The 20th arrondissement is full of vibrant and animated neighborhood nuggets that make us fall in love with this Parisian neighborhood with its special atmosphere. On the menu of these good addresses, there is one that is particularly dear to our hearts: it is a HQ where life never stops, the kind of multi-faceted spots where we feel at home while bringing us a lot of novelties and beautiful encounters at each of our passages.
Welcome to the Quartier Rouge, or the embodiment of the 20th arrondissement 's vibe in a bistro. Here, we are transported back to the Paris of the 20th century with its period frontage like the beautiful mosaic on the floor, its imposing counter, and other vintage relics that give this restaurant an authentic soul. Authenticity is the key word here.
There is always something to do or see in the Quartier Rouge. Like Cherif, a key figure in the area, the address is lively and hyperactive. One enters alone, one leaves with new friendships and very quickly, one enters the ballet of the regulars. It is necessary to say that this Parisian bistro has many assets in its sleeve. If it's the perfect spot to catch up with the world over a pint, the Quartier Rouge is also the right address to settle down at lunch or dinner time to enjoy affordable, generous and homemade dishes through a bistronomic menu revealing gourmet recipes that can be accompanied by natural wines.
Among the stars of the menu, don't miss the fish acras, which are sufficiently spicy to arouse the taste buds without bringing tears to the eyes of palates not used to spicy flavors. With their crunchy outside and melting inside texture, these fritters can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a tapas. Yes, between aperitif and greediness, why choose? You're in a spot that ticks all the boxes.
And if you're more in the mood for freshness, you should know that one of the Parisians' pet peeves, aka the burrata, is also part of the party: curled up on its bed of spinach, it's very creamy, generously covered with pesto sauce and shavings of parmesan.
For the rest, we highly recommend the crying tiger, a marinated, snacked and soy lacquered beef miter. Difficult for the carnis gourmets to resist to this terribly melting meat with this sweet and sour twist which completes to conquer us. We also salute the generous wok of vegetables, perfect for balancing everything. For pasta lovers, the linguine with oyster mushroom cream and sautéed vegetables will seduce you with a beautiful presentation that proves to be worthy of the tasting.
Still have room for dessert? The roasted pineapple accompanied by its mascarpone mousse will allow you to end this meal in all lightness. For the most gourmand in search of regressive and comforting flavors, don't miss the chestnut cake, respectful of the flavor of the chestnut, and salted butter caramel if you see it on the menu: a favorite.
But the Quartier Rouge is also a hybrid spot that vibrates to the rhythm of temporary exhibitions featuring well-known artists, such as Jerome Mesnager, and emerging talents, such as Hakim Tahi (photographer), Blandine Denis (illustrator), and Firat Berti (photographer).
Here, one can even come to hunt for vintage treasures during flea markets that sometimes take place outside the walls. For vinyl lovers, it is possible to buy records and listen to them on headphones or to play them and enthusiasts meet during monthly meetings. And since we're talking about music, every Sunday at 6pm the jam session, organized by the Zoot Collectif, attracts jazz aficionados and the curious attracted by the lively atmosphere of this bistro like no other.
Between the spirit of solidarity, the vintage setting, the love of art, the passion for music, the good flavors and the good friends, you understand why we consider the Quartier Rouge as a real standard-bearer of the 20th district.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts January 1, 2022
Official website
quartierrougeparis.fr
