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Post by kristens022 on Mar 19, 2013 16:19:08 GMT -5
Hello OPF experts. I have been mostly lurking on this board for years now, I love reading all of your posts and the bonds that you all have formed over this amazing city. I am so jealous of the frequent trips you all get to take. We last went to Paris 4 years ago and I have been wanting to go back everyday since, it's finally happening next month along with 5 days in London. My question is what are your favorite reasonably priced restaurants? By reasonable I mean less than 30/person. I don't drink wine, I know I know I have tried to like it but I just can't, at least my husband drinks it and classes up our table a little bit, so that should lessen our bills a little bit. On our last trip we pretty much only ate one restaurant meal a day and snacked on crepes, sandwiches, etc. We are big food people and love to eat at great restaurants but our budget for the trip unfortunately doesn't allow us the luxury of high priced meals. Maybe someday when we are a little older budget won't be such an issue, but I would would rather budget and go on a trip than not go at all. I love all of your reviews and this forum doesn't scare me like TA which has become more than a little snippy and unwelcoming. We are staying in the 1st but will be all over the city. Thanks for any suggestions  |
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Post by janetnj on Mar 19, 2013 17:15:48 GMT -5
Hi Kristen. Welcome to the forum! Glad you're able to get back to Paris next month.
I assume you mean 30 euros?
I know some of the places mentioned in Happygoin's recent thread on restaurants in the 11th are in that price range.
Bistro du Peintre. I had dinner there several years ago on a Friday night. and enjoyed duck confit and profiteroles.
Bistro au Vieux Chene. Ate there on my last trip and enjoyed it. They have a 2 course menu for 28 euros and 3 courses for 33.
I think Memere au Piano is in that same price range. I also ate there on my last trip and it was very good.
The last 2 are in walking distance of the Faidherbe Chaligny metro. I really like that area.
I've also eaten at le Pre Verre in the 5th, but the last time was several years ago. They have a 3 course menu for 30.5 euros.
I'm sure other members will have suggestions.
Enjoy your trip - and welcome again to the forum!
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Post by geordy on Mar 19, 2013 18:00:47 GMT -5
Welcome from me as well! Yes I suggest you check out the recent restaurant and trip report threads...last month I enjoyed inexpensive wonderful meals at Polidor , and Perraudin..and another Poic Poic in the 6th has a 2 course 16 e menu at lunch. Many places have very reasonable lunch "formulas" for 2 courses or 3...so a few days you might want to make lunch your major meal and spend the evening in a cafe or brasserie with lighter fare and people watching! And at some Brasseries I've ordered 2 starters rather than a main course..perfectly acceptable these days...not at a restaurant or bistro generally(I wouldn't do it!  ) but Brasseries yes.. Head to the Marais (4th and 3rd right next to 1st)where there are several places right on Rue Rivoli/St Antoine, Bouquet de St. Paul, Fontaines de Sullly, etc., where you can get a fine meal in your range. As for not liking wine...don't get it .personally.. but please do not feel self conscious...several of our posters don't enjoy wine..or any alcohol, but it doesn't stop them from fine dining!!! :Pi and you will notice many French folks with just a carafe of water on their table! |
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Post by mez on Mar 19, 2013 21:18:38 GMT -5
Just wanted to pop in and say welcome, Kristen.
I have nothing to add on the foodie front, I'm afraid.
I love Paris but I really LOVE London. Hope you enjoy your trip.
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Post by Jody on Mar 21, 2013 1:41:42 GMT -5
Just saw thes postings as we are in London at the moment Bistro des GastrONomes on Cardinal Le Moine has a 3 course menu at 26 Euro It changes nightly and even includes Foie Gras sometimes. I also recommend Le Bouquet St Paul ( Geordy had the name wrong unless they changed it ! One corner of St Paul and rue St Antoine We ate there several times last trip as it is right across from our Apt.
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Post by geordy on Mar 21, 2013 7:44:41 GMT -5
Just saw thes postings as we are in London at the moment Bistro des GastrONomes on Cardinal Le Moine has a 3 course menu at 26 Euro It changes nightly and even includes Foie Gras sometimes. I also recommend Le Bouquet St Paul ( Geordy had the name wrong unless they changed it ! One corner of St Paul and rue St Antoine We ate there several times last trip as it is right across from our Apt. I stand corrected Jody! Is your DH up to his ears in organs over there? |
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 21, 2013 8:55:36 GMT -5
Hi Kristen, and welcome to OPF. Congrats on your upcoming trip to Paree! An imminent trip to Paris always keeps me in a good mood.
Here are a few very reasonable restaurants. The 1st arrondissement isn't known for its low prices, so you may have to travel a little bit.
If you google these places you'll see that most of them have a formula or menu, which is two or three courses at a set (low) price. So consider that rather than a la carte and you'll get out of things for even less. I'd always call or pop in during the day and make a reservation so you're not disappointed.
Bistro de l'Université at 40 r. de l'Université
Le Sac a Dos at 45 r. Bourgogne (fun place)
Aux Ministeres at 53 av de Segur
Le Resto 8 r. Tournefort (near r. Mouffetard)
Enjoy!
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Post by Jody on Mar 21, 2013 9:16:39 GMT -5
DH s up to his
sAdam's apple so far!!!calves liver and Kidnays but no Foie Gras so far!! Had scallops with the roe attached for lunch!!
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 21, 2013 11:44:36 GMT -5
Jody, your post made me think of this:
I was reading a restaurant review for a place in Paris, I forget the name, and it doesn't really matter anyway. It was known for its foie gras and good food. All of the reviews were stellar, except one. This guy went on a rant because he tried foie gras for the first time and he was disgusted! It was like mushy meat!
The chef rebutted saying that the guy was obviously an idiot because that's what foie gras was SUPPOSED to be like. It was pretty funny. The ranter made a complete fool out of himself.
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Post by kristens022 on Mar 21, 2013 14:50:55 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your replies, I am looking into all of them now. Have any of you been to l'office or its sister cafe Le Richer? They look good and I've seen some good reviews on a few websites. Seems to be that there is a lot of good and affordable stuff in the 10th and 11th which isn't too far from where we are staying. Thanks again
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Post by PariS on Mar 21, 2013 17:58:33 GMT -5
Happy, your post made me think of this:
My friend and I brought back a huge box of Jacques Genin chocolates for the other volunteers on our Wednesday shift. Was sitting in the break room yesterday with 2 ladies, both having a piece of chocolate, and one asked about it so I explained a little about Jacques Genin and how he supplies top restaurants and hotels, etc. and the other lady said, "Oh, well I guess he hasn't been to See's yet."
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Post by Darcy on Mar 21, 2013 19:01:40 GMT -5
Annette, OMG!! ;D  ;D |
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Post by Sandy M on Mar 21, 2013 20:01:18 GMT -5
Happy, your post made me think of this: My friend and I brought back a huge box of Jacques Genin chocolates for the other volunteers on our Wednesday shift. Was sitting in the break room yesterday with 2 ladies, both having a piece of chocolate, and one asked about it so I explained a little about Jacques Genin and how he supplies top restaurants and hotels, etc. and the other lady said, "Oh, well I guess he hasn't been to See's yet." Annette - such a funny story - and I'm sure she was dead serious!!! |
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Post by Darcy on Mar 21, 2013 21:59:13 GMT -5
Sorry to get off track here but when I moved to CA in 1990 for a job transfer, one of my new colleagues mentioned See's and I asked, 'What's that?". They were all aghast that I had never heard of See's! |
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Post by mez on Mar 22, 2013 2:56:20 GMT -5
Happy, your post made me think of this: My friend and I brought back a huge box of Jacques Genin chocolates for the other volunteers on our Wednesday shift. Was sitting in the break room yesterday with 2 ladies, both having a piece of chocolate, and one asked about it so I explained a little about Jacques Genin and how he supplies top restaurants and hotels, etc. and the other lady said, "Oh, well I guess he hasn't been to See's yet." Translation required: What's See's? I assume this is not a good thing. |
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Post by PariS on Mar 22, 2013 6:41:55 GMT -5
See's is a chain of chocolate shops that's all across the US now. I suppose they're the "gold standard" for a vast majority who don't know better! www.sees.com/ |
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Post by Darcy on Mar 22, 2013 7:12:08 GMT -5
Kristen, back on track. Here's a place I recently read about in a Paris newsletter and will visit in April. The reviewer raved about it.
"Where can you get an excellent gourmet meal in Paris for less than €20? In a Chinese takeaway, of course. This is no joke. In a quiet residential neighborhood near the Parc Montsouris in the south of Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Wang offer typical Chinese dishes in a display case, which customers can take away or eat in the dining room. But if you sit down and ask for the French menu, you may be surprised at the sophistication of the choices offered for €19.80 for three courses. They are prepared by the son of the friendly Wang couple.
It was spacious and sparkling clean, restrooms included."
Jin Xin Lou:
63, rue de l’Amiral Mouchez, 13th Arr.
RER: Cité Universitaire.
Tel.: 01 53 80 27 89 or 06 95 19 41 98.
Fixed-price menu: €19.80.
Roniece, from this forum, was there last week and she also raved about it.
Here are some places I've taken from my files. Some I've been to and some are still on my 'to do' list.
Les Trois Font La Paire
26, Boulevard Saint Germain, 5th Arr. (Panthéon)
01 43 26 73 22
Lunch and Dinner
The prix fixe for two courses 25 Euros, 29 for three.
Le Verre Volé
67, rue de Lancry, 10th Arr.
This friendly, inexpensive neighbourhood bistro and bar à vins is a true local hangout.
Au Train de Vie
1 rue des Deux Gares, 10th Arr
01 40 38 17 05
I found this place when the one I was looking for was closed. Good traditional, inexpensive and in a great setting.
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 22, 2013 7:26:20 GMT -5
Kristen, if the 11th isn't far for you, have a look at the next thread in this Restaurant and Food category. I usually stay in the 11th and have found a lot of wonderful restaurants there. In the list you'll see Bistro de Pientre and Creperie Breton as well as Paris Hanoi. You can eat very well at all of them for short bucks. All are on the rue. de Charonne, although the Bistro de Pientre may be listed on Ledru Rollin, but it's at the corner of Charonne. Creperie Breton does great crepes, and because they're inexpensive, do enjoy a glass of cidre with them. It's the traditional beverage served with crepes. They open at 7 and you don't need to reserve except on weekends. Also forgot this gem on the Ile de la Cité: Le Bougnat on the r. Chanoinesse. Inexpensive but delicious food. Annette, you're right. See's is the gold standard for chocolate for a lot of people. Some of those people are my friends. I should bring them back some French chocolates. Their heads would explode  |
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Post by saintgermain on Apr 13, 2013 17:59:56 GMT -5
Hi Kristen, Don't know if you've gone to Paris yet, but just in case you haven't, Le Perraudin is just a little over your 30 Euro limit per person at dinner at 33.50 Euros for dinner and 18.50 Euros for lunch. www.restaurant-perraudin.com/If you stick with the specials, you can get a meal within your price range at La Fontaine de Mars, near the Eiffel Tower, which is why we went there on Sunday evening so that we could have the Poulet Roti for 20 Euros, the price of the Plat du Jour. www.fontainedemars.com/index.htmlA restaurant that we didn't get to, but wanted to, is Cafe Constant, where there are no reservations, and the prices are very reasonable. The restaurant is also very tiny, but I believe there's an upstairs. We checked it out as we passed by, as it's very close to La Fontaine de Mars. It gets very good reviews. paris.menupages.com/restaurants/cafe-constant-2/menuHave a great trip! Sandy |
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) but Brasseries yes..
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