Café du coin
Restaurant · La Roquette ·
Pizzettes, caillette, sardines, natural wines, daily menu
Pizzettes, caillette, sardines, natural wines, daily menu
"This casual corner cafe is famous for its pizzettes, which do their job of soaking up that second bottle of natural wine, especially if you choose the admirably rich cacio e pepe or tomato-mozzarella with dollops of spicy ’nduja. But the true stars of the menu are seafood-adjacent. There are thunderously crispy, slightly smoky fish croquettes and whole sardines dusted in flour, fried to a crisp, and set on rich labneh with a salsa verde topping. With such creative, flavorful, and reasonably priced options, it’s no wonder this no-reservations spot fills up fast. Get here before the 7:30pm rush, especially if you want a seat on the sidewalk terrace. (You do.)" - emily monaco
"Paris is filled with cafes du coin, or corner cafes, but very few of them serve such good food at such reasonable prices all day long. Run by trendsetting restaurateur Florent Ciccoli, this cheerful, popular place in the super bobo 11th arrondissement changes its chalkboard menu daily, but you’ll likely find dishes like freshly baked pizzettes, caillette (a caul fat-wrapped, herb-filled sausage garnished with pickled mustard seeds on a bed of potato puree), and blood sausage with roasted corn and guindillas (pickled green peppers from Basque country). Located in the 11th arrondissement. Must-try dish: Leave room for the lemon tart." - Alexander Lobrano
"There’s a reason why duck memorabilia (mugs, salt and pepper shakers, and more) is all over this corner café that’s not really a café: coin, pronounced “qua” in French, sounds exactly like what ducks say. It’s hard to tell whether this spot is more popular during lunch—reservations are a must and they serve a €20, three-course meal of seasonal dishes—or at night when people spill out onto the corner, sipping €7 syrah-grenache blends and eating pizzettas." - sara lieberman, tanisha townsend
"This casual corner cafe is famous for its pizzettes, which do their job of soaking up that second bottle of natural wine, especially if you choose the admirably rich cacio e pepe or tomato-mozzarella with dollops of spicy 'nduja. But the true stars of the menu are seafood-adjacent. There are thunderously crispy, slightly smoky fish croquettes and whole sardines dusted in flour, fried to a crisp, and set on rich labneh with a salsa verde topping. With such creative, flavorful, and reasonably priced options, it's no wonder this no-reservations spot fills up fast. Get here before the 7:30pm rush, especially if you want a seat on the sidewalk terrace. (You do.)" - Emily Monaco
