La Petite Sirène de Copenhague

This small gem is located in the middle of the vibrant and lively 9th district, where good restaurants are popping up almost on a weekly basis. However, the Danish patron is here to stay. In fact, he already has for more than a decade. And he does it quite well. The kitchen is surely recognizably Danish, although the location in Paris has not passed without affecting the style slightly. And be aware, this is not the place to encouter the new Scandinavian kitchen, the style is light and elegant, although still mainly traditional, which probably also why it remains so popular in Paris. Although focus is on seafood particularly, all dishes are well-prepared and well-presented servings with clear Danish origins. Most definitely worth a visit.

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Le Pantruche

Le Pantruche is an excellent new charming bistro, located in a small side street, right off the vibrant Rue des Martyrs. Discrete, but warmly decorated, and with perhaps just as many tables inside as you could imagine. As both guests and staff are nice, open and accommodating; the proximity of a large number of potential friends just adds to the vibe of the place. The kitchen is inventive, but solidly grounded. Particularly worth exploring is the excellent application of fish and sea food, for example in oyster tartare, mackerel, or the likes. Wines are good - some even very good - and available for a bargain. Most definitely worth the visit - again...

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Les coulisses vintage

Do not go there. To put it very simple. Ca colle pas du tout. The Greeks have an expression: Mas piasan ton kolo (something along "they took us on the ass"). Way too expensive. And simply bad. In the conceptualization as in the execution. Too pretentious. Simply a ridiculous way to spend even just a few hours of your life. Enough said. Even when you cannot get a table elsewhere, it's not worth it. Try harder.

Hotel Amour

The 9th actually holds a number of good restaurants and lively bars. Hotel Amour is one of them, although it's less for the food than for the name, the ambiance and the fact that the kitchen is open untill 23. One main restaurant inside and a charming garden cultivated with cheerful people and good ambiance. Food and wine is ok.

www.hotelamourparis.fr‎