any suggestions for quiet place near montparnasse for lunch. I dont know options in that area beyond some of the brasseries. Preference is for modern french or french/asian fusion but open to suggestions. Have a friend who is coming in to paris for day via gare de montparnasse. TY
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There’s really plenty of choice around Montparnasse.
L’Assiette, Tonkatsu Tombo, Le Vitis, Quinsou, Le Dôme, Le Bistrot du Dôme, La Rotonde, Le Duc, Joséphine Chez Dumonet, L’Opportun, Le Petit Sommelier, to name just the ones that come off the top of my head.
Thing is, none of them are really quiet (aside from Quinsou and Le Duc).
Thank you - yes familiar with places like Dome and Rotonde I’ll look into some of others Appreciate the suggestions
I think you should give Quinsou a try. It is scandalously underexposed on this board, but it’s IMO one of the best restaurants in Paris.
Whenever I have to take an early-aftenoon train at Gare Montparnasse, I have lunch at Tonkatsu Tombo, and it’s always great.
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Quinsou looks delicious but would save that for dinner, especially since we’re meeting to catch up and talk a lot rather than have a foodie experience (though I am big on good foodie experiences). Going to skip pure japanese since we have some exellent ones close to where I live. Was hoping to find a modern bistro type place. Like look of Le vitis, le petit sommelier and L’opportun though they are a little classic french. Actually excited about perhaps trying to go to the Atelier Degustation at the cave a vins at Sommerlier if I can make it. I grow grapes and make wine. Has anyone tried it - any feedback? If there are any other suggestions of more modern or fusion bistros within walking distance of the gare please share.
Well, Quinsou is a modern bistrot.
It’s a bit further north - so either a 25 minute walk or a very quick metro hop - and it is also technically a restaurant, but Géméllus in the 7th is quiet, very modern, very foodie, casual enough at lunch and offers a ridiculous value lunch menu. We’ve been 3 times this spring, and will be going back for our final lunch before we leave.
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totally agree but their lunch menu at a reasonable price is only available thur and fri.
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