Thursday, January 10, 2013

Le Petit Bofinger - Brasserie



Le Petit Bofinger


This charming brasserie is just across the street from the famed Bofinger.  The reviews look good, and the ambiance is more intimate than its big sister.  The website states that it is perfect for a family meal or a quick business lunch (in Paris!)

The menu provides a better value but if you are looking for the Bofinger Belle Epoque decor and the history of nearly 150 years, you best make a reservation across the street with its café curtain windows.


Le Petit Bofinger has an echo of the windows, 
not with curtains, but with gently frosted glass as seen in the photo above.



Le Petit Bofinger
6, rue de la Bastille
75004, Paris
Métro Bastille

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18 comments:

  1. weekend et coup de brosseJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Pour une ancienne parisienne, je ne connaissais pas et on ne peut tout connaître de Paris! C'est aussi cela le charme d'une capitale.
    Très bonne inspiration pour cette photo!
    Bonne semaine Genie.
    Cath.

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  2. MaryJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Ooo.. i love that. Very charming!

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  3. VreniJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    I haven´t been to neither of the Bofinger restaurants. Do you know the colours of their chairs so I can colour-coordinate my outfit in case I go there one day?

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  4. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Sweet capture. Have been down this street many times, but have never stepped across the threshold of either Bofinger. I'm easily intimidated by restaurants that exude formality and tradition.

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  5. JoeJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    I've got my dinner suit dry cleaned and I'm ready. J.

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  6. Shell SherreeJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Oh, that's so cute! Thanks for the tip, Genie.

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  7. MJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    The frosted silhouettes are delightful! We should put this on our list for our special meal next trip :)

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  8. Jane and Lance HattattJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Hello Genie:
    We suspect that we are too much of the 'Ancienne Régime' to be seduced across the road, but the etched glass detailing is charming.

    Wishing you the most joyous, healthy and peaceful New Year!

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Le Petit Bofinger looks perfect pour moi Genie, perhaps a little more relaxed oui!
    P.s. I shouldn't complain about the weather, it really is for such a short period of the year, but so intense when its happening.

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  10. miss bJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I'm always on the look-out for new cafés in Paris and I shall add this to my list. The frosted windows are so cute.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. VirginiaJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I've been here with Peter, JB, Owen and Mary once. I remember it was good but not the best meal I"ve ever had. It is charming inside though.
    V

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  12. This is BelgiumJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    window decoration perfect and elegant
    what a competition for this petit bofinger to face

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  13. MalyssJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    This small logo is full of charm!

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  14. KristieJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Those images are so adorable! I like the frosted glass too!

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  15. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I love your keen eye . . . you see things that everyone else just hurries by and never notices.
    You amaze me :)
    Your blogging sister,
    Connie :)

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  16. AlexaJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Décor counts—but the food counts more! Still, maybe I should save my euros for next time, eh?

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  17. StarmanJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Not the best outdoor seating I've ever seen.

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  18. JackJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    The etched figures are charming. Can't say that I know anything at all about Bofingers.

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Merci for your comments!