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I'd head for the very cutesy place Dauphine on the Pont-Neuf end of the Ile de la Cité and just a 5-min stroll from Sainte Chapelle. First choice there: la Rose de France.. it's tiny but decent cooking and agreeable service... and it has a maître restauranteur designation so you can be sure that the everything is fresh and home-made.
Chez Fernand on the rue Christine in the 6th... 10-min walk... maybe a wee bit pricey (near the 50 € mark) for casual dining but otherwise a very relaxed place with decent nosh and a very parisien ambiance
If all else fails (and because it's the Sunday before Christmas, lots of unexpected closings), Le Zimmer on the place Chatelet... very popular pre- and post-théâtre pitstop... not the best cooking but the vibe is usually quite enjoyable.
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re: mangeur
Gman
Nov 19, 2012 12:04 PM
Was at La Rose last February and really enjoyed it. The ecargot were terrific, and when the gals next to us snagged the last plat du jour the waitress winked at me and later said I should have the veal roti with risotto ("c'est mieux" said she with a second wink). Can't speak for whatever the special was that day, but my plat was really tasty, and I was a bit forlorn when the plate was practically licked clean.... Cafe Zimmer - wow - haven't been there in years , but it certainly does always look lively.
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re: topeater
mangeur
Nov 19, 2012 06:02 PM
Sometimes it is. But I see that December 23 is a Sunday, when fewer restaurants are open. Fortunately, La Rose de France is. Your concert should end roughly at the peak of the dinner hour. Whether or not the peace of mind in having a table waiting for you is worth the loss in flexibility is up to you.
Realize that calling ahead, even only minutes beforehand, is part of French custom: you tell your host that you care enough to commit to a time and space. In return, you become a welcome and expected guest.
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