Le Maquis — Restaurant in Paris

Le Maquis, Paris – A Cozy Bistro with Big Flavors Tucked away in Montmartre, this warm and unpretentious spot serves up serious food with a handwritten menu that changes daily. The day we went, highlights included crispy zucchini flower fritters, pepper-crusted faux-filet with foie gras and sorrel, and smoked ricotta ravioli with wild mint.

The rest of the menu continued to impress, featuring dishes like smoked ricotta ravioli with wild mint and broad beans. The natural wine selection complemented the meal perfectly, offering simple yet well-paired options.

Le Maquis is a must-visit for those seeking French cuisine that’s humble yet full of heart. The Menu du Maquis is priced at €70, or €50 for a...

Set aside the fact that this is a 7 course menu for €60, and the staggering value that entails.

There is some sort of lost art in a restaurant that cooks food simply to make people happy. At such a place, there is no overlay of chef ego to build a brand, or stoke hype, or "innovate" flavors, or copy something that appeared this past week on TikTok. It's the sort of place that derives its raison d'être from cooking tasty, recognizable food, in a format that delivers balanced flavors of the season.

In all of the world's dining destinations, it feels like those sorts of restaurants are becoming increasingly rare. But this is...

We found Le Marquis online, I believe through Eater Paris and it was the best meal of our trip. First, the ambiance is romantically simple and cozy, it has few tables so make sure you have a reservation. The pre fix menu was fresh, creative and absolutely delicious. Had a bottle of wine I actually loved (and I’m not a wine drinker…sorry Paris). The prices were great too…a meal like this in LA would be significantly more. If I could take the tempura squash blossoms with cheese and anchovies with me back to LA I would…thanks for being the...