Au Vin des Rues 75014 Paris

If you’re looking for traditional French bistro fare this is the place for you! It’s a “bouchon parisien”, a small restaurant, with an old bar, paper tablecloths and not much in the way of decor, but this is offset by the friendly service and the nucleus of regular customers who talk both to each other and to any newcomers they find sitting nearby. Songs often break out at the bar – and everyone is welcome to join in! And Thursday evenings it’s pot au feu and accordeon night, with more singing and even some on the spot dancing.

The restaurant specialises in regional charcuterie and then dishes like pot au feu, andouillette, steak and chips, calf’s liver and steak tartare, most of which are accompanied by delicious thick-cut chips and a whole range of sauces such as sauce au vin, pepper sauce, and sauce bearnaise. Then comes a wonderful selection of carefully-chosen cheeses followed by home-made traditional desserts.

But one of the major attractions, which is reflected in its name, and one of the reasons for the restaurant’s popularity with both locals and visitors, is the extensive wine list, which offers a wide range of wines from small estates at reasonable prices, many of which you would never come across otherwise.

Prices are reasonable ranging from 6 euros for starter and dessers, up to 20 euros for main courses.