Le Maquis
Restaurant · Grandes Carrieres
53 Rue des Cloys, 75018 Paris, France
Highlights
Seasonal bistro cooking with global influences, natural wines
Seasonal bistro cooking with global influences, natural wines
"A small, well‑regarded bistro that pairs seasonally driven dishes with a natural‑wine list and a reasonably priced la formule, making it a good option for affordable yet thoughtful dining." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located in the tranquil 18th arrondissement far from the crowds of tourists around Sacré-Coeur and the Place du Tertre, this laidback neighborhood bistro pulls a discerning crowd of locals and word-of-mouth customers from other parts of Paris for the excellent bistro cooking of Paul Boudier and Albert Touton. Many of the dishes have a Southern French or Italian accent, including superb house-made pastas, ceviche with shavings of poutargue (bottarga), and pork belly cooked in cider with roasted fennel. Located in the 18th arrondissement. Vibe check: This is where the chefs go on their night off." - Alexander Lobrano
"At lunchtime, this old-school bistro serves excellent classics, like leek-vinaigrette and roast chicken. But for a true dining spectacle, reserve a table at dinner and gobble down the €70, seven-course chef’s choice smörgåsbord influenced by cuisines from around the globe. You might get steamed langoustines served with habanero mayo, followed by a tureen of homey bean and cabbage soup to share. Or maybe you’ll dig into veal sweetbreads with tonnato sauce before some mackerel sushi. Grab a few friends who don’t turn their noses up at eating nose, add the €40 wine pairing, and plan on staying inside the convivial dining room decked out with a zinc bar and tiled floors til they close." - Emily Monaco
"Paul Boudier and Albert Touton, both formerly at Le Chateaubriand, deliver delicious, no-frills cuisine at unbeatable value for money! A menu packed with bistro fare – velouté, pureed sausage, an indulgent crumble – and an old-school setting (with the typical zinc counter and leatherette banquette seating) make for a friendly and lively atmosphere. Irresistible!" - Michelin Inspector
"A contemporary Paris spot where Black French chefs explore their interpretation of soul food, offering celebratory takes on Southern classics within a French culinary context and contributing to an expanding dialogue about Black American foodways in the city." - Osayi Endolyn
