Experts' Choice Award Bistrot Paul Bert
What the experts agree on
A legendary 11th-arrondissement bistro famed for classic French cooking—especially steak au poivre and roast venison—served in a cozy, vintage zinc-bar setting. Popular and boisterous, so expect crowds.
“A classic French eatery with unexpected twists.”
– Travel + Leisure
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
BlackBook "Hardly the secret it was a couple of years ago, this place bursts with bobos and businessmen dialed in to its superior value."
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
Not For Tourists "Innovative bistro food, in an authentic environment."
Departures "Rue Paul Bert, in the Bastille neighborhood, has become one of Paris’s tastiest streets: There are restaurants, foodie bookstores, and wine shops, as well as this legendary bistro." Full review
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