Where do you go for a nice autumn date in Paris? To the park? Feels a little cold, doesn't it? To a museum? Sounds too touristy for your liking. What about any of the best bistros in Paris? Bingo! Now that sounds like a great date idea! Since you're in one of the most influential food capital in the world, eating out is the only way to go. And places like Le Compas, Le Consulat, La Regalade Saint-Honoré, Le Sens Unique, and Heureux Comme Alexandre – Saint Michel are perfect for an autumn date. Beyond their warm food and cozy ambiance, these bistros provide the perfect atmosphere for a heartwarming romance.
Le Compas
Located in the ever-bustling Montorgueil district, Le Compas seems too busy a bistro to be a date spot. It's a great place to eat in its own right, sure, but for an autumn date in Paris? Definitely! Its traditional aesthetic amps up the romance, letting you live your classic Parisian fantasies. Meanwhile, the food is supreme haute cuisine all the way! You never would've thought that a bowl of French onion soup would taste this good but it does! Their Crying Tiger Beef will have you weeping too... for joy, that is! And for dessert, some Creme Brulee with Bourbon Vanilla is perfect for sharing with your special someone. What's not to love?
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Le Consulat
What's great about autumn in Paris is that it fills the city with a certain sense of romance and nostalgia. The orange glow of the foliage practically envelopes the city in a warm sepia tone, as if you're looking at an old photograph. And in such a gorgeous setting, a date in historic hotspots sounds more than appropriate. Take Le Consulat, for example, which is one of the
best cafes in Montmartre. It's technically a bistro too since it serves as much French food as it does coffee and cakes. Famous for its Instagram-worthy facade on Rue Norvins, this is the sort of centuries-old bistro that's perfect for an autumn date.
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La Regalade Saint-Honoré
La Regalade Saint-Honoré is a rather austere-looking
bistro near the Louvre where the food is great and the mood is intimate. Now, doesn't that sound like the perfect venue for an autumn date? When the season gets a little too cold for comfort, this charming Michelin-recognized hotspot serves as the perfect escape. Chef Bruno Doucet crafts the most sumptuous dishes that any couple would be fortunate to have a taste of. Even the most skeptical of first-timers will fall in love with his Escargot after a plateful or two. And his famous rice pudding drizzled in caramel?
Incroyable!
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Le Sens Unique
On Rue de Ponthieu, you'll find Le Sens Unique, another bistro in Paris suitable for your autumn date. This brick-walled bistro, with its quilted leather seating and beer taps by the bar, harkens back to old-school Parisian diners, the kind you'd read about in
classic French novels or see in period films. In fact, you can even say that it's one of the very few in the city that's closest to an old-fashioned pub, with its casual ambiance and free-flowing beer. The food, however, elevates it to a caliber worthy of the food capital. You'll understand better once you get a taste of their Duck Breast with Périgord honey, for example. Or Good Confit from Didier Clerjoux.
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Heureux Comme Alexandre – Saint Michel
Autumn's arrival in Paris signals the temperature dropping to a considerable degree. It's out with the thin-layered clothing and open-toed footwear and in with the jackets, scarves, and boots. As for where and what to wear, warmth takes precedence over everything else. Even when you're looking for a date spot. And in this regard, Heureux Comme Alexandre – Saint Michel on Rue de la Parcheminerie in the
Latin Quarter is right up your caller. Especially when you discover their specialty—cheese fondue! It's not exactly the pinnacle of French haute cuisine, but it's a delicious dish that's worth enjoying with someone you love on a cold autumn day in Paris.
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These amazing bistros in Paris are perfect for a romantic autumn date. They're beautiful hotspots with cozy ambiance and, of course, exceptional food. You and your special someone will undoubtedly have a good time in any of them!
