Paris Cafes & Bistros
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Cafes & Bistros in Paris, Ile-de-France.
Light lunches or trendy foodie fare is often on the menu at Paris, Ile-de-France area cafes and bistros. Enjoy a snack or a main meal in a restaurant replete with charm and charisma. The Paris cafes and bistros listed below feature descriptions and maps to help you decide where to go. Have you tried a restaurant here? Then have your say and write a review.
Le Procope is one of the oldest café-restaurants in Paris located in the Latin Quarter. Benjamin Franklin, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Diderot, Rousseau are amoung the famous patrons it has known.
Located in the Les Halles district of Paris and near the Louvre, Angelina is hugely popular with both Parisians and tourists alike. Such is its popularity that the establishment usually has a long queue but once inside, customers can expect a sophisticated atmosphere, gourmet pastries and lunches and luxurious hot chocolate.
This Medieval bistro, built in 1407, is furnished inside with timber and stone. The Auberge Nicolas Flanel offers a unique atmosphere combines with high quality bistro food.
Brioche Doree is located on rue de Rome in Paris. Yummy pastries, sandwiches fill the menu at this bistro.
Situated in the Danon Wing of the Louvre, Café Mollieu offers museum visitors a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere in which to enjoy a cappuccino, lunch or a decadent dessert. The restaurant is open during museum hours, daily except for Tuesdays.
La Lorraine is located on place des Termes. This café-restaurant is a well-established Parisian institution serving seafood for over 70 years.
Le Beautreillis is located in the historic Marais district. Featuring traditional French cuisine and an impressive wine list.
L'Arbuci combines fine-dining with jazz music. The café-restaurant is located in St-Germain-des-Prés.
Situated on a picturesque square in the Latin Quarter of Paris, Cafe Delmas is popular with tourists and locals alike for its library-style ambiance, variety of seating options, including armchairs and sofas, and extensive menu of coffees, all-day breakfast, lunches, desserts and wines.
Le Chinon
Le Chinon is located near the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur. A variety of crepes are featured on the menu both savory and sweet.
Le Dome Saint Paul
Le Dome Saint Paul is located on rue de Rivoli in Paris. A lite brunch/lunch menu is offered.
Temps des cerises, Le
An informal little restaurant with wooden chairs, nineteenth-century posters on the walls and an old-fashioned bar. The cuisine is traditional.
Post Cafe
This brasserie is situated on the corner of Boulevard de Rouchechouart in Montmartre and, like many Parisian eating and drinking establishments, features both indoor and outdoor tables for coffee, pastries, lunches and desserts. Inside, customers can enjoy big windows and old cabaret posters.
Chez Karole
This well-guarded neighborhood secret has been gaining in popularity as the word gets out regarding chef/owner Karole's culinary prowess. The bistro is small and cozy, with a reasonably priced wine list and daily lunch and dinner specials.
comptoir du Louvre, Le
Le comptoir du Louvre is located under the pyramid du Louvre. A variety of sandwiches and pastries for a treat, quick lunch or snack are offered.
Le Sevigne
Le Devigne is located on Park Royal in Paris. Crepes and tarts are the specialty at this cafe.
Cafe de la Mairie
Cafe de la Mairie is located across from the beautiful Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris. A lite menu of sandwiches, omelets and salads is available.
Bistrot du peintre
Established in 1903, this bistro has retained its turn of the century feel. many fine reproductions decorate the walls of the restaurant.
Allard
This traditional bistro in the Latin Quarter still serves exquisitely prepared French cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. Menu items include house-made sausage with pistachio and roast duck with olives. An impressive wine list is also available.
La Boulangerie De Papa
La Boulangerie De Papa is located on Harpe in Paris. The menu features crepes, pizza and baguette sandwiches.
Cafe Palais Royal
Cafe Palais Royal is located right behind the Louvre Museum and Hotel. Typical cafe fare is offered here.
La Tute
Cured meats and robust cheeses hang behind the bar at this rustic bistro and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Specially crafted menus change frequently and the ingredients are locally sourced. An impressive wine list complements the meals.
Cafe Richard
This small eatery is located on Rue D'Argenteuil, just steps away from Rue de Rivoli, and caters to the lunch crowd with counter-style service and a menu of French-style sandwiches and salads. Hungry patrons can sit downstairs on stools at high tables and counters along the windows or can dine upstairs in the slightly more formal restaurant atmosphere.
La Rotonde Des Tuileries
La Rotonde De Tuileries is a small cafe located near the Louvre. Featuring and indoor and outdoor patio, diners can enjoy cafe type fare.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a small cafe located on Rue Lamartien in Paris. The menu includes everything from omelets to duck to Chicken entrees with an extensive dessert menu.
L'Emeralda
L'Emeralda is located right on the river and at the corner of the Notre Dame. A full service menu is offered including everything from omelets to duck and chicken entrees. Dessert and specialty coffees are also available.
La Terrasse Sainte Catherine
La Terrasse Sainte Catherine is the Place Sainte Catherine square. The menu consists of appetizers, salads, seafood and meat dishes.
Chez Paul
Enjoy dishes such as salads with warm goat's cheese, beef with béarnaise sauce, gratin dauphinois and homemade deserts.
