Paris is a land of really, really good food, and its culinary offerings go a whole lot further than pastries, bread, cheese, and escargot (not that we aren’t huge fans of all that stuff).
And despite being a major city – one of the wealthiest in the world, in fact – it is still home to lots of brilliant places to dine out without dipping into that overdraft. Yes, we’re talking about cheap eats.
Time Out Paris has compiled a list of the very best affordable restaurants in the city, and after a recent refresh, there’s a new budget-friendly brasserie sitting in the top spot – Le Relais Tropical.
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Since 1988, this no-fuss little spot has been rustling up homemade dishes from Guyana and Guadeloupe. Think thick and fragrant chicken colombo with white rice, fried bread stuffed with smoked chicken, Creole-style tuna or beef stew, and classic salt cod accras.
‘You can expect to pay €7 for a small plate combo, €9 for a large, €11 for a huge – plus extras for €4-5,’ writes Time Out Paris’s food and drink editor Antoine Besse. ‘If you were after some homemade punch to wash it all down (or any alcohol), you won’t find it here – just canned drinks, like a mass-produced ginger beer for €2.’
Though if you are after a tipple, check our roundup of the best bars in Paris.
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