Historic Bistros and Cafes
Simply click on any of the listings below to find the best place for your budget in the right neighborhood!
Note: All establishments that have a pink fleur-de-lis are part of our Girls' Guide Travel Club collection. They are places where you can receive special discounts, VIP treatment or valuable offers exclusive to Girls' Guide Travel Club members. Find out more here.
Allard
This classic bistro features the cooking of the Aveyron region. Anyone who has had the duck with olives here probably hasn’t forgotten about it.... » Read more
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Bistro in the 6th Arrondissement
Au Chien Qui Fume
More than 250 years old and, with its dog-themed decor, a destination for dog lovers in search of a French meal. It was a favorite of my mother-in-law... » Read more
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Bistro in the 1st Arrondissement
Chardenoux
This is a 100-year-old belle époque bistro with your classic French bistro menu. It’s a quiet neighborhood restaurant, not cheap but wort... » Read more
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Bistro in the 11th Arrondissement
Chez Georges
Nostalgic types searching for authenticity should head to this classic bistro forfrisée aux lardons, steak frites and baba au rhum.... » Read more
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Bistro in the 2nd Arrondissement
Clementine
An affordable bistro from 1906, with wines from small vineyards.... » Read more
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Bistro in the 2nd Arrondissement
Drouant
This 130-year-old brasserie has been brought into the 21st century by chef Antoine Westermann. Multiple dining rooms, a weekend brunch and a very spec... » Read more
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Brasserie in the 2nd Arrondissement
Flottes O.Trement
There are actually two restaurants at this address. The one you want is not Chez Flottes but Flottes O.Trement, the fashionable, newly renovated brass... » Read more
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Brasserie in the 1st Arrondissement
Le Chardenoux
Le Chardenoux is a beautiful, polished Paris bistro. Read the full review here.... » Read more
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Bistro in the 11th Arrondissement
Le Grand Colbert
Channel Diane Keaton and visit this historic brasserie made (more) famous in the movie Something’s Gotta Give.... » Read more
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Brasserie in the 1st Arrondissement
Ma Bourgogne
Serving humble French fare in a location that is anything but, Ma Bourgogne brings hearty classics to the Place des Vosges.... » Read more
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Bistro in the 4th Arrondissement