Art nouveau meets New York hustle at this Paris institution (opened in 1896). The white-apron-clad waitstaff serves 1,200-1,500 meals a day in this turn-of-the-century dining hall. The food is average and the staff rude, but the international atmosphere is a big draw, and the prices are some of the lowest in town. Be prepared to share a table. Daily 11:30 am-10 pm. $$. Visa and MasterCard. 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre (9th; Metro Grands Boulevards), Paris. Phone 01-4770-8629. http://www.restaurant-chartier.com.
