Take the Metro Line 1 to the very end to Château de Vincennes. Tucked along in the tree-lined…read morestreets of Vincennes is Bistrot Gueule à Vins. I have been frequenting the Bistrot for over 6 years now, because it's just a stone's throw away from our family flat that we stay at every time I'm in Paris. Upon entering, it's a bar where locals come to drink and watch matches on the television. Towards the back is the restaurant, which evokes a very relaxing and homely atmosphere. The lighting is dimly lit, and various shades of red pervading the room. The bar and restaurant is frequented by the locals, and it's refreshing to not be surrounded by tourists. They offer an impressive menu full of hearty selections. It was here that I had merguez for the first time. For those not familiar, it's an amazing red, spicy sausage from North Africa. I encouraged Lumberjack to try it, because it's one of my favourites every time to come to Paris. The service is always friendly and welcoming. Between the two of us we shared lamb, merguez, couscous, and a variety of roasted vegetables. It's exactly what we needed after a full day of travelling. The meal was fresh, tasty, filling, and moderately priced. Overall, it's a good relaxing and tasty experience if you're in the neighbourhood.

Next time your visit Château de Vincennes, make you you take a short stroll to visit this local…read morerestaurant. This place doesn't look impressive from outside. It seems to be a local bar but the restaurant hidden behind the bar is absolutely a crown jewel. We ordered dusk breast and rib-eye steak; together we spent less than 28 euros. Both quality and prices are unbeatable. Steak is amazingly juicy and roast duck is served will plum sauce. I still can't find better duck breast prepared better elsewhere in the world. Mash potato is made from scratch with tons of flavors. Please see my picture posted with both dishes. Will come again for sure.

Wine here, wine there, wine everywhere! This is a cool, casual spot to hang out. They have a large…read morevariety of wines, beers, and whiskey. You are able to order by the glass, and the staff is knowledgeable and able to help you choose drinks to suit your palate, so order a few and just sit back and relax.

Very pleasant place with great selection of wine from around France. My wife arrived early and…read moreenjoyed a quiet glass of wine before heading out for dinner.

My 500th review, dedicated to Bubar... This bar is magical…read more There's just something about this spot where you know so much has happened within these 4 walls over years and years. I fell in love with it a couple of weeks ago during my first trip to Paris, where I ended up visiting it not once but twice. It's a dive wine bar, but with so much character, in every nook and cranny. I had read reviews on both TripAdvisor and Yelp, albeit dated. There is no name listed on doorway so could be hard to miss, but something about the red lighting and energy just drew me in. (That and some trusty reviews online...) The first night was a little intimidating at first. A group of older gentlemen, all friends and all seemed to know the owner, were deep into conversation at the bar. However, as soon as I walked in, solo, that very owner, Jean-Loup (he made sure I captured the correct spelling, vs. some renditions in other reviews ;)) warmly greeted and welcomed me. From there on, it was bliss. For me personally it was a pivotal moment because just a few days prior to that, I was still a bit fearful about exploring the city solo with very little grasp of French, but that night, I felt brave and wandered by Bubar. So glad I did. Jean-Loup not only nailed a few wines for me that were all sheer perfection (there's a daunting list but disregard that and just tell him what you're in the mood for because he'll find something spot-on), but offered a small plate of nibbles, after asking if I preferred 'fruits or vegetables'...a sweet, personal touch. I enjoyed a wonderful night just respectfully observing his interactions with his buddies (clearly he is very adored here, and a local staple,) while he checked in on me regularly to ensure I was doing fine. Such an amazing evening. The following night I had to stop by again just to say goodbye. I simply won't be forgetting Jean-Loup and Bubar anytime soon. For anyone reading this who will be venturing into the bar, he mentioned he is not the most tech-savvy but was happy to hear he has so many positive reviews, and that I wanted to write a review (as the last one was from a year ago)...please let him know "Jennifer from Los Angeles" said hello, and mention this review. :) He's the absolute best.

Super eclectic magical bar. Off the beaten path and such such a gem. Sat at the inside bar and…read moretalked with the owner for a good hour. He took us on a tour glass by glass. Not a lot of French wine if that's what you're looking for, but a lot of wine from his travels all over the world. Place looks like a shrine to his life and travels, filled with music, wine and various souvenirs. Wonderful time.

This is a excellent wine bar in the area. It is small but great if you want to avoid the tourist…read morecrowd. The owner is very nice and makes u feel right at home.. definitely a local bar with great prices.. I will definitely come again.

Found this little wine bar when our favorite was closed for a private party...and perhaps will be…read morethe new favorite! I didnt get the owner's name however he really took care of us with a cheese plate, fresh meats and pates, and a beautiful reasonably priced bottle of Sancerre Blanc. Warm fresh baguette, delicious! Quaint & cosy establishment. Wine with chalked prices line the walls. 6euro corkage added onto the the price. Definitely will be returning! Merci!

The food and of course the ambiance. Amazing! Best experience ever! I would give it 200%read more

Tonight we enjoyed happy hour @lequilibrebaravins We…read moredefinitely had a spread, but to be fair we hadn't eaten since we left the ball at 7 am! First we had the Fuet Catalan - a thin dried flavored Black Truffle sausage. The truffle oil oozed out of every bite. It was a truffle lovers dream come true!! We also order Les pintxos- a typically Basque with Fresh Ingredients piled up on toasted bread The Chèvre Miel was a creamy Goat cheese, drizzle of honey and sun dried tomatoes. Yup We also had the Chorizo & grilled Blue cheese It seriously was the best blue cheese I have ever had. For Tapas Rillettes de thon- Homemade tuna spread with olives & marinated anchovies. The anchovies seriously juscheemelted in your mouth. On the Plates & boards side of the menu we ordered... Cecina Et brebis truffle which is Salted cure beef from Leon, Spain and Black truffle sheep cheese & pine nuts Garlic bread and Serrano ham- Homemade garlic butter and 24 month cured Serrano ham. Nachos- Homemade guacamole, vintage cheese, salsa and peppers The nachos were made with seasoned chips that reminded me of cool ranch Doritos! Tonight was the perfect ending to our stay in Versailles

My daughter and I would say this was one of our most favorite spots in Paris. The wine and…read morecheese/meat board were good, the servers were nice and it was really lively there. Definitely a popular place!

Yelped this place because we were craving some bar food after a walk up to Sacre Coeur. We don't…read moredrink, so this was all about the food. Well this place didn't disappoint. The ambience was upbeat and fun. The place was filled with 30 somethings dinking and having a great time. We were given a small table to the side of the bar that looked like the least desirable place because it was all they had. We took it and we loved it. We asked the cute server what she recommended and she gave us the rundown. Croques Comte Jabon Truffe, Ravioli and the St Marcellin Rôti Au Miel. WOW! My wife, daughter, SonIL and I were blown away. Food was flavorful and fantastic. We loved and and all of us would highly recommend it.

The spot seems very popular, but a bit too crowded and loud for me though…read more They have English menu.

This was hands down one of my most favorite restaurants and experiences I had during my Europe…read moretrip. Frenchies is a wine bar with a number of tapas..think fusion. I was lucky enough to be seated in the first round of customers since I got there 15 minutes before seating. They do not have a reservation system and the wait can be a while after first seating since all the food come out one at a time for all groups. So think, if groups got a specific dish, they'd all get that dish and then the staff would work on the next one to serve, etc. The wine list is endless and there were so many options to try! Note: more bottles than single glasses but worth it considering the ambiance and conversations you can have! Staff is so patient and knowledgeable about the options and even let me try some before I made my decision! I tried 3 of the dishes available, the pork cheeks, the Agnolotti, and the Shrimp Toast. Everything was delicious and I still dream about that shrimp toast to this day. Wish I went with a group so we could try everything on the menu but this just means, I have to go again!

Absolutely wonderful service wines and menu. We have the Bavette of beef with poivre and mustard…read moresauce (preferred poivre) the 4 cheese tart and rilette of goose and then chocolate cake and tarte tatin for dessert. The red vin du jour was a nice GSM and also had a glass of white from Alsace. Wonderful for about $100 for 2.

Le Sept is our go to restaurant in Versailles! Two years now! Excellent French cuisine, fine…read moreFrench wines, and amazing service! Darius is Amazing!!

Guys, this is exactly what the world needs: a quaint and affordable wine bar, with a polite and…read morehelpful staff! We stumbled across this place next to our hotel one day. Popped in for a few glasses of wine, and came out with a bottle to go. They have amazing and affordable wines here. I wish we had more of these in Cincinnati, where there are no pretentious vibes. Just people coming in for a glass or two of wine to unwind, and not have to pay an absurd amount for a great quality. They even have some appetizers too, but we didn't want to spoil our dinner. We picked up a bottle, and went next door for some charcuterie and cheese to go with it! This is what being in Paris is all about. Thanks for the wonderful service!