Robert et Louise

"Aside from the coat of deep red paint slacked on the exterior, you may walk right past the entrance of this classic bistro on Rue Vieille du Temple, but you’d surely be sorry you did. Founded by the eponymous Robert and Louise over 60 years ago, their daughter and her husband now run the restaurant and have ensured its relevance today. Wood-fired meat from the open hearth of a massive stone fireplace takes center stage- think smoldering ribeye, t-bone steak, and leg of lamb (don’t forget the garlic butter snails). Rustic French cooking doesn’t get better than this. (Tip: Sit downstairs in the cozy wine-cave-like basement clad in stone where the second bar is located.) "

"Mushroom omelette"