Restaurant Les Tontons
Restaurant Les Tontons is a haven for aficionados of French cuisine, particularly meat tartare and classic dishes. Step into its welcoming ambiance adorned with red leather banquettes and mirrors, exuding an air of conviviality and warmth. This bistro offers a delightful array of dining experiences, from breakfast to dinner, catering to both casual gatherings and intimate meals. With outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in options, it seamlessly caters to various preferences. The menu features an impressive selection of alcoholic beverages, including cocktails and wine, complementing the succulent offerings. Embrace the casual and cozy atmosphere, where every visit promises an authentic taste of French culinary expertise.
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Nestled in the heart of Paris, Restaurant Les Tontons is a haven for aficionados of French cuisine, particularly meat tartare and classic dishes. Step into its welcoming ambiance adorned with red leather banquettes and mirrors, exuding an air of conviviality and warmth. This bistro, a stone’s throw from Parc Georges Brassens, offers a delightful array of dining experiences, from breakfast to dinner, catering to casual gatherings and intimate meals.
With outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in options, it seamlessly caters to various preferences. The menu features an impressive selection of alcoholic beverages, including cocktails and wine, complementing the succulent offerings. Embrace the casual and cozy atmosphere, where every visit promises an authentic taste of French culinary expertise.
Menu Highlights
- Knife-cut Tartares at €7.99, acclaimed for ‘Prix Nobel de Gastronomie’ and ‘Prix de Diane for horse tartare’
- Lunch special: Starter + Main or Main + Dessert at €13.90
- Starter: Feuillé chèvre (goat cheese) and bacon
- Main course: Onglet de boeuf à l’échalote (hanger steak with shallot sauce)
- Dessert: Gateau au chocolat (chocolate cake)
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Restaurant Les Tontons is a restaurants restaurant in the Array arrondissement of Paris.
Les Tontons is a charming, classic bistro in the 15th arrondissement, at 73 Rue Brancion near the Parc Georges-Brassens. With its red leather banquettes, mirrors and airy, old-school feel, it is a warm neighbourhood spot best known for its tartares and hearty “canaille” cooking.
What to expect at Les Tontons
The kitchen leans into generous, full-flavoured bistro fare — beef tartare, roquefort, steak frites and other satisfying classics — served in an authentic Parisian setting. The atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious, and the cooking honest and filling. Open every day, lunch and dinner, it is a dependable local choice for traditional bistro comfort food in a quieter, residential part of the Left Bank.
Good to know
- Address: 73 Rue Brancion, 75015 Paris (15th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Classic French bistro; tartare specialities
- Phone: +33 1 45 33 87 22
- Don’t miss: Beef tartare and steak frites
- Hours: Daily, lunch and dinner
- Best for: Hearty bistro comfort food
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