My friend and I came here for dinner after I found this place on Instagram. Yes it is prob. touristy and I wondered if it was worth the hype but I had to go try it! We got a glass of wine each and was seated at a table by the window. The place was packed but we were able to be seated within in 5 mins. We both got the same dish '7 hour love braised lamb' with aligot. A big show whipping up the aligot at the table! oooo stretchy cheesy potatoes what is not to love?? Honestly after the first bite I could have easily eaten that whole pot. The braised lamb was tender and very flavorful. Hearty meat to but with the cheesy, soft aligot. yummm! I loved every bite. After we were done we ofcourse had to finish off with some dessert. My friend got the chocolate mousse while I got the creme brulee. His chocolate mousse was divine. So rich and chocolately. I kind of wish I got that haha. My creme brulee was also incredible. The bill was expensive but it was def. worth it in my opinion. The staff was so nice as well. The table next to us had a birthday celebration and they turned the lights off and the waiter brought out a fun sparkler on the dessert they ordered! How fun :) I think this was my favorite meal I've had in Paris. read more

The service here is fantastic, even though we are Americans. The staff was so kind and loved joking around, they also gave us incredible recommendations. You have to come and get the aligot, the gravy with the sausage was the best. Big fan! We had a reservation on a Sunday at 7:30 and the place was empty, so worth it to come early if you don't have a res read more

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I visited this restaurant several years ago while in France and was happy to return. We had the filet with fries and the duck with aligot -- both were delicious. They're known for their chocolate mousse, though we didn't try it this time. Nice wine selection as well. The crème brûlée was a bit subpar for Paris, but still very tasty. Service was good, the place is very cute, and it's conveniently located near the metro. read more

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Wow... we will definitely be back the next time we're in Paris. Paris food can be expense and this restaurant felt like a great mix of good value but still good food and ambiance. The service is some of the best we've receive since being in Paris. We sat down about 19:30 and by the time we left at 21:00 the place was full. We both got the lamb plate and the aligot is to die for. They recommend the chocolate mouse for desert, however I'm not a chocolate person and this is crème brûlée was the best I've ever had. Our best meal here for sure and would recommend to anyone. read more

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Happened into this restaurant for lunch and it was all locals. The food was delicious!! I had the lamb and it was amazing. A number of people around me also ordered it so it must be a speciality. My wife also had the lentils and a sort of chestnut soup. Everything was perfect. read more

Had to reserve this restaurant one day in advanced just incase they only took reservations or it filled. Nice fancier spot less than 1 mi away from my hotel. I got their steak with creamy cheesy mashed potatoes and bone marrow. I don't know the actual French name, but you should see on the menu that starts with beouf or something along those lines. I got to say the steak was cooked perfectly and maybe a little more rare, but it was not chewy at all. Great quality steak and perfect outer sear. The creamy cheesy mashed potatoes texture was nothing I've ever tasted. The creamy cheesy mashed potatoes fell apart slowly when you held it on a fork. Very cheesy and the creamiest mashed potatoes I've had. The flavor and every bite was as good as the first bite. The bone marrow was good, I gave it to my friend because I'm not a huge marrow fan. As for dessert, I got a trio of some fruit pastry, homemade chocolate mousse, and creme brûlée with a shot of espresso. All the desserts were flavorful and rich. Good texture and consistency with all. The shot of espresso came with the dessert and it was a great finish to an amazing meal. read more

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You come here for the aligot! That's all you need and it is definitely the best dish of the house. The warm lentil salad was also tasty with the bits of pancetta. The fish dish is on the smaller end but the flavor was all there with each dish. I recommend stopping by if you want to try aligot. read more

Look no further into eating your best meal in Paris ! This guys do authentic and delicious food . This place was recommended by one of my Parisians friends and it exceeded our expectations. So far it's been our best meal . The meals look simple yet they have complex flavors that taste soooo good. The service is outstanding and the staff seemed to really enjoy working there. I highly recommend getting the lentil with bacon bits starter. My wife and I loved it. The stake with bone marrow is also delicious! You can't go wrong with their menu selection. Thank you & we will be back for more ... read more

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Classic French cuisine in a quiet and elegant restaurant. Delicious food. Near the Centre Pompidou. Contrast modern art with ancient cuisine. Wish they were open on Sundays!!! read more

We visited many years ago upon the suggestion of our hotel concierge. The restaurant is beautiful and quaint with very friendly service and delicious food. I am still trying to perfect their fabulous lentils. Our fervent hope is to return one day soon. Merci Beaucoup! read more

As this is my husband's favorite restaurant in Paris, we made sure to eat here on my first visit to the city. I can see why he loved it. We went for lunch and sat outside to people watch. The waiter spoke English and kindly scoffed when I ordered a Diet Coke in my poor French. Turns out he wasn't offended by my French but by my choice of beverage to go with fine food from central France. He then helped my husband choose a wine from that region. I started with white asparagus and my husband started with his favorite, the warm green lentils with bacon and shallots. Another reviewer commented that the lentil dish could easily be prepared at home and I agree, but eating it as prepared by French chefs while sitting in the restaurant in Paris made it taste even better. For my main course, I chose the special from the day before, a pork dish, and my husband chose a sausage. Great food, attentive service and fabulous atmosphere. I'm sure I will eat here every time I visit Paris. read more

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This place was FANCY. We were nearby and decided to have dinner here, and only found it it was on the Michelin Guide 2017 once we settled down. They have a good number of tables and both an English and french menu. The menu had lots of options including a 3 course option for 33 ish (don't quote me on that) euros. We ordered an escargot appetizer, roast duck breast with seasonal veggies, the duck on pie entree, an order of their famous aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes) and a raw cod and veg salad. They also gave us a bread basket, and some harder bread with a foie gras spread. The appetizer was somewhat disappointing becasue the escargot were pretty tiny and not too numerous. The main real estate of the plate was taken up by the salad greens. The roast duck with veg were good and it was a good portion. The duck on pie was very good becasue it had a large portion and had some salad as well, perfect for my hungry dad. My salad was really small but it tasted great and I wasn't too hungry either so it was okay. I liked the seasoning of the fish and the vegetables a lot. Aligot is really interesting because it basically tastes like mashed potatoes but it has a stretchy texture! One thing was our waiter took an ETERNITY to bring us the check. The servers were nice though! read more

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I heard about this place from Timeout Paris, and thought it warranted a try with reviews touting its hearty, homey portions. I came here on Monday night unannounced, and was told that the restaurant is fully booked and I should come back another night. I spied with my little eye some empty tables, but the host looked surly and I didn't want to bother him. The next day, I made sure to make a reservation and I was seated at a large communal table. The host took my order, and when I requested my steak to be medium-rare, he curtly informed me that "In France, we only have rare, medium, and well-done." Well... okay. That slight attitude was rectified by the proffering of a little pot of pate and some country bread. A pot of pate, complimentary! Don't mind me if I help myself to finish all of it. The steak was tough and somewhat dry. The bone marrow that came with the entree was quite tasty. At the end of the meal, I was offered some free orange bread, which expanded my oh-so-full stomach even more. The meal was okay, but I'd only recommend coming here if you're comfortable with Parisian snobbishness. read more

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So my wife decides we are going to Paris for her birthday. Then she informs me she wants the regional cheesy mashed potatoes she saw on buzz-feed. So off I go. First the cheesy mashed potatoes are called aligot and are a regional delicacy I search all over and find this place. Not too far from the hotel. Let's do this Smaller place but similar to many bistros I've been to. Between us we had the country sausage and aligot, and a big salad with aligot on the side. The wine list was very good with a lot of value wines on the list (i found a very good Bordeaux for around 30 euros that I would have paid much more for at home. Waiter made a big deal of doing the potatoes table side and that was fun, the service was excellent, prices fair and reasonable. Highly recommend trying this place, could not find a downside and the food was excellent. read more

A good restaurant where I had a family diner for my grandma 80's birthday ! Yes A big and important occasion ;-) As it was a private party we had the last floor only for us! It was just a shame that they did not plan a single/big table. 3 rounds tables were dressed. Space is not so huge ;-) Good food, well cooked. Obviously made with healthy and quality products from Auvergne. Service is polite, but not really easy-going. I wish to come back there for her 90's ;-) Located just 2 minutes away from Rambuteau Tube Station read more

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Aligot says it all. This creamy mashed-potatoes-and-cheese dish is a specialty of the Auvergne. They do it right here and even put on a show when they serve it. The wife and I had the pre-fixe meal, which was based on "black garlic," (aged garlic bulbs taking weeks or months to process under very exact temperature and humidity). It's milder than regular garlic and they used it liberally on our main dish of veal. They even used it in the creme brulee, which I didn't mind but the wife thought it was too much for such a delicate dessert. The wine list is comprehensive and not terribly overpriced. The location is excellent as it's near the Pompidou Centre. My only complaint was the snarky owner who made a snide comment when I asked for five more minutes before deciding what to order--but the rest of the wait staff was charming and efficient. read more

This is one of the nicest restaurants I've been to in Paris. It feels very authentic, and the food is unbelievable. The duck was amazing, and so was the famous aligot obviously. This was my last meal after spending four months in France and it was definitely the best. We had a fish sampler for the appetizer and a cheese plate for dessert, and between those things and the main course (and the complementary bread and fois gras at the beginning!) I felt like I would die from overeating, but it was all worth it. Make a reservation and go early! read more

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The food is always good and the room is businessman acceptable but beware when the owner is taking your order. He will correct your French and your order and make you not want to re- visit. Perhaps his wife should convince him to stay home and take up a hobby? read more

Visited this place some time ago while studying abroad. Kept the photo of my food (that was delicious), but couldn't remember the name. Finally found it! I had to give a review. When visiting Paris you have to visit! The duck was amazing! read more

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A great restaurant. It serves some amazing food from the Parisian region. Try the Saucisse de Parlan & Aligot; it's quite rich but seriously addictive. I have been back there a couple of times just for the Aligot. Other dishes are great as well, they serve some great meat. The restaurant it very nice too and the staff is really friendly. I always try to go there when I am in Paris. Be sure to make a reservation though, it gets quite busy. read more

We did the three course prix-fix menu and we were pleasantly surprised. My husband thought the waiter was a bit standoffish but I said he was French! Started with the lentils and bacon = yum!! The salad starter we could have done without. Then on to the main, I had the mince duck and potatoes, delicious, but served extremely hot so beware. My husband had the sea bass, it had a cheesy saffron risotto to accompany it, he thought it was good. I finished with the 3 creams, those were the right conclusion to the meal, very palate cleansing. My husband had the chef selected dessert which was strawberry and cream and were just OK. I think overall I got the better meal. Overall it was a nice meal for the price. The service was a bit cool but quick. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE! I had heard of their famous mashed potatoes loaded with cheesy goodness, and they sure lived up to the hype. I came here on a Monday evening, right when they opened and was able to get a table. I recommend making reservations though because the place filled up fairly quickly. They bring you toasted bread and pâté to start. It was sooo good. I'm used to the free bread and butter from American restaurants, so the pâté was a vast improvement. Now on the aligot, they come show them to you before they are served so you can see first hand how cheesy and gooey they are, not to mention fuel the temptation. I ordered the aligot with a sausage but also got to try my boyfriend's duck breast. Both options were perfect compliments to the main attraction. If you get the sausage, definitely ask for the mustard! Best mustard I've ever had. We also ended with the chocolate mousse. I am typically not a fan of chocolate but I couldn't think of a better dessert to have ended the meal. I think the chocolate is a nice break from all the creaminess of the mashed potatoes. I also want to mention the service, everyone was sweet, attentive and very informative. They use local, high quality ingredients. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night upon reading some recommendations for aligot (basically cheesy creamy garlic mashed potatoes). We started with the crispy goat cheese which was delicious but could have been a bit crispier. For the main course, my husband got the steak with truffle aligot (which comes with bone marrow) and I got the duck with regular aligot. Both were delicious. The portion sizes were reasonable, like you're full but you can go home and sleep peacefully instead of feeling like you're 9 months pregnant with food babies. We didn't try the dessert because we wanted to go elsewhere for soufflé but the menu looked delicious. Prices were fairly reasonable - our dinner for two with 2 glasses of wine came to about 70€. The ambiance was nice too. Would definitely come here again next time we visit Paris! read more

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I would say this would be a good meal for Americans who are not used to French food. Simply, a tourist trap. It was not the greatest meal for the last day in Paris. Service: excellent they were kind and helpful. Atmosphere: perfect for a quiet dinner Food: ... I would say it could have been better. I ordered the special of the day which was a steak on the bone and cheesy mash potatoes. It did not exceed my expectations. The meat was extremely tough and was not cooked enough. It was troublesome to cut a tough steak without a serrated knife. We spent most of the meal cutting the steak and I was worried I would accidentally scratch the plate. Sadly I was not a fan of the cheesy mash potatoes. They did not sit well nor with the beef since they were both very rich. All in all there is better in the city of love and it was not priced well for the ingredients used. It was over priced for a simple meal of not-a-nice-cut-of-beef and cheesy mash potatoes. read more

We picked l'Ambassade d'Auvergne based on a glowing review (a Critic's Choice!) in Time Out Paris. Let's say we won't be using Time Out as a source again. On arriving at the restaurant, I wished we had listened to our instincts after looking around at the laughably dated dėcor. Friday night and most velveteen tablecloth-draped tables were empty. Their "famous" warm green lentil salad with bacon and shallots was fine. Nothing that couldn't have been easily made at home, and certainly not a dish to remember. When the waiter brought out the aligot and showed us how elastic and stringy it was, the whole restaurant gasped in horror. However, I'm sad to report that it tasted worse than it looked, and required a generous application of salt and pepper to make a dent in it. Dinner for my companion consisted of a cup or more of the aligot, and a dry, flavourless sausage. It resembled an overcooked bratwurst. I had the roast duck which was bland and also overcooked. The cook also applied a gurgle or two of olive oil--completely unnecessary on a oily meat. Both were plated in a way that foreshadowed each dish--unappealing, bland, and basic. The chocolate mousse was surprisingly good, but was served in a heaping portion. On the whole, service was attentive and friendly. Were they in on the joke? Overall, dinner was an expensive tourist trap horrorshow. Paris has a great many excellent restaurants at varying price points. L'Ambassade isn't worth a single Euro. read more

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Unbelievable mashed potatoes. Great place to in the winter!

Very warm decor matched by hearty comfort food from Auvergne. The midday lunch formule ain't cheap but is quite a treat. Don't miss the aligot! It's delicious and served in a ceremonial, serious fashion. The cuisine isn't particularly adventurous, which could put this place closer to 3 stars, but it does what it aims to do exceptionally well, which is why I gave it 4 stars. I'm not sure why another reviewer accused the staff of snobbishness, because they were exceptionally welcoming. I suspect that your own comportment toward the staff somewhere reflects in the attitude they take toward you. The freebie items - bread and pâté, citrus cakes, chocolate - make this a very good deal as well. Also, if you order the mousse, a huuuuge bowl of it arrives at your table. So basically get ready to loosen your belt and take a nap afterward. read more

Not wanting to spend a small fortune on a delicious, comfortable, traditional French dinner, this place was perfect! We got a wonderful bottle of wine, charcuterie plate, minced duck (beyond delish!), and Risotto,, and shared mouse au chocolat, all for about $120. Our waiter did not speak much english, and my french left a little to be desired, but laughed our way through our conversations. I will definately come back here again! read more

Food was good, but prices are a bit high. Considering the neighborhood it's probably good though! Service was friendly. Quality of the food was good, and the portions are alright read more

L'Ambassade d'Auvergne was recommended to us by a friend who heard we were in Paris. We made our reservation a day in advance - as I recall, we ate here on a Thursday evening. We had some trouble finding it since, for some reason, Google pulled up the wrong address for us and we were looking for it on Rue des Gravilliers some two blocks to the north. For your reference, the correct address is 22 Rue du Grenier-Saint-Lazare. Fortunately, we were aware that we were on foot in an unfamiliar city and had arrived in the area early enough that we discovered the error and arrived 10 minutes before our reservation. We were greeted and given seats while our table was prepared, which gave us time to admire the plates we saw being served. The dress code was more casual than we expected - somewhere around business casual appears to be appropriate for this restaurant. Once our table was ready, we were seated. At each table there are coat hooks, which were a welcome sight coming in from the winter cold. Our waiter was ready with a recommendation of wine, which - as someone who is not very familiar with wine - is something I found myself greatly appreciating while in France. I found myself somewhat rushed to order (my wife put in an order with the waiter when we had just barely decided on drinks) and in my haste I did not get a dish with aligot; my wife did, and I was able to try hers: It's cheesy potatoes. It's a time-tested, classic combination, and the smoothness of it is a marvel; nonetheless, it's cheesy mashed potatoes. If something on the menu catches your eye, and it doesn't come with aligot, don't beat yourself up with indecision. Get the entrée that most appeals. Besides, if you're really torn over whether or not to experience the distinctive dish, you can order it a la carte. We ordered the Comme un Parmentier, Confit de Canard émietté, forestière & Foie gras; Magret de Canard des plaines de Limagne & Aligot; these plus a cheese plate, a bottle of wine, and an Armagnac for digestif came to an even 140 euro - a fair price for the warmth and comfort of the restaurant and the satisfying and well crafted dishes. read more

Outstanding! Tried it while on vacation with my family. Great service. Food was excellent and a great value. Tried their sausage Parlan and their specialty the cheesy mashed potatoes. Had the chocolate mousse for dessert and it was a huge portion and very tasty. A single serving of mousse dessert was enough for my whole family of four. Would definitely recommend to others. read more

Great Restaurant in Le Marais district. The menu is from the d'Auvergne region, hence the name. I come back to this restaurant often and everything on the menu was great. They have the smoothest and creamiest mash potato you will ever find. Service is impeccable. read more

Went for a random lunch and it was quite a treat! The service was superb and friendly. I had the vegetable soup with blue cheese and the sausage with the cheesy creamy mashed potatoes (aligot!). read more

We'd been here thirty years ago on our honeymoon and were so looking forward to celebrating our return. What a disappointment. The meal was overpriced, uneven and utterly forgettable. While my grilled duck liver appetizer was very solid, the untrimmed, sinewy, grizzly and tasteless 40 Euro rib steak that followed was anything but. My wife's 32 Euro version of Lamb shank was chewy and small. The owner continued his high priced recommendations into dessert recommending a version of his Crepes Suzette to end the meal. It was exceedingly bitter making it almost inedible. Last but not least the restaurant's renowned Aligot whipped potatoes we had so looked forward to having again were barely warm and tasted leftover. After an incredible meal at Bistroy de Papiles the night before this was a great letdown. And an expensive one at that. read more

This is a good restaurant to celebrate with a partner given the atmosphere. The food was of good quality, but the portions were a bit small, even for Parisian standards. This was a deal breaker for me, but some people may be not bothered by that. read more

Just popped in here for some lunch with a good case of jet lag setting in...had a Le Blonde Beer with the Creamed Pea soup and French country sausage with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes...don't skip this place! The food is excellent and the staff is friendly and accommodating...ahem Non parler Francais bien...c'est no problem. read more

We ate here last week, and had a fantastic dinner. The atmosphere, service and food were top-notch, even with our poor attempts at speaking French words correctly. Our group ordered 2 starters (charcuterie plate, escargot), 4 mains (lamb, duck, country sausage + aligot, roasted veggie plate) plus dessert (crepe jenette). We would order them all again. We ate well in Paris, but this was the top of the class. read more

Food is beyond good. We had the lamb special and it was soooo good. The potatoes they serve you are by far the best thing I've ever eaten. Wine list is great. Nice location. I would say if your in Paris you would be missing out if you don't eat here! Staff speaks good English and is very helpful with ordering. My only regret is we could only eat here once before we left town. read more

If you want to know if this is a great resturant to come to while in Paris, my answer is YES! I take going out to eat seriously and the reason I think this resturant is great is because its authentic French cooking from a group of staff who work hard in preparing your meal. Just watch them work hard, its entertaining. They are kinda goofy but really want you to enjoy your experience. And they make sure you have a great experience. The Atmosphere is not snobby nor pretentious, it's actually charming and you feel like you're in a French country side resturant. Just look at the decorum. At first the menu may seem weird, you may think what have I gotten my self into but really the choices are interesting. I ate the braised lamb with mushrooms, it was creamy and delicious. My fiancée had the sausage with garlicky cheese mash potatoes. It's great. I drank a glass of red wine with my meal and I was happy. Then we both ordered the chocolate moose. WOW!! Ok, this was the best part of the meal! They bring you a giant endless bowl of chocolate moose that is so amazing that you will die and go into a chocolate moose coma. Order that and don't ask questions, eat it, it's amazing! I would recommend this place to everyone because its good food, and is reasonably priced. Book your reservation with them while you are in Paris. Enjoy! read more

Last minute reservation well worth it on a busy night. Friendly service, they spoke English if you prefer that. Lots of locals upstairs which is always a good sign. Beef tartare was excellent, as was the roast duck. Very good chocolate mousse but wish they had a few more wines by the glass or a small carafe as husband does not drink wine. Over all a nice experience. read more