Although everyone loves the the zinc-capped bar by the door when you come in, and the tiled floor, what makes this bistro so special is its desire to please. A starter of...

Through the door and past the velvet curtain, you find yourself face to face with the kitchen - and a crowd of locals, many of whom seem to know the charming boss personally....

Opened by the team behind bar Le Fumoir, La Gazzetta has a similarly moody feel, with dim lighting, a long zinc bar and retro decor. Chef Petter Nilssen is Swedish, but made...

Star pastry chef Pierre Hermé visits this cheerful little bistro high up in Belleville at least every two weeks to fill up on Raquel Carena's homely cooking with the occasional...

This heart-warming bistro gets it right almost down to the last crumb. A starter salad of ris de veau illustrates the point, with lightly browned veal sweetbreads perched on a...