€€ Le Timbre, 3 rue Sainte Beuve, 75006. T 01 45 49 10 40. Mon-Fri 1200-1400, 1930-2300, Sat 1930-2300. M Pasteur. Tiny yet elegant English-owned eatery the size of a stamp. It’s a squeeze, but this is truly inspirational cuisine. Bookings essential as this is a favourite with gourmet locals. Three-course set lunches at €18 are a steal. €€ Au Pied de Cochon, 6 rue Coquillière, 75001, T 01 40 13 77 00. 24 hrs. M Les Halles. A meat-eater’s paradise, specifically those partial to grilled pigs’ trotters served with béarnaise sauce. Order with care as the portions are enormous and the food is heavy. €€ Bofinger, 5-7 rue de la Bastille, 75004, T 01 42 72 87 82. Mon-Fri 1200-1500, 1830-0100, Sat-Sun 1200-0100. M Bastille. One of those enduring Parisian brasseries that has perfected the art of good food and good service with, in this case, lovely belle époque surroundings. Some people come for the oysters, others for the fun of watching the waiters rushing noisily between tables bearing enormous trays. €€ Brasserie Flo, 7 cour des Petites-Ecuries, 75010, T 01 47 70 13 59. Mon-Sun 1200-1500, 1930-0130. M Château d’Eau. Excellent food in a wonderful panelled dining room. The decor is art nouveau, with hand-painted murals and fussy light shades. Service is friendly and efficient. Classic Flo dishes include oysters in a champagne sauce and steak tartare. €-€€ Le Petit Porcheron, 3 rue de Prague, 75012, T 01 43 47 39 47. Mon-Sun 1215-1430, 1915-0030. M Ledru-Rollin. Pâtés, herrings, andouillettes and oysters: this is good French fare at reasonable prices, with a varied choice of wines. That said, it can get crowded and smoky. €-€€ Chez Paul, 13 rue de Charonne, 75011, T 01 47 00 34 57. Mon-Sun 1215-1430, 1915-2430. M Ledru-Rollin. Don’t be put off by the rather dilapidated surroundings, the food more than makes up for the peeling wallpaper. A firm favourite with regular diners is the steak tartare, served with sautéed potatoes and green salad. Being one of only a few small eateries open at the weekends is another point in Paul’s favour. €€€ Le Dauphin, 167 rue Saint Honoré, 75001, T 01 42 60 40 11. Mon-Sun 1200-1430, 1930-2230. M Palais Royal. Hearty fare from the southwest served in an elegant setting complete with mosaic floor and stained-glass windows. Great food, attentive service and well-designed tables, with holders for the olive oil bottles. Special three-course lunchtime menu at €33 (not Sundays). The house speciality is la parilladas – meat, fish or vegetables on a hot plate. €€ L’Ardoise, 28 rue du Mont-Thabor, 75001, T 01 42 96 28 18. Wed-Sun 1200-1430, 1930-2230. M Concorde, Tuileries. Simple and unpretentious, this small bistro is popular at lunchtimes and is one of the best-value eateries in the area. € Chartier, 7 rue du Faubourg-Montmartre, 75009, T 01 47 70 86 29. Mon-Sun 1130-1500, 1800-2200. M Grands Boulevards. As large as a train concourse and just as noisy and bustling, with barely room to squeeze between the tables. Go early, around 1900, if you don’t want to wait, as bookings are not taken. Simple canteen fare, such as egg mayonnaise and steak frites.
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