Eating & Drinking
Useful Web Sites
A very good web site listing bars and restaurants in Paris. It is a popular site and the user reviews are numerous and up-to-date. The French version is more detailled than the English version.
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A quick point on drinking in Paris.
Drinking in bars is more expensive in Paris than in England.
Pints are rarely ordered in French bars, instead beer is consumed in half glasses. Wine in “pichers” is usually a good buy.
Soft drinks cover the standard stuff plus variations of water with a flavoured syrop. E.g. Perrier and mint.
In a brasserie it is cheaper to drink at the bar than to sit down and drink.
Don’t hesitate to order a glass of Champagne if you’re in the mood. It is not only for special occasions in France and the waiter will have no problem with you ordering just a glass.
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Good Restaurants - 08.09.2008
These are my safe bets for when I have people in town. They offer a good quality:price ratio. They may not be the most imaginative (though some are) but the quality, service and atmosphere are good.
Chez Prosper, 75011 - Brasserie
Bakara Lounge, 75011 - Brasserie
Chez Marianne, 75004 - Jewish (Fantastic take-away fallafel).
Il Conte, 75008 - Jewish/Italian (Close to Champs-Elysées, vegetarian)
Le Bistro de l’Université, 75007
Un Zebre à Montmartre, 75018 - Brasserie
Le Gai Moulin, 75004 - Restaurant
Café Divan, 75011 - Brasserie
Ma Pomme En Colimaçon, 75020 - Restaurant
L’Ebauchoir - 75012 - Restaurant
Click this link for information on vegetarian restaurants in Paris.
