Bistrot Des Tournelles

You’d assume that this bistro near Place des Vosges, with tile floors, lace curtains, and an old-timey cash register, has been around since Charles de Gaulle was president, but it opened in late 2022. The menu delivers on the retro kitsch thanks to the usual bistro suspects that remind us why the saucier is the top dog of any French kitchen brigade. Beef tenderloin swims in creamy au poivresauce, and daube de boeuf,the Provençal answer to beef stew, is olive-studded gravy perfection.

Rarely has a new bistro become as much of an instant hit as Bistrot des Tournelles when it opened in July 2022. Three years on, the hype for Édouard Vermynck’s homage to classic French dining continues. Behind half-height lacy curtains, you’ll find Parisian romance without a hint of cheesiness (unless you get the cheese course).

Bistrot des Tournelles is a new place that serves pretty late. It’s very classic food – meat with French fries, very French – and very well made. They have a nice wine selection and the last time we visited, we drank a very good Fleurie from Dutraive.

Some of them are pointedly traditional — the delightful Bistrot des Tournelles in the Marais, for example — while others offer a refined contemporary take on bistro cooking, notably the just opened Géosmine in the 11th Arrondissement.

The Marais can be a bit of a crapshoot when it comes to great tables, but the young team behind the Bistrot des Tournelles have got a no-brainer with this small bistro hewing closely to time-honored tradition in the kitchen, albeit with an almost exclusively natural wine list. Chef Geoffroy Langella has become famous for his behemoth of a cordon bleu, whereby the staple of French cafeterias gets a serious makeover. A thinly pounded turkey breast is lined with a layer of Prince of Paris ham and stuffed with a generous handful of Comté cheese before being rolled in breadcrumbs and fried.

Grand thuriféraire de la rétronomie, Édouard Vermynck (ex-l’Entrée des Artistes) a carrossé l’ancien Gaspard de la Nuit en bistrot simili centenaire à vieux clichés encadrés, antique buffet à miroir et sublime lettrage peint à la main sur la devanture. La carte est à l’avenant et aligne du franchouillard sans âge, archi connu et bien tourné : andouillette artisanale avec un buisson d’excellentes frites allumettes, poulette rôtie et cumulonimbesque purée, cordon-bleu et frites… Jamais la nostalgie n’a eu aussi bon goût !

Bistrot Des Tournelles brings an old-fashioned charm to the dining scene with its classic dishes and natural wines curated by Édouart Vermynck. The restaurant is known for its warm, nostalgic ambiance, complete with retro fittings like a marble bar, century-old mirrors, and art deco chandeliers. With a traditional a la carte menu featuring timeless favorites like eggs mayo, croque-monsieur Comté, and house-made grilled Andouillette, Bistrot Des Tournelles offers a comforting and familiar dining experience.

While the Marais is a visitor favorite, not all the restaurants are up recommendable. A short walk from the Place des Vosges, this small dining room feels almost like home, with French standards like œufs mayo, steak-frites and a hearty daube de bœuf à la provençale, as well as simple, roasted free-range chicken with frites. Natural wines are the name of the game here and there’s a well-edited selection of them.

Look no further if you’re searching for proof that traditional French cooking is in again. Few spots have been more talked about this year than Bistrot des Tournelles, a beautifully revived bistro tucked away just to the south of Place des Vosges. It’s the brainchild of Édouard Vermynck (ex-L’Entrée des Artistes) who has paired the wines of his home region, Beaujolais, with a menu of vintage classics.

A deux pas de la place de la Bastille, dans la rue éponyme, le Bistrot des Tournelles décline ces grands classiques de la cuisine française qu'on ne se lasse pas de partager. Dans un décor chaleureux, éclairé à la bougie, oeufs-mayo, croque-monsieur au jambon Prince de Paris, poulet fermier coiffé de truffes de saison, mousse au chocolat et tarte tatin défilent sur les tables.

One of the most trendiest bistros in Paris at the moment, Bistrot des Tournelles is a foodie hot spot which is very much worth the hype. Headed up by chef Édouard Vermynck, the food is classic with modern touches and it’s awesome. Nestled in between Place des Vosges and Bastille, the old fashioned facade is a beautiful nostalgic reminder of its historical past.

No list of fantastic Parisian desserts would be complete without a mention of crème brûlée. The dessert is available at dining establishments across the capital, and opinions are divided as to where the best one is made. However, shortly after Bistrot des Tournelles' opening in 2022, it received a Best Bistro accolade from the influential Le Fooding guide.

Bistrot des Tournelles has made quite the splash since arriving on the Parisian food scene in 2022. Just one year after opening, it won “Best Bistro of 2023” by Le Fooding and continues to be the bistro en vogue. But unlike its moody, dimly-lit, red-hued peers, authentic French plates star in a light, bright and beautiful setting.

Tucked away in the charming Le Marais district, Bistrot des Tournelles is the embodiment of the quintessential Parisian bistro. Warm, welcoming, and undeniably authentic, this gem offers an experience that goes beyond just great food. Classic dishes are served with a modern twist, and their wine selection is second to none.

Le Fooding, a French publication on food and travel, named Bistrot Des Tournelles as “The Best Bistro of 2023”. With a century of experience, Bistrot Des Tournelles has perfected their game. Even today, the old-fashioned charm of their humble bistro near the Place de la Bastille remains.

We can’t get enough of the chicken and classic purée at this traditional bistro. The dish is so good it should be used at cookery schools as a model. The chocolate mousse has a lot going for it too, all the more so as it’s served with a buttery gavotte biscuit.

The Bistrot des Tournelles opened in 2022 and was named “Best Bistro of 2023” by Le Fooding. They’re not the only ones who raved – I know plenty of people who loved their experience here. I found it to be pretty good, but certainly not the best of the year.

Hardly any other place in Paris puts natural wines in a nutshell as charmingly as the Bistrot des Tournelles. This is where wild Gamay meets steak frites and things get vibey by the glass: cloudy, cool, unadorned. It smells of butter, bread and good times.

Bistrot des Tournelles, situated in Le Marais, exudes the perfect neighborhood ambiance. When you walk in the door, you’ll be greeted by decor that is charming and feels like it belongs in 1940s Paris. Their classic appetizer of Oeufs Mayo is delicious.

📍 Address: 24 Rue des Tournelles, 75004 Paris 💶 Price: Mid to high-range ⭐ Why we love it: A new and buzz-worthy address offering an impeccable French onion soup.

Meilleur taulier : Michael Grosman des Enfants du Marché, 3e (devant Adrien Spanu de La Grande Brasserie ; Bérangère Fagart de Sélune et Marie-Jo Mimoun du Tagine)