Thursday 29 March 2007

Paris Trip, Oct 2006 - Le Bistrot Paul Bert

Good food was on the top of our list during our visit to Paris. Sadly, most Parisian restaurants rest on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Out of our long list of recommendations, there were only a couple which are opened on Saturday. We eventually decided on Bistro Paul Bert, with which we made a booking many weeks in advance.


In Paris, most people don't start their dinner until 8:30-9pm. We made a booking for 7:30pm (when the restaurant opens) because we were worried that we will get lost in the dark. As we arrived, the waiters were still setting some of the tables.

We were lucky to arrive well in advance of all other customers. One of the waiter was able to speak some English and he was very patient with us when he explained all the dishes on the menu board:



All of the dishes were of classic French cuisine (we forgot to take photos of our entrees):

SP ordered the venison

A rabbit dish. Very strong.



Desserts!

The bistro has made it into a couple of guide books now and we saw other groups of tourists while we were dining there. It is no longer a locals' restaurants but it is still recommended.

For more information:

Le Bistrot Paul Bert
18, rue Paul Bert, 11e
Faidherbe-Chaligny
Tel: 01.43.72.24.01
Open Tue-Thur 12noon-2pm, 7.30-11pm, Fri, Sat 12noon-2pm, 7.30-11.30pm. Closed Aug.

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