Kevin Burke, chef-patron of Library Street, in Dublin has compiled his Big Paris List based on recommendations from chefs with similar tastes to his own, from staff in the kitchen and his own research. For a big blowout he usually goes to the Michelin Guide. “The guide’s got a lot better lately. You can see they’re adding in restaurants, even in New York, within six months, and they’re good. They’re really pushing a broad range now because that’s how people eat.”
In addition he finds Condé Nast and Eater are good worldwide resources. “I pick and choose, cross-reference,” says Burke. “If two lists have the same place and it fits the style I want, I’ll dig deeper, check their website. I don’t really bother with reviews. I’d look at TripAdvisor but I would just do it for fun. I know a lot of people search on Google and go to the places that come up first. And I find that mind-blowing, unbelievable.”
Food
- L’as du Fallafel – Falafal Sando
- Chez Aline (sandwich shop – the best)
- Chez Georges (classic bistro)
- Du pain et des Idées (escargot pistache and croissant – one of the best bakeries in Paris)
- Le Comptoir
- Dersou
- La Pointe du grouin (charcuterie, beer, wine spot – nice location)
- YARD Restaurant et Cave
- Miznon (pita shop – lunch)
- Clamato (seafood)
- Le Clown Bar
- Le Bistrot Paul Bert (classic)
- L’escalier du Bistrot (seafood and oysters)
- Brutos (steak)
- Le Verre Volé
- Le Chateaubriand
- Le Dauphin
- Faggio (pizza)
- Aux Deux Amis
- Che l’Ami Louis (roast chicken)
- Le Coq O Rico (roast chicken)
- Le Baratin (favourite bistro)
- Double Dragon (modern Asian)
- La Tour De Belleville (shaved noodles)
- Raviolis Nord Est (dumplings)
- Best Tofu
- Urfa Durum (Kurdish kebab shop – my favourite)
- Waly-Fay (Senegalese restaurant)
- Lao Siam
- Banh Mi & Angela
- Les Arlots (bistro)
- Mokonuts (for lunch, booking essential)
- Breizh Café (crepes)
- Au Pied de Cochon (open 24hrs)
- Verjus
- Racines (pasta and Italian vibe)
- Deviant
- Le Severo (steak frites)
- Phở Tài (Pho)
- Ngoc Xyuen (best Vietnamese in Paris)
- Thieng Heng (banh mi, next to Tang Frères market)
- Holybelly (American breakfast)
Bars
- La Buvette (natural wine)
- Septime La Cave (natural wine)
- Red House (dive bar)
- La Dauphine
- Hôtel Grand Amour
- Medusa
Cafes
- Ten Belles for coffee
- BO&MIE cafe
- Boot cafe
- Télescope
- Fringe
- Lomi
- La Fontaine
