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Left Bank Restaurants
Buisson Ardent. 5, rue Jussieu, 5e. Métro: Jussieu. Téléphone: 01 43 54 93 02. A charming, very old bistro, not far from the «Institut du Monde Arab». Interesting, frequently changing menu with lots of daily specials. This restaurant is a great value. Reservations are a good idea. Moderate.
Degrés de Notre Dame. 10, rue des Grands Degrés. 5e. Métro: Maubert Mutualité (walk toward the Seine) or Hotel de Ville (walk behind Notre Dame, cross the
Seine and the quai, then turn right). Téléphone: 01 55 42 88 88. In the heart of the Latin Quarter, directly across the Seine from Notre Dame, this small, charming restaurant is tucked away behind quai de Montebello. While it offers a traditional French menus, the Moroccan chef out does himself preparing a wonderful selections of couscous. Moderate.
Le 21. 21, rue
Mazarine.
6e. Métro:
Odéon. Téléphone: 01 46 33 76 90.
Near boulevard St-Michel, this small restaurant is a jewel. The owner,
Paul Minchelli, ran a well known restaurant before opening in the space of the
former «La Cafetière» Specialties tend
toward seafood, e.g., fish, sardines, haring. You can trust the advice of
Sommelier Didier Granier regarding a good and reasonably priced wine.
Because of its size and popularity, reservations are mandatory. Moderate
++.
Fogon.
45, quai des Grands Augustins,
6e. Métro: St. Michel. Téléphone:
01 43 54 31 33. URL: www.fogon.fr. A
traditional Spanish restaurant that stays open late. Specialties are "rices"
of various kinds. Offers a value menu with tapas and a rice dish.
The rice dishes are served in the cooking pot at your table. The staff
offers help with the Spanish wines. Moderate ++. Reservations are
needed, particularly for late dining.
Au Bon Accueil. 14, rue Monttessuy, 7e. Métro: Invalides or La Tour Maubourg. Téléphone: 01 47 05 46 11. A classical bistro with a changing menu based on what's in season at the local markets. Well prepared, yet simple dishes and a very nice wine list. The young servers were friendly and attentive. One
of Patricia Wells' favorties. Moderate +.
l'Affriolé. 17, rue Malar, 7e. Métro: La Tour Maubourg. Téléphone: 01 44 18 31 33. Small
classical Paris bistro. Limited but inventive menu. You must call for a reservation as this is a "hot" restaurant. Moderate.
l'Ami Jean. 1927, rue Malar, 7e. Métro: Invalides or Bus 92 - Stop: Bosquet- Rapp. Téléphone: 01 47 05 86 89. Recently taken over by Stéphane Jégo, formerly of La Régalade, this restaurant features a wide selection, including several interesting varieties of couscous.
Reservations are a good idea. Moderate +.
Florimond. 19, avenue de la Motte-Picquet, 7e. Métro: École Militaire. Téléphone: 01 45 55 40 38. A small, neighborhood bistro with creative cooking. The owner, M. Laurent MARTIN is charming and his staff is friendly. Even the chef appeared at the end of the meal to say hello. There is seating
on the «terrasse» if the weather permits. It was a non-smoking establishment before the law went into effect in 2008. Reservations are a good idea. Moderate.
La Fontaine de Mars. 129, rue Saint-Dominique, 7e. Métro: École Militaire or the 92 Bus. (Just off avenue Bosquet.) Téléphone: 01 47 05 46 44. An
authentic bistro with hearty cooking. There is an upstairs which, if not crowded, can be quite pleasant. There is a printed menu plus daily specials on the chalk board. In the summer, there is a small but very pleasant terrasse facing the fountain. Moderate.
Le Voltaire. 27, quai Voltaire, 7e. (Near the Pont du Carrousel, across the Seine from Le Louvre.) Métro: Pont Neuf (then cross the River).
Téléphone: 01 42 61 17 49 or 01 49 27 01 27. A classical French restaurant frequented by the upscale local from the "hood." Offers an extensive menu with a daily specials. Excellent and reasonable wine list. Reservations are a must! Ask to be seated in the room at the rear. Expensive.
Ze Kitchen Gallerie. 4, rue des Grands Augustins, 6e. Metro: Saint-Michel. Téléphone: 01 44 32 00 32. Chef William Ledeuil has his finger (and palate) on the pulse of the modern
diner. Despite the kitschy name, Ze Kitchen Galerie is a delight. The menu is divided between soups, pastas, raw and marinated fish, and main courses, all cooked à la plancha, or directly over a very hot, flat griddle. Examples include platters of oysters, mussels, and sea urchins served with herb sauce and crostini (breadsticks), and grilled shoulder of wild boar with tamarind sauce. Desserts are modern and unusual. Reservations are mandatory. Expensive.
l'Avant Goût. 26, rue Bobilloût. 13e. Métro: Corvisart. Téléphone: 01 53 80 24 00. A small, trendy bistro in an out-of-the-way part of Paris, not far from Place d'Italie. Small but inventive menu. Good service. Moderate+.
 l'Oursine. 92, rue Broca, 13e. Métro: Gobelins. Téléphone: 01 44 07 13 65. A neighborhood jewel. The chef was formerly at Régalade. Creative, "black
board" bistro cooking. Friendly, out-of-the-way location. Reservations are a very good ideal. Moderate.
Le Severo, 8, rue des Plantes, 4e. Métro: Mouton Duvernet Téléphone: 01 45 40 40 91. The restaurant le Severo is a micro wine bar with a long list of wines posted on the walls. It is tiny with less than a dozen tables.
However, it has a very human touch with a most cordial service team. This is not a restaurant for vegetarians. The steaks are large, tasty and always served rare. (Don't ask for a well done steak, they might throw you out.) There is nothing but meat on the menu. (The owner has a fish restaurant at the next corner.) Because of the small space, it is absolutely necessary to reserve. Moderate.
La Cerisaie. 70, boulevard Edgar Quinet, 14e. Métro: Edgar Quinet (Line N° 6). Téléphone: 01
43 20 98 98. A tiny, family operated bistro with superb cooking. The bistro recently won an award for the best cooking in Paris.
It is located within sight of «Le Tour Montparnasse» but has a neighborhood feel. Reservations are an absolute necessity as there are only six tables. Moderate.
Régalade. 49, avenue Jean Moulin, 14e. Métro: Alésia. Téléphone: 01 45 45 68 58. In an out of the way part of Paris near the southern boundary of the city. A retro bistro with very hearty food. The table, a rough plank-like surface, come replete with gherkins, salami, and vegetables. Portions are
very generous. If you have high cholesterol, bring your pills! Moderate. Difficult to get into; reserve early.
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