Reserve ahead or you may be refused a table. This bustling Greek restaurant has become a bit of a cult, and has secured a steady flow of regulars, eager for a cheap meal in a convivial environment. Long tables run across the rooms and huge platters of grilled meats are served below the gaze of sinister but elegant stuffed animals. Next to the Pompidou Center's main entrance you'll find a little red elevator dedicated wholly to beaming up beautiful people to Georges, the hyper-cool 6th floor restaurant. Although you can eat outside on the roof terrace, I prefer to savor the architecture from the inside, where eccentric, organic blob-like cave structures house the restrooms, the kitchen, and an arty film space.
Nonchalant DJs spin their tracks while an even more nonchalant crowd dines.
I can, however, recommend the fish in tandoori sauce, and the scrumptious rhubarb tart for dessert. Personally, I've found the grilled bass to be wonderful, as are the fried anchovies. For the kiddies, a four-cheese pizza usually works, followed by tiramisu. Grab a spot on the terrace and choose from the simple menu, which includes tasty croque monsieurs, omelets, and salads. Ni oise with crusty baguette.