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Here is the list of several off the beaten track, mostly inexpensive restaurants with main courses prices from 10€ to 35€. The list is a result of a research based on personal experiences. Many of these places do not appear in travel guides. In fact, if they do, that would be a very strong factor for not including one or another restaurant into the list. We have tried to select places visited by locals.

However, we should add that creating a list like this is a very difficult thing to do. Firstly, any judgement regarding eating is very subjective. Second, restaurants come and go, and, in addition, they are sold and bought, and with new owners often come a lot of changes. Finally, it's very difficult to establish strict criteria - one place may have excellent chef, but service may be poor, and of course, it's very important always to take into account the value for the buck issue. So, the point is that this list is a compromise - we expect that most people will enjoy the experience, but we do not expect that there will be consensus on each and every list entry.

Le Louchebem

31, rue Berger , 1e
www.le-louchebem.fr
One of the oldest grill/steakhouse restaurants in Paris. In the area of les Halles

Aux Trois Petits Cochons

31 rue Tiquetonne, 2e
Small restaurant with traditional French cuisine . Popular among gays.

Le 101

101, rue Vieille du Temple, 3e
Beautiful location facing the Picasso Museum garden. Traditional and inventive French Cuisine

Amisphere

14, rue de Normandie, 3e
Traditional French, great value for money

Au Bascou

38, rue Réaumur, 3e
Southwest French, Basque region of France, located near the Georges Pompidou Center
RECOMMENDED

Chez Janou

2 rue Roger-Verlomme, 3e
Traditional Provençale cuisine. Now appears in many tourist guides.
RECOMMENDED

Les Chineurs

55 rue de Bretagne, 3e
www.leschineurs.com
Considered as one of the best restaurants in the Marais at brasserie prices.

L'Ambassade d'Auvergne

22 rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, 3e
http://ambassade-auvergne.com
Auvergne and Aveyron regional cuisine, good food at still affordable prices
RECOMMENDED

Innamorati Caffé

57 rue Charlot, 3e
Authentic Italian cuisine with Napoletanian flavor. Also visit La Madonnina, 10, rue Marie et Louise (same owners)

L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel

51 rue de Montmorency, 3e
www.auberge-nicolas-flamel.fr
Located in one of the oldest houses in Paris built in 1407 for Nicolas Flamel, 15th century alchemist. Offers a wonderful ambiance. Superb cooking, and very good service.
RECOMMENDED

Bel Canto

72, quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, 4e
www.lebelcanto.com
Southern French cuisine with music of various classical composers (Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, Puccini, etc.). Well known, rather expensive and widely publicized place. Still, it gives a unique experience.
RECOMMENDED

Le Coude Fou

12, rue du Bourg-Tibourg, 4e
Traditional French, typical Parisian bistrot à vins

Ma Bourgogne

19 Place des Vosges, 4e
Traditional French cuisine from Burgundy and Central France.

Cafe Panis

21, Quai Montebello, 5e
If you happen to be walking along the Seine or in the proximity of Notre Dame, the Cafe Panis on Quai Montebello directly across the Cathedral is the place to have an inexpensive meal in a relaxing atmosphere.

La Bastide D'Opio

9, rue Guisarde, 6e
www.bistrot-opio.com
Exceptional Provençale cuisine.
RECOMMENDED

Le Bistrot D'Henri

16, rue Princesse, 6e
Traditional French cuisine at a very reasonable price

Lapérouse

51, Quay of Large Augustins, 6e
www.restaurantlaperouse.com
Historic (since 1860) and gourmet restaurant. Some refer to this place as a time machine - Maupassant, Zola, Musset and Hugo used to frequent this place. Small private rooms with old fashion decor. One block from Pont Neuf.
RECOMMENDED

Le Bamboche

15,rue de Babylone, 7e
Classic restaurant with contemporary French cuisine. A bit pricier than other restaurants in this list (in the range of 70€/person).

Pasco

74, boulevard de la Tour- Maubourg, 7e
www.restaurantpasco.com
Traditional French Southern cuisine. In the area of Invalides

Le Miramis

6 rue Rampon, 11e
Traditional French cuisine with Southern flavor, relatively new restaurant

A la Biche au Bois

45, ave Ledru Rollin, 12e
Small and popular restaurant near Gare de Lion. Specializing in wild game.

La Table Du Marquis

3, rue Beccaria, 12e
www.latabledumarquis.fr
Traditional French cuisine of the region of Périgord. Near Care de Lion. Very popular and simple place with good value.

La Cave de l'Os Moëlle

181, rue de Lourmel, 15e
Traditional French, gourmet buffet

La Villa Corse

164 boulevard de Grenelle, 15e
Corsican restaurant with beautiful decoration. Very nice living room environment.

Tocqueville

55, Pereire boulevard, 17e
www.le-tocqueville.com
Traditional cuisine, tea room, modern decor, located near Place Wagram
RECOMMENDED

Le Lapin Agile

22 Rue Des Saules, 18e
www.au-lapin-agile.com
Paris oldest bar-cabare and a Montmartre landmark. Show including one drink is 24€ per person
RECOMMENDED