Fine French Dining

From time to time we like to wander aimlessly.  With the advent of good GPS technology, this is massively safer than it was 10 years or even 5 years ago, when our iPhone's new Siri couldn't "find French restaurants in Paris".  We are leaving here in 48 hours, and rather than have yet another delightful Indian food experience at Nawab, we decided we would like to have a fine French dining experience. Something the locals would like.

The lovely but lunch only bread bowl restaurant was out of the question.  The zany and quirky restaurant hidden in the maze that is the Paris Flea Market is only open Sat, Sun, Mon.  Which left it up to me.  The hubs had previously identified a lovely area near us (turn LEFT, not RIGHT) that had a number of shops and restaurants and a lively bustle that was winding down to a close when we had last hiked around it.

We set out in that general direction after discovering a highly recommended local favorite on the Google.  And it was delightful.  The menu was three starters, three entrees and two finishes.  Hand printed daily.  Beloved by locals.  And Pork Cheeks were on the menu.  At first, I thought MULE was on the menu as well, but we were ecstatic to discover it was actually Poisson/Fish instead.  Mulee translates to both, according to Google.  The stepson opted for a Beef Ravioli starter as he had already consumed two yogurts and an entire box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch after 5PM:)

Like many restaurants, it was mostly empty at 7:30 and packed by 8:00PM.  We had gotten there at around 7:30 and were treated to some of the best sauces we have had this month.  I have never had a more satisfying risotto, even in Italy.  The fish was served with a citron sauce, with caviar and white asparagus.  Even with a glass of wine, and three of us dining, we got out of there for only 75 Euros.  I highly recommend this place if you're ever near the 18th Arrondissement.

Restaurant Montcalm, Rue Montcalm, Paris