5 Parisian restaurants open in August
Paris in August is dead calm on the traffic front… but also in the kitchen. Many establishments close for the summer. However, a few restaurants are holding out, offering non-stop cooking, breathtaking views and a bucolic atmosphere. Here are five gourmet addresses to discover this summer, open without interruption.
Margaux: chic bistro overlooking the Eiffel Tower
Located on the banks of the Seine, Margaux revisits traditional French cuisine in a bright, elegant setting. What’s on the menu? Dishes inspired by childhood memories, such as homemade pâté en croûte, vol-au-vent and Grand Marnier soufflé.
📍Margaux, 10 Av. de New York, 75116 Paris
Le Chalet des Îles Boulogne: country escape in Paris
Nestled on an island in the Bois de Boulogne, this restaurant with its Belle Époque charm remains a safe bet. The menu, designed by Pierre Chomet, offers fresh, summery cuisine. Ideal for a green lunch or a romantic dinner by the water.
Noucha: good taste all day long
Noucha is the eponymous hotel’s restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cosy atmosphere. The emphasis is on generous, seasonal cuisine, with a menu that changes with the market. A chic, discreet stopover a stone’s throw from the Trocadéro.
📍Restaurant Noucha, 66 Rue Jean de la Fontaine, 75016 Paris
Bistro Blandine: French cuisine, neighborhood spirit
Margaux’s little brother, Bistro Blandine plays the authentic bistro card, with straightforward cooking, fine produce and attentive service. You’ll find classic dishes revisited with flair, in a warm and welcoming setting.
📍Bistro Blandine, 45 Av. Kléber, 75116 Paris
La Base: organic and local brasserie in a 5-star hotel
On the first floor of the La Fondation hotel (Paris 17th), La Base offers seasonal, organic and locally sourced cuisine. The venue, both designer and convivial, is perfect for business lunches or summer dinners with friends.
📍Brasserie La Base, 40 Rue Legendre, 75017 Paris
Bonus: Le Charmant, the barbecue detour in Saint-Ouen
Just a few minutes from Paris, Le Charmant offers bourgeois cuisine and open-air barbecues in a 400 m² garden. Painted ceilings, moldings and elegant ambience in the rooms, open-air barbecue outside. A great option for a quiet summer dinner.
📍Le Charmant Hôtel Restaurant, 53 Rue du Landy, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
Paris remains (very) greedy in August
Even in the height of summer, the capital has no shortage of good restaurants. From the banks of the Seine to bucolic islets and new hotel brasseries, these continuously-open addresses are all pretexts for enjoying Paris in a different way.
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