Paris - Restaurants - French Regional

36 Ave. George V, Paris 75008
+33-01-47-23-46-78

L'Instant d'Or

Market menu changes every day, inspired by the morning’s catch and freshest harvest. Expect fattened chicken, sole filets, and celery ice cream complemented by mango panna cotta. Faces the Fo... read more

101 rue de l'Ouest, Paris 75014
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La Cantine du Troquet

The pied piper of bistronomy is again luring foodies into neighborhoods where they wouldn't normally deign to dine. Christian Etchebest (Le Troquet, Le Grand Pan), has hit a home run with new and b... read more

27, rue Malar , Paris 75007
+ 33-01-47-05-86-89

L'Ami Jean

Stéphane Jégo worked for years under bistronomy pioneer Camdeborde. His own address shares the sophisticated-yet-sturdy approach to trad cuisine. Below black ham, berets, and garlic-a... read more

8, rue Vaugirard, Paris 75006
+ 33-01-43-26-36-36

La Ferrandaise

A half-timbered rustic space transports the local clientele - politicos, editors, fashionistas - to the untrendy Auvergne during the space of a meal. Photos of the namesake breed, whose beef is use... read more

23, rue Mélingue , Paris 75019
+33-01-42-39-94-70

L'Hermès

The lone destination on rue Mélingue, Hermès is vaunted for luxuriant southwestern classics at a great price-to-quality ratio. The yellow dining room, hung with amateur still lifes, i... read more

69, rue St-Louis-en-l’Ile , Paris 75004
+ 33-01-40-46-01-35

Mon Vieil Ami

Strasbourg star chef Antoine Westermann tapped Antony Clémont, his old second at Buerehiesel, to head up this progressive Alsatian bistro on Ile St-Louis. Modernized high-ceilinged, half-tim... read more

16–18, place Gaillon , Paris 75002
+ 33-01-42-65-15-16

Drouant

This is where publishers take the authors they want to sign/sleep with. Its swirling Art Déco features + association with the Prix Goncourt = porn for anyone with a literary bent. Then there... read more

6, rue des Fontaines du Temple , Paris 75003
+ 33-01-42-74-16-60

Au Fil des Saisons

Under-the-radar restaurant on a tiny street near République serving well-plated and seasonal French dishes. The market-inspired ardoise changes frequently, so there’s always something ... read more

38, rue Réaumur , Paris 75003
+ 33-01-42-72-69-25

Au Bascou

Settle beneath the hanging peppers and Basque-kitsch decor to taste some of the finest southwest cooking in Paris. Grilled prawns and baby mussels on a bed of artichokes, baby squid sauté wi... read more

38, rue Debelleyme, Paris 75003
+33-01-42-72-39-24

Le Pamphlet

The most under-rated chef in town won’t always be flying under the radar. Seasonal carte switch-hits between refined and homey dishes. Heavy leanings toward the southwest - veal axoa washed d... read more

21, rue de Trévise, Paris 75009
+33-01-48-24-43-74

Autour d'un Verre

Mellow dog and cat settle underfoot while locals polish off their terrine starters and heaping plates of sausage and mash. Organic unfiltered wines only, and the carte runs cheaper than at most pla... read more

32, rue St-Marc , Paris 75002
+ 33-01-42-96-65-04

Aux Lyonnais

Venerable fin-de-siècle institution revived by Alain Ducasse, serving updated bouchon fare (the Rhone valley equivalent of a bistro). Black-and-white tiling, high ceilings, zinc bar, and mir... read more

6, rue de Beaujolais, Paris 75001
+ 33-01-42-60-05-11

A Casaluna

Who's up for grilled wolf? Tucked behind the Palais-Royal, this red-and-rock cave showcases Corsican cuisine from coast to peak. Seasonal menu changes, but expect grilled Mediterranean fish, wild b... read more

10, rue de Belzunce, Paris 75010
+ 33-01-44-53-06-20

Chez Michel

His effusive riffing on the flavors of the French northwest have earned chef Thierry Breton a loyal following. Not a crêpe in sight here - Breton is a master with super-fresh seafood but also... read more

109, rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 75003
+33-01-42-72-13-77

Breizh Café

Organic ingredients and a long list of artisanal ciders make Bertrand Larcher’s Breton update a foodie favorite. No lace curtains here – the Breizh is all about slate floors, raw wood, ... read more

15, rue Desnouettes, Paris 75015
+33-01-48-56-15-36

Afaria

A recent addition to the burgeoning far-fifteenth scene, Afaria has been pimped as “the new Spring.” The side bar serves tapas to an after-work crowd, while foodies cross town for the d... read more

70, boulevard Edgar Quinet, Paris 75014
+33-01-43-20-98-98

La Cerisaie

In the shadow of the cringe-worthy Tour Montparnasse, this unadorned bistro is a packed local favorite. Coma-inducing SW regional menu runs toward wild game during the season. Suck on a perfectly r... read more

2, rue Roger Verlomme, Paris 75003
+33-01-42-72-28-41

Chez Janou

A genuine local favorite, Chez Janou is routinely packed with an apéro crowd who, after three or four rounds, decide to stay for dinner. Brightly flavored Provençal-style cooking, nos... read more