Bistrot Paul BertvsLe Grand Vefour
Both establishments are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bistrot Paul Bert scores marginally better than Le Grand Vefour. Bistrot Paul Bert comes in at #5 in Paris with endorsements from 15 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Gayot.
Bistrot Paul Bert
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18 rue Paul-Bert, 75011 Paris
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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."
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."
Le Grand Vefour Concierge Fodor's
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17 rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
From $130/night
Concierge "Martin's cooking...borrows inspiration from Japan, North Africa, and Italy more than from his French Alpine homeland."
Fodor's "Still a contender for the most beautiful restaurant...the rich and fashionable continue to gather here to swoon over two-Michelin-star chef Guy Martin's unique blend of sophistication and rusticity. " Full review
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There's an outstanding cheese trolley, and for dessert try the house specialty, palet aux noisettes (meringue cake with chocolate mousse, hazelnuts, and salted caramel ice cream).
Insight Guides "One of the city’s most historic restaurants, open since 1784. The dining room is magnificent, the cuisine of chef Guy Martin a gourmet delight. Closed Sat, Sun and Aug."
DK Eyewitness "This 18th-century restaurant is considered by many to be Paris’s most attractive."
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"In the gardens of the Palais Royal, this luxurious Directoire-style restaurant has been a mecca for gourmets for over 200 years and is full of history! Inventive cuisine by Guy Martin." Full review
Rough Guide "The carved wooden ceilings, frescoes, velvet hangings and late eighteenth-century chairs haven't changed since Napoleon brought Josephine here."
Time Out "Opened in 1784 (as the Café de Chartres), this is one of the oldest and most historic restaurants in Paris." Full review
Not For Tourists "Gem of a restaurant from 1785, worth seeing more than tasting."
Condé Nast Traveler "Guy Martin's Michelin-starred classic delivers rich, authentic French cuisine in 17th-century splendor next to the gardens of the Palais Royal." Full review
Frommer's "Boasting one of the most beautiful restaurant interiors in Paris, Le Grand Véfour remains a history-infused citadel of classic French cuisine." Full review
