Behind the former city wall arches at Strausbourg and St-Denis sits a vibrant Arab and Indian community. You’ll find a wide assortment of places to eat from the simple street vendors to elegant restaurants. Le Bec Fin is a traditional couscous restaurant with a beautiful interior, fresh food and reasonable prices.
The first thing you’ll notice at Le Bec Fin is the tile work. It’s fantastic and you’ll think you’ve been transported to Algiers. The restaurant is a beautiful place to visit. The service is friendly and the waiter spoke perfect English.
Le Bec Fin specializes in couscous and tangines. I chose the vegetarian tangine. I’ve always wanted to see what this form of cooking produced. At first, I thought the plate served was a bit small, but it was a perfect amount when the fluffy couscous arrived at the table. The food is very fresh and carefully prepared.
My friend had the Algerian wine, but thought a traditional french wine would have been sufficient (and cheaper).
Le Bec Fin is very close to the Strausborg arch. Just look for the restaurant with the gleaming tile interior. It’s a nice place for dinner.
- Le Bec Fin
- 15, rue de Faubourg (10°)
- 01 42 06 62 82
- Metro: Strasbourg-St. Denis
- Algerian restaurant
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Hi! Have you ever tried World Peace Cafe? Any comments?
Also, a general comment on your blog as a whole — not just this post. Without this blog (and Happy Cow!) I’d probably starve while in Paris. Your reviews are informative and useful. Many thanks! Keep it up.
I have not been to the World Peace Cafe yet. Thank you for mentioning it. I’ll try it out.
I’ve been to the World Food Cafe in London.
Thank you for the compliments about the site. I enjoy sharing and know what it’s like trying to find a place to eat in a new city.