Amelie!!! Amelie!!! Amelie!!! and other Paris, France Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Caf? des Deux Moulins

We came here of course because it was the main set for the movie Amelie! Yes, it does look a little different than in the movie but essentially it is the same. I was sooooo excited to eat here!!! If you are a fan of the movie you have to go. The only thing was it was packed with people. I also wanted to take more photos but I didn't want to annoy people so the photos on the inside were limited. Outside though I took lots! The food was good too.

Favorite Dish: Creme Broulee is named after Amelie so you have to have it!

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Theme: French
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 15 rue Lepic, about 1 block from the Moulin Rouge

Restaurant Name: Angelina

Angelina's is as great as everyone says it is. Eating there was the highlight of my trip. Although there can be a line it moves quickly. The menu is fabulous as there is so much to choose from. The service is wonderful and the decor is beautiful.

Favorite Dish: Boeuf, bernaise, gratin
Poulet fermier roti

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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: 226 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Directions: Near Place de la Concord

Restaurant Name: Aux Petit Creux

Beautiful pastries, soups, omelletes. The space is small and elegant but not over the top. Located near the Louvre. Addorable.

Favorite Dish: Almond Flan

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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Directions: On one side of the Louvre. My receipt says 75Paris18, 17E

Restaurant Name: McDonald's

What can I say it is McDonald's. It was just what you expect except the names of things are different. I loved ording a Royale with Cheese better known to us as a Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

Always a great place to use the washroom.


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Theme: Fast Food
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Many, many places
Directions: Across from the Austerlitz train station

Restaurant Name: Street Vendors

Because we were on a strict budget we often ate from street vendors.

Favorite Dish: Hot dog with cheese. The hotdogs are so long. They are twice the size we are accustomed to in North America.

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Theme: Street Vendor
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: All over the city

Restaurant Name: Champion Italie II

If you want to save money buy your food at Supermarkets or street markets. Food is cheap and it is a lot of fun as you get to feel like a local.

Favorite Dish: Chocolate chip croissants, cheese, meats, salads.

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Theme: Grocery Store/Market
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Directions: All over Paris

Restaurant Name: Cafe du Trocadero

This was the first restaurant that we ate in in Paris. We picked a good one. We had chocolate crepes with tea and the crepes were out of this world! The service was fabulous. We were intimidated to even go into a restaurant to speak French but when we tried our server greatly appreciated it and we even had a few laughs with him.

Favorite Dish: Chocolate Crepes

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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: 8 Place du Trocadero

Restaurant Name: Chez Clement

So many people had recommended this chain of restaurants as a budget meal option. I have to say that it wasn't incredibly cheap by N.A. standards but by French it was and I tell you I never would have known it was a chain unless someone had told me. The restaurant was wonderful--the service outstanding, the food fabulous and the decor was excellent. This was our "big splurge" for dinner as we are BUDGET travellers. You will also like the restaurant if you want to a lot of choice and perhaps dare I say you can eat something not too "french". I guess I mean you can have a meal where you know what everything is on your plate. For instance I had roast salmon with vegetables and my hubby had the grand rotisserie which included roast duck, chicken, beef and ribs.

Favorite Dish: See description.

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Theme: French
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: +33 1 45 72 93 00
Address: 99,bd Gouvion St.Cyr
Directions: The one at the Malliot is just on the corner of Le Meriedien Etoile.
Website: http://www.chezclement.com

Restaurant Name: Various

For those of you on a strict budget like us here are some food suggestions:
Shop at a supermarket and make your own meals - cheese, croissants, salads, meats, fruit
Eat from Street Vendors - crepes, hot dogs, etc.
Choose inexpensive menu items - croque monsieur - Grilled cheese
McDonalds and other fast food chains


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Theme: Other
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter