The Best Restaurant in Montparnasse, Paris

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It's hard not to feel part of the café culture in Montparnasse. Along the broad boulevards you can find some of the city's classic brasseries. As storied as they are, many have been bought by chains and drained of the true charm that once attracted artists, politicians, and intellectuals. Though authentic brasseries can still be found—like Le Dôme—some of the area's best food is found at small bistros on narrow side streets.

L'Assiette

$$$$ | Montparnasse

David Rathgeber spent 12 years working for celebrity-chef Alain Ducasse before taking over this landmark restaurant, where he has created his own menu and welcomes a devoted clientele. Expect classics with a subtle modern touch, such as the signature cassoulet with six different meats, and crème caramel with salted butter—all executed with the precision you would expect of a Ducasse veteran. The excellent two-course lunch menu (Wednesday through Friday only) is a bargain at €26. Rathgeber has also opened an adjacent dining space called L'arrière-Cuisine, which serves take-out street food inspired by his travels; it's open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 pm. 

Bistro $$$$ Prix-Fixe Lunch Dinner
181 rue du Château, Paris, 75014, France
01–43–22–64–86
www.restaurant-lassiette.com
Known For
  • Reliably excellent food
  • Generous portions and good price-to-quality ratio
  • Famous cassoulet
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon., Tues., Aug., and 1 wk at Christmas

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