Visitors to Paris are often surprised to learn that much of the city shutters on Sunday: banks, shops, even supermarkets. But what’s even more surprising is that Parisian restaurants tend to be closed, not on Sundays, but on Mondays. Since so many folks dine out on the weekend, Monday is a well-earned day off for restaurant staff.
Luckily, that doesn’t mean you need to go hungry! A host of Paris restaurants remain open on Mondays; here are just a handful of our favorites.
1. Café Constant
This classic French restaurant not far from the Eiffel Tower is home to one of the most reasonable prix fixe menus in the city. 36 euro will get you appetizer, main, and dessert, each exquisite (and most influenced by Chef Christian Constant’s Southwestern French background).
Café Constant -139 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007
2. La Bourse et La Vie
This restaurant near Paris’ stock market is the prime example of a neo-bistro, featuring classic French dishes dressed up with a modern flair. Chef Daniel Rose’s pot au feu is famous, and his gougères, served with apéritif, are worth the trip alone.
La Bourse et la Vie – 12 Rue Vivienne, 75002
3. Racines
Within the Passage des Panoramas lies this little natural wine bar, just as focused on food as on vino. With a Sardinian chef at the helm, Racines offers the perfect blend of French and Italian sensibilities.
Racines – 8 Passage des Panoramas, 75002
4. Café des Musées
This typical brasserie has long been a local haunt in the Marais. Their beef bourguignon is one of the best in the capital, and their unique play on escargots, served here in mushroom caps, is the perfect appetizer to share.
Café des Musées – 49 Rue de Turenne, 75003
5. Le relais de l’Entrecôte
This staple of Paris dining serves only one thing: entrecôte steak with a secret sauce. With a frisée and walnut salad appetizer and your choice of dessert, it takes all of the guesswork out of a delicious meal out.
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte – 15 Rue Marbeuf, 75008
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