Paris Restaurants -11th Arondissment

My friend stayed in the 11th last month and enjoyed Bistro Paul Bert.

Bistro Paul Bert is fantastic, and there is Paul Bert 6 & a wine bar owned by the same people on the same block. Also close by in the same neighborhood that I can recommend: Funambules, Chez Mamy, Le Pure Cafe, as well as a good Thai resto, and several others - all near the intersection of rue Paul Bert and rue Chanzy in the 11th.

It all depends on what you would like to eat...
Bistro Paul Bert is all meat, with one or two fish dishes and no salads, just frites. You have to reserve well in advance, but it is a fine restaurant.
Next door there is L'Ecailler du Bistro, owned by the same owner, which is a fish and seafood restaurant and is expensive - reserve in advance.
Both of these restaurants are always open.

I wouldn't bother with 6 Paul Bert, because you can never get in there.

Le Chardenoux is right on the corner and has a varied, traditional menu which might please everyone.

The 11th is an excellent district for restaurants. Take a look at https://www.eater.com/2016/10/19/13311756/paris-11th-arrondissement-cafes-bars. I have eaten at many of the places listed there and been pleased. If you want pizza, consider Ober Mamma and Louie Louie. For modern French food, consider Pierre Sang.

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/paris/

https://parisbymouth.com/our-guide-to-paris-restaurants/

These websites have been consistently helpful, especially David's.

And the 11th is probably the hottest place in Paris for restaurants the past few years (I know, I'll get some Left Bankers giving me grief).

FYI My lunch at Bistro Paul Bert this June consisted of a delicious tomato salad, excellent sole and roasted potatoes, floating island dessert. At late lunch-time I walked right in and got a table. Walked by this place many times during the day and there were always tables available. Don't know about the scene at dinner. Most of my Paris dining out is at lunchtime, and I always was able to get a table at the restos I listed above.

Over the years I have enjoyed the modern cooking and cheerful atmosphere of Le Tintilou, located at 37 Bis Rue De Montreui, a side street several blocks west of Place de Nation.
It offers several set menus, often consisting of a number of small servings. At lunch the menu is called Le Bento, like the Japanese box except only the box is Japanese, not the food. It is closed Sunday, and no lunch Saturday or Monday, according to the current website. Evening reservations are wise.
www.letintilou.fr (in French)
Nearest Metro is Faidherbe - Chaligny .