Le Buisson Ardent

Latin Quarter


Housed in a former coach house, this time-worn bistro (front-room murals date to the 1920s) serves classy, exciting French fare. The menu changes every week and includes varied dishes such as grilled tuna with capers and black olives, veal cutlets with candied ginger sauce and beef in porto. Stop by after 5pm for a happy-hour apéritif.


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