The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what makes it worth the trip, so you can pick the meal that fits your day.
CasualBistrosJuveniles
Established in 1987, Juveniles is a second-generation family-run restaurant, with the original owner’s daughter (Margaux) now at the helm.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosBistrot Vivienne
Located inside the Neoclassical Gallerie Vivienne, this French bistro is a popular restaurant that evokes old Paris.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jessica D.
CasualBistrosBonvivant
If you’re in the mood to try something unusual, Bonvivant in the Latin Quarter often serves offal (animal organs) on the menu.
Paris, 5th arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosChez Paul
Around the corner from Paris’s famed 18th-century Bastille (a former fortress and prison) lies an institution of French cuisine: Chez Paul.
Paris, 11th arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosLa Boîte aux Lettres
Sit outside on the sloping streetside, and admire the passersby swarming around the busy Montmartre area at La Boîte aux Lettres.
Paris, MontmartreRecommended by Mathilde D.
CasualBistrosLa Marine
When you’re exploring the area around the iconic Canal Saint-Martin, La Marine is the epitome of a Parisian cafe dream.
Paris, 10th arrondissementRecommended by Mathilde D.
CasualBistrosLe Blainville
With its menu comprising dishes from farm-fresh meat, seasonal vegetables, and sustainably sourced fish, patrons praise the tasty meals from Le Blainville.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosLe Bouclard
The man behind Le Bouclard has a true love affair with French cuisine, and his passions show.
Paris, 18th arrondissementRecommended by Mathilde D.
CasualBistrosLe Bougainville
Vintage posters decorating the walls, cracked tile floors, Formica-covered tables, Bentwood-style chairs, and long conjoined red seats; everything about Le Bougainville is très…
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosLe Coin du Rocher
Diners can take comfort in traditional French cuisine in a cheery setting at this classic Parisian bistro.
Paris, 17th arrondissementRecommended by Caroline B.
CasualBistrosLe Gavroche
Unassuming from the outside, Le Gavroche will have you wondering what year it is—it feels like stepping into a time warp in the most authentic way possible.
Paris, 2nd arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
CasualBistrosLes Arlots
If you thought mashed potatoes and sausages only belonged to the British, think again.
Paris, 10th arrondissementRecommended by Jess T.
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