To the rhythm of an accordion, diners sing along to classics of French popular music. At Le Vieux Belleville, the tradition of the sing-along bistro lives on. Here, customers don’t just come for dinner—they come to actively participate in the evening’s festivities. Flyers printed with the lyrics to famous songs, such as “Sous le ciel de Paris,” are handed out throughout the room so that everyone can follow along and sing along with the musician.
A Family Legacy at the Top of Belleville
The restaurant, located at 12 rue des Envierges, is a family business passed down from father to son. Far from the new dining concepts that are popping up everywhere, the place maintains its status as a traditional neighborhood bistro, proudly displaying a medal from the City of Paris on its glass front. The layout of the dining room, with its closely spaced tables covered in red-and-white checkered tablecloths, naturally encourages conversation among diners.
On the dining side, the “dinner and a show” menu focuses on classic, no-frills dishes. The restaurant offers a 35-euro set menu, allowing guests to choose between a starter-main course combination or a main course-dessert combination. The dishes served stay true to the restaurant’s identity with homemade preparations, ranging from hearty salads to salmon steaks served with roasted vegetables and fries, all accompanied by house-made mayonnaise.
The restaurant continues to fill its dining room by relying on a formula that combines regional cuisine with neighborhood vibrancy.
Le Vieux Belleville – 12 Rue des Envierges, 75020
