La Forge
La Forge, a retro-chic brasserie in Paris, invites you to savor creative interpretations of classic French dishes in a cozy setting. Nestled between Colonel Fabien and Les Buttes Chaumont, this establishment offers a warm and casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, complemented by a range of amenities including a bar and outdoor seating. With a focus on healthy dining options and a variety of alcoholic beverages, La Forge promises an authentic and convivial French culinary experience.
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La Forge, a retro-chic brasserie in Paris, offers creative interpretations of classic French dishes such as snails, duck, and lamb. This cozy establishment, located between Colonel Fabien and Les Buttes Chaumont, provides a quintessential French dining experience. With a warm and casual atmosphere, La Forge welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the option for catering and dessert. The restaurant boasts a range of amenities, including a bar, outdoor seating, and wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Visitors can indulge in a variety of alcoholic beverages, from cocktails to wine, while enjoying the restaurant’s healthy dining options. La Forge is a delightful destination for those seeking an authentic and convivial French culinary experience.
Menu Highlights
- Foie Gras maison aux figues – Homemade foie gras with figs
- Terrine du chef et sa compote d’oignons – Chef’s terrine with onion compote
- Côte de boeuf Tomahawk montbéliard au kilo – Montbéliard Tomahawk beef rib by the kilo
- Filet de bar et sa peau croustillante – Seabass filet with crispy skin
- Salade Périgourdine, toast foie gras, gésiers de volaille, magret fumé et pommes vapeurs – Périgourdine salad, foie gras toast, poultry gizzards, smoked duck breast, and steamed apples
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La Forge is a restaurants restaurant in the Array arrondissement of Paris.
La Forge is a welcoming traditional French restaurant in the 19th arrondissement, at 26 Avenue Mathurin Moreau near the Buttes-Chaumont and Place du Colonel Fabien. Friendly and good-value, it serves homemade French classics prepared to order, making it a dependable neighbourhood choice in eastern Paris.
What to expect at La Forge
The menu is a roll-call of French staples — lamb shank, duck breast, Burgundy snails and other classics — all cooked from scratch with care. Prices are reasonable, the cooking generous, and the atmosphere relaxed and convivial. It is the kind of honest, no-frills bistro that locals return to, well placed for a meal before or after a stroll in the nearby Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. It is open Monday to Saturday.
Good to know
- Address: 26 Avenue Mathurin Moreau, 75019 Paris (19th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Traditional French
- Phone: +33 1 83 96 58 48
- Don’t miss: Lamb shank and Burgundy snails
- Hours: Monday–Saturday; closed Sunday
- Best for: Honest, good-value French classics
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