Where to Eat

No need to be overwhelmed by the vast number of restaurants in Paris. You have plenty of guides to steer you in the right direction. Here are two French online guides that have comments from local Parisians about various restaurants. Even if you don’t read French, you can key in the name of a restaurant to see if it’s listed and if there’s lots of comments, it will be worth adding your two centimes worth.

www.restoaparis.com has a veritable army of restaurant testers - and I usually agree with their critiques.

www.oubouffer.com has the benefit of an English version of its site. As of yet, they don’t have as many comments on Paris restaurants, but they’ll get there eventually.

You can also keep posted to Parislogue and I will comment on restaurants I’ve tried in various neighborhoods (primarily in Montparnasse) because that’s where I hang my hat. You’ll know when I post a good rating - it’s straight from the heart i.e. I’ve paid for the meal!

Places to Eat Around Paris

Vegetarian and almost vegetarian restaurants in Paris

Veggie restaurants in Paris

Weird Restaurants in Paris

Romantic Restaurants

Quick Bites:
Joya

Parislogue’s Favorites for 2008:

Le Bel Canto
72, Quai de l’Hotel de Ville 4eme
Metro: Pont Marie
Tel. 01 42 78 30 18

Parislogue Bel Canto Review

Neighborhood Favorite:
Backstage Cafe
31, Rue de la Gaite
We’ve gone back to the Backstage several times and I’ve always found something new to try out. The food is innovative and affordable in a very relaxed lounge attitude. This is low-brow dining at its best. There are main courses for the vegetarians in our crowd. The staff is friendly. The desserts? Pure heaven. What to read more about Backstage Cafe?

Eating on the Cheap in Paris

Vegetarian and Almost Vegetarian Restaurants

Favorite in Grands Boulevards shopping district:

Lou Cantou

How Much Does a Gourmet Meal in Paris Cost?

Where to Eat on Sundays

St. Germain-des-Près
Inexpensive Wine Bar and Bistro

Dining Alone in Paris