Voltaire (the resident corgi) may seem like the main draw at Candle Kids, though that's before a sip of the house speciality: a creamy brewed latte made with mountain honey from Savoie, the hometown of the power-duo owners and brother, Martin and Ernest Laurens. With the help of Studio Ebur, they transformed this corner-hugging spot into an immaculately designed oasis; stone columns are left bare, an oak-stool pair accompanies the zinc-topped bar and glass-box dessert case, and light streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The door is left open, allowing the gentle chatter from the outside benches to filter through to the expansive, open-plan interiors. Inside is a clutter of tables reserved for laptop users on weekdays, though the remainder are filled with neighbourhood locals tucking into the fresh bake of the day. 

Quite possibly one of the liveliest, chicest spots in the 19th and a beloved French restaurant to the young Parisians in Belleville! The grill takes central stage here as silver platters of sizzling meats, flaky fish and charred veg come served to your table doused in all sorts of big and hearty flavors. The concept? Depending on your level of hunger, the chef will rustle up a menu to suit your tastebuds...now how about that. 

When a wine bar meets a snack bar, you're left with a wonderful amalgamation of possibilities. Buttes serves healthy poured vin au verre to sip alongside an array of remarkably good plates cooked up by Clément Vesat (formerly at Bambino). 

Known to the locals as the leader of its kind in bistronomy, Raquel Carena's Le Baratin is all things authentic and good for the soul.