Question: Le Baratin

[amusebouche729]

Hi Chowhounds,

Have some friends passing through Paris this weekend, and we would love to go to Le Baratin for dinner. I called for a reservation for Saturday night, but they are full - would it be worthwhile to trek over around 7 to see if they could possibly fit us in??

[PBSF]

Only if you are in the neighborhood or enjoy the trek up to the 11e. If they say they are complet, they tend to mean it. I doubt that they'll have any tables free even at 7pm unless there is a last minute concellation. But these are difficult economic times, so anything is possible.

[amusebouche729]

Ok thanks - do you (or anyone else) have any recommendations for a bistronomique can't miss dinner besides Chez l'Ami Jean, la Regalade, Chez Josephine, la Pre Verre?

We're looking for something not terribly expensive (around 25-50€), outooor seating a plus, but if the food is really excellent, not terribly important.

[PBSF]

I would just search this board and start calling; tomorrow is Saturday, the favorite night to go out.

[PhilD]

I was there on Tuesday and it was full for two sittings, it doesn't open until 7:30 and is quite small with maybe 40 seats. I would say the chances of of being squeezed in are slim. It is also in the 20eme not the 11eme so even further out.