Bistrot La Renaissance
Bistro — Grandes-Carrières (Paris)
About
La Renaissance is an iconic Parisian bistro founded in 1903, located on rue Championnet in the 18th arrondissement. This historic venue has preserved its pristine Art Nouveau and Art Deco interior from the early 20th century: aged walls, cracked paintings, hand-painted ceramic mosaics, colorful stained glass windows, and age-spotted mirrors. A genuine neighborhood institution, this bistro has inspired over twenty prestigious filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino for "Inglorious Basterds" and Claude Zidi for "Les Ripoux". The kitchen serves generous, affordable classic French dishes: tartare, entrecôte, pork chops, beef bourguignon, and homemade blanquette. With its welcoming terrace, convivial atmosphere, and attentive service, La Renaissance embodies the authenticity of timeless, working-class Paris.