Auguste – Paris
Accommodating about 25 diners in two small rooms. A sleek, contemporary décor sets the stage for Chef Gaël Orieux’s subdued approach. In a city where a burger, fries and drink can easily empty your pockets, the three-course set-price menu at lunch is one of the city’s best values.
Bistrot de l’Oulette
Bistrot de l’Oulette – Paris
With a sleek, contemporary décor with red and white accents and black and white photograph-prints on the wall, Bistrot de l’Oulette is banking that bringing traditional bistro fare into an ambience that better meets the demands of contemporary diners will pay off. Based on the high consumer ratings they’ve received, the plan seems to be working.
La Pie Noir – Paris
Le Comptoir des Petits Champs – Paris
Le Comptoir des Petits Champs is another restaurant in our list that barely qualifies as a bistro in light of a slightly more sophisticated ambience and menu that the typical Parisian bistro. By offering menu items using unique ingredients like boar and deer Le Comptoir des Petits Champs distinguishes itself from the other bistros on our list of top picks. Although it’s slightly more expensive than a traditional bistro, it’s worth a visit to see a more creative slant on classic bistro cuisine.