I came across Old Jawad the other night while trying to find a recommended Indian restaurant (Rani Mahal – look for a review very soon). I was seriously tempted to skip the original restaurant and try Old Jawad instead. It’s a very elegant restaurant tucked into a corner near the Opera.
The menu included the basic Indian dishes, with a mixture of meat and vegetarian options. The interior is beautiful and the menu promises a fusion of traditional and modern touches. The prices were also very reasonable. You should be able to have a good meal, minus wine, for under 20 euros a person.
I found a few reviews; the following one in French summarizes the attention to luxury and food.
Très bonne impression
Idéalement situé face au théatre des Bouffes Parisiens, le Old Jawad est un indo pakistanais de qualité. La décoration, chic juste ce qu’il faut et moderne, donne une ambiance chaleureuse et cosy. On jouit largement de l’espace avec des tables bien disposées où on ne profite pas de la conversation des convives voisins. Le service est très efficace et sympathique et en plus l’apéritif et le digestif sont offerts. Une bonne adresse avec un rapport qualité/prix excellent.
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- Old Jawad
- 1, Rue Monsigny (2°)
- Metro: Quatre Septembre, Pyramides
- 01 42 96 16 61
- Indian/Pakistani Restaurant
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Old Jawad is a thief. I ordered a 30 Euro wine and it was 60 when the bill came. I wouldn’t spend that much for wine at a 5 star restaurant and this is by no means a starred restaurant. As for the food, I have had better take away.
@Matthew
Thank you for the note. I did not have the opportunity to actually eat at this restaurant, hence the lack of review.
I don’t think 60 euros is unheard of. However, I’m not a wine drinker and can’t speak to the average cost for a bottle of wine in Paris. I’m curious if the wine was French or from South Asia.