Hi, first time posting on Hungry Onion I was on Chowhound about 20 years ago haha. Looking for recommendations for a restaurant with great food that will feel festive for dinner, and have a vibrant local scene or at least not majority English-speaking tourists.
Jeanne Aimee looks great for a quiet lunch, but maybe not a festive dinner. La Condesa is not far. More relaxed Le Bon Georges is pretty good. I am sure parnparis will have more ideas. Search this board and you will see many recommendations. My own review from 18 months ago is in near the end of my long post here.
It was this past year and remains the restaurant to which I am most looking forward to returning next year. French by a Korean chef with a few Korean touches, tasting menu, fabulous, easily Michelin star-quality food but no star yet , excellent value, open Saturday evenings. You might have to widen your search to a slightly larger territory.
Thank you for all of the great suggestions so far! Will look into each of them! Perception sounds amazing, though, for another meal during the trip. They have a relaxed atmosphere. Even in Pigalle, and unless you go to a cabaret with dinner included, having fun means bringing your own fun. However, I know a place that is not a cabaret, can be described as a bit crazy, and serves excellent food.
And it only requires going to the other side of the Butte Montmartre, so across the hill from Pigalle. Going this way, the aforementioned La Bonne Franquette can be also described as fun, and the food is good, but not quite as good as B. But fun it is not at any rate.
