Caves Saint-Gilles

Rating: 11
Author: Gault&Millau

4 Rue Saint-Gilles, 75003 Paris, France

11/20
Gourmet Restaurant

Chef: Michel Lelas
Cooking: Iberian | Mediterranean | Tapas
Services: Takeaway
Style: Bistro/Brasserie | Casual | Wine Bar | With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Set in a tastefully decorated bodega-style space—with blue azulejos, weathered wood, and a mosaic floor—this restaurant fully embraces its Iberian flair. The menu offers a straightforward and convivial selection: crispy, well-seasoned bacalhau croquetas; fried calamari with a generous helping of aioli; and fresh, zesty anchovies in vinegar. The paella with shellfish, calamari, and crustaceans impresses with its perfect cooking, enhanced by a herbaceous green olive oil that adds depth. To finish, the crema catalana, with its distinct egg flavor, remains a simple, heartfelt family-style dessert. The wine selection, short and unpretentious, effectively complements the meal. A simple, lively, and well-run restaurant.