Paris without spending much

An old-school Faubourg Poissonnière bar-brasserie where the neighbourhood mood matters more than culinary theatre.

A warm, long-running Rodier address for fragrant Thai classics, generous plates and an unshowy neighbourhood welcome.

Ever since Forrest Gump hit theaters in 1994, we’ve known that “life is like a box of chocolates.” But if that box comes from Jacques Génin’s workshop, it’s nothing short of life-changing.

The fritkot is a true Belgian institution.

In the 1970s, rue Sainte-Anne saw the arrival of the first Japanese restaurants in Paris.

Do not be fooled by the neon lighting worthy of a retail chain, nor by the minimalist décor.

Open at the crack of dawn, La Perle is where you grab your morning coffee at the counter while chatting about the day’s headlines.

You will always hear someone say: “Chartier was better before!” Of course, it’s no longer the same bouillon as in 1896, when affordable soups and meat dishes were served to workers.

Bouillons were the first popular restaurants in Paris back in the 19th century.

Founded in Lille in 1677, Meert has been legendary since 1849 for its iconic vanilla-filled waffles.

A cozy wooden interior sets the scene to savor the best pho in the city.

The ideal destination to savor the finest in French bakery and patisserie.