A Foodie's Guide to Paris
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A Foodie's Guide to Paris
Matthew Daws
Paris is one of the great foodie destinations of the world, but unfortunately is home to a lot of eateries that are not worth your time. With this guide, you don't have to ever worry about having a bad meal in the French capital again. I have everything from bistrots and brasseries, a few tasting menus, bakeries, crêpes and coffee.
With each place I have some details on the story behind it, along with some of my recommendations of what to order there.
For the restaurants, try booking as far in advance as you can to make sure you can get a table there, as some of these places are quite popular and can be difficult to book.
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I hope this guide serves you well on your Paris food adventures!
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🍽️ Parisian Institutions
Au Pied de Cochon
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Opened in 1947 to feed the workers of the Halles food market in the heart of Paris' 1st arrondissement, Au Pied de Cochon hasn't really changed ever since. Initially open 24/7, they unfortunatly had to close during the pandemic for the first time in their history, but remain open until very late at night. The pork rib confit is my favourite thing here, but for the more adventurous, grilled pork's trotters is their namesake and signature dish. Some of the capital's finest French onion soup can also be found here (it is a dish that was born in this neighbourhood), alongside amazing quality oysters and escargots.
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Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards
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A bouillon (meaning broth in French) is a type of restaurant that was initially destined for workers with many dishes having some form of meat broth as its base. Although they have been around since the 1850s, they are today going through a revival phase, where they continue to be the best value meals you will ever have in the capital. Out of all of the bouillons, the Bouillon Chartier remains the most iconic and historic, with an inside setting that resembles a train station. Order the poireaux vinaigrette (leeks with dressing), duck confit and pain perdu (French toast) for a classic 3 course meal, all for around 20€.
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Le Train Bleu
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Located in the Gare de Lyon, this magnificent dining hall was built for the 1900 Paris Exposition, later named the Train Bleu in 1967, where it has amazed diners with its paintings all over the walls and ceiling. The food definitely lives up to the surroundings: here you can enjoy their world famous gigot d'agneau (leg of lamb) cut tableside and served with potato gratin, beef tartare and of course crêpes Suzette, flambéed right by your table.
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La Tour d'Argent
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The Tour d'Argent is a place unlike any other in Paris: one of the oldest institutions of the city, a view of Notre-Dame that no other restaurant can compete with, a wine list that wine experts will be in awe of, and some of the most innovative and modern dishes that you will find. Boasting 1 Michelin Star, this is a place to celebrate a special occasion, or to centre your entire trip around.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matthew Daws
Food Tour Guide 📍 Paris
Bonjour everyone!
I'm Matthew, a Paris based food tour guide, food history writer and generally curious mind whose passion is finding the best places in Paris to eat, drink, visit, learn, and share them with everyone. Although I was born in England, we moved as a family in 2001 to the beautiful city of Reims, in the heart of the Champagne region. I've been fully immersed in French culture for the majority of my life and that's what I want to share with all of you!
History, architecture and art are things that are very important aspects to how I travel and learn about other culture, but food is the most important to me. It leads to key insights to understand new cultures, but it also allows you to step out of your comfort zone, try new things and meet new people. And let's not forget that it is delicious as well!
It also happens to be my favourite way to showcase my home country of England, and my adopted country of France!
Be sure to check out my website (https://www.matthewdaws.com/) to read more about French food history and read my thoughts about certain foods and cultures.
A bientôt!
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