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On Rue du Pré aux Clercs, in the quietly distinguished corner of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Parisiens holds its ground as a genuinely French restaurant — the kind that takes both the plate and the glass seriously. The address alone carries weight: this stretch of the 7th arrondissement has long been a gathering point for those who care about how a meal is put together.
The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — earned in 2024 — is not handed out lightly. It signals a wine list with real depth and thoughtful curation, one that goes well beyond the expected French standards. For a restaurant rooted in French cuisine, that recognition matters: it means the bottle you order has been chosen with the same attention given to what arrives on the plate.
Les Parisiens serves both lunch and dinner, with seatings that follow a classic Parisian cadence — midday from noon through early afternoon, and evenings starting at nine. The format suits the neighborhood: unhurried, but never slack. Whether you come for a weekday lunch or a longer dinner, the room operates on the understanding that the meal itself is the point.
The restaurant is part of a small group, yet retains the feel of a singular address. For those who want French cuisine done with conviction — and a wine list that has earned international recognition — Les Parisiens delivers without fanfare.
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