Neighborhood bistro with its original marble bar, spotted mirrors, and wine-red banquettes. The menu is classic French, but the extensive natural wine list and strong house martinis are what fill the room with locals.
Time-capsule bistro with blotchy walls and just a dozen tables set with pink linen. Expect huge portions of classic French country cooking – whole roasted chicken, slabs of foie gras, and towers of crispy frites.
Intimate bistro with green velvet banquettes, serving perfected versions of French classics. The steak au poivre is the standout dish – book well in advance for one of the few tables.
Cozy neighborhood bistro serving seasonal French dishes in a small, book-lined room. The pavé de boeuf is a staple, but the "pour les indécis" sampler lets tables share multiple desserts.
Classic Parisian bistro that built its reputation on one dish: a legendary sausage and mash. The small room is packed nightly, with a long zinc bar and wine bottles lining the walls.
Intimate, candle-lit dining room serving refined Basque country cooking. Everything is cooked over charcoal – the main event is a matured Txuleta steak sourced from a single farm in Spain.
Chic 1950s bistro with its original floral wallpaper and red leather banquettes intact. The menu reworks French classics using global flavors – expect miso-caramelized black cod and satay beef filet.
Bustling Latin Quarter bistro serving generous plates of traditional French cooking – think 7-hour lamb and duck confit. The small, intimate room is always packed and noisy with a mostly local crowd.
