KONG
Sweeping views of Paris from the top floor of the Kenzo Building. The interior is by 'Monsieur Starck' and the cuisine is a melange of Asian and French. Some say it's great, others complain the service has just way too much attitude. Suggest you do some reviews then decide if you're not greeted properly for this expensive restaurant, walk away, there's plenty of choice in Paris.
www.kong.fr
1, rue du Pont-Neuf, t:1.40.39.09.00
404 - Mint Tea and a fine Tangine
A very popular Moroccan bistro with great couscous and Tangines. Located near the Centre Pompidou and named after the Peugeot from the 1960s it where you can get up close and personal with the person next to you who has come for the food not the decor. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Allow 30-38€ with wine.
Metro: Arts et Métiers
69, Rue Gravilliers, 75003 Paris, t: 01 42 74 57 81
Gli Angeli - Budget but good
A cosy Italian bistro situated just behind 'des Vosges'. Great pasta but no pizza however lots of authentic dishes. Service is usually very good and fast. Close by to the Place Vosges. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Allow 15-30€. Open Daily for lunch (midday) and dinner (from 7pm).
5, rue Saint-Giles, t: 01 42 71 05 80
Resto In
Ok so you're snug in your hotel room and they don't have room service and you're too tired to go out, and you just feel like a hamburger from Balthazar. How to get delivery in Paris? This site has a number of good restaurants listed and will deliver, you do have to join first for address details but a great idea for those in apartments!
2008.restoin.com
Phone 01 42 88 42 88
Chez Papa
This is hearty South West France cooking and there are numerous 'chez papa' restaurants across Paris. From the 2nd to the 20th. They don't accept reservation and they are very popular so expect to wait or arrive close to opening time.
You can even watch him cook some of these recipes on their official site. Its very well priced and you won't be feeling hungry after a meal at one of these bistros.
www.chez-papa.info
Baboto
Hot off the press, just opened. Not many reviews yet but its a hip place to eat or just snack. Groovy music, modern furniture and a casual ambiance.
www.baboto.com
12/14, Rue de la Ferronnerie, 75001 (1st)
Good, Cheap Italian - La Briciola
Just feel like a hot bowl of pasta or pizza but with authentic Italian flavours? The team behind this new restaurants have three other popular restaurants (La Maddonina and Marie Luisa) but this one is a little more upmarket and more variety. Choose from a platter of charcuterie, pasta and salads and of course some fine Italian wine. Expect to pay less than 30 euros pp.
Located in the Marais district so you can stroll the galleries and shops before or after. Closed Sundays.
64 rue Charlot Paris t: 01 42 77 34 10
Chez Pierre au Palais-Royal
Searching for a hip joint? Recently refurbished with lots of 'zebra' style chairs against stark white walls. Food remains good and a slash of creativity in traditional dishes such as ‘duck fois gras’ ‘gigot d’agneau’ and ‘filet de daurade with a tomatoe, lemon and ginger confit.
It's a small but adequate menu for two. Menu : Entre 25 et 50€ and same for mains or 33€ for a formula (entre+plate).
10, rue de richelieu t : 01 42 96 09 17