No visit to Paris is complete without dining in an authentic bistro. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJust ask the Parisians who want to see these bistros awarded with <\/span>UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status<\/span><\/a>! And we\u2019ve got to agree: with traditional dishes<\/a>, a convivial atmosphere and (often) affordable prices, they are a great way to sample French food and culture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nHere we round up our selection of the best in the city, from classic eateries serving up hearty fare, to the “neo-bistros” offering their take on modern bistro dining.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Our](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-bistros-in-paris-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe 5 Best Bistros in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Les Philosophes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRenowned restaurateur Xavier Denamur is the man behind some of the most popular spots in Le Marais, with three of his four bistros all found together on rue Veille du Temple, and the fourth just a minute\u2019s walk around the corner. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nXavier is known for serving up classic French food with an emphasis on organic, local ingredients, and is refreshingly honest about what goes\u2014and what doesn\u2019t go\u2014into his dishes. You’ll even find him posting the odd recipe on his website from time to time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe menu is similar at all four of his bistros, however, the largest of the group is Les Philosophes<\/a>. This means it\u2019s not only the easiest to get a table at, but it also boasts the biggest terrace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can\u2019t really go wrong with any of the dishes, although the French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food in winter. For dessert, the humble <\/span>flan p\u00e2tissier<\/span><\/i>, a vanilla flan created by Benjamin Turquier of renowned bakery Tout Autour du Pain, is (as the menu describes) “unmissable.<\/span>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"French](\"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ordering-in-france-french-onion-soup-les-philosophes.jpg\")
Enjoying French onion soup at Les Philosophes should be on everyone’s Paris bucket list.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n2. Caf\u00e9 des Anges<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith its worn wooden furniture and checked tablecloths,\u00a0<\/span>Caf\u00e9 des Anges<\/span><\/a> offers guests a traditional <\/span>bistrot <\/span><\/i>setting, but with a varied neo-bistro menu. You’ll find everything from French classics to Asian-inspired dishes, and a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options to boot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nDown-to-earth with well-priced, good food, it\u2019s a popular spot with the Parisian <\/a><\/span>bobos<\/a><\/span><\/i> in the area. Bobo<\/em> is a term used to describe Paris\u2019 fashionable young creatives, who are even honored at the bistro with their own, very tasty Bobo Salad. It\u2019s not unusual to spot the odd French celebrity here, either! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nUnlike some other addresses in Paris, it\u2019s open seven days a week until 2 a.m. You can also reserve, but it\u2019s usually pretty easy to walk in and grab a table, even if you just want to pop by for a glass of wine or two.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Caf\u00e9](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-bistros-in-paris-salad-1.jpg\")
Tuck into one of the fresh, colorful salads at Caf\u00e9 des Anges while sitting out on their idyllic terrace for the perfect warm-weather dining experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Chez Georges<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOpen since 1964, <\/span>Chez Georges<\/span><\/a> is now in the hands of the third generation of the <\/span>Brouillet<\/span> family. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA good option for groups, Chez Georges has a long line of tables on each side of the room and allows you to reserve as many as you need. But if you’re dining solo, as a couple or in a small group, expect to be sitting snugly next to your neighbors, in true Paris bistro style. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll have to decipher the handwritten menu before you order, but dishes to look out for include the classic bistro starter, <\/span>oeuf mayonnaise<\/span><\/i>, made at Chez Georges with organic eggs and homemade mayo. Another standout is the simple but beautifully tender lamb and <\/span>entrec\u00f4te <\/span><\/i>steak. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t leave without trying a dessert\u2014the <\/span>baba au rhum<\/span><\/i> might be one of the best you\u2019ll find in a bistro in Paris, and the <\/span>tarte Tatin<\/span><\/i> is just delicious. At \u20ac12 each, portions here are on the pricier side for Paris bistros, but they’re generous and can be easily shared among two, if not three.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Traditional](\"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-bistros-in-paris-french-food.jpg\")
Chez Georges does French comfort food like no place else.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Aux Bons Cru<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAux Bons Cru<\/span><\/a> might be a new addition to Paris\u2019 bistro scene, but it still offers traditional decor and a cozy setting for an authentic experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn fact, it is one of only four <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i> left in Paris. What’s a routier<\/em>, you ask?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are restaurants traditionally used by truck drivers on the motorway, which have to meet a certain set of requirements to receive <\/span>routier <\/span><\/i>status.<\/span> This includes seasonal dishes and fair prices for both food and wine, which can only be marked up by a set amount, unlike in other restaurants where the owners set the prices. When on the highway, <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i> also offer amenities such as a shower to freshen up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThough you won\u2019t find showers in Paris <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i>, you can still expect the good food and good prices. The menu at Aux Bons Crus changes every month, although there are always classics available, such as <\/span>entrec\u00f4te <\/span><\/i>steak, served with a real <\/span>b\u00e9arnaise <\/span><\/i>sauce, and <\/span>pot-au-feu<\/span><\/i> (French stew), as well as veggie options. The desserts are big enough to share, and the flaming <\/span>cr\u00eape Suzette<\/span><\/i> makes a tasty\u2014and boozy\u2014end to dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Plate](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-bistros-in-paris-crepes-suzette-1.jpg\")
The citrusy-sweet cr\u00eape Suzette at Aux Bons Cru is the perfect way to end your meal.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Au Pied de Fouet<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlthough you can dine well in many Paris bistros at a reasonable price, it doesn’t get cheaper than <\/span>Au Pied du Fouet<\/span><\/a>. Here, starters and desserts start at just \u20ac3, wine by the glass at \u20ac3.50, and mains dishes around the \u20ac10 mark. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe menu is small, but still offers a good selection of traditional bistro dishes\u2014think homemade <\/span>confit de canard <\/span><\/i>(duck confit), <\/span>tarte Tatin<\/span><\/i>, and a selection of French cheeses<\/a>. Everything is made from fresh, local and seasonal produce. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlong with the simple but hearty food, the bistro is also known for its authentic setting and warm atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, there’s is often a line to get in. The space is small and doesn\u2019t accept reservations. However, there are also <\/span>two sister addresses<\/span><\/a> around a 20-minute walk away, as well as La Brasserie du Pied de Fouet around 35 minutes by foot, although the prices here are not quite as impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here we round up our selection of the best in the city, from classic eateries serving up hearty fare, to the “neo-bistros” offering their take on modern bistro dining.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Renowned restaurateur Xavier Denamur is the man behind some of the most popular spots in Le Marais, with three of his four bistros all found together on rue Veille du Temple, and the fourth just a minute\u2019s walk around the corner. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Xavier is known for serving up classic French food with an emphasis on organic, local ingredients, and is refreshingly honest about what goes\u2014and what doesn\u2019t go\u2014into his dishes. You’ll even find him posting the odd recipe on his website from time to time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu is similar at all four of his bistros, however, the largest of the group is Les Philosophes<\/a>. This means it\u2019s not only the easiest to get a table at, but it also boasts the biggest terrace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t really go wrong with any of the dishes, although the French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food in winter. For dessert, the humble <\/span>flan p\u00e2tissier<\/span><\/i>, a vanilla flan created by Benjamin Turquier of renowned bakery Tout Autour du Pain, is (as the menu describes) “unmissable.<\/span>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its worn wooden furniture and checked tablecloths,\u00a0<\/span>Caf\u00e9 des Anges<\/span><\/a> offers guests a traditional <\/span>bistrot <\/span><\/i>setting, but with a varied neo-bistro menu. You’ll find everything from French classics to Asian-inspired dishes, and a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options to boot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Down-to-earth with well-priced, good food, it\u2019s a popular spot with the Parisian <\/a><\/span>bobos<\/a><\/span><\/i> in the area. Bobo<\/em> is a term used to describe Paris\u2019 fashionable young creatives, who are even honored at the bistro with their own, very tasty Bobo Salad. It\u2019s not unusual to spot the odd French celebrity here, either! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike some other addresses in Paris, it\u2019s open seven days a week until 2 a.m. You can also reserve, but it\u2019s usually pretty easy to walk in and grab a table, even if you just want to pop by for a glass of wine or two.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Open since 1964, <\/span>Chez Georges<\/span><\/a> is now in the hands of the third generation of the <\/span>Brouillet<\/span> family. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n A good option for groups, Chez Georges has a long line of tables on each side of the room and allows you to reserve as many as you need. But if you’re dining solo, as a couple or in a small group, expect to be sitting snugly next to your neighbors, in true Paris bistro style. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll have to decipher the handwritten menu before you order, but dishes to look out for include the classic bistro starter, <\/span>oeuf mayonnaise<\/span><\/i>, made at Chez Georges with organic eggs and homemade mayo. Another standout is the simple but beautifully tender lamb and <\/span>entrec\u00f4te <\/span><\/i>steak. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t leave without trying a dessert\u2014the <\/span>baba au rhum<\/span><\/i> might be one of the best you\u2019ll find in a bistro in Paris, and the <\/span>tarte Tatin<\/span><\/i> is just delicious. At \u20ac12 each, portions here are on the pricier side for Paris bistros, but they’re generous and can be easily shared among two, if not three.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aux Bons Cru<\/span><\/a> might be a new addition to Paris\u2019 bistro scene, but it still offers traditional decor and a cozy setting for an authentic experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, it is one of only four <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i> left in Paris. What’s a routier<\/em>, you ask?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n These are restaurants traditionally used by truck drivers on the motorway, which have to meet a certain set of requirements to receive <\/span>routier <\/span><\/i>status.<\/span> This includes seasonal dishes and fair prices for both food and wine, which can only be marked up by a set amount, unlike in other restaurants where the owners set the prices. When on the highway, <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i> also offer amenities such as a shower to freshen up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though you won\u2019t find showers in Paris <\/span>routiers<\/span><\/i>, you can still expect the good food and good prices. The menu at Aux Bons Crus changes every month, although there are always classics available, such as <\/span>entrec\u00f4te <\/span><\/i>steak, served with a real <\/span>b\u00e9arnaise <\/span><\/i>sauce, and <\/span>pot-au-feu<\/span><\/i> (French stew), as well as veggie options. The desserts are big enough to share, and the flaming <\/span>cr\u00eape Suzette<\/span><\/i> makes a tasty\u2014and boozy\u2014end to dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you can dine well in many Paris bistros at a reasonable price, it doesn’t get cheaper than <\/span>Au Pied du Fouet<\/span><\/a>. Here, starters and desserts start at just \u20ac3, wine by the glass at \u20ac3.50, and mains dishes around the \u20ac10 mark. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu is small, but still offers a good selection of traditional bistro dishes\u2014think homemade <\/span>confit de canard <\/span><\/i>(duck confit), <\/span>tarte Tatin<\/span><\/i>, and a selection of French cheeses<\/a>. Everything is made from fresh, local and seasonal produce. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with the simple but hearty food, the bistro is also known for its authentic setting and warm atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, there’s is often a line to get in. The space is small and doesn\u2019t accept reservations. However, there are also <\/span>two sister addresses<\/span><\/a> around a 20-minute walk away, as well as La Brasserie du Pied de Fouet around 35 minutes by foot, although the prices here are not quite as impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe 5 Best Bistros in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Les Philosophes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Caf\u00e9 des Anges<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Chez Georges<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Aux Bons Cru<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Au Pied de Fouet<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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