Restaurant généreux guide - activities

Café Max, generous French cuisine in this Resistance stronghold

Chef Frédéric Vardon, also at the helm of 39V, takes over Parisian institution Café Max, a Mecca of the Resistance and a generous French bistro with a last-century feel, where the neighborhood's encostumé workers rub shoulders.

Le Lys d'Or, the 12th arrondissement's Chinese institution for over 30 years

For over 30 years, family-run restaurant Le Lys d'Or has been filling the stomachs of traditional Chinese food lovers in the 12th arrondissement.

Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles

A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight.

Filakia Petit Café d'Athènes, tasty and generous Greek street food

Generous mezzés, typical sandwiches with beautiful spit-roasted meats, cocktails based on Hellenic spirits, there's no doubt about it: Filakia is a real little Greek tavern in Paris!

Sonny's Deli, authentic New York sandwiches in Paris

Foodporn alert with the opening of Sonny's Deli, serving authentic New York-style sandwiches. A real favorite!

Faste, the restaurant with generous and original croque-monsieurs

On the Faste menu, there's just one star: the croque-monsieur, which comes in a thousand and one original, regressive recipes.

Loov, tasty and (very) affordable couscous in République

A couscous full of flavor and love, and above all at a very reasonable price, you'll find it at Loov!

Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg

Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea.

Coquin, the excellent affordable rotisserie in Ménilmontant

Flame-roasted French poultry, a friendly atmosphere and a competitive menu at unbeatable prices - you're not dreaming, you're at the Coquin rotisserie!

Bouillon République, the bubbling French address

Bouillon République has finally opened its doors and, like its big brother Bouillon Pigalle, offers a host of traditional French dishes at very affordable prices.

Baba Zulu, the American soul food restaurant to try in Paris

Head to the United States for a regressive taste trip with Baba Zulu. Head to the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in the 11th arrondissement, to taste gourmet dishes made with waffles and chicken. Intrigued? We tell you more...

New Soul Food Le Maquis, the temple of Afropean street food

New Soul Food, the famous foodtruck, is opening a "bricks-and-mortar" restaurant a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. At Le Maquis, you'll savour Afropean street-food dishes that are original and, frankly, delightful.

La Cantine Chinoise, Belleville's excellent Chinese restaurant

You may have walked past it dozens of times without ever stopping. Yet for 20 years, the Cantine Chinoise has been delighting regulars in the Belleville district. We recommend a visit to discover all the specialties of Wenzhou. Ravioli, nems, tempura, woks, kaifans, tanmians... a real treat.

Benedict, eggs Benedict in a thousand ways in the Marais

At Benedict's, the star of the menu is Eggs Benedict, offered here in original and frankly gourmet recipes.

Aux Bons Crus, the generous trucker in the 11th arrondissement

Aux Bons Crus is one of the last roadhouses in Paris. Located in the capital's 11th arrondissement, the restaurant offers authentic, comforting and generous French cuisine.

D'Chez Eux, local cuisine in the heart of the 7th arrondissement

If, like Jacques Chirac, you love good food and appreciate traditional French cuisine, then head to the D'Chez Eux restaurant, just a stone's throw from the Invalides; you're in for a treat!

Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond, mini price, maxi pleasure

We're taking you to Les Halles to discover a new Parisian bouillon, Petit Bouillon Pharamond. A place where you can eat classic Parisian bistronomy dishes, at mini prices, for maximum pleasure!