Paris – Around Town : Beaubourg and Les Halles (part 5) – Places to Eat

Places to Eat




  1. Dans le Noir

    For brave souls only, this pitch-black restaurant provides a unique dining experience.

    • 51 rue Quincampoix, 75004

    • 01 42 77 98 04

    • No lunch weekdays

    • No disabled access

  2. 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

  3. 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




  4. L’Ambassade d’Auvergne


    Auvergne cooking, with lots of pork and cabbage dishes. Good for solo diners, as tables are shared.

    • 22 rue du Grenier-St-Lazare, 75003

    • 01 42 72 31 22

    • Closed mid-Jul–mid-Aug

    • No disabled access

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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




  8. 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

  9. Restaurant Georges

    Sleek design and a spectacular view make this museum restaurant a great choice for a glamorous night out.

    • Centre Georges Pompidou, 19 rue Beaubourg, 75004

    • 01 44 78 47 99

    • Closed Tue

  10. 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.

    • 12 Impasse Berthaud, 75003

    • 01 42 74 55 44

    • Closed Mon