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Restaurant · Paris

Le Baratin

Raquel Carena's cult Belleville bistro, a chefs'-favorite for honest cooking and natural wine.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
Not for
  • Families with kids
  • The genuinely curious

Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The daily chalkboard plat — trust the board — that's the whole proposition
  • A bottle off Pinoteau's list — ask for guidance; the cellar is the draw
  • Looking for a polished setting — the room is bare-bones on purpose
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Carena's market cooking and Philippe Pinoteau's wine cellar are a long-running insiders' benchmark.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's out in the 20th, books up, and keeps idiosyncratic hours — getting there and in takes intent.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A quietly serious dinner for people who care about the wine list as much as the plate.

  • Solo

    A rewarding off-the-tourist-track meal if you're happy to trek to Belleville.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
À la carte ~€40–55 + wine
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Dinner; reserve ahead
Booking
Reservation recommended; confirm hours
Accessibility
Small, plain room
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