If you're staying near the Gare du Nord or looking for a meal in the area before taking the train, this pleasant old-school neighborhood bistro is a good bet. From the big zinc bar to the steak with mushroom sauce, confit de canard, and veal in cream, this place delivers a traditional bistro experience at prices that seem to belong to another era. (There are prix-fixe menus at EUR9.80 and EUR11.50.) Métro: Gare du Nord.