La Boîte aux Lettres

La Boîte aux Lettres' kitchen focuses on the kind of seasonal French bistrot cooking that never goes out of style. The approach emphasizes quality ingredients prepared simply, allowing natural flavors to shine without unnecessary complications.

The daily risotto exemplifies the kitchen's market-driven philosophy—the dish changes based on what's fresh and seasonal, ensuring you're always getting ingredients at their peak. This commitment to seasonality extends throughout the menu, though certain signatures remain constant. The pavé de bœuf delivers the satisfaction of perfectly cooked beef, while the fish & chips—an unexpected but welcome addition to a French bistrot menu—proves the kitchen's versatility.

Dinner service expands the options to include heartier fare like burgers and dorade, alongside lighter choices such as Caesar salad. The kitchen accommodates indecisive diners with flexible ordering options, though this flexibility comes with a small additional charge—a practical solution that speaks to the restaurant's customer-focused approach.

Desserts follow the French bistrot tradition with classics like île flottante and pain perdu, alongside the Italian-inspired tiramisu. The cheese plate offers another properly French conclusion to your meal, showcasing quality selections that complement the bistrot's wine offerings.

The pricing structure—starters from €7, mains from €14, desserts from €7—makes La Boîte aux Lettres accessible for regular visits rather than special occasions only. This combination of quality cooking and reasonable prices explains the restaurant's popularity among neighborhood locals who return frequently.