Les Parigots

Les Parigots captures the essence of the bistro, a young and buzzing take on a tradition dear to Paris. A stone's throw from Place de la République, it has been a neighbourhood haunt since 2008: coffee in the morning, the last glass of the evening, without noticing the hours slip by. The kitchen champions everyday French cooking, simple and honest plates built around high-quality produce, while a generous wine cellar invites exploration. A recent refresh kept the warm woodwork, the leather banquettes and the lived-in soul of the room, while bringing in a lighter, more contemporary energy, carried through by a young team whose service is relaxed and attentive. A local spot, in every sense.