I probably won't be interested in a big dinner.

As part of my stay is on the weekend, I am also interested in restaurants that are open on the weekend.

I am not very concerned about ambience, fancy decor, and attentive waiters but I am very interested in good and interesting food.
I am not thinking of Michelin starred restaurants (did that last time).
The price range is flexible.

I have also been checking the internet and there are just too many options, I have a problem narrowing it down and choosing.

To give a few examples of what I, from my searches, see as possibilities :
Les Bouquinistes
Atelier Maitre Albert
Allard
Au Comptoir du Relais
Le Grand Bistro (chain of 4 restaurants)

These are probably on the high end of my price range and I wouldn't mind a few suggestions for some cheaper options.

Thank you very much

Tamino

Les Bouquinistes is one of my favorite restaurants. It is always superb and I would place it high on my short list.

For lunch, at far lower cost and not too far away from les Bouquinistes, you might consider au Babylone on rue Babylone. The restaurant has been operated by the same family, at this same location for many years. It has old world charm and you´ll find few tourists dinning here. Arrive early for the best selection as when the menu specials are gone, they are gone.

Another favorite place for lunch is le Petit Vendôme, 8 rue des Capucines in the 2nd. They feature delicious pork dishes and charcuterie, the service is friendly, unusually so for France, and the prices are very modest. It is always packed for lunch but if you catch the waitress´s attention, she will find a place for you.

Another interesting location for lunch is the counter at l´Avant Comptoir, part of the Hotel Relais Saint German at 9, Carrefour de l´Odeon in the 6th. Stand at the counter and order delicious sandwiches or unusual entrées such as œuf cocotte or hareng a la crčme. Salted butter from Bretagne, dark bread, or cornichon are available to accompany anything you might order. They also have a great selection of wine by the glass and an informed staff that can help you chose an appropriate glass.

You want to go where?

More in the same price range than cheaper, I enjoyed (quite a few years ago, so I can't vouch for the current quality) Chez Françoise in the Aérogare des Invalides in the 7čme. They do still exist and their menu is posted on line. They are open on the weekend, and reviews are mixed but all in all what you would expect at this level. It is popular with parlementarians as it is close to the Assemblée Nationale. Its location is a bit hidden from plain view so it does not get many tourists.

Although you started this thread for personal reasons, it has the potential to be a valuable service for all Flyertalkers - thanks for starting it!

helosc

Thank you very muchTamino for also contributing to my new thread.
I will certainly visit Les Bouquinistes then.
Les Bouquinistes is open every day.
It was high on my list too as I tried Guy Savoy's lunch deal last time I was in Paris and loved it.
I will look into your other suggestions as well.
The L'avant Comptoir counter sounds ideal for a light dinner if they are open in the evening.
L'Avant Comptoir is open every day.

helosc

Thank you again you want to go where?.
I don't mind suggestion in the higher price range.
When on holiday, my method is to select as many good choices as possible, plot them into my map on my phone, then when I am hungry I think about what I'll fancy and see what is nearby where I am at the time.
And yes, I think it could be a useful thread for everyone here; after all a big part of a holiday in Paris is enjoying good food. And I didn't really find a lot of useful information in existing threads about lunch and midrange restaurants

dergon darkhelm

I just wanted to let you all know that I am following this thread... good info.


Although I'm just a tourist ... Two places that I like and were good as of 2013 ...

Chez Paul - Had a classic old style atmosphere.

http://www.chezpaul.com/




And Un Zebre a Montmarte

http://zebreamontmartre.fr/en

The latter was very affordable and had a artsy funky bohemian vibe.




I'm planning a return trip in the fall and plan to revisit both if possible (although some of the recommendations on this thread may bump them )

TWA884

My favorite meal in Paris last June was at Le Hide.

The chef/owner is a protégé of Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse. It's quite small, perhaps 10 tables, and offers wonderful bistro fare at reasonable prices.

Tamino

My two favorite bistros are les Papilles in the 5th and Joséphine - Chez Dumonet in the 6th.

I would reserve at either 4 or 5 days in advance. Chez Dumonet is closed on the weekends, les Papilles is closed Sunday and Monday.

helosc

I am also just a tourist - doesn't mean we don't know about good food.....
Thank you for your suggestions and keep following this thread, I am sure many more good restaurants will be mentioned.

Chez Paul is open every day.

Looks very nice, thank you.

Le Hide is closed on Sundays.

Thank you very much.
I hope you don't mind, but I would like to mention the suggestions about restaurants with all-inclusive menus that you gave in another thread.
It would be nice to have all relevant information in just one thread for future reference.
I have checked all their menus and they all look perfectly fine.

And they all have the added benefit of being open on weekends.

If not OK, let me know and I delete.

Tamino's suggestions from this thread :
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/franc...l#post24423830

Montparnasse1900 : 59, Boulevard du Montparnasse
http://www.montparnasse-1900.com/en/

Open every day for lunch and dinner

Menu Belle Epoque = 35 € (aperitif, 3 courses, coffee, water or wine.)
3 choices per course.


Auberge du Moulin Vert : 33 rue du moulin vert
http://www.aumoulinvert.com/fr/index.php

Open every day for lunch and dinner

Menu Moulin Vert tout compris = 44 € (aperitif, 3 courses, cheese, wine, coffee)
Many choices per course.
2 course lunch menu = 19 € , 3 choices per course
Le menu sans boisson = 32 € (3 courses, cheese)


Le Grand Bistro : 4 locations
http://www.legrandbistro.fr/uk/bistr...is-accueil.php

Open every day for lunch and dinner

Menu signature = 44 € (aperitif, 3 courses, wine and coffee)
Many choices per course.
Menu Business = 29 € (2 courses - a little less choices per course)


And then a restaurant that I found by accident, same owner as Le Grand Bistro chain.

Les Bistro de Deux Theatres : 18, Rue Blanche (9th)
http://www.lesdeuxtheatres.com/mobile/index.php?lang=fr

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Menu Lever de Rideau = 41 € (aperitif, 3 courses, wine or water, coffee)
10 choices per course.

Yahillwe

Most of the good places to eat are closed on the wknds and especially lunch.


During the week there is a "formula" but not the wknds.

helosc

Yes, I noticed this when searching for restaurants. As my stay includes a weekend, I am therefore also interested in information about good restaurants that ARE open on weekends.

Yahillwe

This is the problem, I can give you a 101 places, but most if not all are closed on either saturday or sunday or both days.


All that you'll have left are the ones that cater to tourists.

And everyone has their list. I have my list, my friends have their list. Each one of us have our black books of addresses.

Mountain Trader

A vast, inaccurate generalization.

Yahillwe

You think so?

The restaurants that I go to close either on Sat lunch or Sat and Sunday.

And I live here in Paris.

Mountain Trader

Then you need to get out more and look around.