"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$The bird song and many trees in this quiet, tidy corner of the 20th Arrondissement give the unexpectedly pleasant aura of a small town. This new bistro by chef Antoine Villard, ex-sous-chef of Betrand Grebaut at Septime, and his partner Morgane Souris, the restaurant’s sommelier, reflects this intemporal Gallic vibe with a decor of white walls, opaline suspension lamps, and a buffed cement floor. The menu runs a bit more modern, with French classics like foie gras and bouillabaisse alongside more contemporary Asian-accented dishes like black mullet sashimi with stracciatella and Vadouvan-spiced oil; soy sauce-lacquered veal sweetbreads with an anchoiade (anchovy dip); and a choux Tropezienne for dessert. Located in the 20th Arrondissement.Best for: A sophisticated meal with a trusted confidant, tucked away at an insider’s address." - Alexander Lobrano
