The left bank: this particular street is awesome, it's where the locals go but also knowledgable…read moretourists as well. it's not touristy though. it's where the french (and the british working in france) convene to watch soccer, drink, and eat at fantastically priced, good restaurants. and that's just what this restaurant is.
i'm not giving it 5 stars bc i save that for robuchon, etc. but if you want true french food.... jambon, duck, livers, pates, foie gras, lamb, camembert, goat cheese, escargo, etc. you've got it all here. The venue itself is very French, super old wood beamed ceilings... stone walls (I should have taken a pic of the bathroom! it was pretty cool, like a cave) all the character, charm, and history of age old buildings.
the owner has recently purchased the restaurant and from what i hear, it's been rapidly changing into a hot spot on the Rue des Canettes, I met a local British/French couple who lives on the same street and frequent the spot. They pointed out the owner really knows his wine, champagne, etc. And I quite agree! I come to Paris often, so I will definitely be swinging by here again!