MODERN FRENCH

C AS UA L DI N I NG TALENTED CHEFS DELIVER FRESH & AFFORDABLE FRENCH

CU ISINE IN A FU N & CASUAL MODERN BISTRO SETTING

1. Richer D E CO N STR U CT E D Part of a trio of Parisian dining hot spots (along with L’O ce & Encore), Richer draws inspiration from the classic Paris neighbourhood bistro and comes with serious foodie credentials. Exposed stone walls, a solid oak bar and retro furnishings serve as a backdrop for Richer’s regularlychanging, all-day menu of inspired creations. Don’t miss the superb slow-cooked egg, cooked for precisely 63 minutes at 63 degrees. €€

2 rue Richer, 75009 Paris

No telephone | No website

2. Haï Kaï

CR E ATIV E Opened by three friends, Haï Kaï is one of the latest foodie hot spots to arrive in Paris. Chef Amelie Darvas (formerly of Le Meurice, L’Ami Jean and Le Bristol) crafts delicate, artistically-presented plates using locally grown vegetables and line-caught sh from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Set within the hip Canal Saint Martin district, Hai Kai’s light- lled, airy dining space is warmed by mismatched fabrics and beech tables. €€

104 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris +33 9 81 99 98 88 | haikai.fr

3. Coretta

CR E ATIV E With views overlooking Martin Luther King park in Paris’s 17th district, Coretta is the work of an expert trio that sees chef Jean-François Pantaleon (L’A able) joining forces with Beatriz Gonzales and Matthieu Marcant (Neva). Serving modern French cuisine in an eco-chic designer space, Pantaleon’s artistic menu ranges from succulent pork belly with apple purée, to tender veal head with crispy vegetables. €€

151 rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris +33 1 42 26 55 55 | coretta.fr

4. Roca

COSY Living up to the hype, Roca delivers elegant and creatively presented dishes with a ordable prices, culminating in a short, yet sharp menu of four starters, mains and desserts. Interiors showcasing beech and stone create a relaxed, minimalist ambiance as chef Alexandre Giesbert turns out meticulously presented dishes such as ceviche of pollack with beetroot, orange caramel and black sesame mousse. Closed weekends. €€

31 rue Guillaume Tell, 75017 Paris +33 1 47 64 86 04 | rocaparis.com

5. Le Verre Volé

A N IMAT E D is intimate neighbourhood cave á manger (a wine bar, eaterie and specialty grocery store) opened its doors over a decade ago and is one of the favourite late-night haunts of chefs and foodies. With a dining room surrounded by shelves stacked with organic wines reaching from the oor to the ceiling, choose between the myriad of wine options to accompany Le Verre Volé’s heartwarming classic French cuisine. €€

67 rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris +33 1 48 03 17 34 | leverrevole.fr

GR E AT VA LUE An award-winning foodie jewel box, Abri delivers perfectly-crafted tasting menu creations by Japanese chef Katsuaki Okiyama, along with gourmand sandwiches on Mondays and Saturdays. With only 20 tables, book ahead for Okiyama’s inspired French-Japanese fusion cuisine, where diners can watch the chef at work in his tiny open kitchen. is is one of the best value foodie dining experiences in Paris. €€

92 rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière, 75010 Paris +33 1 83 97 00 00 | No website