Étsi – le bistro occupies a corner of Rue Eugène Carrière in the 18th arrondissement, bringing chef Mikaela Liaroutsos’s Greek upbringing into a Paris bistro format built around small plates and shared tables.
Liaroutsos trained in prestigious Paris kitchens before turning her attention back to the mezze she grew up eating, and that shows in dishes like marinated sea bream with capers and Aleppo pepper, or scallops finished with a pistachio butter of mizithra cheese and tarragon. Roast cauliflower gets lifted with anchovies and Serifos capers rather than left as a side-dish afterthought. The format rewards groups: order across feta, olives, charcuterie, and cheese boards, then layer in hot plates as they arrive. The terrace, when weather allows, is the preferred seat — it softens the room’s energy and suits the pace of a meal meant to stretch over a few hours with a well-chosen bottle of wine (source: [Michelin Guide](https://guide.michelin.com/ee/en/ile-de-france/paris/restaurant/etsi)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book ahead for dinner, especially Thursday through Saturday, since tables are limited and word has spread. Lunch offers a quieter, more relaxed entry point to the menu. The address sits in a residential pocket of the 18th, an easy walk from Montmartre’s slopes, making it a sensible stop before or after visiting Sacré-Cœur without wading through the tourist density closer to the basilica. Couples and small groups get the most out of the format — go hungry, order generously, and let the kitchen’s Greek instincts guide the pacing.
