Cuisine and a restaurant culture are France's bread and butter 锟?or should you say toasted baguette and fois gras! 锟?for there are few destinations in the world where fine dining figures so highly in the national consciousness.

For those fortunate enough to have eaten with a French family Scott Darling Jersey , the importance of mealtimes cannot be over-emphasised. But whether it's for breakfast lunch or dinner, backpackers staying in Paris hostels are well advised to seek out only the best budget Parisian restaurants.

L锟紸stier, 44 rue Jean Pierre Timbaud
The Astier offers exceptionally well prepared French food at a reasonable price. An a la carte dinner can cost as little as 29 euros and offers sizeable enough portions to satisfy even the most hungry budget traveler. Former satisfied diners recommend the home-cured herring.

Kong, 1 rue Pont Neuf
Attentive service, exquisite food and all at a wallet and purse-friendly price. The restaurant is also has a bar in which tourists can wait for a table or have some apr锟絪-meal drinks.

Le Timbre, 3 rue St-Beuve
It may be a tight squeeze but that's unlikely to deter most hungry Paris hostel dwellers. If you can fit this restaurant into your schedule once Elias Lindholm Jersey , you may well pencil it in for a later date. Excellent food with a good selection at every course.

Le Relais de l'Entrecote, 15,rue Marbeuf
For those that enjoy steak, there are few better places to experience red meat the French way. Not the cheapest on our list, but what can a traveler expect for a sample of the delicious secret steak sauce. Definitely worth choosing one of the cheaper hostels in Paris to spare some money for a reservation!

L'Ourcine, 92 rue Broca
Inexpensive French bistro food served with a smile. Small Brock McGinn Jersey , but the good food and excellent English speaking service will make you forget the size.

Cafe Constant, 139 rue Saint Dominique
Simple French cuisine that attracts all classes of local Parisians - a testament to its quality and popularity.

L'Ardoise, 28 rue du Mont Thabor
This small Parisian eatery is popular with travelers but has steadfastly refused to slip into the habit of supplying generic food. Great grub in a popular tourist district.

L'Avant Gout, 26 rue Bobillot
One of the best budget eateries on this list for price, the lunch menu even includes a glass of wine and a coffee for a cheap as chips cost.

Les 4 Freres, 127 boulevard de M锟絥ilmontant
North African food that is testament to France's modern Arabic influences. Couscous dishes are simple Sebastian Aho Jersey , wholesome and inexpensive.

Coin des Gourmets, 5 Rue Dante
There are plenty of excellent cheap eateries in the Latin Quarter, but this Vietnamese-Cambodian-Thai restaurant is one of the frontrunners with good food and authentically cooked dishes.
Author's Resource Box

Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for HostelBookers. Paul Scottyn did a backpacking tour of France, he checked out a variety of the countrys budget accommodation, including a number of most Paris Hostels and cheap restaurants.



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