Experts' Choice Award Le Baratin
What the experts agree on
Chef Raquel Carena's unpretentious Belleville bistro is a cult favorite among Paris chefs, serving simple, deeply satisfying homestyle cooking alongside excellent natural wines—worth the trek uphill.
“At first glance there's little to distinguish Le Baratin from any other local bistrot à vins: the chalkboard menu, tiled floor and black-and-white photos are all in place.”
– Rough Guide
Fodor's "The key to its success is the combination of inventive yet comforting cooking... and a lovingly selected list of organic and natural wines from small producers." Full review
Frommer's "Argentina-born Chef Raquel Carena has created a neighborhood institution with Le Baratin, serving her imaginative bistro fare to both locals and foodies." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In his book Hungry for Paris, Alexander Lobrano says “this is the type of place that Parisians guardedly share with friends.”" Full review
Zagat4.0
""Wonderful" "home cooking" at an "awesome price", matched with an "audacious selection of natural wines", is on the menu at this "unpretentious" Belleville bistrot à vins; the..." Full review
BlackBook "A secret blown by every food writer in the past year, Le Baratin’s location still keeps tourists away."
DK Eyewitness "The haunt of top Paris chefs such as pastry maestro Pierre Hermé, this wine bar-bistro focusing on small producers is worth the hike to the top of Belleville."
Time Out "Star pastry chef Pierre Hermé visits this cheerful little bistro and wine bar high up in Belleville at least every two weeks to fill up on Raquel Carena's homely cooking." Full review
Not For Tourists "A Cult wine bar specialized in bio and natural wines from Loire, Bourgogne and Rhône."
Condé Nast Traveler "Best reserved for those who can appreciate simple, authentic dining experiences. It’s fairly quiet, too, so if you’re after good conversation over an excellent meal...this is a safe and solid choice." Full review
The Infatuation "Owner Raquel Corina is a bit of a legend in the local restaurant community, and her food is simple and homey and exactly what you want to eat when you’re in Paris. " Full review
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