---
title: "Bistrot Paul Bert"
description: "Guide to Bistrot Paul Bert in Paris. 4.2/5 rated. Menu highlights, reservations & local tips."
url: "https://www.paristopten.com/restaurant/bistrot-paul-bert/"
published_at: "2024-09-27T09:21:49+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-06-20T12:12:18+00:00"
author: "KK"
categories:
  - "Places to Eat"
---

Bistrot Paul Bert is one of the most beloved classic bistros in Paris, at 18 Rue Paul Bert in the 11th arrondissement near Bastille. A heartfelt ode to the disappearing traditional bistro, it serves the genre’s greatest hits with exceptional produce and a serious love of natural and artisan wines, under longtime owner Bertrand Auboyneau.

## What to expect at Bistrot Paul Bert

The menu is pure bistro nostalgia done right: steak frites with a generous slick of pepper sauce, andouillette, seasonal game, a towering Paris-Brest and a famous soufflé. Careful sourcing and skilled cooking lift these classics above the ordinary, while the wine list champions independent vignerons. The room — zinc, mirrors, chalkboard menus — is the picture-perfect Parisian bistro. It is deservedly popular, so reservations (by phone) are essential.

## Good to know

- **Address:** 18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris (11th arrondissement)

- **Cuisine:** Classic French bistro

- **Phone:** +33 1 43 72 24 01

- **Don’t miss:** Steak frites, soufflé and the wine list

- **Hours:** Tuesday–Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday

- **Best for:** The quintessential classic Paris bistro experience

Book ahead by phone, as it fills quickly. For more classic tables, see our guide to [the best restaurants in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/restaurants/), and plan around your meal with our [things to do in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/things-to-do-in-paris/).

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