Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges

With lace curtains, sepia-toned lighting, gregarious hosts and just a smattering of tables, this venerable bouchon just south of the Opéra exudes a delightfully intimate ambience. The menus and à la carte choices are tried-and-true local traditions. You can't really go wrong – everything is pretty good – but if you want a recommendation, go for the quenelle de brochet (pike dumplings). Book ahead.