Chez Roger, Lebanese restaurant in 5th arrondissement, Paris, France
Chez Roger is a restaurant with a bar in the Rue Monge in the 5th arrondissement serving traditional Lebanese dishes. The space combines a dining area with a bar counter for guests who want a drink before or after their meal.
The restaurant began in 1930 from a former shoemaker's workshop and grew into a gathering place for artists. Well-known visitors like Picasso and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry made it a cultural hub in the neighborhood.
The menu showcases Lebanese cooking through regional specialties prepared with carefully selected ingredients. These dishes reflect eating traditions that have developed over generations in the Levant.
The restaurant sits in a central neighborhood with good access to public transportation, especially metro lines 4 and 10 at Odéon station. It is also reachable by RER B and C, and a phone call to 01 45 35 58 06 is recommended for reservations.
The beef comes from Alexandre Polmard, a supplier known for quality French products. The menu is rounded out with wines from French vineyards and ice cream made by Parisian craftspeople Enzo and Lili.
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