Anatole

Anatole restaurant in Paris' northwestern quarter Levallois is a modern old-style bistrot where French cooking reigns supreme. The wood panelled exterior, the harlequin-checked floor, classic wooden seating and undressed tables, the antique posters and advertisements are utterly charming and they -- and the wifi -- pull in the business and pr crowd at lunchtime. The evenings are lively too, especially the terrace in warm weather. And what to eat in this classic setting? Classic French bistrot cuisine, of course, though this is made and served with real brio: tuna steak Basque style with basmati rice, rumpsteak bordelaise with potatoes dauphinoise, house style babas au rhum. This retro-styled eaterie offers a modern brunch on Sundays for perfectly chilled weekends.