I never got the chance to go to Astrance when it first opened on a sleepy street in the 16th, quietly hustling without the weight of so many Michelin stars. But I imagine it must have felt a lot like dining at Alliance. What the two restaurants have in common is the partnership of an… Read More »Alliance The post Alliance first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
The restaurant A.T. is the project of Japanese chef Atsushi Tanaka, who serves a technicolor tasting menu in a minimalist dining room. My first visit in 2015 prompted disdain. The dishes seemed to be designed for the early days of Instagram, and didn’t have much depth beyond their pretty looks. Two different tables at dinner… Read More »A.T. The post A.T. first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
Narro is a partnership between chef Kazuma Chikuda (ex-Le Sot l’Y Laisse), Megumi Terao and Thomas Legrand – a longtime fixture of the Paris natural wine scene. I went on the recommendation from several readers and found it to be sweet, but not a resounding success. Most plates included too many ideas and felt a… Read More »Narro The post Narro first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
La Tour d’Argent is a 400 year-old restaurant with an exceptional view overlooking the Seine and Notre Dame. It reopened in 2023 after a long renovation, and we recently returned four our fourth visit and loved the experience. We’ve included La Tour d’Argent among our 50 favorite restaurants in Paris. LA TOUR D’ARGENT 15, Quai… Read More »La Tour d’Argent The post La Tour d’Argent first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
Le Louis Vins has been tucked into the small rue de la Mongagne Ste Geneviève for seemingly forever. I’ve walked past it a million times but never thought to go in, and my dinner guests said the same thing upon arrival. But I was optimistic, based on a few strong reviews, to think that a… Read More »Le Louis Vins The post Le Louis Vins first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
For the wine-indifferent, Café de la Nouvelle Mairie is merely a timeless, picturesque terraced café on a shady lane beside the Panthéon. But for alert wine geeks, it might as well be the Panthéon itself, as pertains to natural wine. The post Café de la Nouvelle Mairie first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
Tram Café serves breakfast pastries + excellent coffee in the morning and wonderful dishes for lunch. The post Tram Café first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
La Bete Noire is a sweet spot for breakfast and lunch at the southern tip of the Luxembourg Gardens. On a recent visit for weekend brunch, we were crazy about all the savory dishes and a little ho-hum about the pastries for which they’re known. Service on the weekends can be glacially slow, but it’s… Read More »La Bete Noire The post La Bete Noire first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
Update: Le Bel Ordinaire sent an email stating that its last service would be September 30, 2023 and that the restaurant would be taken over by the team behind neighboring restaurant Narro. Previously: Le Bel Ordinaire is an aptly named gem in the southern Latin Quarter that straddles the line between a neighborhood bistro and… Read More »Le Bel Ordinaire – Rive Gauche (soon to close) The post Le Bel Ordinaire – Rive Gauche (soon to close) first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
La Rotisserie d’Argent is a classic French bistro serving what might be the best roast chicken in Paris. Located next to the Seine, with outdoor tables overlooking the river, this is a centrally located and crowd-pleasing spot for classics like steak frites, duck confit, steak tartare, and kidneys in mustard sauce (vegetarians should steer clear).… Read More »La Rotisserie d’Argent The post La Rotisserie d’Argent first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH
This new restaurant from the owner of Le Cornichon occupies prime Latin Quarter real estate with an outdoor terrace looking onto the gardens of the Cluny museum and the vestige of an 8th century convent. It’s a quiet street where you can hear birdsong, and a welcome respite from the tourist bustle near Notre-Dame. MAISON… Read More »Maison Cluny The post Maison Cluny first appeared on PARIS BY MOUTH.| PARIS BY MOUTH