{"id":187438,"date":"2025-09-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/09\/13\/bistros-are-back-why-do-parisians-love-this-style-of-restaurant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:34:18","slug":"bistros-are-back-why-do-parisians-love-this-style-of-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/09\/13\/bistros-are-back-why-do-parisians-love-this-style-of-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Bistros are back! Why do Parisians love this style of restaurant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Paris, bistros have never really disappeared, but in recent years they&#8217;ve made a comeback.<\/strong>  More than just a place to eat, they embody a certain Parisian art de vivre: simplicity, authenticity and conviviality. They offer a taste of traditional French cuisine, but also a warm atmosphere and old-fashioned charm, far removed from the hustle and bustle of trendy, overpriced restaurants. <\/h3>\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s <strong>bistros<\/strong> are attracting a new generation of gourmets, keen to get back to basics: <strong>fresh produce, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere<\/strong>. They have become refuges where people take the time, with friends or family, to savor sincere cuisine. Some chefs are even adding a contemporary touch, breathing new life into <strong>addresses that are sometimes centuries old<\/strong>. <strong>Here&#8217;s our selection of Parisian bistros to (re)discover&#8230;<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Le Phalsbourg: conviviality and know-how<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1602\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited.png 1602w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-295x166.png 295w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-880x495.png 880w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-534x300.png 534w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-180x100.png 180w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-312x175.png 312w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-829x466.png 829w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-372x209.png 372w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phalsbourg-edited-296x167.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nestled just a stone&#8217;s throw from Parc Monceau, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/02\/25\/le-phalsbourg-a-parisian-bistro-just-the-way-we-like-it\/\">Le Phalsbourg<\/a><\/strong> is a must for lovers of traditional French cuisine and exceptional wines. This bistro already seduces with its warm atmosphere, entirely home-cooked dishes and cellar featuring over <strong>140<\/strong> carefully selected <strong>wine references<\/strong>. At Le <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantlephalsbourg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phalsbourg<\/a>, the menu constantly evolves with the seasons and the chef&#8217;s inspirations. The dishes, prepared entirely on site, feature fresh, high-quality ingredients, reviving <strong>the great classics of the Parisian bistro<\/strong>, without pretension, just what&#8217;s needed: savoir-faire. You won&#8217;t want to miss the Comt\u00e9 souffl\u00e9, the house&#8217;s signature starter, or even the sweetbreads with garlic pur\u00e9e.The ambience is just as authentic: with its custom-designed bar, red banquettes and shelves lined with old cookery books and gourmet objects, the place exudes authenticity.    <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd3 rue de Phalsbourg, 75017.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Les Petis Parisiens: an assertive bistronomic vision<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-749x1126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-749x1126.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-196x295.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-scaled.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_bistrot_2x3_MarielleGaudry_000820-2-350x525.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-749x1126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-749x1126.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-196x295.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-scaled.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LesPetitsParisiens_salle_2x3_MarielleGaudry_001219-1-350x525.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In the heart of the 14\u1d49 arrondissement, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petits-parisiens.fr\/\">Les Petits Parisiens<\/a><\/strong> bring the former R\u00e9galade back to life with an assertive bistronomic vision. Founded by <strong>Arnaud Duhem<\/strong>, who trained with top names such as Shangri-La and Alain Ducasse, the place now welcomes the talented <strong>Lucas Felzine<\/strong>, known for his inventiveness and Nikkei-inspired approach to cuisine. Together, they offer a short, seasonal menu, where each dish highlights <strong>the nobility of the product<\/strong>. Salt-crusted beet, tuna ceviche with kasu, roast lamb with fig leaf or pearly cod reveal a lively, sincere cuisine. In the dining room, cement tiles, historic zinc and tableware collected by <strong>Arnaud Duhem <\/strong>create a warm, authentic atmosphere. With its cutting-edge cellar run by <strong>Lo\u00efc Moug\u00e8ne<\/strong>, this is a must for those who love the bistro spirit and the pleasures of uncompromising taste.     <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd49 Avenue Jean Moulin, Paris, 14e<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Aux Lyonnais: the Lyonnais bouchon in Paris<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-880x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-880x587.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-295x197.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AUXLYONNAIS_cookheure-HD-1-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Dumant Group, in collaboration with <strong>Alain Ducasse<\/strong>, brings the <strong>Aux Lyonnais<\/strong> institution back to life. In a setting steeped in history, the transmission of savoir-faire takes on its full meaning. Chef <strong>Victoria Boller<\/strong> sublimates the Lyonnais repertoire: coq au vin, quenelle with Nantua sauce, pot-au-feu or Henri IV kidneys. The spirit of the bouchons lyonnais comes to the capital, with generosity as the watchword.   <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 32, rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bistrot Micheline: a station transformed into a festive bistro<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187367\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-295x166.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-312x175.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-372x209.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/micheline-bistrot-seves-pas-parisiens-1-edited-296x167.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This former train station, inaugurated in 1889, is now a bistro. With three-starred chef <strong>Gilles Goujon<\/strong> at the helm, <strong>Bistrot Micheline<\/strong> becomes an address for sharing. The spirit of the<strong> Bistrots Pas Parisiens<\/strong> can be found here, with preserved heritage and accessible, generous, modern cuisine.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 4, place de la Gare, 92300 Levallois-Perret<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Les Marches: authenticity at the foot of the Eiffel Tower<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1-880x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1-880x503.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1-295x169.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bistrots-parisien-1-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nestled between the Seine and the Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Art Moderne, <strong>Les Marches<\/strong> is one of the few bistros still bearing the <em>Routiers<\/em> label. Here, tradition takes center stage: eggs en meurette, stuffed cabbage, blanquette with morel mushrooms, quenelles, floating island or chocolate mousse. An address that consistently cultivates authenticity and attracts both regulars and the curious in search of the bistro spirit.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 5, rue de la Manutention, 75016 Paris<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bistrot Minim&#8217;s: the rebirth of a myth<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-751x1126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-751x1126.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-197x295.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-010-350x525.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-751x1126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-751x1126.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-197x295.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tables-BistrotMinims-250122-001-350x525.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Under the impetus of <strong>Laurent de Gourcuff<\/strong> and his <strong>Paris Society<\/strong> group, the legendary <strong>Minim&#8217;s<\/strong> on rue Royale is reborn as <strong>Bistrot Minim&#8217;s<\/strong>. Under the elegant eye of <strong>Cord\u00e9lia de Castellane<\/strong>, the place has regained its aura and today offers generous Parisian cuisine, adapted to the desires of a new generation. The charm of yesterday&#8217;s address blends with a contemporary interpretation of the bistro.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 9, rue Royale, 75008 Paris<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You may also like <\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Le Bistrot Paul Bert (11\u1d49)<\/h2>\n\n<p>A cult address in eastern Paris, <strong>Bistrot Paul Bert<\/strong> is an institution for meat lovers. Its menu features dishes such as entrec\u00f4te with pepper sauce or chocolate tart. People come here for the food as much as for the typically Parisian atmosphere, with its moleskin banquettes and chalk slates.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 18, rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris<br\/>\ud83d\udd52 Open Monday to Saturday (lunch and dinner)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Le Baratin (20\u1d49)<\/h2>\n\n<p>Le <strong>Baratin<\/strong> attracts local regulars and Parisian chefs alike. At the helm, Raquel Carena offers French cuisine revisited with Argentine influences. The dishes are generous, straightforward and unadorned. The place remains a model of the neighborhood bistro, where natural wine also plays an important role.   <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 3, rue Jouye-Rouve, 75020 Paris<br\/>\ud83d\udd52 Open Tuesday to Saturday (dinner)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bistrot des Tournelles (4\u1d49)<\/h2>\n\n<p>In the Marais district, <strong>Bistrot des Tournelles<\/strong> is one of the new addresses reinventing the genre. The decor is retro, with weathered mirrors and bistro chairs, but the menu is more modern. Veal tartare and coquillettes with truffled ham are just as popular with locals as they are with visitors.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 20, rue des Tournelles, 75004 Paris<br\/>\ud83d\udd52 Open daily (lunch and dinner)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Chez Georges (2\u1d49)<\/h2>\n\n<p>A Parisian institution since 1961, <strong>Chez Georges<\/strong> is the perfect example of an old-fashioned bistro. Emblematic recipes such as p\u00e2t\u00e9 en cro\u00fbte, blanquette and baba au rhum are served here. With its red-checkered tablecloths and friendly atmosphere, the place retains a timeless charm.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 1, rue du Mail, 75002 Paris<br\/>\ud83d\udd52 Open Monday to Friday (lunch and dinner)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bistrot Vivienne (2\u1d49)<\/h2>\n\n<p>Located in the superb Galerie Vivienne, <strong>Bistrot Vivienne<\/strong> combines heritage and conviviality. Amidst velvet, mosaics and wood panelling, you&#8217;ll enjoy simple yet effective French cuisine: escargots, homemade foie gras and beef steaks. It&#8217;s an address that attracts Parisians and strollers alike, who come to admire the covered gallery.  <\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd 4, rue des Petits Champs, 75002 Paris<br\/>\ud83d\udd52 Open daily (lunch and dinner)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Paris, bistros have never really disappeared, but in recent years they&#8217;ve made a comeback. 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