Bistrot Paul Bert
A archetypal 11th-arrondissement bistro beloved for steak frites and a deep, fair wine list.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Tile floors, chalkboard menu, paper tablecloths — the platonic Paris bistro that somehow still delivers.
Our read - 02
Warm and unpretentious, though it leans touristy now and tables turn briskly.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Bistrot Paul Bert works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Bistrot Paul Bert works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Bistrot Paul Bert delivers.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Bistrot Paul Bert delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Bistrot Paul Bert isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Bistrot Paul Bert is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are planning for two
For romance, Bistrot Paul Bert is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Faux-filet steak frites with Sarawak pepper — the house benchmark — the hand-cracked pepper and the fries are the point
- Grand Marnier soufflé — the standout finish; critics rate this version above the field
- Paris-Brest — the hazelnut-praline choux classic, done properly
Plan it well
- Cost
- Prix-fixe ~€44; à la carte similar + wine
- Timing
- Dinner; reserve ahead
- Booking
- Reservation recommended; closed Sunday and Monday
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Classic bistro layout, tight tables
Sources and method (3)
- Classic 11th-arrondissement bistro at 18 rue Paul-Bert, opened in 2000 by Bertrand Auboyneau; renowned for its steak frites and Grand Marnier soufflé parisbymouth.com ↗
- Open Tuesday–Saturday for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended tripadvisor.com ↗
- davidlebovitz.com ↗