The graveyard: Bistros in Paris

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Bistros in Paris that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

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#1

Chai 33

French restaurant

Refined French fare at a modern, multi-level space with a wine cellar & a leafy terrace.

3.90 (3.8K reviews)
Closed
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#2

Mamie

Bistro

Homey meat & seafood dishes, plus burgers, served in a modern space with granny-chic design.

4.10 (2.1K reviews)
Closed
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#5

Chez Claude

French restaurant

French bistro classics served in a lively bistro with simple wooden decor & a sidewalk terrace.

4.10 (1.3K reviews)
Closed
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#11

Pottoka

Basque restaurant

Refined tapas & global dishes with Basque influences, plus special tasting menus, in a bright room.

4.50 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#12

Des Gars dans la Cuisine

French restaurant

Elegantly plated bistro fare with a global twist, plus Bordeaux & Burgundy wines, in a chic space.

4.50 (1K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#15

Contemporary bistro emphasising seasonal ingredients in a chic space with an open kitchen & terrace.

4.80 (889 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#19

L'Absinthe

French restaurant

Inventive bistro dishes with Asian influences served in a genteel restaurant with sidewalk tables.

4.40 (821 reviews)
Closed
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#23

Le Faitout

Vegan restaurant

Vegan versions of French cheese & charcuterie plates in a relaxed cafe with sidewalk tables.

4.40 (676 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#24

Cozy, lively bistro with a charming veranda, known for classic steaks & foie gras, plus wine.

4.00 (670 reviews)
Closed
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#30

Social Square

Restaurant

Familiar bistro classics & cocktails presented in a quaint, laid-back eatery with sidewalk seats.

4.20 (611 reviews)
Closed
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#31

Sleek brasserie with outdoor tables, serving classic charcuterie plates & beef entrecote.

4.40 (597 reviews)
Closed
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#33

Le Vin de Bellechasse

French restaurant

Traditional cuisine like escargot & crème brûlée in an old-fashioned bistro with a terrace.

4.10 (576 reviews)
Closed
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#35

OPEN Café

Gay bar

Lively LGBT-friendly restaurant & bar with a terrace, serving unpretentious dishes.

3.90 (557 reviews)
Closed
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#36

Snug, modern bistro offering tapas-style portions of Japanese-French fusion cuisine.

4.40 (530 reviews)
Closed
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#37

Le Square Gardette

French restaurant

Rustic-chic place with vintage decor, dishing up creatively plated Mediterranean meals & brunch.

4.10 (526 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#38

La Pharmacie

French restaurant

Polished takes on classic dishes, plus wine, presented in a charming, old-fashioned environment.

4.30 (503 reviews)
Closed
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#44

Petite fleur

Restaurant

French classics such as steak with fries, escargot & frog legs served in traditional surrounds.

4.70 (446 reviews)
Closed

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