Do you know a reasonably priced restaurant or cafe, in Paris?

Question

Smthg cheap yet good. Suitable for a backpacker.

Answer 1

When I was backpacking through Paris, I stayed at a hostel near the Sorbonne. This is basically the University district, and I found a cozy restaurant where I got escargot, filet mignon, and poire helene plus wine for about 20 euros. The food was incredible. I don't recall the name of the restaurant, unfortunately, but seeing as how there is a large student population here, all you have to do is walk around and you will stumble onto something...

Answer 2

The simple fact is that there are hundreds and hundreds of astonishingly good, inexpensive restaurants in Paris, and it's not difficult to find truly great meals.  Frommers lists the following:

Breakfast in America American 5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)

Bar des Théâtres French 8th Arrondissement (Champs-Elysées/Madeleine)





   Chartier French 9th Arrondissement (Opéra Garnier/Pigalle)





   Le Caveau François Villon French 1st Arrondissement (Musée Du Louvre/Les Halles)





   Aux Charpentiers French 6th Arrondissement (St-Germain/Luxembourg)





    Crémerie-Restaurant Polidor French 6th Arrondissement (St-Germain/Luxembourg)





   Au Pied de Fouet French 7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower/Musée D'orsay)





   Chez l'Ami Jean French 7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower/Musée D'orsay)





    Le Rouquet Cafe 7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower/Musée D'orsay)





    Café Constant French 7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower/Musée D'orsay)





   Chez Janou French 3rd Arrondissement (Le Marais)





    La Fermette du Sud-Ouest French 1st Arrondissement (Musée Du Louvre/Les Halles)





    La Petite Hostellerie French 5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)





   Le Marais Vegetarian 4th Arrondissement (Ile De La Cité/Ile St-Louis & Beaubourg)





    L'Ambassade d'Auvergne French 3rd Arrondissement (Le Marais)





    L'Ebauchoir French 11th & 12th Arrondissements (Opéra Bastille/Bois De Vincennes)





   Café de l'Industrie Cafe 11th & 12th Arrondissements (Opéra Bastille/Bois De Vincennes)





   Kambodjia Asian/Pac Rim 16th Arrondissement (Trocadéro/Bois De Boulogne)





   Le Manguier African 11th & 12th Arrondissements (Opéra Bastille/Bois De Vincennes)





    Coco de Mer Caribbean 5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)





   Jenny French 3rd Arrondissement (Le Marais)





    Chez Savy French 8th Arrondissement (Champs-Elysées/Madeleine)





   Le Grain de Folie Vegetarian 18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)





   Café des Deux Moulins Cafe 18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)





    Au Bascou French 3rd Arrondissement (Le Marais)





    La Bastide Odéon French 6th Arrondissement (St-Germain/Luxembourg)





    Angélina Tea 1st Arrondissement (Musée Du Louvre/Les Halles)





   Chez Henri French 6th Arrondissement (St-Germain/Luxembourg)





   Le Canton Asian/Pac Rim 6th Arrondissement (St-Germain/Luxembourg)

Answer 3

in the outskirt or the Eiffel tower its good.DON'T GO TO TOURIST TRAPS

Answer 4

Le Kleber on a street of the same name is phenomenal. The Salade Perigourdine is absolutely fantastic, if you like duck. Probably my best meal in Paris. Le Buisson Ardent was also good if a bit more pricey. There are many great places on Rue Montorgueil, a favorite of mine is Sacher. A very old place , with the most fabulous chocolates. Rocher the size of golf balls!!! And a lovely selection of salads, tarts, and other savory items. Enjoy your self its an incredible city.

Answer 5

You have so many choices! I often pick a restaurant by it's atmosphere. The Marais neighborhood has a lot of great choices. Just walk around a bit and see where your senses lead you. Also, to eat great food at a cheaper price, try restaurants at lunch time where the menus' are less expensive but the food is just as good!