Tucked away in a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle of Montmartre, Le Maquis is the epitome of the modern Parisian bistro dream: red upholstered benches, zinc bar, tiled floor and a kitchen that fuses French classics with global influences. Behind the scenes are Paul Boudier and Albert Touton (ex-Le Chateaubriand), who serve honest home cooking such as leek vinaigrette and blanquette de veau for 18 euros at lunchtime. Things get more opulent in the evening: A cleverly composed menu (approx. €60) takes you on a culinary journey from Niçoise to Cacio e Pepe, from langoustines to Paris-Brest. It all comes across as surprisingly casual and yet highly precise – a bistro that can do more than just nostalgia.
53 Rue des Cloys
75018 Paris
phone: +33 1 42 58 87 82
tue - fri 12:30pm - 2:30pm + 7:30pm - 10:30pm
