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Page 3Olga Vins et Fromage
Stop at Olga Vins et Fromage across the street from Gare du Lyon for a baguette sandwich before your train to Lyon.
Mokonuts
Mokonuts is a popular spot in the 11th that's run by a French-Lebanese and Japanese-American couple who met in New York.
Breizh Cafe
Breizh is a perfect inexpensive lunch or dinner when you need something light and easy or you forgot to book ahead
Maison Sota Atsumi
Maison Sota, a fancy tasting-menu spot, is one of the best places to have a meal in Paris right now.
Substance
Substance is a tasting-menu spot in the 16th that's a great for a meal before you head to the Place du Trocadéro to take your obligatory Eiffel Tower photos.
Chambelland
Chambelland is a gluten-free spot with great bread made with nuts and figs, seasonal tartlets oozing with lemon, apple, or pear creams, and other baked goods.
Le Mary Celeste
Le Mary Celeste is a corner restaurant in the Marais with a laid-back vibe, great small plates, and funky natural wine.
Bouche Paris
Bouche in the 11th arrondissement serves seasonal small plates that are great to share with a date over some natural wine.
Le Chardenoux
You could skip Versailles and still get your fill of over-the-top aristocratic decor by having lunch or dinner at Le Chardenoux.
Les Fous de l’île
Les Fous de l’île is a French spot in Ile-Saint-Louis where you should eat beef tartare with fries.
La Plume
French and Japanese spot La Plume is located in the Madame Rêve hotel, and the dining room will make you feel like you're in New York.
Robert
At vegetable-forward Robert in the 11th Arr., expect unique shared plates and a menu packed with locally grown produce.
Breizh Cafe
Famous for their buckwheat crepes from Brittany, Breizh Cafe is a perfect affordable lunch in the Marais.
Papillon
Papillon in the 17th is somewhat upscale but also relaxed, and while the menu here is constantly changing, we’ve yet to walk away disappointed.
Café Charlot
Café Charlot is a great place to hang in Paris and people watch. The food is classic brasserie, and the crowd is neighborhood and expats.