Le Baratin

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Le Baratin - Paris - Un restaurant du guide MICHELIN

Voyage 5 minutes PARIS EN 7 RITUELS GOURMANDS : MODE D'EMPLOI Paris est si riche et variée qu'elle peut se révéler tentaculaire ! De la bistronomie aux boulangeries en passant par les bouillons, il peut être difficile de savoir pas où commencer lorsque l'on explore la capitale. Pas de panique, découvrez notre mode d'emploi pour ne rien manquer... Et tout goûter ! Voyage 9 minutes NOTRE GUIDE DE BELLEVILLE, LE QUARTIER PARISIEN QUI VA AU-DELÀ DES TENDANCES Belleville, souvent considéré comme l'un des quartiers les plus branchés de Paris, reste en réalité profondément ancré dans son héritage. Ce coin éclectique de la ville mêle une histoire riche, marquée par ses jours d'anarchisme socialiste, à un mélange vibrant de cultures. Ses rues brutes regorgent de saveurs authentiques venues des quatre coins du monde, faisant de Belleville une destination incontournable pour les amateurs de gastronomie...

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Le Baratin — Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler

Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived. Located on a small side street up in Belleville in the 20th arrondissement, Le Baratin is proof that there are pockets of culinary pleasures all over Paris—you just gotta know where to go. There’s nothing remarkable about the decor of Raquel Carena’s bistro, which has been impressing locals, insiders, and chefs (ahem, Anthony Bourdain and Pierre Hermé) for about three decades. In fact, upon walking in you may think, “We came all the way up here for this?” Indeed, you did, so sit yourself down on one of the basic leather booths or rickety wooden chairs, open your mouth, and be thankful. What was the crowd like? Parisians (and those who know them) frequent Le Baratin for the consistently impressive bistro fare. While it isn't a typical wine-and-dine, special-occasion meal, those who eat here practically lick their plates and leave wanting more. With that in mind, you'll want to book a table in advance. What should we be drinking? Wine (natural, naturally) is definitely the preferred beverage of choice and sommelier Philippe Pinoteau is the man to trust. (A tip from a friend led us to the Côte du Py Morgon 2015, which Pinoteau confirmed as a good choice. Choosing it, in fact, seemed to up my cred as officially worthy of dining at such an exclusive neighborhood locale.) Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. On the surface, the food could be considered typical. But once the, say, joue de boeuf (beef cheek) arrives and immediately melts in your mouth, you'll understand what all of the fuss is about. What’s more, for dessert, a seemingly ordinary strawberry shortcake becomes childhood-summers-on-a-plate thanks to seasonal frais de bois (the smallest, cutest strawberries you ever did see) topped with fresh cream. Don’t worry, though. Come winter, they’ll put more focus on the cream with a berry coulis that’s just as lip-lickingly delicious. And how did the front-of-house folks treat you? They’re friendly enough. You’ll get your food in a timely manner and you certainly won’t be rushed, but if you, say, don’t like the table they’ve set aside for you because it’s too close to the door, well, too bad. It’s such a small space and they only do one service per evening so they’ve predetermined the whole affair far before you’ve sauntered through the door. This is not the type of place to care about much beyond what you’re putting in your mouth. It’ll trump all the other factors anyway. All part of the charm. What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here? Since there isn’t much in the way of atmosphere, Le Baratin is best reserved for those who can appreciate simple, authentic dining experiences. It’s fairly quiet, too, so if you’re after good conversation over an excellent meal—be it with the parents, that college friend you haven’t seen in a decade, or a co-worker—this is a safe and solid choice.

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