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Léon Bistro

Having successfully recreated a corner of Paris in Dublin with their sophisticated brand of pastry cafés, Léon has now opened its first bistro with décor that's been cleverly devised to create a genuine Gallic ambience.

Choose a table down at the back amongst the mismatched chairs, large gilt mirrors, showpiece chandelier and distressed panelling and you will soon believe you're somewhere in Montmartre.

This Dublin restaurants menu enhances the illusion with its list of genuine French classics; perhaps a croque madam or omelette for lunch or maybe Toulouse sausage, beef bourguignon or duck confit for dinner.

There's a vast choice of authentic dishes and, although the can be a little uneven, service is relaxed and informal, making this a good spot to meet friends for a glass of wine and laid back meal.

And be sure to leave room for dessert: order a classic from the menu or choose from the dazzling pastry display up front, where individual tarts and pastries, all made in-house, ensure a meal here will always end on a high note.

Open 8am-10pm Mon-Sat (to 11pm Fri-Sat); 10am-10pm Sun. House wine €20.95.