Les Antiquaires

At 13 rue du Bac, Les Antiquaires benefits from a particular setting: the Musée d’Orsay is only a short walk away, yet the atmosphere belongs to a street of galleries, traders and residents. The restaurant describes itself as a Parisian bistro, with leather banquettes, mirrors, workroom-style furniture and a large wooden bar. Its terrace faces a pavement quieter than the riverside quays. It suits visitors who want to extend an afternoon of Impressionist painting with a seated meal instead of grabbing a sandwich inside the museum.

The restaurant advertises chef-led bistro cooking, publishes a menu through its website and takes reservations. It opens daily from 07:00 to 02:00, but kitchen hours differ: 11:00 to midnight, ending at 23:30 on Sunday. The distinction matters after a late visit, and the long hours also make a Sunday lunch possible when Le Pont Royal is closed. Rue du Bac and Solférino metro stations, and the Musée d’Orsay RER C station, provide access.

Customers repeatedly praise the service, classic dishes and terrace; some find the bill high or report a less attentive experience when the room is crowded. A large body of comments does not guarantee identical service every day. For this route, its strength is a bistro meal almost as close to the museum as the neighbouring café, with a long kitchen service and the option to reserve when lunch matters as much as the exhibition.