In a city where prices fluctuate like the stock market, a few special establishments continue to offer tantalizing treats for both palate and purse. As they are every year, food enthusiasts in search of authentic flavors and great deals will be delighted by The MICHELIN Guide’s latest selection of Bib Gourmands, our award for the best value restaurants around. Paris’s culinary diversity is once again on display, with nearly every arrondissement represented, as well as a host of world cuisines spread across reinvented bistros, convivial sharing-plates restaurants, and neighborhood gems. We hope you’re hungry!
Travel the World Without Leaving the City
In the Sentier district, Mắm From Hanoï (Paris 2nd) offers a joyful immersion in Northern Vietnamese gastronomy; run by a couple originally from Vietnam, it stands out for its authenticity. The must-tries? Pork spring rolls accompanied by a renowned homemade mam sauce, and a typical Northern pho, slightly salty yet light, achieving a perfect balance between subtlety and aromatic complexity. The tables are not just filled; they're bustling with happy diners—so reservations are highly recommended.
© Aurore Nguyen/Mắm From Hanoï
A stalwart of Parisian Asian cuisine, Lao Siam (Paris 19th) brilliantly marries Thai and Lao influences on an extensive, well-organized menu. The interior is at once Asian-inspired and quintessentially Belleville, with wood paneling, aquariums, and Buddha statues all featuring. The three Souksavanh brothers offer classic dishes crafted with fresh produce, like crying tiger with spicy sauce or Tom Kha soup.
© matt.masta/Lao Siam
BRU (Paris 9th) is a dynamic young spot that the Inspectors loved. Led by Julia de Laguarigue, the restaurant naturally blends Martinique influences with French bistro style. This “tropico-French” and playful cuisine, as the chef describes it, charms diners with a series of triumphant dishes—such as pulled poultry with sauce chien and a choice of sides, like coconut milk white beans, sage butter, or citrus. A delightful neighborhood spot that further solidifies Pigalle’s gastronomic reputation.
© BRU
The Eternal Evolution of the Parisian Bistro
All enduring cultural institutions must evolve over time, and the Parisian bistro is no different, heartily embracing contemporary transformations without letting go of its traditional soul. Whether it’s a café, bistro, dive, tavern, watering hole, caboulot, or estaminet, every version of casual hospitality has the power to delight the taste buds.A Rue Saint-Dominique mainstay, Café Constant, overseen by Christian Constant, maintained its status as a cornerstone of Parisian 'bistronomy' for two decades. Briefly taken over by Cyril Lignac, the establishment is now named Bistrot des Fables (Paris 7th) and is energetically led by David Bottreau, Constant's former right-hand man. With generous reinterpretations of favorites like herring with pommes à l'huile, deviled eggs with smoked duck breast and green salad (all for €9!), blanquette de veau, or roasted scallops, Bottreau orchestrates a delectable selection. The daily menu (starter-main-dessert) is priced at just €29!
© Salomé Rateau/Bistrot des Fables
For years, the 19th arrondissement was the underdog of the Parisian culinary scene. Today, the eastern side of Paris teems with delightful spots like Cadoret (Paris 19th), a family-run bistro led by Léa Fleuriot and her brother Louis-Marie. The chef offers bistro classics with creative touches. Our Inspectors loved their lunch of high-quality chicken with perfectly grilled skin, tender, flavorful flesh, and just-crisp roasted vegetables. A lively and convivial spot, it’s ideal for lovers of good food without the fuss.
Further south, Capsule (Paris 14th) is a retro-chic bistro that charms with its welcoming ambiance and cuisine. The chef showcases simple but precise dishes like roasted chicken with a jus better than your grandmother’s (sorry, granny!) and caramel île flottante.
Further south, Capsule (Paris 14th) is a retro-chic bistro that charms with its welcoming ambiance and cuisine. The chef showcases simple but precise dishes like roasted chicken with a jus better than your grandmother’s (sorry, granny!) and caramel île flottante.
© Marie Desprez/Capsule
The Art of Sharing
Sharing dishes is becoming an increasingly popular way of eating as restaurants in Paris and beyond embrace the joy of eating together, offering menus geared towards groups and a convivial atmosphere. Counters are on the rise too, popping up like primroses in spring.Wine bar Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier (Paris 9th) focuses on a delightful menu of "grazing" plates (as the chef calls them): Noir de Bigorre ham, chicken-liver terrine with pickles, Burgundy snails, vegetable pickles, oysters, salted cod croquettes, cheese board... Proper “dishes,” like kabocha gnocchi or sweetbreads with mushrooms, are available too, designed to satisfy multiple diners. The wine list is rich, varied, and constantly expanding thanks to the enthusiastic owner.
© JOHANNA ALAM/Le Tire-Bouchon Rodier
At Fana (Paris 18th), your visit begins with delectable, confidently prepared snacks, such as: txistora with Espelette pepper, Savora mustard, and watercress; cod tarama, anchovy, and shellfish oil; artisanal white ham with guindilla butter; cod rillette, kohlrabi, and red-onion pickles; and country terrine with mustard pickles and radish. The duo Gabriel Gras Fernandez and Jorice Sardain work together in perfect harmony to create a range of seasonal dishes. Each one, like volaille jaune with butternut and orange, reveals their meticulous craft. Special mention must go to Jorice Sardain’s desserts, like his multi-textured chocolate creation—astonishing!
© Fana
The new Parisian Bib Gourmands for 2025 once again speak to the capital’s rich culinary diversity, and its capacity to produce some of the best value restaurants around. With just a few simple ingredients and a good helping of talent, they demonstrate how excellence and accessibility can exist in perfect harmony.
Hero Image : © Salomé Rateau/Bistrot des Fables
