A Basque restaurant frequented by locals and nearby students. Hearty portions of southern French…read morecountryside cooking. We had the fortune of meeting a friend here that has been going to the other branch for 40 years and he swears by its authenticity. We started off with Kir Royales which is the quintessential pre meal beverage. And then moved on to mains as appetizers are not necessary given the portions. Their cassoulet was incredible with real stick to your ribs appeal. However I feel the star of the show was their 5 diamond salade. Imagine a bed of greens supporting their duck fat potatoes fried crisp, topped with generous portions of lardons and chicken livers. All garnished with mini rounds of cheese on toast and a fried egg! What is not to like? The decor is classic diner, nothing fancy it it is all about the food. Service was friendly and not intrusive.

My husband is basque(more Spanish Basque) so we had an idea of what to expect food wise…read more The food was hearty with rice, beans, and potato dishes. Priced as expected in a tourist area. We found the service quite friendly unlike what I was expecting after the reading of some of the Yelp review. Our server was super friendly even with my lack of the French language. I just showed him my Google translator to help when I ordered or needed an item. He did offer me a wine recommendation to accommodate my basque chicken meal that I did enjoy. My chicken was tender and fell off the bone. I would have liked a bit more meat in my dish. It came with a thigh and a small wing. For the price of 14 EUR, I would have like at least two thigh or a small chicken breast. Food was good not sure if it's something I would go back for. Desserts were a nice closer to the meal. Overall the vibe and service was a 4 star rating but food wise I would give it a 3.

I love it that this restaurant cafe features regional ingredients from Basque Country. I like it…read morehow the menu describes the breeds of pigs, cows and ducks sourced, their history and their suppliers. By mistake I got the dried tuna platter. I wanted the black pudding but didn't send the tuna platter back because it looked stunning. The almond cream pie and cherry pie are a good way to end the meal assuming you didn't order their gigantic pork chop. I would come back without hesitation.

Solid two star establishment. The potato side was good. The vegetable platter main dish was…read morebasically a cole slaw salad with some quiche type patty. The quiche was great but the poorly dressed slaw went untouched. My coworker ordered pork for his main dish and was given a cut of beef. After telling the waiter, they told him the other dish he ordered was too small and this was the better dish. Huh? He doesn't eat beef, so it was kind of rude and comical to hear the server basically say "deal with it" and not try to correct the situation. I would say the food was a solid 2.5 to 3 stars depending on what you order, but the poor service and mistakes caused me to round the rating down. There are MUCH better places to eat in Paris that are also a much better deal.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.

The food, service and ambiance were fantastic. We had the price fixed menu. We started with the…read morebutternut squash veloute. The presentation was lovely and the dish was very good. Then we moved on to our main course. I had an incredible cod dish and my husband had beef he said it was delicious. Next we had a creamy blue cheese with a delicious wine soaked prune and sauce. We finished off with the best mandarin orange panacotta. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant.

The 4-course fixed price menu was delicious, starting with a chilled celery soup with condiments,…read morefollowed by a casserole of veal stew with carrots, potatoes, and snap peas. While this was the only hot dish, it was difficult to fully appreciate as Paris was in the middle of a heat wave at the end of May, 2026, and the restaurant is not air-conditioned. The third course of a blue cheese paired with dates and the fourth, a lovely pana cotta topped with berry coulis were welcome treats. I would recommend this restaurant and would gladly return myself, but only during more moderate temperatures.

I stayed in Paris for three weeks recently and somehow I ended up at Le Comptoir THREE times during…read morethat three weeks. It really is that good. I remember a few years ago the line would be about 30 to 60 minutes, but thankfully, lately, there isn't one lately. That said, the best salad I've ever had in my life is from Le Comptoir, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If there is a wait, just swing by the sister restaurants next door, Avant Le Comptoir land and sea. Great place to grab some pork ear and foie gras burger while you wait. A must do everytime I go to Paris.

Terrible service don't recommend and food was terrible oily and overcooked. Had to send a steak…read moreback because it was inedible and they refused to remove it from the bill or offer any compensation.

I wish it hadn't taken me so long to get to Bodega 64! What a wonderful little spot. I'll start by…read moresaying that our waitress was so friendly-- what a pleasant way to start a meal. The sangria was tasty, although a little pricey in my opinion (20€ for a liter), and the olive dish they give to start is a nice touch. We sat outside on their tiny terrace which was an added bonus but the tables inside looked just as convivial. The food here was delicious, my friend and I shared 6 tapas (for 24€) and left very satisfied. I'd suggested the croquettas de jambon, calamars frits, and definitely the chorizo a la plancha. Yum! Bouffe: 9/10 Boisson: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10

The "tapas" are atrocious but surprisingly their plats are well cooked and quite good. Expect to be…read moreabused if you do not speak French (and even if you do) by the bulldog of a woman who runs the place.

Ok so they made a mistake and dropped a tray on my wife's head. It then crashed into our table…read morebroke a few cups and spilled stuff all over my leg and lap. Mistakes happen but it's how people deal with them that set them apart. they were super apologetic and then comped our drinks and got everything cleaned up. As for the food I found it pretty tasty. The clams were a unique preparation that strayed from the butter garlic wine sauce that is so common these days. The artichokes were tasty. The tomato and bread dish was great and the atmosphere lovely.

Perfect! The 5 tapas we shared were all delicious. We had the chorizo, sautéed squid, sautéed…read moreshrimp, pan con tomato with Serrano ham and the tapas plate of the day. More than enough for the 2 of us. The chorizo and sautéed seafood stood out the most and the others were delicious. The sangria is in the sweet side, may not be to everyone's taste. It was flavorful and potent. Get the litre. We arrived at 10:15 and they closed at 11 and they sat us right away. The service was very fast and friendly. When I mentioned we were celebrating our engagement the waiter brought us over a gift. The price can't be beat for the amount of food. For 5 tapas and a pitcher of sangria it was under $60 euro. We highly recommend. Enjoy!

After 11 years of traveling to Paris for a month at a time, we have decided that this is hands-down…read moreour favorite onion soup in the city. In addition to the soup, the beef Bourgogne is delicious, and the service is always friendly and accommodating. Top it all off with the fact that the restaurant is situated on the perfectly Parisian, Place Dauphine. Highly recommended. Merci pour touts ces bon repas!

Our favorite spot in the Notre Dame area. Cute. Cozy. And the best Boeuf Bourguignon I've had…read more Bon Appétit!

The restaurant was tucked away on a small street with a nice brick decor creating an inviting and…read morecharming feel. As Americans traveling in France we asked for a waiter that spoke English and the restaurant was very accommodating. The waiter explained they currently don't have English menus but was extremely nice and translated every item on the menu plus gave recommendations of what to order. We split 2 appetizers and an entree plus a dessert. For appetizers we had a deconstructed gnocchi which tasted like a savory donut. In addition, we had some sort of pulled pork appetizer that was served like a rectangle and with some sort of sorbet on the side. It was a bit of a confusing plate to say the least, it tasted pretty good but I wouldn't really recommend it as a first choice. For our entree we split a boar dish and quite enjoyed it. Dessert was delicious.

Food was undercooked And tasted like it had been soaked in mud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And when…read moreI was ordering they only gave me mere seconds to decide on what I wanted even though I told them I hadn't decided yet. And they were overall very rude about everything .