Clean food. Simple preparation. It is not for everyone especially if you are looking for typical French food that is rich and lux. This is more of a hipster place with a healthier focus. Great service and amazing wine. read more

Friends from London were here on a Monday night. All the places that were on their list to try were closed, and our 20th Arrondissement neighborhood jewels were as well. I checked my bookmarked Yelp list (of restaurants to try), and Au Passage popped up. I remembered all the incredibly positive food-people buzz, and we were able to make a 20:00 reservation. We were the only patrons when we arrived, but, by 20:15, the restaurant was becoming packed. Lots of tables of women but also men and women, possibly families. People of all ages and looks were enjoying the Au Passage experience. The staff was welcoming and super nice. That and the energy of the crowd made it exciting to be there. Not to mention... The food. Man, we were happy. At night, tapas make up the menu. We had oysters, sea urchins, a delicious salad, and I can't remember the 4th entry we tried, but let me just say it was all delightful. Then our magnificent shoulder of lamb was served with lentils, heavy on a wonderful mustard, and we oohed and ahed--also about the wine, first a good white and then a red (I don't remember what they were but we were pleased). The decor is fab funky, and the whole experience was delicious and fun. I'd be happy to come back any day. We were surprised to discover that chef James Henry was Australian, but he made our merely beautiful day meld into a perfect night. I highly recommend Au Passage. read more

Best meal I've ever eaten. Honestly. Each plate was better than the last, and the cheese plate after the meal was the absolute icing on the cake. The menu changes daily, and there aren't a ton of options, so it might not be the best for picky eaters. If you have someone like that with you, I'd suggest ditching them and going anyway. Staff was really accommodating, and the wine menu was both thoughtful and reasonable. Cannot wait to go back. read more

It's a dive bar meets foodie paradise, with a menu that changes daily. The vibe here is so easy--lively conversations that reach far into the night, endless glasses of wine, beautiful people, and awesome food. I'd come here regularly if I lived in Paris. We ate: Asparagus with fish roe, chopped egg, something else Squash blossoms Burrata (too big for two) Goose barnacles Tart mousse sort of dessert with lavender Palate amazed and satisfied. read more

I went here for lunch a few weeks ago, after having read about it in the American magazine Bon Appetit. We ordered the lunch menu, which changes on a daily basis according to what can be purchased at the market that day. Everything was oozing with freshness and real care and attention to ingredients. The menu the day we went feautred lieu jaune as the main, which is a kind of fish, accompanied with a almond cream sauce. I'm allergic to nuts, however the chef was able to whip up an onion puree instead...this really speaks to the friendliness of the staff, I felt very comfotable here! The appetizer was with mussles and squash blossoms, totally delicious, and the dessert was very simple and light, showcasing the amazing strawberries that are in season right now in France, and garnished with a homemade whipped cream, mint, and some kind of crumble. SO tasty! All together the entree+plat+dessert was 17 euros, which I thought was a steal for the quality and creativity that went into the food. One of the best little lunch spots in Paris, definitlely not to be missed! read more

What can I say about this amazing place, it was perfection. We had a couple of plates to share with the table and every single item that was bought out to us was perfect. The taste was unforgettable, the presentation stunning and the service to die for. I would recommend this place to anybody visiting Paris. read more

We showed up late and a bit on the hungry side. Took a seat at the bar, ordered a nice bottle of Cotes de Rone while we waited for the restaurant to turn. Place was PACKED and it was 9:30 when we arrived, good sign. Once we were sat had a tasty sample of what the menu had to offer. Sardines, agneau, pigeon, salade, and fromage de chèvre. And for dessert,drum roll please......ganache au chocolat. The best I have ever had!!! Merci Au Passage!! I will be back!! read more

Best meal I ate while in Paris! The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Especially Aurora. She's delightful and excellent at translating the menu. The sommelier recommended the best wines and champagnes! And he was really entertaining. The ambiance was friendly and non-pretentious. Really nice tables and music playing. Guests were an eclectic blend of natives and tourists, but not extremely touristy. Order EVERYTHING. Actually, I'm not kidding. They are small share plates and you can try a lot of smaller delicious plates and still stay within a reasonable budget. If they're serving Chicken Liver Parfait, order IMMEDIATELY before they run out. It will be the best thing you've ever eaten. It's a bit tricky to find, but if you find it, you'll never forget it and will likely visit it every time you're in Paris!!! THANKS AU PASSAGE! read more

Mick B comment regarding the heat right on. While I have never spent time in Vietnam Cong POW camp I imagine the temps may be similar (LOL). We arrived at 10pm and it is beginning to cool down to very comfortable temperature. The atmosphere and vibe is total hipster. All ages dining and drinking. It is as loud and lively as a London Pub. The food was excellent. Scallop with crazy amazing citrus broth was the best. Brussel sprouts were perfect and carrots inspired. We arrived to late to order pork knuckle and crab salad. The couple next to us said it was amazing. Oh, well. There's always next time. read more

If there was 10 stars i would've chose that actually! I can't recall anything that tasted better than what i did eat in au passage.. I knew about it from the layover-paris episode and read about it so i knew what i was going for but really words can't describe how their food just made our while trip to paris worthwhile!! I ordered the whole menu by the way!! I really listened to reviews here :p some items in the menu were actually ordered more than once :p i wasn't alone :)))) i love au passage.. It will definitely bring me back to paris :) read more

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Fabulous locals spot. Tapas menu, with delicious combinations of flavors. Staff is casual and American-friendly. They were kind enough to translate the whole menu to us, literally dish by dish. Had a lamb shoulder special that was to die for! If you want an authentic Paris culinary experience, look no further. read more

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On a small alley like street, it's easy to pass by and not notice the place. In fact, this is exactly what I did as I was on my trek to find it, but once I opened the door and entered, the whole atmosphere around me changed to one of welcoming warmth. I was seated at the bar, which was great as it allowed me to observe the clients and the staff busy at work, and at chatting with the customers. I was treated to some wonderful little dishes, each prepared with a bit of love and all tasting amazing. The place was abuzz with a great energy and the waitstaff, all dressed very casually, made the experience a friendly one, making me feel like it's a place where I've been before and they're happy to bring me into their special little universe. Of all the places I've visited, this one I will come back to in a heartbeat. I wish this was my neighborhood and that I could have a regular seat at the bar. read more

The vibe, cuisine and service were all really solid. Small plates make for fun sharing and a lot of tastes. Standouts were the vegetables and the desserts. Proteins left a little bit to be desired. The constantly changing menu and highly reasonable prices were both really nice. I would definitely recommend a reservation, which is very easy to make on their website. read more

Server was awesome (wish I remembered her name, she spoke fluent French and was British. Short hair.). Food was delicious and it was a fun hidden gem. Make reservations before you go! read more

Food-variety, tasty, well presented, no lingering wait between plates. Service-warm greeting, assisted with menu board, translated from French to English, server kind and friendly. Patrons-close quarters made for neighboring conversation and observations of plates arriving on each other's tables. Negatives-plates taken away quickly before sauces could be swiped w/a bit of bread. There was an umbrella thief amongst the patrons. Arrived with 2. Left with zero. Out of the 20 or so scattered about front door..after a tasty meal you must have thought mine the most appealingly. Could you at least have only stolen one?! read more

A lovely quaint French tapas place! The menu is written on a large chalkboard wall in the middle of the one room restaurant. There is a small bar with an extensive wine list. The food was wonderful and the staff was very on top of things (and they spoke English)! read more

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Had a weekday dinner here with friends and loved this casual, chilled bar come restaurant. There is a dive bar feel to the place but it has a casual chic that only the Parisians can pull off. It's a small plates style menu in the evenings (they call themselves a 'Bar a Manger' - a very apt description) so we chose a few things to share between three of us - two of the dishes we ended up getting two of as they were so good. The food is simple but delicious with some innovative ingredients and everything we tried was excellent. The roasted butternut squash veggies were very tasty, the egg dish with spinach puree and some sort of grated roe on top was yummy and we devoured the saucisse starter. The wine list is lengthy and extremely reasonably priced - in fact the whole bill was very good value. Really loved this place - definitely worth the detour down the slightly dark and dingy alleyway that smelt a little too much of a urinal ;) read more

Not far from the Bastille be sure to get the lamb sweetbreads with mushrooms As well as the Buratta cheese. Down a small sidestreet get away from the tourists you'll love it. Be sure to make a reservation. read more

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I ate here recently with a few friends. The food was great and the atmosphere was pleasant, although pretty crowded. The have a screen print on the wall that says: "The customer is king" then a picture of a guillotine under it. We had several small plates and all were great, Among the dishes we had were: chicken and roasted potatoes dish (The potatoes were beautiful crispy), a raw salmon dish, a really interesting dish with a vegetable I had never seen before which was delicious...small trees that tasted like baby asparagus. For desert we had a warm chocolatey cake dessert which was also delicious. It cost us about 30 euro each, including wine so was a great deal and the staff were really good natured. read more

One of my best gastro experiences ever. Honest and good french contemporary food. Very good wine menu as well. I spent a week in Paris and went there twice. read more

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I'm always impressed with the taste . You know that moment when you taste something and that particular taste sends you back in childhood ! Been here 6 times already .Every night different Menu .Genuies guys read more

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We had late dinners here twice and both times were great. The service, the quality of food and ingredients were superb. The oysters were fresh, the asparagus dish was unique, the chocolate ganache was to die for. You really can't go wrong with the menu items. This was a great local spot our Airbnb host suggested and it was so good we came back again a second night! It can be super busy and crowded but they were still very kind and accommodating. Thank you for an awesome dining experience in Paris. read more

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Amazing, creative tapas and kind, patient service with English speakers. A must-go if you're staying near the Marais. Recommend reservations in advance! read more

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A hole in the wall French fusion restaurant down a dark alley in the Marais. Looks like someone's basement kitchen but the food and the ambiance delivers. It reminded me of what I had seen at the Musee d'Orsay that morning, Kind of like an impressionist work compared to the classicalists of Michelin starred cuisine. Everything had a lighness but subtle depths with a sprinkling of fat from different sources which balanced really well. I was afraid that the service would be French snobbish but it was just the opposite. They took time to explain every dish on the french only menu in English to every non French customer. The sommelier is a young man that looks like a teenager but helped me pick out the right wine for the meals and the desert. read more

I was so looking forward to loving this place. The service was wonderful, as were the wines. But the four dishes we ordered were extremely underwhelming. Nothing worked for me here on the current menu. read more

Au Passage is a great experience for those who want a light meal consisting of French tapas. My boyfriend and I were able to get a table around 9:15pm. When we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, serving us drinks in less than 5 minutes while we waited for our table. They ran out of two dishes by the time we sat down. We went for the oyster dish, the clam dish, the squid dish, the trout dish, and the veal. Everything tasted spectacular and was beautifully prepared (especially the veal, it was out of this world). However, we were still hungry at the end of our meal. I wanted to order the chocolate ganache dessert with olive oil but my boyfriend said it would be too small :(. If the lighting wasn't as dim inside, I would have taken pictures to share. If you want to experience these exquisite French tapas, make sure to order plenty! read more

We came to Au Passage on a Thursday in November around 8pm and were greeted by a warm dining room. We were a group of 6 and I had made the reservation a few weeks earlier to ensure that we could get in. Our hotel was only a few blocks away and even though the restaurant is down an alleyway we had an easy time finding it. We ordered everything on the menu and shared all the dishes. We had oysters, rutabaga, mussels, lamb tartare, and a massive lamb shoulder to highlight a few dishes. I asked the waiter to give us a few natural wines to try with the food, since that's what they are known for and his suggestions did not disappoint! We were all so impressed with how relaxed everything felt and how we could easily see ourselves eating there every few weeks if we lived in Paris. We heard that their menu changes a lot, so that would be the perfect situation. Would definitely come back for small plates, wine and cozy/chill vibes. read more

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Last night we went to Au Passage and ordered 7 dishes to share between the 4 of us. Each dish was lightly cooked if cooked at all and very flavourful. Some of the flavours melted in your mouth - it was very yummy. However, the amount of food in each dish was on the small side and some of the vegetables I felt were undercooked and too raw. The service was spectacular as we needed to go to a show later that day and they brought out our food extra fast and called us a cab. It was very considerate. The wine was also good, I had the Verre Alcase. Lastly, I felt the atmosphere could be improved upon a bit and did not really exude a Parisian feel. I was with my mother and grandmother and felt like this atmosphere may have been more suited for a younger transgressive crowd. read more

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ALERT!!! MY FIRST 5 STAR! Ultimately, my rating is based on the food. I might love a place for good food, nice atmosphere and cute waitresses but that is a 4star. 5 star ratings are few and far between and are reserved for places where the food absolutely blows my head off. Au Passage did this with ease. The prefix lunch menu here is ridiculous. So cheap! The food is honest. There are no creepy foams and frozen balls. The fresh, seasonal ingredients do all of the talking. The wines are so delicious and fun. This place is the real deal. Order the prefix. Order a bottle of wine. Catch a lunchtime buzz. Eat one of the best meals of your life. Life is good. Almost too good. read more

This restaurant is hidden away off the beaten path in the hipper, less touristy section of Le Marais (but I will say almost all of the patrons were English speaking, including us- guess you can thank Anthony Bourdain for that?). When we went on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm, we didn't wait for a table but did notice some other groups having to wait (no more than 15-30 minutes). They just got a drink at the bar. Crowd was young and hip, and the interior decor is simple and rustic. If it's a hot day, be prepared for a humid steamy restaurant bc there are only ceiling fans to cool you down! Most importantly, however, was that the food was just amazing. We had our misses while trolling yelp for 4+ star ratings for our other meals but this one well deserved its praise. Menu changes daily but all the ingredients and dishes were clean, simple, innovative, and fresh. I think around four plates plus two desserts were enough for my bf and I. The dishes must've been pre made (not in a bad way) bc of how quickly the turn over of the four dishes happened. Only downside is that we had to wait a long time for the servers to clear our last tapa plate and to get our dessert order (about 45 min). Granted, they were very busy when we hit our last plate but we also weren't sure if it was just the Parisian way. All in all; loved the entire experience, great atmosphere, even better food. read more

delicious food worth 5 stars but the service was very bad. the restaurant was very full, so i can excuse the long wait for bread and butter(which we asked for many times and never got). i would definitely recommend if you are patient and have time to wait! read more

Au Passage is a laid-back and friendly place with an honest, shareable, seasonal menu that is concocted daily. The wine list is extensive and reasonable especially for numerous natural wines. Down an alley yet in a charming setting, amiable wait staff...and all this for a very reasonable price. Au Passage will be booked so plan ahead...either book ahead of time, arrive right at 730 or bring your patience and arrive at 930 to wait with the masses. You will not be disappointed, though. read more

Great place for diner! If you don't have reservations, arrive as soon as it opens (7pm). You'll be seated at the bar but it'll be worth it. If you prefer a table, I suggest arriving at 7pm and putting your name down for the second serving which starts at 9pm. For 2 people, get 4-6 plates. It's a tapas style so it's meant to be shared. I would highly recommend! read more

Au Passage is a little restaurant down a rather sketchy alley that we walked right by the first time thinking it was a bit of a dive bar. Not pretty, not fancy, early Salvation Army decor and an Australian chef. Some reviewers have waved off the faint of heart, but there is enough choice that most people would find something they'd like. The idea is to order a number of small plates for the table and then to share. A huge blackboard lists the options for the evening with many choices of appetizers, mains and desserts. We started with six oysters: three Utah Beach and three Fines de Clair. They are served with salt and lemon and that's it, so don't expect the any fancy toppings to mask the fresh oyster taste. We also got a plate of thinly sliced saucisson - a generous portion. For the mains, they recommend that you order two plates per person, so we picked a dish of barley served with roasted pecans and a Persian cream cheese; green beans served warm with an anchovy dressing and topped with sautéed breadcrumbs; sautéed veal with a horseradish sauce and glazed turnips and rabbit with fennel three ways. The vegetable dishes were outstanding with a mixture of textures and flavours. The roast rabbit loin was served boneless, so you got three small pieces of meat, one of which was a tenderloin. The fennel three ways was roasted, lightly sautéed and pureed. The meat and veg were a delightful complement to each other. The veal was served bleu, grilled on the sides with a cool centre. Personally, I like my meat more cooked than that, but that's a personal thing. You aren't asked how you like it done. We noticed that the guests at the other end of our table ordered the lamb and it too was bleu. For dessert we had a pear poached in white wine served with yogurt and crumble and a panna cotta made with tonca beans topped with what they called honeycomb on the menu but which was really crumbled sponge toffee. We had a bite of each and decided that we had to eat the pear first because the sweetness of the panna cotta overpowered the pear. But don't get me wrong, both were delicious. Our meal there lasted three hours. The place has a real vibe with the average age of guests somewhere between 35 and 40. We ended up chatting with our neighbours at the other end of our table and even offered each other tastes of any dishes we didn't both order. Staff were friendly and helpful, taking time to explain the dishes and the modus operandi of the establishment. A good wine list. Given the variety of things we were having, we asked our server for a recommendation and she chose an Alsatian red. I didn't know such a thing existed. It was a bit like a Pinot noir with more body and was an inspired match. As far as my wife was concerned, it was the best meal of our trip. read more

Amazing dining experience. It's great that you can try a few different dishes as they are small plates you can share. Super creative menu. You can make reservations online which is very convenient. read more

Hip place, casual, small plates that cost $10 each. It isn't That expensive, and the food tries hard to be possibly great. It's pretty cool though it ends up being a quick experience - something that is nice to be uncommon in France. I would recommend just coming with one person in order to stretch the length of your dishes. It'll be loud, but you'll hear each other fine. read more

Outstanding with authentic French food. Couldn't be happier with meal and overall experience. Very comfortable ambiance. The staff were great. Highly recommend. Will return. read more

Another Paris gem, that to be fair, I've stolen from Anthony Bourdain. Still, a lovely paris experience, small, busy and very very good food. The menu changes almost every day, but some of the favourites are always there. Even though surprisingly, most of the chefs are British, a very good find and generally not a lot of tourists. read more

Solid, non touristy French restaurant, serving local fare in the form of small sharing plates. Nothing flashy about Au Passage, just great food and friendly staff. read more

...I can't say enough good things about this place. For your piece of mind, ensure that you make a reservation. Au Passage is packed everyday. Everyday. But if you don't, the wait is worth it. The menu is seasonal and dynamic as well as the wine selection. We went on my birthday and they treated us like family. Be bold in your food selection and you will not me disappointed. n(joy)... read more