Paris is full of unmissable brasseries, combining tradition, conviviality and a touch of casualness. Here is a selection of the best places to enjoy French cuisine in an authentic and warm atmosphere.
Bistrot des Tournelles: conviviality guaranteed
A stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, this address offers unmissable dishes such as croque monsieur with Prince de Paris ham or the truffled chickenall in a candlelit atmosphere.
6 rue des Tournelles, 75004. 01 57 40 99 96.
Chez Georges: old-world charm
Located rue du Mail, At George's has been attracting people for over 60 years with its retro atmosphere. On red leather benches, regulars enjoy classics such as œufs-may, sole meunièreor even profiteroles.
1 rue du Mail, 75002. 01 42 60 07 11.
Bofinger: Alsace in the heart of Paris
Since 1864, Bofinger enchants with its Alsatian specialties such as sauerkraut and its sumptuous seafood platters. The Art Nouveau decor, with a spectacular dome, completes the experience.
5 rue de la Bastille, 75004. 01 42 72 87 82.
At l'Épi d'Or: rustic elegance
This Halles institution, reinvented by Élodie and Jean-François Piège, offers comforting recipes such as pie or the cod with squash. A perfect place for a meal with traditional accents.
25 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001. 01 42 36 38 12.
Chez l'Ami Louis: authenticity at the service of the terroir
Known for its discreet atmosphere and generous dishes, this address highlights classics like Landes foie gras and the duck confit. Taken over by LVMH, it remains a reference.
32 rue du Vertbois, 75003. 01 48 87 77 48.
The Voltaire: a prized institution
Facing the Seine, The Voltaire attracts fashion and gastronomy enthusiasts. The essentials? Snails, beef bourguignonet sole meunièreserved in an elegant setting.
27 quai Voltaire, 75007. 01 42 61 17 49.
Lipp: a timeless classic
Boulevard Saint-Germain, Lipp is a transgenerational meeting place. Visitors enjoy simple but tasty dishes such as oysters, roast chickenet caramel cream.
151 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006. 01 45 48 53 91.
Allard: Burgundian elegance
Taken over by Alain Ducasse, Allard retains its culinary identity with dishes like sweetbreads and the frog legs. An authentic gastronomic experience.
41 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 75006. 01 43 26 48 23.
-The Emil: simplicity and refinement
This brasserie located in the Château Voltaire hotel offers refined recipes such as beef tartare or the rigatoni with morelsin a typically Parisian setting.
55 rue Saint-Roch, 75001. 01 53 45 91 01.
La Rôtisserie d’Argent: a tribute to the Lyonnais cork
Located opposite the Tour d’Argent, this address offers free range chickenof foie grasand homemade desserts like chocolate mousse.
19 quai de la Tournelle, 75005. 01 43 54 17 47.
Plots: a pearl of the Marais
This modern bistro offers Grilled scallops or a chocolate tartaccompanied by carefully selected wines.
13 rue Chapon, 75003. 01 43 37 91 64.
La Fontaine de Mars: a classic of the South West
Since 1908, this brasserie has been offering traditional dishes such as cassoulet or the chicken supreme with morelsin a friendly atmosphere.
129 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007. 01 47 05 46 44.
Nonos and Edibles: the elegance of Crillon
This brasserie at the Hôtel de Crillon offers exceptional meats and revisited classics such as Onion soup or the grilled lobster.
6 rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008. 01 44 71 15 17.
Aux Lyonnais: authentic flavors
In the 2nd arrondissement, this address celebrates Lyon cuisine with dishes like pike quenelle or the veal chuck.
32 rue Saint-Marc, 75002. 01 42 96 65 04.
Aux Crus de Bourgogne: tradition and excellence
This historic bistro highlights local dishes such as frog legs and the yellow wine chickenin a Belle Époque decor.
3 rue Bachaumont, 75002. 01 42 33 48 24.
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