The earlier incarnation from chef Philippe Damas was a perennial favourite close to the Canal, identified for seasonal cooking and wild sport in season. A brand new workforce has taken over this neighborhood bistro and a latest lunch on the terrasse – summer season gazpacho and steak with roasted rosemary potatoes – didn’t disappoint. Additional “analysis,” notably to see if the wine record stays as robust, is required.
Sensible info
Tackle: 12 avenue Richerand, 75010
Nearest transport: Jacques Bonsergent (5), Goncourt (11)
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner. Closed Sunday & Monday.
Phone: +33 1 42 38 00 13
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What individuals have been saying about Philou
Paris by Mouth (2016) our assessment by Meg Zimbeck “Chef Philippe Damas is showcasing the season’s finest components at this bistro close to the Canal Saint-Martin. In the course of the season, wild sport (grouse, partridge, quail) is suburb right here. In hotter months, the sidewalk terrasse is an interesting place to drink from the very reasonably priced wine record. The chalkboard menu modifications on a regular basis and dishes are scratched off all through the night. Philou has the texture of a wonderful and never overly bold neighborhood bistro, and it’s one the place I’m completely satisfied to return time and again.”
Timeout (2014) calls Philou “refreshingly right down to earth” and says “the menu, scribbled up on a blackboard, does line in seasonal specialities – sport and seafood.”
David Lebovitz (2012) desires to like Philou, however they ran out of nearly every part he tried to order. He does respect that “they’ve an ample record of wines by the glass (€4), 1/2 liter, or full liter (€26), all democratically priced.”
Figaroscope (2011) calls this one of many 15 Finest bistros in Paris, praising the pheasant with caramelized endives and the environment friendly service.
The New York Instances (2011) referred to as the meals “fantastic, typically excellent. Just like the marinated sardines with parsley gelée, apples and horseradish. Additionally fantastic have been a dead-on pâté with a jug of cornichons, pork cheeks in a stunning darkish sauce with celery root cooked in inventory.” Bittman additionally implied the Canal neighborhood was far-flung and harmful, prompting the Nice Eye Roll of 2011.
Not Consuming Poison in Paris (2011) calls this “a winningly sharp, fashionable bistro” with the entire standards for achievement in place: well-priced pure wines, a strong market menu and the close by canal, plus “engaged, reactive service” that was the runaway spotlight of his meal.
Patricia Wells (2011) says that “brilliant and full of life” Philou is “tremendous loud, tremendous enjoyable, and a brilliant cut price.” She praises the superb wine record and admires the truth that Damas is taking old style components like pig’s cheeks and calf’s liver and serving them “with a simplicity and freshness that’s completely interesting.”
Alexander Lobrano (2010) says that “if this bistro was in my neighborhood within the ninth, I’d eat right here on a regular basis. A method or one other, it finds a strong place on my to-go record, particularly because it’s additionally an excellent purchase.”
John Talbott (2010) tasted among the finest legs of lamb that he’d had in years and cherished the partridge with cabbage. “For such a tiny chook it delivered a whole lot of pleasure.”
