In the City of (Food) Lovers
Paris is world-renowned for its culinary excellence, with chefs from the world around migrating here to share their culture’s cuisine. With all the diversity in the restaurant scene, you won’t run out of different styles to try. However, if you’re a foodie visiting Paris, you’ve got to try some of France’s traditional recipes—you won’t find better anywhere else. In this article, we’ve laid out our top recommendations for classic French bistros and brasseries that you shouldn’t miss while youre here.
Le Chardonnay
French Wining and Dining
This restaurant serves classic brasserie food in a quintessential Parisian ambiance. Whether it’s on their terrace under a green and white striped awning or in their warm, wood-paneled interior, Le Chardonnay is a pleasant place to grab a bite.
Their menu is simple, with options to share or to enjoy on your own, and within it you’ll find all of your favorites from French cuisine.
Brasserie Rosie
A Current Trend in Timeless Fashion
The team at Brasserie Rosie proclaim themselves to be a ‘brasserie a la mode’ (meaning ‘in fashion’ and not with ice cream!). Their diner style checkered floor and cushioned bench seating contrast with their modern takes on French classics.
Their menu doesn’t take itself too seriously, with funny names and little quips sprinkled here and there. But don’t be fooled, their kitchen is anything but silly. They work hard to make delicious dishes with top-tier presentation.
Au Pied de Cochon
Parisian Porcine Perfection
Promoting primarily pork products perpetually since 1947 (only making the switch from 24/7 to 8AM-5AM in recent years), Pied de Cochon has had a LOT of time to work on their recipes. It definitely shows in the quality, their slow cooked and perfectly spiced pork will melt in your mouth.
With options from pricey cuts of premium meat to simpler dishes in a lower bracket, you can find anything you could crave that comes from a pig—even its feet!
Brasserie des Prés
The Hidden Gem of St Germain
On the quaint passageway of the Court Commerce-Saint-Andre sits an incredibly popular brasserie, adored by all for its cozy vibes and classic cuisine. The Brasserie des Prés is an emblem of one of the nicest neighborhoods of Paris, right in the heart of the main avenues of the area.
The menu is kept up to date while respecting traditions, and is always created depending on the produce that’s in season. To quote their site, “It’ll never propose tomatoes in the middle of winter.” If you’re looking for a good authentic meal in St Germain, look no further than the Brasserie des Prés.
Bofinger
Alsace and Paris at One Table
While the region of Alsace is far from the itinerary of most tourists visiting France, its cuisine is too good to miss. And it might not be everyone’s favorite, but Bofinger boasts the ‘best sauerkraut of Paris.’ Of course, that’s not all that you’ll find there.
They’ve got high quality seafood, imported meats and an extensive selection of cheeses and desserts served a la carte.
Perraudin
From Warming Homes to Hearts
Originally a shop selling wood and coal with a simple bar serving wine and beer, Le Perraudin has transformed itself over 150 years into a retro-themed French brasserie. Sat right at the foot of the Pantheon in the Latin Quarter, this restaurant’s proximity to the Jardins du Luxembourg makes for a lovely spot to start an after-dinner stroll.
Known for their generous and gourmand portions, its menu follows the proverb of ‘simple but delicious’.
Bon Appétit!
We hope that you’ll make the most of your time in Paris, in all of its gastronomic splendor. Thank you for reading this article and enjoy your meal!
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