I can second @ninkat 's experience at Granite. R and I were there last November and had a delightful lunch. My review is here. We managed the expensive water problem at Granite (and elsewhere) by asking for a carafe d’eau. (“Merci, mais juste une carafe d’eau, s.v.p,” after the server asks if you want plain or sparkling water). We also enjoyed our lunch and dinner there in 2022. Those reviews are here and here.
I am also happy to hear that Jeanne Aimée has reverted to its “open choice” menu. Hopefully that will bring back the crowds and joyful ambiance.
Le Rigmarole - if you can get a res, go for the tasting menu at lunch (beware: not sure how much choice there is).
For small pizzettas in the evening, consider one of my favorite places: Café du Coin in the 11th. Check it out here.
I haven’t been to Franquette in the 18th, but it looks interesting and the array of small plates very appealing.
