The best bistro in Paris is located on a legendary street in the 2nd

Like every year, the gastronomic critic Gilles Pudlowski took on the heavy task of testing the most Parisian bistros pour nominate the best of them. A long-term investigation, which allowed him to establish a list of the 150 best establishments of the capital. But, despite the merit of each of them, one particularly stands out: La Grille Montorgueil.

Rewards galore

The name of this restaurant may not be unknown to you. And for good reason, a few months agowe announced excellent news to you: the Grille Montorgueil won the Best Pot Cup 2024. And obviously, the fame is set to last, since it is a brand new distinction which is added to the list for the establishment, thanks to the award for best bistro of the year 2024/2025awarded by Gilles Pudlowski.

According to the critic, the house stood out thanks to his love for local cuisineand its typical bistro dishessimple and comforting. An address over 120 years oldwhere you can enjoy delicious croque monsieur with bried’iunmissable eggs mayo, or even one magic sausagewhich pays homage to the Aveyron roots from the owner, Laurent Nègre. All accompanied by a exceptional selection of winesto be enjoyed directly at the zinc counter, the oldest in Paris.

A slew of good restaurants

But Grille Montorgueil is not the only address to have been selected by the critic, who this year decorated 6 other establishments. So, To the Lyonnaisowned by Alain Ducasse located in the 2nd, received the title of chef of the year thanks to Victoria Bowler. Au Guersant, in the 17th, the owners Nicolas Gounse and Romain Gastel received the title of Young bistro chefs of the year. The Sully (4th), winner of the Coupe au Pot 2023, received the transmission trophy. Au Sancerre Rive Gauche (7th), Gilles Pudlowski appreciated welcome and friendliness. The teams of Chantefable in the 20th can congratulate themselves for the Art of Living and Tradition Prize. And last but not least, it is Quedubon (19th) who received the Canaille bistro trophy. There you go, that gives you some addresses to try in the coming weeks!