When travelling, it is easy to get suckered into those tourist trap type places so, 3 months in Paris and 10 pounds later, I want to share my favorite spots in the city with you.
For Dinner
Al Caratello
Not French but oh so worthy. This Italian restaurant is not only located in a neighborhood that screams Paris (Montmartre) but the food is amazing and comes at a small price point. 20 Euros will cover your dinner, wine and then some. The restaurant is cozy and the service personal. Though the staff may take time to get to your order, it is only because the place is full every night of the week, so make a reservation. If you love pasta, you will love this place.
Here is the Trip Advisor link since there is no website to speak of.
5 rue Audran
75018, Paris
http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d788378-Reviews-Ristorante_Al_Caratello-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
For lunch
Le Pre Verre
Very rarely would I say you need to make a reservation for lunch at any given restaurant in Paris, but with a lunch menu like this one, it is almost a certainty that you will need one. French bistro with a an interesting decor, the lunch menu here is two courses for E 13.90 and includes a glass of wine and an espresso to finish off your lunch. The food here is made with the finest quality of ingredients. Located in St-Michel, taking a stroll around here after your long relaxed lunch is easy. There are lots of shops around and the neighborhood also screams with Parisian charm.
Le Pre Verre
8 rue Thenard
75005, Paris
http://www.lepreverre.com/en/paris.html
For Sweets
La Fabrique
An independent dessert spot unlike any other, Lisa and Alice have done an amazing job creating beautiful yet mouthwatering desserts to please the palette. Both of them specialists in their fields, the quality of their ingredients is top notch. The presentation is undeniable. Located in the up and coming trendy neighborhood of Le Canal St-Martin, this remarkable little shop is surrounded by interesting independent boutiques, bars and other great little restaurants.
34 rue des Vinaigriers
75010, Paris
http://www.yelp.fr/biz/la-fabrique-a-gateaux-paris
For Drinks
La Famille
A friend of mine who had been living in Paris first introduced me to this bar. The drinks are impressive to say the least and the service here is quite striking. The bar tender-Thibault's -personal service and friendliness to the entire clientele make this fancy drink spot special without the pretentiousness that can often come along with this kind of place. They have a selection of Mojitos made with liquid nitrogen and few other little twists to the drinks. I've never seen another drink quite like it. Also located in the cinematic setting of Montmartre, this place is worth the detour.
41 rue des Trois Freres
For Dinner
Al Caratello
Not French but oh so worthy. This Italian restaurant is not only located in a neighborhood that screams Paris (Montmartre) but the food is amazing and comes at a small price point. 20 Euros will cover your dinner, wine and then some. The restaurant is cozy and the service personal. Though the staff may take time to get to your order, it is only because the place is full every night of the week, so make a reservation. If you love pasta, you will love this place.
Here is the Trip Advisor link since there is no website to speak of.
5 rue Audran
75018, Paris
http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d788378-Reviews-Ristorante_Al_Caratello-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
For lunch
Le Pre Verre
Very rarely would I say you need to make a reservation for lunch at any given restaurant in Paris, but with a lunch menu like this one, it is almost a certainty that you will need one. French bistro with a an interesting decor, the lunch menu here is two courses for E 13.90 and includes a glass of wine and an espresso to finish off your lunch. The food here is made with the finest quality of ingredients. Located in St-Michel, taking a stroll around here after your long relaxed lunch is easy. There are lots of shops around and the neighborhood also screams with Parisian charm.
Le Pre Verre
8 rue Thenard
75005, Paris
http://www.lepreverre.com/en/paris.html
For Sweets
La Fabrique
An independent dessert spot unlike any other, Lisa and Alice have done an amazing job creating beautiful yet mouthwatering desserts to please the palette. Both of them specialists in their fields, the quality of their ingredients is top notch. The presentation is undeniable. Located in the up and coming trendy neighborhood of Le Canal St-Martin, this remarkable little shop is surrounded by interesting independent boutiques, bars and other great little restaurants.
34 rue des Vinaigriers
75010, Paris
http://www.yelp.fr/biz/la-fabrique-a-gateaux-paris
For Drinks
La Famille
A friend of mine who had been living in Paris first introduced me to this bar. The drinks are impressive to say the least and the service here is quite striking. The bar tender-Thibault's -personal service and friendliness to the entire clientele make this fancy drink spot special without the pretentiousness that can often come along with this kind of place. They have a selection of Mojitos made with liquid nitrogen and few other little twists to the drinks. I've never seen another drink quite like it. Also located in the cinematic setting of Montmartre, this place is worth the detour.
41 rue des Trois Freres
75018, Paris
For Happy Hour
Le Cri du Glacon
Some of the cheapest happy hour drinks in town-wine for 2.5 Euros and a variety of choices for around 4 Euros until 8 pm. They have great service and atmosphere and Wednesdays are quiz night (for those of you who speak french). If you don't speak French, just watch the crowd get excited and try one of their cool cocktails.
74 rue Jean Pierre Timbaud
75011, Paris
+33142521112
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For Happy Hour
Le Cri du Glacon
Some of the cheapest happy hour drinks in town-wine for 2.5 Euros and a variety of choices for around 4 Euros until 8 pm. They have great service and atmosphere and Wednesdays are quiz night (for those of you who speak french). If you don't speak French, just watch the crowd get excited and try one of their cool cocktails.
74 rue Jean Pierre Timbaud
75011, Paris
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