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Not a 'little bar', as its name would suggest, but a large, wonderful brasserie serving moun-
tains of fresh seafood and other traditional brasserie specialities in art-nouveau splendour
(book ahead and dress accordingly).
PIZZA
PIZZA CHIC
12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-11pm Mon-Thu, to 11.30pm Fri, 12.30-3pm & 7.30-11.30pm Sat, noon-3pm &
7.30-10pm Sun; ; St-Sulpice)
The antithesis of chains-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, Pizza Chic's cast-iron walls and crisp
white tablecloths set the scene for rarefied pizzas like artichoke with parmesan aged for two
years, accompanied by a lush wine list.
Aperitivi
and antipasti choices are many; desserts in-
clude a rich panna cotta and even richer tiramisu.
BISTRO
LE MÂCHON D'HENRI
noon-2.30pm & 7-11pm; St-Sulpice or Mabillon)
Feisty French staples at this tiny, jam-packed bistro might include Lyonnais
boudin noir aux
pommes
(black pudding with apples), Jura
saucisse de Morteau
(a type of sausage) and len-
tils or tripe cooked Caen-style.
BISTRO
LE COMPTOIR DU RELAIS
l'Odéon, 6e; mains €14-45, dinner menu €60;
noon-6pm & 8.30-11pm Mon-Fri, noon-11pm Sat & Sun;
Odéon)
Simply known as Le Comptoir (the Counter) among foodies, top chef Yves Camdeborde's
gourmet bistro cooks up seriously creative seasonal dishes like asparagus and foie gras
salad. Arrive early to bag a table at lunchtime (no reservations), but forget gastronomic
evening dining unless you've booked months in advance. Or pop next door for tapas at its
annexe,
L'Avant Comptoir
.
GASTRONOMIC
ZE KITCHEN GALERIE
lunch/dinner menus from €41/85; noon-2.30pm & 7-11pm Tue-Fri, 7-11pm Sat; St-Michel)
William Ledeuil's passion for Southeast Asia shows in the vibrant dishes he creates in his
Michelin-starred glass-box kitchen. Hosting several art exhibitions a year, the restaurant-
gallery's menu includes broths loaded with Thai herbs and coconut milk, meat and fish
