Juveniles

The Best Restaurants in Paris, According to a French Food Expert | Eater

"This friendly wine bar and bistro is the perfect place to find excellent French comfort food and a great bottle of wine without the hassle of booking three months in advance. Scottish wine merchant and longtime Paris expat Tim Johnston founded the restaurant; today, his daughter Margaux runs the dining room while her French partner, Romain Roudeau, runs the kitchen. The pair orchestrate a Gallic gastronomic experience that lives up to their motto: “We always deliver the goods.” The menu follows the seasons, but the kitchen displays its style with dishes like celery soup with cockles; chives with whipped cream; sauteed wild mushroom with egg yolk and prosciutto cream; duckling filet with Swiss chard and chestnuts; and scallops with leek, baby potatoes, and parsley cream. Located in the 1st arrondissement. Best for: Rubbing elbows with the locals." - Alexander Lobrano

"It's a difficult question because you have to find a place that gathers two essential elements: discretion (avoid Café de Flore, Les Deux Amis or Le Nemours—I speak from experience), and a bit of a cool side (it's the first date, so you have to go to a bar or a restaurant which is a bit hip). In my opinion, Juveniles, rue de Richelieu is the perfect mix. It's a chic but unpretentious place in a classy (but not too edgy) neighborhood, where you can enjoy impeccable and affordable market cuisine (another advantage if you split the bill) and great natural wines." -Eugénie Trochu, Fashion & market editor, Head of fashion information, and Vogue Paris fashion editor"

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"A long-running, convivial wine bar and bistro in the 1st arrondissement originally opened in 1987, now family-run and known for unfussy yet very tasty classic French dishes such as foie gras, country terrine and entrecôte de boeuf, plus a curated English cheese selection. The owners weave international bottles (sherry, Italian, Australian, American and South American wines) into an approachable list, and the warm, informal atmosphere — occasionally enhanced by the presence of the family’s Shar-Pei — makes it a welcoming stop after visiting nearby museums and gardens; the venue reopened on 23 August 2022 under continued family stewardship." - Vicki Denig