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Au P'tit Curieux

4.5 (21 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Adrian B.

For my birthday my partner booked lunch at this little restaurant having read some good reviews We arrived outside...first reaction was really, here? This place? Its doesn't seem to be the most salubrious part of town, apologies to all. And the menu was very small. And did it even have enough choice? Was there something we could both enjoy? We went in anyway, and read on... The place itself has some fun decoration - apparently the loo is even better decorated! The waitress expected us and welcomed us warmly There were 2 couples at 2 other tables...we were able to choose anywhere, so we selected the table that seemed in the shape of an artist's palette, just by the door My partner had the scallops and risotto and I chose the Argentine steak...in the end, not having been before, I said well done rather than a point. Both were superb and my steak well done, so tender but crispy edged; but this good a piece of meat in future for me will be a point Cheese for me and for my partner a creme brulee. Both very good. The champagne delicious and the white and red (the Rasteau - bio) chosen both excellent too I would give another half star but for 2 things...the coffee was really second rate in our view, not nice. And the wines are incredibly expensive by the bottle; it needs something in between or a carafe...but you do get a nice large glass if you buy that way! After, just us 2 left, we chatted to the chef and waitress. They were both really nice. Apparently, they have music from time to time. They were going to close a couple of weeks to do some more works - not an issue in the end because the next day all restaurants would to be told to close because of the corona virus! Definitely will return; very enjoyable meal

Duck was amazing. So so so good. Cooked perfectly.
Todd B.

Sitting in a train waiting to get to Reims to tour some champagne houses (because of course we are) so I guess it's time to make a dent in some reviews. This was our very first stop in Paris after dropping off our bags and it did not disappoint expectations. A smaller restaurant - we were one of only two tables. The server, who also appeared to be the bartender and maybe the owner or manager was wonderful and provided a warm welcome to Paris. Gave us the English menu without asking and we enjoyed a very pleasant conversation. This is definitely not a place to be nervous about coming to if you don't speak a lick of the language. When it comes to wine, we don't really know what to order even when in the states, but at least we know what grapes we like. Here, we didn't even know that. So we guessed and guessed right. Our wines were superb. For entrees, I got the duck. Couldn't tell you how it was prepared - which will be a common theme in these Paris reviews. When you go somewhere for a while and dont take detailed notes, you end up with notes like "duck, great. Wine, great, service great." Very helpful a week and 20 restaurants later. Anywho, best duck ever? Maybe. There was one duck dish at a French restaurant in NY that might have been better or at least, just as good. But I do want to head to the almost every French restaurant I've been to in the states and slap the chef with a cold wet spatula for betraying their country. I am rarely disappointed in any French meal I get in the US, but this put them all to shame. I could have come back here for every meal, but there were croissants to eat elsewhere.

(I just realized my review never posted from last year on Google!!! I'll try here on Yelp. Written December 2021. I am not one to write many reviews, but I felt compelled to write one for this restaurant. We spent two weeks in France for our honeymoon, and this was by far our favorite meal. Everything from the decor/ambiance, to the food (presentation and taste), to the staff - the owner, Selim, was a doll and shared many interesting stories with us. The entire experience was A+ and something we still talk about weeks later. Au P'tit Curieux will be our "go to" next time we are in Paris.

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bree n.

best experience ever !!!!!! the service was exceptional & we were treated like royalty the owner made sure we had a great time & the food was the best i ever had in Paris. I ate the duck breast which was cooked perfectly with the side of sweet potatoes that melted in my mouth

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Food was outstanding. The service as well. We just showed up and got a table outside. Highly recommended.

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Fantastic experience! We let our server choose our meal and were beyond satisfied. I highly recommend the egg dish and risotto!

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Au P'tit Curieux Reviews in Other Languages

Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

Brasserie Bellanger

4.7(94 reviews)
1.8 km•Gare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

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Brasserie Bellanger - Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

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La Cave Gourmande - Duck breast a.k.a well cooked steak

La Cave Gourmande

4.3(380 reviews)
2.6 km•Montmartre, 18ème
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The interior has a limited amount of seating. It is catered towards larger groups though. There are…read more2 tables for 6, and 2 tables for 4, with only one table for 2. There were also tables outside but not many. The ambiance is good. The music is a bit loud for the amount of people that were dining in. The atmosphere is quite romantic with the dimmed lighting and the candles but the music does not set that tone whatsoever. Props to our server for bringing us extra plates when we mentioned we would be sharing the appetizer. Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes (5/5): the portions were worth it for the price. They were quite sizable. When I was cutting, I could tell the beef was so tender. The meat was marinated very well and deep into it. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, La Cave Gourmande is a small cute restaurant for some delicious french food. I highly recommend their beef bourguignon.

This place is a gem!…read more We were in Paris for two weeks and this place was so good, we had it twice. Located in Montmartre, this cozy 'cave' sits upon a busy street. As an American, you must get used to the slow pace that most restaurants run here. But, I've taken a sincere liking to slowing down and enjoying my food rather than eating 'on the go.' Order the beef bourguignon. It is amazing. Comes in a steaming pot with buttery mashed potatoes. Also tried the foie gras, escargots, and frog legs. Haven't had a dish that wasn't up to par. This place deserves more attention. A must visit if you're in the area.

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Au Pied du Sacré Coeur - Daurade Royale

Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

4.3(176 reviews)
3.2 km•Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème
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Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. Honestly, everything was delicious, making it very…read moredifficult to pick my favorite dish. I came here with a group of eight for a friend's birthday. Food: Of the things we ordered, I tried the: - Frog Legs - Puff pastry with snails - Duck breast - Ribeye steak - Chicken stuffed with foie gras - Creme brulee - Chocolate delight Everything was unbelievably good. The food was clearly homemade with care, and prepared with fresh ingredients. One thing I appreciated was that the food was not oily or greasy. I dream of the duck, frog legs, creme brulee, and chocolate delight - this was the best duck and creme brulee I have ever had. The duck and steak came with AMAZING potato wedges, which may be my favorite part of the meal. Service: this restaurant is a small family restaurant, owned by a father who cooks. His daughter managed the front of the restaurant when I dined here. She was incredibly friendly, spoke both French and English, and provided wonderful recommendations. Environment: This restaurant is exactly what I think of as a cozy Parisian cafe. It is located in a corner next to a long flight of stairs, and has approximately 10 tables. The restaurant is decorated so that is feels inviting and warm, but not small.

My wife and I came here after hiking around Montmartre and saw all the great reviews for this…read morerestaurant here and on other sites. We were so looking forward to the frog legs, onion soup and other delicacies pictured. We got there and the sign was just as it was with the same name -- Au Pied du Sacre Coeur. We should've noticed something was wrong when no one was inside. When the waiter (lone person working along with cook) gave us the menu, my wife and I stared at each other completely confused. The menu looked nothing like the ones on this website and featured Italian food items, like spaghetti, arroz con pollo or mozarella. I asked him about frog legs or the onion soup. He looked confused and just said no. Out of respect for him, we just ordered the charcuterie, which featured stale bread and a few slices of meat taken from my local grocery store in the U.S. Also -- they claimed to not accept any international credit cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Are all these reviews fake? Most likely, they underwent new ownership right when we visited. But new visitors -- please beware. Do not trust any of the reviews before mine. If I was mistaken, please post photos and just tell me that I was part of some elaborate joke to ruin a lunch for me and my wife.

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