Looking for a good restaurant in Paris for this Sunday eve

[Church of Noise]

As I'll be spending next Sunday and Monday in Paris, I'm looking for a good restaurant for Sunday evening.
The first place I contacted was Petit Boutary, but they're closed on Sunday evening (really rate this place!).
Another option would have been Oka (Brazilian/French fusion), but same story there.

SO: any tips for nice places? We're mostly looking for really good food, don't mind spending a couple of euros but that's definitely not a must.

Thanks!

[Frank7]

Le Train Bleu, on the first floor of Gare de Lyon, Place Louis Armand, 12th Arrondissement, is the most sumptuous restaurant I think that I’ve ever been in.
The food and service is just what you would expect from a top class restaurant in Paris, but the surroundings will blow your doors off.
Go to their website, and check out the visual tour.

[anonymous-user]

Couple of places we enjoyed.

https://www.bouillon-chartier.com/

http://www.pastavino.fr/ (closed Sunday sadly)

[Fas1975]

L'Ilot Vache:

http://www.lilotvache.fr/en/

Love this place

[Ascayman]

Dinner in a train station. Lovely

https://www.le-train-bleu.com/en/

[Abbott]

A lot of places are closed on Sunday night.

Try Bouillon Racine, It looks open on Sunday. Great Art Deco and far fewer Japanese than Train Bleu

https://bouillonracine.fr/en/home/

[CAPP0]

I've eaten at Le Train Bleu and couldn't see what all the fuss was about. It's like a pastiche of a French restaurant. Allo Allo for french dining.

If you want something very French but not super-expensive, where you'll be surrounded by Parisians and will pretty much have to speak French, but will have amazing food, go to A La Biche Au Bois, on the corner of Rue de Lyon and Avenue Ledru-Rollin (5 mins walk from Gare de Lyon). Particularly good at this time of year if you like game.

ETA: can't find a website but they have a Facebook page. 4.8 out of 5 across 144 reviews and the review descriptions are generally accurate (IME; I've eaten there a few times)

Edited by CAPP0 on Friday 8th November 16:11

[Church of Noise]

Thanks all!

Seems like a lot of places are closed on Sundays.

I've had some additional tips from friends, will let you know what we decide and how it was.

[Frank7]

CAPP0 said:

I've eaten at Le Train Bleu and couldn't see what all the fuss was about. It's like a pastiche of a French restaurant. Allo Allo for french dining.

Edited by CAPP0 on Friday 8th November 16:11

You have every right to hold that opinion, and indeed to express it, but if you weren’t at least a tad impressed by the decor, woodwork, and light fittings etc. in Le Train Bleu, then I’d suggest that you’re possibly visually challenged.
‘Allo Allo, for French dining? Give me a break.
Having said that, I think I’ll probably check out that Biche Au Bois that you recommended, when I’m next there.

[CAPP0]

Frank7 said:

CAPP0 said:

I've eaten at Le Train Bleu and couldn't see what all the fuss was about. It's like a pastiche of a French restaurant. Allo Allo for french dining.

Edited by CAPP0 on Friday 8th November 16:11

You have every right to hold that opinion, and indeed to express it, but if you weren’t at least a tad impressed by the decor, woodwork, and light fittings etc. in Le Train Bleu, then I’d suggest that you’re possibly visually challenged.
‘Allo Allo, for French dining? Give me a break.
Having said that, I think I’ll probably check out that Biche Au Bois that you recommended, when I’m next there.

Certainly don't want to fall out over it! But it just didn't do it for me. I get what you mean about the decor but the food, the service, the ambience (decor aside!) was, as I recall, very meh. Twas maybe 8 years ago now.

I spent 6 months working in the middle of Paris (coming home at weekends) and ate in all manner of places, but the Biche au Bois really sticks out, and I've gone back there when I've been in Paris since (and absolutely would again). There were also some cracking little places in the small streets up on Montmartre; just wander slightly outside the more touristy bits.

[Frank7]

CAPP0 said:

Certainly don't want to fall out over it! But it just didn't do it for me. I get what you mean about the decor but the food, the service, the ambience (decor aside!) was, as I recall, very meh. Twas maybe 8 years ago now.

I spent 6 months working in the middle of Paris (coming home at weekends) and ate in all manner of places, but the Biche au Bois really sticks out, and I've gone back there when I've been in Paris since (and absolutely would again). There were also some cracking little places in the small streets up on Montmartre; just wander slightly outside the more touristy bits.

No chance whatsoever of falling out with you about anything, life’s too short.
As we’ve both obviously discovered, some of the most delightful places are off the tourist track.
Nous mangerons toujours bien à Paris.

[seefarr]

We discovered a French app / website called The Fork a few years ago. I think it has a lot more locals on there than TripAdvisor / Google and we've not been led astray by it in quite a few trips to France. They do some really good specials (50% off a la carte etc.) and you can book 30 mins before your sitting.

https://www.thefork.com/city/paris/415144

[Davey S2]

Frank7 said:

Le Train Bleu, on the first floor of Gare de Lyon, Place Louis Armand, 12th Arrondissement, is the most sumptuous restaurant I think that I’ve ever been in.
The food and service is just what you would expect from a top class restaurant in Paris, but the surroundings will blow your doors off.
Go to their website, and check out the visual tour.

Agreed. Been there several times and love it.

[Voldemort]

I love this one: https://chezpaul.com/en/#

[tribalsurfer]

Bit out in the sticks in Bercy, but my absolute favourite is Auberge Aveyronnaise

http://auberge-aveyronnaise.paris/

Their aligot is to die for,

[James_P]

Gaspard de la nuit in Bastille was a great find, traditional french and reasonable.

[sherman]

We had a really nice dinner and river cruise down the seine. Leaves from outside the eiffel tower. It was this time last year.
https://www.bateauxparisiens.com/

[ElectricSoup]

JonnyJustice said:

Couple of places we enjoyed.

https://www.bouillon-chartier.com/

http://www.pastavino.fr/ (closed Sunday sadly)

I love Chartier. But it is very basic food. Spaghetti Bolognese on the menu still FFS. Very cheap though too. Unbeatable atmosphere in my book, but lots of tourists these days and often long queues at popular times - no reservations taken.

Every time I go to Paris, I HAVE to visit Chartier. It's a ritual I love.

[Church of Noise]

Thanks for all the input!

In the end, we went for Pottoka (https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/pottoka-sebastien-grave/30350).
Surprising cuisine with clear influence of French and Basque cooking styles, and very good value for money!

A place I'd recommend!