When we think about restaurants and good food, Paris pops in our head. Here is a list of the 6 oldest restaurants in Paris you have attend!
Paris, Paris. It is impossible to say this city’s name without a big sigh. It has a very long history when it comes to restaurants, because it is literally the city that invented the world restaurant. From the pass to the most current days, it is the most iconic food capital in the world. Paris received this label, due to its incredible old restaurants that are still opened today, and that explains the legacy. for themselves.
Continue scrolling to see the list of 6 vintage restaurants in Paris you have to attend, while you are spending some quality time in the city, during Maison et Objet, in September 2018.
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BOFINGER – OPENED SINCE 1864
Opened in 1864, Bofinger is known for its pork dish, more precisely, Sauerkraut and pork. The food is largely inspired by the Alsace region, so think about sausages, ham, and other parts of the pig that are absolutely juicy and delicious!
It is one of the best surviving examples, located right next to the site of the former prison. You will be enchanted by the Belle Époque inspired dining room! It is magical and totally Parisian, and the best part is that is almost tourists free, which means that you’ll be able to enjoy your meal quietly.
LA PETITE CHAISE – OPENED SINCE 1680
It is officially the oldest restaurant in Paris, dating back to the time of the king of the Sun, Louis XIV. In this old, and beautiful restaurant prepare yourself to get French classics, just as onion soup or steak tartare!
The décor reinforces this assertion with candelabras and old portraits on the walls. While not a place frequented by locals, it must be doing something right to have survived for over 300 years.
LE PROCOPE – OPENED SINCE 1686
Few Parisians are rushing to dine at Le Procope, a favorite among tourists visiting the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. It was here that items like sorbet and coffee became popular in Paris, making it essentially the city’s first and oldest café.
The establishment is no stranger to out-of-towners — Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin are on the long list of notable names that have passed through its doors. The food is classic French and up to snuff if you’re OK dining with other tourists.
AU CHIEN QUI FUME – OPENED SINCE 1740
“The Smoking Dog” has plenty of Old World charm in the décor and pretty good service, along with a smattering of kitschy dog statues all over the place. This restaurant was once the hangout for the market men who worked at Les Halles, the wholesale market that once stood just in front.
Today, it’s an unassuming place that many seek out to experience the Paris of yesteryear, with familiar French dishes, including plenty of oysters. The prix fixe is also a fairly good deal for this part of town.
L’ESCARGOT MONTORGUEIL – OPENED SINCE 1832
It’s all about the cuisine of the Burgundy region at this 19th-century eatery, and that means snails. Buttery and garlicky, it’s basically a given that you’ll order some while sitting inside a dining room trimmed with dark wood and a burgundy-red décor.
The restaurant, like many on this list, is a historical monument, and the prices reflect a dining experience in a sumptuous Second Empire establishment — but it does have a sort of snack menu with various salads, egg dishes, and soups that are more reasonably priced.
BOUILLION CHARTIER – OPENED SINCE 1896
Regulars used to leave their own napkins in the drawers to the right of the entrance. It was that sort of place. Today, tourists (and a few indiscriminate locals) know Chartier for its French food and wine at rock-bottom prices.
It’s kind of an experience, with brusque waiters writing your order on the paper tablecloth and telling you what to order (they know best) while they hustle around the beautiful dining room with its wood paneling and globe lighting. It’s just plain, unabashed, century-old fun.
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