Discover Paris\u2019 exciting new culinary scene at these forward-thinking Batignolles restaurants.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once an offbeat residential area, Batignolles has become a trendy Bobo<\/a><\/em> (bourgeois meets bohemian) neighborhood over the past few years. This quartier <\/em>is the perfect place for eclectic dining in bistros and restaurants frequented by food-loving locals. We\u2019ve put together a guide of our favorite Batignolles eateries, making it easy to find something for every taste.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Coretta<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Run by the renowned Mexican chef Beatriz Gonzalez, Coretta<\/a> is an unmissable stop in Batignolles. This inventive restaurant has everything from an eco-conscious interior to beautifully-presented dishes made from top-quality, sustainably-sourced ingredients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Expect some big flavors on your plate. Start with the miso-glazed mackerel accompanied by Granny Smith apples and ginger. Then tuck into the smoked eel with a creamy horseradish sauce. Or how about the foie gras served with pomelo relish? Before leaving, don\u2019t forget to taste their gorgeous caramelized brioche with ice cream.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Wepler<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

More than 120 years after it first opened in Batignolles, Wepler<\/a> is still one of Paris\u2019 favorites. Picasso, Utrillo, Modigliani, Apollinaire, Henry Miller and many other famous writers used to frequent this atmospheric brasserie<\/em>. Although the restaurant has since been modernized, it continues to attract young creative and literary crowds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Everything on the extensive menu brims with flavor. But the real star of the show are the oysters<\/a>: Wepler is known as the top oyster seller in Paris. Their specialty, generous seafood platters overflowing with prawns, clams, flavorful whelks and, of course, oysters, is a must-try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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