L’Écailler du Bistrot

Paris


Combining old-school bistro fittings and shimmering mosaic tiles, the seafood annexe of Le Bistrot Paul Bert is a stylish spot to try freshly shucked oysters from Brittany, Normandy and Marennes, accompanied by a squeeze of lemon juice. Other delights include seafood platters, a half-dozen oursins (sea urchins) and minute-cooked tuna steak with sesame oil.


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