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SeptimevsBistrot Paul Bert
Both Septime and Bistrot Paul Bert are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Septime ranks marginally higher than Bistrot Paul Bert. Septime has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 13 sources such as Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
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80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
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Fodor's "This is the kind of bistro we'd all love in our neighborhood—good food and a convivial atmosphere where diners crane to admire each other's plates." Full review
Zagat4.2
"Living up to "the hype", this "brilliant" bistro by "dynamic" young chef Bertrand Grébaut (ex L'Arpège) is the "real thing", delivering "stellar", often "surprising" dishes." Full review
Time Out "The Faubourg Saint-Antoine area has been making waves on the food scene for quite a while." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Part of a triumvirate of restaurants that includes La Cave and Clamato, Septime serves straightforward cuisine in a trendy space." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Such is the hype surrounding Chef Bertrand Grébaut's rustic-contemporary eatery that even Beyoncé and Jay-Z checked it out during a recent Paris visit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Grébault’s precise and fresh cooking puts produce at the forefront for rustic dishes such as mushrooms with oyster and foie gras bouillon, or an autumnal beetroot salad." Full review
Departures "Septime, currently ranked among the 50 best restaurants in the world, has remained one of the hardest reservations to snag in Paris since opening in 2011." Full review
On the Grid "Septime is the ambassador of modern French cuisine, the place to be in Rue de Charonne." Full review
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You don’t get to choose what you eat, it’s a surprise that’s unveiled only when you’re served.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Since May 2011, when this restaurant first opened, word of mouth has spread quickly through the local neighbourhood." Full review
Bon Appétit "World-famous—without the tiring bells and whistles." Full review
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."
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
