BenoitvsBistrot Paul Bert
Both establishments are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Bistrot Paul Bert is preferred by most reviewers compared to Benoit. Bistrot Paul Bert is ranked #7 in Paris with approval from 15 reviewers like Fodor's, Zagat and Frommer's.
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20 rue Saint-Martin, 75004 Paris
From $33/night
Fodor's "It's a splurge to be here, so go all the way and top off your meal with the caramelized tarte tatin or a rum-doused baba." Full review
Insight Guides "This celebrated vintage bistro, long renowned for its excellent cooking and very high prices, fell into the Alain Ducasse fold in 2004, but the master chef promised not to change its style."
Travel + Leisure "The menu favors elegant French favorites like duck pâte, roast pigeon, and escargots in their shells with garlic butter." Full review
Zagat3.8
"A "veritable icon", this century-old address in the 4th, "revived" by Alain Ducasse, is "still one of the most dependable" for "high-class bistro" fare." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The chef turns out escargots in their shells with garlic butter and herbs; tête-de-veau, or head of veal, in a traditional ravigote vinaigrette sauce; boeuf à la parisienne; and good cassoulet." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A gem of a Parisian bistro, super-chef Alain Ducasse has retained the faux-marbre, polished-brass, and lace-curtain decor created in 1912."
Time Out "If you have a picture in your head of a golden age of Parisian dining, it probably looks something like Benoit." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Alain Ducasse runs this chic and lively bistro, one of the oldest in Paris. Classic cuisine, respecting the soul of this fine, authentic establishment." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Alain Ducasse's super old-school bistro—with pale yellow faux marble walls, red upright banquets...you come here because the food is so solid that you won't run the risk of having a bad meal" Full review
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Stick to the classics or don't be shy and ask for some help.
Frommer's "Mirrors, zinc, and tiles still line the venerable dining room, while the menu features beautifully executed bistro classics. " Full review
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Save room for the profiteroles, puff pastry filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Bistrot Paul Bert
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18 rue Paul-Bert, 75011 Paris
From $0/night
Concierge "With a friendly, arty crowd and wonderful food, this back-beyond-the-Bastille bistro would be well worth seeking out even if it weren't one of the best buys in town."
Fodor's "The Paul Bert delivers everything you could want from a traditional Paris bistro." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A classic French eatery with unexpected twists." Full review
BlackBook "Hardly the secret it was a couple of years ago, this place bursts with bobos and businessmen dialed in to its superior value."
Gayot13.0
"The capable director of the set, M. Auboyneau, has successfully devoted his efforts to present a real cuisine at prices of the past century, or almost." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This bistro’s popularity is not surprising, given its combination of vintage decor – complete with zinc bar – and classic bistro cooking."
Rough Guide "A mix of locals and visitors flock here for the cosy, friendly ambience and high-quality simple fare."
Time Out "This heart-warming bistro gets it right almost down to the last crumb." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The steak au poivre is bathed in a sauce of pan drippings and cream spiked with coarse Sarawak pepper and Cognac. The double-fried frites are crispy bliss." Full review
Zagat3.5
"“Off the beaten path” in the 11th lies this “boisterous” bistro serving a “solid”, midpriced menu “with beef the star” (“best steaks in town” claim many) plus “interesting” wines." Full review
