If there's one classic French dish that's hard for many gourmets to resist, it's the pâté en croûte, which has been making a real comeback for several years now, not only on the menus of French restaurants in Paris, but also in the hearts of Parisians and visiting tourists eager to sample this pillar of French gastronomy.
Let's face it, when we see the word pâté en croûte on a menu, we too find it hard to resist the call of that naughty oven-baked shortcrust pastry, the just-set jelly that binds all the elements together with delicacy, and the avalanche of carefully crafted meats inside, accommodated or not with pistachios or foie gras.
Every restaurant and every chef has his or her own vision and recipe for pie, of course, and when it comes to discussing the recipe, most prefer to keep it a secret in the back of their minds. And for good reason: making a pate en croûte is an art in itself, requiring skill, inventiveness and dexterity.
Do you feel like devouring a slice of pâté en croûte? Here are the best addresses and restaurants in Paris where you can enjoy a plump, golden pie!
Nolinski Paris restaurant switches to French bourgeois cuisine
Le Nolinski, the restaurant a stone's throw from the Opéra, reinvents itself with a new menu by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, highlighting French bourgeois cuisine. We're off to rediscover the charm of this chic, cosy venue, which now celebrates culinary traditions while offering an experience worthy of the finest Parisian institutions. [Read more]
Network star chef Eloi Spinnler finally opens his second restaurant Colère (and it's top!)
Chef Eloi Spinnler, star of the social networks, has finally opened his second restaurant in Paris. Named Colère, it follows on from his first address, Orgueil, and proves to be terribly naughty. [Read more]
Chez Bertrand, the French bistro on avenue des Ternes in place of Boeuf Maillot
Forget Boeuf Maillot, and make way for Chez Bertrand, the new French brasserie on Avenue des Ternes. [Read more]
Flat Bread, street food for lunch, bistronomy and live wines for dinner
Flat Bread is changing direction. From now on, the restaurant will offer street-food for lunch and bistronomy for dinner, to be washed down with good, unadulterated pints. [Read more]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
Le Brouard, Simon Flaouter's affordable bistronomic restaurant in Val-de-Marne
Le Brouard is the name of Simon Flaouter's new restaurant in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne. He has left his position as Executive Chef at Jacky Ribault's excellent Les Mérovingiens to launch his own business. And the good news is that you can enjoy an affordable, seasonal menu at €25, renewed daily. [Read more]
Brasserie Martin, the restless brewery of the Nouvelle Garde
In the La Nouvelle Garde family, we ask for Brasserie Martin, that big bistro with its colorful decor and winter garden, where gangs of friends and local families flock. [Read more]
L'Evadé, chef Rémi Poulain's bistronomic address in SoPi
Chef Rémi Poulain and fellow chef Anthony Rivière, already behind L'Escudella, open a new bistronomic address in SoPi: L'Evadé. [Read more]
Bombance, the Marais' finest bistronomic discovery
Bombance, a bistronomic restaurant in the Marais district of Paris, is a delightful discovery, with well-thought-out, well-crafted dishes! [Read more]
Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [Read more]
Club Cochon, bistrot canaille in the Passage des Panoramas
As its name suggests, Club Cochon is aimed at pork lovers, and offers pork in all its forms, including pork sandwiches for lunch. [Read more]
L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes, the authentic, gourmet Parisian bistro
L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes is the old bistro in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that has been delighting diners with its traditional cuisine for over 100 years. Taken over by Pierre Négrevergne two years ago, this institution continues to delight lovers of generous French cuisine. Are you a fan of pâté en croûte, blanquette and cassoulet? Here's your address! [Read more]
Les Parisiens, generous bourgeois cuisine with no false notes by Thibault Sombardier
Chef Thibault Sombardier signs the menu for Les Parisiens restaurant, in the Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain hotel. On the menu, bourgeois cuisine honoring French traditions and a floating island... gargantuan! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Petit Rétro, our test of Irwin Durand and Guy Savoy's new table in the 16th arrondissement of Paris
For fine bistronomic cuisine in the purest French tradition, head for Le Petit Rétro, a restaurant in the 16th arrondissement whose new menu has been devised by Chiberta chef Irwin Durand, under the guidance of chef Guy Savoy. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Au Petit Riche, bourgeois French cuisine without a wrinkle
Since it opened in 1854, Au Petit Riche has been delighting the Parisian elite with its bourgeois French cuisine. [Read more]
Chez Fred: bistro and local cuisine in western Paris
A veritable institution in the Ternes district of Paris, Chez Fred unveils a new gourmet face with the arrival of chef Benjamin Lavenne behind the stoves. With its mix of classic French cuisine served just like at grandma's and Lyonnais specialties, Chez Fred remains a benchmark in western Paris. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Sezono, generous and inventive vegetarian cuisine
A true restaurant-market, Sezono showcases inventive, resourceful vegetarian cuisine, to be enjoyed on the pretty, sunny terrace. [Read more]
Le Café de la Paix: the sublime historic restaurant in Paris with a renovated setting
The Café de la Paix, this world-famous restaurant classified as a historical monument, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful restaurants in Paris. The emblematic Parisian restaurant, ideally located on the magnificent Place de l'Opéra, welcomes you since its renovation in its two bright and airy spaces, entirely redesigned by the architect Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2021. [Read more]
Bouillon Pigalle, great French classics at low prices
From midday to midnight, Bouillon Pigalle delivers the great classics of bistro cuisine at low prices. It's the perfect place for those on a budget. [Read more]
L'Escargot Montorgueil, the Parisian institution still delighting, 200 years later
Located in the Halles district of Paris, L'Escargot Montorgueil showcases Burgundy snails in original recipes, and brilliantly executes the great classics of French gastronomy. [Read more]
L'Envolée, the restaurant in the winter garden of the 5* hotel La Demeure Montaigne
Located in the winter garden of the 5* La Demeure Montaigne hotel, the L'Envolée restaurant celebrates French classicism, with the finest local produce. [Read more]
L'Auberge Bressane, bourgeois French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere
Head to the Auberge Bressane for a feast in the purest French tradition. On the menu, well-executed bourgeois cuisine, to be savored in the authentic atmosphere of a small regional inn. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Bon Saint Pourçain, top-flight cuisine next to Saint-Sulpice
Just a stone's throw from the church of Saint-Sulpice, Bon Saint Pourçain is a favorite with gourmands and gourmets alike. Fabulous. [Read more]
Aux Crus de Bourgogne, authentic French cuisine in Montorgueil
The Aux Crus de Bourgogne institution gets a makeover, but remains true to itself. Here, you can still enjoy the great classics of French gastronomy, expertly executed. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Le Vaudeville: traditional cuisine and seafood for the century-old Parisian brasserie
Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]
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