Best of: Food (Part 3)

This list, in particular, reflects a student budget. That being said, I stand by everything on this list as an excellent option. Also check out David Lebovitz or Paris By Mouth for more ideas!

Wisdom from the one and only Julia.

1. L’Éléphant du Nil – A friend introduced me to this place in the Marais, and it’s become a consistent favorite. Small, affordable, and run by the friendliest wait staff in Paris, this is also a great option for those wanting to explore the Marais at night. Rue Saint-Paul.

2. Le Petit Josselin – One of the best crêpe place I’ve been to in Paris, this authentic Bretonne crêperie is tiny and packed, in the best way possible. La Crêperie Bretonne across the street is also an excellent option. Rue Montparnasse.

3. La Cidrerie du Marais – Yes, yet another crêpe place. Why not? As with all the best crêpe restaurants, La Cidrerie is cute and intimate (or, depending on your view, cramped), and the service has been unfailingly friendly. I am a huge fan of their boudin noir, or blood sausage, crêpe. Rue de Sévigné.

3. Le Galvacher – The site of our Christmas Eve triumph. I haven’t been back, mostly because it is so far away and, well, I’m a poor college student. But I will never forget that Vacherin cheese. Le Galvacher also have two sister restaurants, Au Petit Marguery and Chez Françoise, which I hear are equally (if not more) delectable. Avenue des Ternes.

4. L’Hydrophobe – This restaurant on Arago has obligingly hosted our program dinners all year, with unfailingly delectable results. The wine selections are also excellent.

5. Le Severo – Small, packed, occasionally grumpy, and serving the best meat I’ve encountered in Paris, Le Severo is a great off-the-beaten-path bistro for the hungry carnivore. Rue des Plantes.

6. Rue Mouffetard – If in doubt, go to Rue Mouffetard. This meandering cobblestone road on the Left Bank is lined with restaurants and food stories of all kinds. Some establishments are merely decent, but for a good and affordable prix fixe meal, this is one of your best bets.