Crispy puff pastry (mille-feuille literally means 'thousand leaves') layered with smooth, sweet pastry cream and finished with a delicate fondant icing. The pastry stays crisp despite the cream—that's the test of a good one, and Martial's passes. At €5.50, this is the perfect ending to a €6.86 chicken dinner. Reviewers praise it as a showstopper, the kind of thing that makes you understand why French bakeries exist.
A whole quarter of golden-roasted chicken, still warm, with skin that crackles and meat that pulls easily from the bone. Served with a generous pile of hand-cut fries fried in duck fat. The same price for 20+ years (€6.86)—this is the meal that made the bistro famous. Every review mentions these fries; reviewers describe them as the best in Paris, golden and crispy at the edges, fluffy inside. It's the kind of dish that doesn't need sauce, but the house offers one anyway.
Chunks of beef shoulder braised slowly with whole carrots and onions until everything is fall-apart tender. The sauce is reduced and glossy, with the natural sweetness of the vegetables coming through. This is peasant food refined by technique—Martial's version shows why this classic endures. At €10.50, it's the kind of warming dish that justifies a 20-minute walk in winter.
Lean pork loin cut into pieces and sautéed quickly to keep it tender, then tossed with fresh tomatoes, green olives, garlic, and herbes de Provence. Bright and aromatic, with the briny olives cutting through the richness of the pork. At €10.50, it's the lighter alternative to beef for those who want something with more acidity and Mediterranean flair. The plating is simple—all substance, no decoration.
Fresh crab meat dressed simply with a touch of mayo and tossed with mixed greens and a squeeze of lemon. No fancy manipulation—just quality crab allowed to shine. At €12, this is the 'lighter' option for lunch, and reviewers note it's generous with the crab. Served chilled, perfect for warm weather.
Since 2002, Martial and Joëlle have run this century-old bistro—it's the kind of place where the flowery wall tiles and red-checked tablecloths have never been updated, and that's entirely the point. Located near Buttes-Chaumont with direct access from the metro, Le Bar Fleuri delivers plat du jour consistency at prices that feel like an apology for modern Paris. The wine list—Bordeaux, Marcillac, Beaujolais—punches well above its price point.
The house wines by the pitcher (€12 for a demi, €15 for a full pitcher) are the best value in Paris. Ask for a Beaujolais or Marcillac—Joëlle has good taste.
The €6.86 chicken has been the same price for over 20 years. Get it. Nothing else on the menu needs ordering unless you're particularly curious.
Lunch service is 12:00–3:30 pm only. Come at 12:15 or 2:30 to avoid the rush. Dinner (6:30–8:30 pm) is quieter but the same menu applies.
The lace curtains, the flowery tiles, the red-checkered cloths—nothing has changed in decades. That's not a bug, it's the whole appeal. Embrace the time warp.
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