What could be better than dining out in Paris,
a city that knows how to eat. The French attitude towards food and the culture of not only what to eat
but how to go about eating it is so celebrated that people around the world
emulate the way the French do food. In this video, I'm sharing five of my top
recommendations for where to eat in Paris. In a city where competition is high, these five all deserve a coveted spot
on your Paris wish list. Let's start with Bouillon Chartier, a place where I can almost guarantee
you'll have to wait in line and I can guarantee that
you'll find the wait 100% worth it. The wait is much improved by the fact that
they serve little cups of sangria for 1 Euro. This is a genius idea and, if you like it, you can get pitchers of the sangria once you're inside. Oh that's nice. The word 'bouillon' usually refers to soup stock or broth but in this context it's a type of restaurant
meant to serve good food cheaply and quickly. A friend of ours who used to live in Paris
said Chartier was her favourite bouillon in the city. It's located in the 9th arrondissement
inside a former railway station. If you've seen our video on the Musee d'Orsay you already know how much I love me
a repurposed train station and this is another outstanding example. Good evening. Two people? Good evening. Yes. Chartier is exactly as charming
as you hope dining in Paris will be. You're transported back to the style of the Belle Epoque with its high ceilings, vast mirrors, and giant clock that used to keep travellers
and trains running on time. Two brothers opened Chartier in 1896
and its had only 4 owners since. They estimate they've served
about 50 million meals in that time and, if there's any justice in this world,
they'll serve at least 50 million more. Waiters flit about in black vests and white aprons writing orders directly onto paper tablecloths. Marc and I ordered a bottle of red wine and, because the prices here are so affordable, it's a fantastic opportunity to sample
traditional French cuisine from escargot to steak frites. I started with Ĺ“uf mayonnaise and Marc, because he hates mayonnaise
for reasons inconceivable to me, got a mixed green salad. We also shared avocado
with shrimp and cocktail dressing. For our main meals, we both ordered
rump steak with peppercorn sauce and fries. We followed with a cheese course
of both blue and camembert, which we shared. And dessert was stewed apples for Marc and Chantilly cream for me. The entire meal with a bottle of wine, appetizers,
entrees, a cheese course, and dessert cost 53,90 €, which is really excellent value. Add to it Parisian charm and
the steady hum of happy eaters and I'd call the whole experience priceless. Next is a Paris institution
with more than one claim to fame. Au Pied de Cochon was the first restaurant in Paris to get a license to be open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since it opened in 1947, Au Pied de Cochon
has literally never closed. Legend goes there are no locks or light switches here
because they'd never be used. Perfect for night owls like me. Unlike Chartier, the ceilings here are low and cozy with red leather chairs and white linen tablecloths. It's located opposite where the famous
market at Les Halles used to be which makes sense because it was
a great place to find leftover pig, which is important for a brasserie
named after pig's feet. The menu is full of piggy-themed dishes,
including other classic brasserie fare. We ordered French onion soup inspired by Julia Child who loved to come here with her husband Paul
to tuck into a comforting bowl. Everyone from Josephine Baker
to Jean Paul Gaultier has dined here. My favourite touch is that the bill comes with
little pink piggies made of meringue. Next is Cafe de Flore, one of the oldest,
and most famous, cafes in Paris that's also had its fair share
of famous clientele over the years. Since it opened in 1880 it's been a hub
for artists and intellectuals to meet up, work, and be inspired. Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
were regulars here and now it's a favourite spot of Ina Garten who says it's the quintessential
Parisian cafe experience. She says her idea of the perfect meal in Paris
is an omelet and a glass of champagne at Flore. Located on a corner in the 6th arrondissement
it's the perfect place for people watching and has always been known
as the place to see and be seen in Paris. I highly recommend reading Adam Gopnik's essay
called A Tale of Two Cafes if you want to know more
about Flore and its rival cafe. Marc and I each ordered a cafe au lait which comes
with the coffee and milk in separate little jugs, which elevates just 'having a coffee'
to its own experience. Oh, that's good. To eat, we each had 'le Flore' which is a
toasted sandwich with ham and cheese. Gooey cheese and creamy coffee
on a sunny sidewalk in Paris? There's a reason the seats
at Cafe de Flore are so desired. Oh my god. That's... That's...good cheese. This next cafe way up in Montmartre
might already look familiar to you. This is Cafe des 2 Moulins,
which means Two Windmills, and it's named after the close by Moulin Rouge and the Moulin de la Galette,
which Renoir immortalized in one of his best known paintings and you can now see it now
down at the Musee d'Orsay. Its main claim to fame, however,
is as the make believe workplace of Amélie in the movie named for her. Amelie is one of my favourites, so being able to visit 'the set'
would be enough incentive, but I was quickly won over as well
by the pale pink paint, the neon lights, the tiled floor, and details like the vintage clock and fan. It feels authentic and lived in. Yes, of course, there are lots of other tourists here,
just like at Flore, but who cares. Chances are they're also here
because they loved the movie Amélie which forms a kinship amongst you anyway. And don't get me wrong, you'll find locals here too. There's a little tribute to Amélie near the bathroom so don't miss checking that out. I like that the cafe embraces
its connection to the movie. We ordered the 'goûter d'Amélie', which is
your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate with crème brûlée, of course. I ordered mine with a café au lait and channeled my inner Amélie
when cracking the top, which was extra satisfying. Next is Frenchie To Go, the smaller, cheaper takeaway spot next to
a Michelin Star restaurant called Frenchie. Frenchie To Go uses the same suppliers
and high quality ingredients without the Michelin Star price tag. They serve British and American street food
with a French twist and everything is homemade. It's open for breakfast and lunch and there are a handful of seats inside
if you want to eat in, like we did. We each got the pulled pork sandwich where the coleslaw and greens
are packed in the sandwich. It was delicious and I love
the relaxed modern style here. I hear the larger restaurant is also fantastic and there's a Frenchie wine bar on the same street,
so they have you covered from early to late. We've devoted other videos to
great dining experiences in Paris so I'll link those for you if you're interested. In Canal St. Martin, for example, there's a place where, when you order your pizza, they give you a pink balloon. This is so cool! You go wait anywhere along the canal and they'll deliver your pizza
by finding your balloon. It's so much fun and the pizza is also legit good. I also highly recommend visiting the original Ladurée for macarons and coffee served
in the prettiest pastel china. You'll also want to reserve a place ahead at Angelina for both its famously thick hot chocolate,
which Coco Chanel herself was a fan of, and pastry so good that a Paris pastry chef
told me it was the best in Paris. For five other specific recommendations
on exactly what and where to eat in Paris, check out our 5 Foods To Eat In Paris video. I would add to those foods by the way
a visit to Poilâne bakery for a taste of their iconic sourdough, best enjoyed picnic style
at the Luxembourg Garden. So I'll link all those videos below along with others about what you can do in Paris in the hours or minutes between all the delicious food. I hope you enjoyed this video. Remember to give it a like if you did,
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Bouillon Chartier is cheap but they mainly use frozen or industrially processed food.
French journalists who made a small documentary about Parisian restaurants found industrial pre-cooked products package in their trash.
The rest of the restaurants you showed are mainly tourist trap, mediocre food but premium prices.