Le Trumilou
Bistro — Saint-Gervais (Paris)
About
Le Trumilou, a Parisian institution established in 1964, is a traditional bistro located on the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, facing Île Saint-Louis. This family-run restaurant, managed by the Charvin brothers, embodies the authenticity of classic French cuisine. The vintage interior, with its faded tiles and formica tables, transports diners back to the 1960s. The menu features traditional French dishes like duck with prunes, grandmother-style sweetbreads, and calf's head, updated according to market supplies from Rungis. Portions are generous, ingredients are fresh, and everything is homemade. The restaurant attracts both locals and tourists, offering an authentic culinary experience at affordable prices, with menus starting from €16.50.