French Food
French FoodChez léna et mimile
5th Arr.
Step through the door and into 1937. This Latin Quarter bistro hasn't changed a hair since, all molded counters, parrot coat racks, and a flower-draped terrace that feels miles from Rue Mouffetard's chaos. The menu drifts between French classics and Iberian touches, best explored over a long lunch with wine.
Cinematic vintage bistro
Hidden terrace gem
1930s time capsule
French-Spanish fusion
Tips
💁ask for Barbie — she'll walk you through the whole menu
🍊the veal with candied orange is an unlikely knockout
🍫chocolate mousse is sized for sharing (or not)
Chez léna et mimile
5th Arr.
French FoodFrench FoodStep through the door and into 1937. This Latin Quarter bistro hasn't changed a hair since, all molded counters, parrot coat racks, and a flower-draped terrace that feels miles from Rue Mouffetard's chaos. The menu drifts between French classics and Iberian touches, best explored over a long lunch with wine.
Cinematic vintage bistro
Hidden terrace gem
1930s time capsule
French-Spanish fusion
Tips
💁ask for Barbie — she'll walk you through the whole menu
🍊the veal with candied orange is an unlikely knockout
🍫chocolate mousse is sized for sharing (or not)