Le Baratin

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Bistro in Paris, Le Baratin, Raquel Carena

The signature dish - Ris de Veau

Although Le Baratin is located in a less chic neighborhood, it’s still very hard to get a reservation.  You have to call at least one week ahead to secure a table.  The origin of the self-taught chef Raquel Carena is Argentine, but her heartfelt cuisine attracts the famous chefs Alain Ducasse, Olivier Roellinger, Yves Camdeborde, etc. to visit this humble bistro from time to time.  It’s also some winemakers’ favorite canteen in Paris.  My favorite dish at le Baratin is ris de veau (sweetbread).  I would rate it one of the Top 5 ris de veau I’ve ever had in my life (so far).  However, it’s usually not on the menu.  You have to ask skillfully, or just by chance.

If you are a foodie, and enjoy “blah blah” & “glou glou”, go to le Baratin!  😉

Add: 3, rue Jouye Rouve, 75020 Paris (Map)

Tel: +33 1 43 49 39 70

Open:  Every day except Saturday for lunch, Sunday and Monday

The wine list is updated from time to time.

The very vivid dining room.

Beautiful Fleurie from Jean Foillard

The chef, Madame Raquel Carena...!

Perfectly grilled squids.

Philippe Pinoteau, who is always very serious about wine. Maybe a bit too serious. 🙂

A bottle of Philippe Pacalet's Gevrey Chambertin.

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A Teaser

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Bistrot, Foodie, Gastronomy, HaoKouFu, Paris

My favorite bistros in Paris

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Alain Ducasse, Aux Lyonnais, Benoit, Bib Gourmand, bistro, Bistrot, Chez l'Ami Jean, Daniel Rose, Food, Gastronomy, Itineraire, J'Go, La Regalade, Le Timbre, Les Fines Gueules, map, Michelin Guide, Papilles, Paris, Ribouldinque, Spring, The best Bistros in Paris, where to eat in Paris, Yam'Tcha

Here, I’ve listed 11 bistros I like very much in Paris. I tended to make the info brief rather than detailed, for those people who need a quick review. I’ve also uploaded a lot of photos to my Flickr albums which might be helpful as a reference.

Price range –
Lunch set – 30€ to 40€
Dinner – 30€ to 60€

Paris 75001

Les Fines Gueules

Les Fines Gueules

Check my report about Les Fines Gueules.

Hours:  Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.  Bar hour till late night.
Address:  43 Rue Croix des Petits Champs, Paris 75001 (Map)
Metro:  Palais Royal, Bourse, Sentier, or Pyramide
Tel :  +33 1 42 61 35 41
Flickr Photo Set

 

 

Yam’Tcha

Yam'Tcha

Just started in this year, Yam’Tcha has been a big hit in Paris. Every gourmand friend of mine is talking about it. I went it once this summer and found it intriguing. The female chef Adeline Grattard has an impressive resume: worked with Yannick Alléeno at the Hotel and Pascal Barbot at L’Astrance-l’Astrance in Paris and then spent 2 years working in Hong Kong, including at the restaurant BO. IMO, her cuisine is full of Asian touch, the presentation is very French however. Please make a reservation as early as possible.

Open Hours:   Wednesdays to Sundays
Add: 4 rue Sauval, Paris 75001  (Map)
Metro:  Louvre Rivoli
Tel: +33 1 40 26 08 07
Flickr Photo Set

Paris 75004

Benoit

Benoit

Founded in 1912, Benoit has kept its well-known traditional cuisine well till now. It’s a bistro very comfortable and very Parisian. Benoit has been acquired by Alain Ducasse Group in 2005 from the ex-proprietor Petit family. It’s a Michelin one star restaurant, but the price is pretty fair – lunch set costs 38€ and a la carte at dinner costs around 60€. Delicious food and cheerful ambiance.

Open Hours: Mondays to Sundays. Annual closed: July 26th to August 25th and Feburary 25th to March 2nd.
Add: 20, Rue St-Martin, Paris 75004  (Map)
Metro:  Chatelet or Hotel de Ville
Tel: +33 1 42 72 25 76
Flickr Photo Set
http://www.esprit-bistrot.com/

Paris 75005

Ribouldinque

Ribouldingue

The owner Nadège Varigny had worked with Yves Camdeborde for around 10 years before. It’s a place for those who love offals (les abats): Instines, tripe, cheeks, tongues, kidneys, and the rest. The wine list is a very brief but well selected one. The food is hearty and yummy.

Open Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays. Annual closed: From Aug 9 to Aug 31 and December 27th to January 4th.
Add: 10 Rue St-Julien le Pauvre, Paris 75005  (Map)
Metro: Saint-Michel, Cluny La Sorbonne, or Maubert Mutualite
Tel: +33 1 46 33 98 80
Flickr Photo Set

Itineraire

Itineraires

The chef Sylvain Sendrais is from the famous bistro le Temps en Temps. The interior deco is very modern and bright. The service is inviting and friendly. The food here is delicious and contemporary. Of course, make sure that you book a table in advance.

Open Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays. Annual closed: From Aug 4 to Aug. 25 and December 20th to 29th.
Add: 5, Rue de Pontoise, Paris 75005  (Map)
Metro: Maubert Mutualite
Tel: +33 1 46 33 60 11
Flickr Photo Set