This week’s menu

From april 23rd till 30th 2024

Mardi : Petit salé aux lentilles vertes du Puy / Filet de bar à l’oseille avec son excellente purée

Mercredi : Canard rôti à l’orange avec ses pommes sautées

Jeudi : Rognons de veau sautés à la moutarde de Meaux avec ses pâtes fraiches

Vendredi : Poissons selon les arrivages

Samedi et Dimanche : Tête de veau sauce gribiche avec ses petits légumes

Halfway between the “Trocadero” and the “Bois de Boulogne”, in the heart of the 16^th district of Paris, “Le Relais du Bois” restaurant and its unique atmosphere offers the authentic flavors of traditional French cuisine. In this place full of memories, our chef Michel cooks a variety of generous and hearty dishes, only prepared with fresh products. Come and discover the Relais du Bois, our team will be glad to welcome you and serve our specialties.

Our Restaurant

History
Atmosphere
Deco
Team

« Lorsque las de bouffer, ô voyageur mon frère Ton estomac crie grâce et ton humeur s’altère Passe par le seizième et au Relais du Bois, De la table, à nouveau tu connaîtras les joies. Le tout est d’y entrer, mais sitôt dans la place Tu comprendras pourquoi cette foule s’entasse… Le menu Lucien révèle des trésors Qu’un chef talentueux, en secret élabore. Il faut avoir goûté ses fameuses terrines Mais après…que choisir ? Ce ne sont que merveilles ! Plus que l’Osso Bucco me plait la Florentine Ou alors la pintade à nulle autre pareille…

Le beau rôti de porc dans sa sauce à l’Orange Devrait, pour commencer, prétendre à tes louanges À moins que du Poulet, l’exquise fricassée Ne te soit, ce jour là, par faveur proposée… Sous le regard envieux des clients qui attendent Tu ne pourras, hélas, prolonger ce repas. Mais n’oublie surtout pas que la tourte aux Amandes Pour clore un tel festin est un dessert de roi. Toi qui, d’austères snacks en infâmes gargotes Galvaudes tes deniers pour d’ignobles mangeailles, Domine ta frayeur lorsque arrive la note Ici, pour quelques francs, on peut faire ripaille. »

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History

The Relais du Bois first opened in 1944 when Mrs Giovanni, an Italian lady, settled in “rue Guy de Maupassant”. Being naturally close to famous “Bois de Boulogne”, the bar was renamed “ du Bois”. During 25 years, Mrs Giovanni offered Italian specialties to La Muette neighborhood, from the traditional osso buco to savory “blanquettes de veau”. In 1968, the Relais du Bois restaurant was taken over by Paul and Serge. Lucien, Mrs Giovanni’s former chef assistant, kept coming from time to time, to provide support to the restaurant. In 1973, Lucien took over the Relais du Bois and gave it a new personality. From a traditional Italian bar, the restaurant turned into a typical French bistro.

The Relais du Bois now brings the savors of French “cuisine bourgeoise”, while still honoring the Italian know-how that had made Mrs Giovanni’s reputation. That is why, between “entrecôtes grillées” and fresh fish specialties, you can still order our “escalope à la milanaise”. Quality and respect towards cuisine and clients have established the reputation of the Relais du Bois. These values have allowed us to build strong relationships with our clients, for more than fifty years. ﹀

Atmosphere

Coming to the Relais du Bois and re-discovering one’s favorite dish is a classic. For some, it would mean sharing a rib steak with “pommes sautées”. For others, tasting again our “sole meunière”. That is why we make sure they find the same generous and tasty homemade cuisine when they come back. Our restaurant also brings together significant figures from the media and political circles. In a homely atmosphere, everyone knows he or she will find discretion and privacy. The Relais du Bois is more than a bistro. The restaurant lives through the memories of guests who have become our friends. The traditional “pain perdu” or “oeufs à la neige” have won the heart of our regular guests, who usually come to the restaurant to rediscover the taste they have been keeping in mind since their childhood. The friendly and colorful atmosphere of the restaurant is expressed through paintings full of memories. The walnut pedestal tables were especially made for the restaurant, and its authentic bar counter dates from 1912. The second room was entirely renovated and opened in 1995. Its decoration shows the ceramics of a former cheese shop dating from 1908, as well as an Art deco ceiling light, that has been preserved since 1930. ﹀

Team and service

Our chef

Chef Michel joined the Relais du Bois in 2000. He developed his French “cuisine bourgeoise” know-how in renowned Parisian restaurants. For our valuable chef, all the taste of French gastronomy is only expressed through fresh and quality ingredients. Come and savor his “foie gras” and homemade fish soup, and you will be astonished.

Our team

The Relais du Bois staff is a tight-knit team that has been loyal to the restaurant for years. Our attentive personnel is committed to satisfying our guests’ needs and providing reactive and excellent service.

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Our Menu

The Relais du Bois offers true, generous and homemade cuisine, only prepared with fresh products. Fruit and vegetables, as well as meat and fish, are delivered twice a week by reliable suppliers. All dishes included in the menu are personally prepared by Michel, our chef. Our generous and traditional meals vary depending on the season: we offer a variety of specialties, from

the traditional “tête de veau” to the old-style “choucroute”, and the savory mussels. Ask our team for our daily specialties: the fresh oysters (when available), the tender “moelleux de boeuf” with morels or our “tarte tatin”. In summer time, you will enjoy tasting our “moules marinières” or sharing a melon with “jambon de Parme” in the quiet “rue Guy de Maupassant”.