Bistro Franc

You'll find yourself on Hanover Street in the heart of the city centre, pushing through the door of what feels like a proper neighbourhood bistro—the kind that'd slot seamlessly into the Marais if it wasn't bang in the middle of Liverpool. The room's got that comfortable, unfussy vibe where you can show up solo with a book or bring a group without anyone feeling like they're performing. The kitchen keeps things traditional: think coq au vin, duck confit, moules marinières done right. It's not trying to be clever, just consistently good.