This is the second list of my favourite bars and restaurants in Paris organised by Arrondissement. You can see the first list here. I would also love to get recommendations of new places to try in the comment box at the bottom of the page.
1st Arrondissement:
Pirouette, 5 Rue Mondétour: High ceilings, a nordic feel and beautiful plates at this lovely bistrot. Always order the egg based entrée (pictured above), no matter what comes with it. €18 Lunch menu Phone:+33 1 40 26 47 81
Izakaya Taisho Ken 3, 11 Rue Saint Anne: Yummy Japanese cantine. Aim for the Porc Noodles & Kimchi Tofu if you ask me. Phone:+33 1 42 96 27 60
2nd Arrondissement:
Rice & Fish, 16 Rue Grenata: Healthy yet filling lunch option. They serve large rice bowls, topped with your protein of choice, vegetable tempura, and some shredded cabbage and carrot. Phone:+33 1 42 33 80 74
3rd Arrondissement:
Robert et Louise, 64 Rue Vieille du Temple: Perfect for a winter Sunday lunch. Rillettes, escargots, and wood oven grilled entrecôte are on the menu in this lovely traditional bistrot. Phone:+33 1 42 78 55 89
5th Arrondissement:
Aux 3 Mailletz, 56 Rue Galande: Forget the food, go there for the live music performances and to dance on the table at 2 AM. Phone:+33 01 43 54 00 79
6th Arrondissement:
La Bocca Della Verita, 2 rue Sabot: A delightful Italian eatery with great staff, a beautiful ambiance, and an ever evolving menu of great entrées and beautiful pasta dishes. Perfect for absolutely every occasion. Phone: +33 1 45 48 96 65
7th Arrondissement:
Le Petit Cler, 29 Rue Cler: Managed by the same people who bring us La Fontaine de Mars, this cute bistrot is a great place to have a hearty salad or a simple steak. Phone: +33 1 45 50 17 50
L’éclair, 32 Rue Cler: Great little restaurant. Perfect for morning coffee with a warm croissant or evening cocktails. The service always comes with a smile. Phone: +33 1 44 18 09 04
9th Arrondissement:
Ito Izakaya, 4 rue Pierre Fontaine: The smallest Japanese eatery in town, this place serves up some beautiful Japanese tapas, and their risotto is an absolute must have. Only down side is you may walk out of there smelling like food. Phone:+33 9 52 91 23 00
10th Arrondissement:
Les Enfants Perdus, 9 Rue des Récollets: Great decor, excellent food, close to the canal Saint Martin. Have the Foir gras, and the Côte de Veau and think of me. Phone:+33 1 81 29 48 26
11th Arrondissement:
Clown Bar, 114 Rue Amelot: Daily menu of tapas (small plates, not the spanish ones) with super interesting combinations is served unceremoniously by the very friendly staff. Make sure to book. Phone:+33 1 43 55 87 35
Al Taglio, 2 bis Rue Neuve Popincourt: Serving Roman style pizza Al Taglio (by the slice), this is a great place for a pit stop before going out for a drink in one of Oberkampf’s infamous bars.
Unico, 15 Rue Paul Bert: Yummy Argentinian steak house with a lovely service and a consistent wine list. Don’t miss out on the Os à Moelle as a starter. Phone:+33 1 43 67 68 08
15th Arrondissement:
La Veraison, 64 rue Croix Nivert: Intimate bistrot with a very inventive female chef and an always changing menu of dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Phone:+33 1 45 32 39 39
Les Parisiennes, 17 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet: Charming Neighbourhood Bistrot, with consistent food and a hefty menu, making it a great place for groups. It’s a good idea to share one of my favourite dishes, the Coquillettes, a mac and cheese with a hint of truffle oil that is to die for. Phone:+33 01 47 05 07 37
