escargot in Paris

5 places for escargot in Paris, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Joséphine Chez Dumonet — Mark Wiens, Messinger Guides
  The pigeon layered with thin sheets of potato was his number-one bite of the entire 24-hour tour, the bœuf bourguignon — beef cheek braised for 18 hours — was "one of the best beef stews of my life," and the soufflé, as big as his head, was "the best ever." He also praised the chef and the service as warm and full of good humor.
  Heads up: Reservations are required and it's expensive at €265 for three; the mille-feuille is made to order on the spot, so you need to order it in advance.
• Chez Savy — Locavore Eats
  The signature bone marrow was like a 'meat butter' to spread on bread, and the andouille sausage with creamy mustard sauce and the tender, fatty pork ribs made for a full lineup of excellent bistro classics.
  Heads up: The menu changes with the seasons, so the dishes shown in the video may not be available.
• Brasserie Dubillot — Lucile
  A short but well-judged menu of French classics — leeks vinaigrette, tartare, paupiette de veau — at very good prices, in a lively room.
  Heads up: It's a "quick" meal by French standards, so don't expect to be done in under an hour, and the snails have a good sauce but a mushy texture.
• Bouillon Pigalle — Locavore Eats
  The profiteroles were excellent for €4.80, and ordering the full spread of bistro classics came to just €87 — unbeatable value.
  Heads up: They say outright that the food isn't world-class — this is a place you go for value.
• La Coupole — Les Frenchies
  The onion soup isn't the heavy, onion-packed version — it's generous with broth and light, with bread and cheese in good balance. The sea bass fillet is remarkably delicate and the mashed potatoes come out fluffy.
  Heads up: At noon the place is empty and you can take your pick of tables, but by 1pm it's full; dancing and live music happen only once a month.

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