Le Maquis

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"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

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"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, ex-Le Chateaubriand, deliver succulent, no-nonsense bistro nosh, like thick country soup, sausage and mash and indulgent crumble in a nostalgic setting (zinc bar counter and leatherette banquette seating) amidst a lively, buzzy vibe. Unbeatable value for money at lunchtime; more ambitious set menu with several courses in the evening. Hits all the right buttons!" - Michelin Inspector

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"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

Le Maquis - Review - Montmartre - Paris - The Infatuation

"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