Le Bistrot Paul Bert and its neighbor L’Ecailler du Bistrot are owned by the same family. Le Bistrot Paul Bert is the quintessential Parisian neighborhood restaurant. It serves traditional French cuisine—vegetarians might want to skip this place—with a penchant for meat served rare. They like it blue (that means very rare as in barely warm inside) but you can still order it your way. If you crave red meat and fries head for Le Paul Bert’s entrecôte-frites (rib steak and fries). This is a typical French bistro frequented by regulars as well as tourists — it’s been written about everywhere. It’s very lively and if you have a late dinner you might get to hear rowdy French people sing in English. I would highly recommend the decadently buttery Tarte Tatin or the sinfully creamy Paris-Brest (said to be one of the best in Paris) to finish on a happy note. The lunch and dinner menus are 34€ for an appetizer+main dish+dessert (or 21€ for a main dish only and an additional 8€ for an appetizer or a dessert), to choose from the regular menu, with a cheaper lunch option at 16,50€ for an appetizer+main dish+dessert (or 11€ for a main dish and an additional 4€ for an appetizer or a dessert), to choose from a smaller selection of dishes. These prices do not include beverages. Reservation is highly recommended; Le Bistrot Paul Bert is a very popular place.

Bistrot Paul Bert
18 Rue Paul Bert
75011 Paris
tel: 01.43.72.24.01
Metro: Faidherbe-Chaligny

Tu-Sat: 12pm-2pm / 7.30pm-11pm
Closed on Sunday, Monday and one month in summer.

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If you are in the mood for delectable (Argentinian) red meat and really good (Argentinian) wine while in Paris, then this is the place for you. Unico is located in a former butchery and has kept its 1970’s design: meat hooks, French butcher orange ceiling lamps and brown tiles. The atmosphere is lovely, it’s hip but not pretentious, cozy and friendly. The best piece of meat on the menu is the filet, or lomo as they call it. It costs 35€. Trust me, you’ll quickly forget the price. I’m pretty sure too that years from now you’ll still be thinking about the lomo! Unico in Paris is now open six days a week. I highly recommend making a reservation for dinner (8pm or 8.30pm and if you leave a message and they do not return you phone call it means that they are booked.)

Unico
15 Rue Paul Bert
75011 Paris
tel: 01.43.67.68.08
Metro: Faidherbe-Chaligny, Charonne

M: 8pm-11pm
Tu-Sat: 12pm-2pm / 8pm-11pm (Saturday lunch until 2.30pm)
Closed on Sunday

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