Chez Georges
Bistro · Mail
1 Rue du Mail, 75002 Paris, France
Highlights
Classic French bistro with handwritten menus and butter-drenched escargots
Classic French bistro with handwritten menus and butter-drenched escargots
"If you’re looking for service that’s a stereotypical blend of efficiency, practiced scorn, and flirtiness, reserve a table at Chez Georges—and make sure it’s the one on rue du Mail in the 2nd, or risk a disappointing visit to one of many spots with the same name. This Chez Georges is a time warp that begins with a handwritten menu in looping French penmanship that hasn’t been taught since the ’60s. Share a massive bowl of salade lyonnaise with thumb-sized chunks of lardon, and save space for one of the very meaty mains, like a hearty veal liver slab served next to a mound of the shoestring frites you dreamed you’d find at every Parisian sidewalk café. The wine list worships Burgundy but is ultimately overpriced, so do as the locals do and choose from the more reasonable selection crammed into the margins of the food menu." - emily monaco
"Chez Georges is a restaurant located in Paris 2, known to be one of Inès de la Fressange's favorite dining places." - Rooksana Hossenally
"A recommended dining spot by Inès de la Fressange." - Rooksana Hossenally
"If you’re looking for service with that stereotypical blend of efficiency, practiced scorn, and flirtiness, reserve a table at Chez Georges—and make sure it’s the one on rue du Mail in the 2nd arrondissement or risk a disappointing visit to one of many spots with the same name. This Chez Georges is a time warp that begins with a handwritten menu in a looping French penmanship that hasn’t been taught since the ’60s. Share a massive bowl of salade lyonnaise with thumb-sized chunks of lardon, and save space for one of the very meaty mains, like a hearty veal liver slab served next to a mound of shoestring frites you dreamed every sidewalk café made. The wine list worships Burgundy but is ultimately overpriced, so do as the locals do and choose from the more reasonable selection crammed into the margins of the food menu." - emily monaco
"Just steps from the Palais Royal and the Jardin des Tuileries, this wood‑paneled spot serves hearty, traditional French fare—think leg of lamb and beef tartare—paired with a solid selection of French wines, all delivered with white tablecloth service that evokes a classic, old‑school Parisian dining experience." - Vicki Denig
