Mark Bittman of the New York Times writes:
“I set out to explore some of the farther-flung alternatives. I concentrated on the increasingly energetic northeast quadrant of the city, namely the 10th, 18th (generally speaking, Montmartre), 19th (around the park of Buttes Chaumont) and 20th (which contains the Belleville neighborhood) Arrondissements. They’re in neighborhoods you might not get to otherwise, the food is good and in some instances fantastic, and the prices are way below average.”
Baratin, 3, rue Jouye-Rouve (20th); 01-43-49-39-70. An average meal for two (or, that is to say, a big one) is 70 euros, though you could eat much more cheaply.
Philou, 12, avenue Richerand (10th), 01-42-38-00-13. An average meal for two can run as little as 48 euros, or as much as 68 euros. philoubistro.canalblog.com
Table d’Eugène, 18, rue Eugène Sue (18th); 01-42-55-61-64. Lunch can be as little as 34 euros for two, dinner can run to 68 euros, but you could spend less. latabledeugene.com
Le Verre Volé, 67, rue de Lancry (10th), 01-48-03-17-34. An average meal for two could be had for 52 euros, but many people will spend more. leverrevole.fr
