Places to Eat
Dans le Noir For brave souls only, this pitch-black restaurant provides a unique dining experience. Au Pied de Cochon Long-time
Les Halles favourite. If your taste is not for offal, there are options
such as oysters and steak. Open 24 hours a day. 6 rue Coquillière, 75001 01 40 13 77 00
Au Pied de Cochon
Benoit Try the lunchtime menu to cut costs at what is, justifiably
the most expensive bistro in Paris. 20 rue St-Martin, 75004 01 42 72 25 76 Closed Aug No disabled access
L’Ambassade d’Auvergne
Auvergne cooking, with lots of pork and cabbage dishes. Good for solo diners, as tables are shared.
Tour de Montlhéry, Chez Denise
This bistro is an institution in Les Halles
for its huge portions of meat. 5 rue des Prouvaires, 75001 01 42 36 21 82 Closed Sat–Sun, mid-Jul–mid-Aug
Le Grizzli Charcuterie and pâtés are some of the simple dishes at this
early 20th-century bistro. 7 rue St-Martin, 75004 01 48 87 77 56 No disabled access
Café Beaubourg The terrace here overlooks the Pompidou Centre. Flash-fried steak is a house special. 43 rue St-Merri, 75004 01 48 87 63 96 No disabled access
La Cloche des Halles Simple bar-bistro where you can dine on plates of cheese and cold meats. 28 rue Coquillière, 75001 01 42 36 93 89 Closed Sun, 3 weeks in Aug No credit cards
Restaurant Georges Sleek design and a spectacular view make this museum restaurant a great choice for a glamorous night out. Le Hangar Hidden
down a street near the Pompidou this bistro is no secret to locals, who
keep returning for the fabulous food, such as seared foie gras on
olive-oil mash. Open for afternoon tea on Sundays.
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