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100 best restaurants: Bistros

Our pick of the new batch of gastro bistros

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They’ve been termed ‘gastro bistrots’, ‘néo-bistrots’ and other things besides. And with good reason: much like Britain’s gastropubs, this new breed of smart bistros offers affordable, creative cuisine in classy surroundings. Bistros, while a French institution, don’t have a clear-cut cuisine of their own; cue some of the country’s most creative chefs, who spice up these venues with some interesting – and always delectable – dishes. Can't find your favourite on our list? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Our pick of Paris’s smartest and most inventive bistros

  • French
  • Belleville
  • price 3 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The tuna carpaccio with cherries

Where? 3 Rue Jouye-Rouve, 19th

When? Tue-Fri 12.15pm-2pm, 7.30pm-11pm. Sat 7.30pm-11pm

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  • Bistros
  • Charonne
  • price 3 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The roast shoulder of suckling pig

Where? 18 Rue Paul Bert, 11th

When? Mon 7.30pm-11pm, Tues-Fri 12noon-2.30pm, 7.30pm-11pm

  • Bistros
  • Odéon
  • price 3 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The fresh crab and mango coulis

Where? 10Bis Rue Servandoni, 6th

When? Tues-Sat 12noon-2.30pm, 7pm-10.30pm

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  • French
  • 15 arrondissement
  • price 3 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The selection of grilled meat or lobster

Where? 20 Rue Rosenwald, 15th

When? Mon-Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-11pm. Sat 7.30pm-11pm

  • French
  • Faubourg Montmartre
  • price 2 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The menu changes every week so take your pick!

Where? 3 Rue Richer, 10th

When? Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm, 7.30pm-10.30pm

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  • French
  • Saint-Georges
  • price 2 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The black truffle risotto

Where? 3 Rue Victor Massé, 9th

When? Mon-Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-10.30pm

  • Bistros
  • SoPi (South Pigalle)
  • price 2 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
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What to order? Home made bangers and mash

Where? 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 10th

When? Mon-Sat 12noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm

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  • Bistros
  • Chaillot
  • price 2 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The steak and frites

Where? 5 Rue de la Manutention, 16th

When? Mon-Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-10.30pm

  • Global
  • Quartier de la Gare
  • price 1 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The braised pork

Where? 5 Rue Clisson, 13th

When? Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm. Thurs-Fri 7pm-10pm

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