Dating back to 1848, this gem of a restaurant now run by the sons of Jean-Marie Paul, head of the Butard Paris group (Le Savy, Chez René), fans the flames of the bistro style in nostalgic decor jazzed up by a fresco by Vincent Darré. Here the game involves recognizing artists and socialites who are regular clients while enjoying well-reasoned cuisine orchestrated by Chef Vincent Quinton, whose tasty dishes are perfectly at home in the bistro register. A sincere, enticing address. Le Bistrot de Paris, 33 rue de Lille, Paris 7 (01 42 61 16 83).
