Belleville's beloved bistro Le Cadoret, sandwiched between the Rue Pradier and Rue Rebeval junction, is another of the Pyrénées cohort of good eats. However, it is here that the siblings Léa and Louis Fleuriot packed up and handed the bar de quartier to the trio behind the infamous, and neighbouring, Buttes Snack Bar. Where the tiled, mosaic floors, mahogany wood tables and zinc countertops remain, the walls are now licked in a glistening, glossy white paint and neon-orange lamps are bolted into the walls. On the menu? A €25 "en formule" for the  midweek midi and á la carte on the weekend full of buttery, saucy French exquisiteness. The sticky toffee madeleines are not to be missed.  

Marnes Bleues is another welcome addition to a neighbourhood already packed with wine bars, prized bistros, and standout addresses. Conveniently located just metres from the Avenue Jacques de Liniers entrance to Buttes-Chaumont, it offers the perfect pit stop before or after a walk in the park. Consider Marnes Bleues the more casual companion to its older sister, Soif. Impeccably sourced wines are still poured straight from the counter tap, and here, the gentle chitter-chatter of locals provides the soundtrack as a selection of small plates –  smoked tofu tartare, perfectly grilled Padrón peppers, and fish crudo topped with a fruity apricot sauce – is paired with a bottle from the shelves. Our current pick is Quel Pied Danser, a light, chilled red. 

Named after the nearby Place du Combat, this cool cocktail bar is the perfect place to sling back a cocktail or two by bartender Elise Drouet. We particularly like it for dates, if you're in the market. 

Sick of the French bistros? Head to Ama Siam for something different. They have delicious Thai food and a great wine selection.