Hot chocolate at the Magots, rotisserie at d'Aligre, pastry at Pierre Hermé. Phil's Paris is a love letter to a city that doesn't change for anyone, ever.
9 places Phil ate at in Paris, France. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Les Deux Magots
Historic Left Bank literary café — red banquettes, terrace facing Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Phil ate: Hot chocolate
When: Open daily 07:30–01:00.
Marché d'Aligre
Phil ate: Rotisserie chicken
Arpège
Refined vegetable-forward fine dining — seasonal menus emphasizing provenance.
Phil ate: Vegetables with pumpkin seed oil, Plum sorbet
Booking: Book online via Zenchef or call +33 (0)1 47 05 09 06.
Blé Sucré
Phil ate: Croissant
Pierre Hermé
Phil ate: Macarons, Vanilla bomb, Raspberry and lychee tart
Booking: Click-and-collect via the site (~2hr pickup) or order for home delivery.
L'Avant Comptoir
Warm, tranquil counter spot — ingredient-led seasonal cooking.
Phil ate: Modern cheese plate
Booking: Reservations: email hotelrsg@camdeborde.com or call +33 1 44 27 07 97.
L'Ami Jean
Phil ate: Steamed mackerel, Sautéed scallops, Rice pudding
L'As du Fallafel
Casual Marais counter — lines down the street at lunch.
Phil ate: Falafel sandwich
L'Ami Louis
Old-school Paris bistro — fourteen tables, intimate room.
Phil ate: Chicken cooked in duck fat and chicken fat, Potato galette, French fries