Finding a restaurant in Paris was easy. Finding a GOOD restaurant in Paris was actually pretty…read moreeasy, too, after getting off of the main streets and away from tourist areas. The wife and I were in the neighborhood and decided Le Pas Sage looked promising. Oh, how right we were! Le Pas Sage served up traditional French bistro fare made with fresh ingredients and a modern, upscale presentation in a very casual setting. It was located on what can only be described as a fairly busy but seedy side street/alley replete with several sex shops up and down the street from it. However, we weren't deterred by the colorful neighborhood, which only added to quirky charm of our experience. The weather was perfect, so we sat at one of its handful of tables set up outside. The menu was small, but listed some interesting, if not delicious, offerings. We decided to go the 3-course prix fixe route (39€/person). Our meal started off with a delicious amuse (a small bisque whose ingredients I don't recall). I had the Tartare de bœuf topped with foie gras and fresh herbs. The foie gras atop the tartare was a beautifully sinful indulgence, but the brightly colored fresh herbs gave the dish a wonderful flavor, aromatic, and color contrast that put it over the top. The wife and I decided on the Côte de bœuf (12€ supplement/person) for our main course. Talk about a meat-lovers wet dream! It was over 2 lbs of beefy goodness served on a cutting board with grilled tomatoes and also bone marrow. I love marrow! The rib steak was prepared bone-in (the bone was removed for service), nicely seasoned, and cooked perfectly to the Chef's recommended medium rare. We accompanied our food with a 2011 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees, a full-bodied syrah that complemented the juicy, meaty Côte de bœuf amazingly well. For dessert, I had the Soupe de fruits, a pleasant, not too sweet, end to my meal with its assortment of fruits and sorbet served in a fruit gelée. Le Pas Sage served up a tremendous meal! Considering what we had and its quality beginning-to-end, it was also surprisingly reasonable. Service was friendly and solid throughout. Le Pas Sage was truly enjoyable and a place I would gladly return.

I want to give this 3.5 stars. Service was friendly. Reservations recommended. We went on a…read morefriend's recommendation on a weekend night, and she generously called ahead to make sure they saved us a table when many places seem to be booked solid. (We didn't know that most restaurants here will save a reserved table for the entire evening, which is great if you're running 30-60' late, but not ideal if you're hungry and wandering around without plans.) * The boeuf wrapped in cabbage dish is a must-have. * The Saint-Jacques were great but the cream sauce was not. * We also had an oeuf poché as entrée (appetizer), which was sort of reminiscent of dim sum, served with a crunchy bird's-nest type thing. This was probably my favorite dish since it was such a great mix of East and French. They missed one of the things I ordered, but I was ordering in French and I've had it happen to me enough times in English to know that it just happens sometimes that a dish isn't written down or gets forgotten (at least we weren't charged for it). They also brought a small amuse-bouche, which was some sort of creamed corn with cheddar cheese at the bottom. That was quite tasty, although I'm not sure cheddar was the right cheese to choose, my partner loved it.

Came here with 2 of my colleagues a few nights ago and really enjoyed it. Kinda off a cozy French…read morecafe decor with a good wine selection and rich, well prepared food. We stayed for about 2 hours and had a couple glasses of wine and an appetizer each. We all loved our main dishes and they all paired well with the wine recommendations. Service was attentive but not overly in our business. Come here for a good French meal in a cozy setting. I'd recommend for small groups. Enjoy!

I had a friend who mentioned this place to me a couple of years ago. I can't believe I remembered…read morethat as we stumbled upon it just walking around. Exuberant crowd drew us in. We House red was not very good. I ordered the creamy peach duck and my husband the cassoulet. Both were excellent as was the fois Gras we had for a starter. Bread was fantastic! What happened to Parisian portions? We were stuffed and should have ordered less. Draw back - lettuce with the app was wilted and a bit brown. It should not have made it to our table.

Off the beaten path in the Marais neighborhood and glad I found it. A cozy petite gem serving…read moreextremely tasty French food with a twist! My evening was extra special, as the chef's mom was hosting a family dinner which made it extra festive. I had the salad with haddock, avocado and beets, which had a citrus dressing. The fish was smoked; it very much complimented the other flavors and textures of this salad. My main was the ris de veau, basically sweetbreads in a buttery caper sauce--extremely delicious! My meal ended with a panda cotta citron; great finish. Delightful dinner, is a friendly place; especially when dining solo! Extremely affordable to boot!

Came here based on good reviews from blogs and yelp ratings for our local area. Have to say I was…read moredisappointed. Food was tasty but I felt that they were holding back on ingredients so as to offer the fixed price menu (€26). Other tables looked like they had better food - not sure if this was due to our poor ordering or wether there are portion differences if you go a la carte. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't return. Staff were very friendly, and a bonus is that you can choose something from their large wine collection and only pay for how much you have.

We made a reservation for Christmas. It was later in the evening -- there were a few other tables…read moreand many empty ones as well. Felt very old school, which I suppose it is because it's been around for a long time. Service was great -- I think our server was a little new maybe, but the maitre d was very hospitable as well and we had everything we needed. We did the two courses, main and dessert. I went for the fish in a lemon sauce which was very rich nd well done (was looking forward to mussels and frites but they didn't have it on the menu that night, which was a bummer but it happens). Partner got a macaroni casserole. (We both got the creme brûlée. All the food was very well done. Water was 8 euros which was pricey, wine was lovely. As a little bonus, one of the tables nearby ordered crepes suzette so we got to see how they made that table side too, which was fun. Overall a very pleasant experience.

The duck confit was scrumptious. The lamb confit was delicious and the steaks perfect. The onion…read moresoup one of the best I've had throughout France. But the service, politeness and humor of the amazing staff made us come back. One of our favorite French restaurants in Paris. Rock Steve's hit it right on this visit!

Good food, friendly service and reasonable prices. The place has a welcoming vibe that makes you…read morewant to return, and we did. We only spoke English and were treated just fine.

This haaaaas to be the greatest evening of my life... the bone marrow was immaculate... and I…read morehighly recommend not one... but two glasses of red wine, and a slice of brie of course... I am absolutely in heeeaven. And the price was too good to be true... but it is true! I highly suggest this combination for a very... very .... very good night.... I finished off with an espresso and oy... this is what I traveled over seas for. I walked over 4 miles from the 16th for this and every step was soooo worth the stride.

It was such a calm, relaxing dinner. We didn't feel rushed, our servers were incredibly…read morerespectful, delightful and classy. I know we overstayed our welcome as we didn't saunter off onto Parisian streets until midnight...so imagine my embarrassment to discover that Yelp says they close at 10. I'd have hoped that we were told they were closing, I assumed they would and I feel terrible for having their staff stay for longer than necessary. It goes without saying that the food is amazing. It's innovative and interesting without it being unapproachable. Not every dish was a hit for me (personally found the fish to be overly fishy and what seemed like such a randomly placed oyster in our dish that didn't seem to pair well with its surrounding flavor) but would still give it 5-stars. Well worth the money.

On this trip to Paris, I had lunch at a newly starred Michelin restaurant, Loiseau Rive Gauche and…read morehad their Ephemeral Nature lunch menu (45€). Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The menu consists of two amuse bouche followed by four courses and some sweets at the end. The meal started with a cracker made of green lentils which was crunchy and flavoured with an herby seasoning. I was also served an artichoke "croissant" which had a light and crunchy shell and was filled with a delicious artichoke cream inside. Both had earthy flavours which was further emphasized by the presentation on grains and dried leaves. The first course was a Tonic Oyster from Normandy paired with some cucumber and cucumber butter in celeriac. The oyster was fresh and sweet and the sauce that enveloped it was light and citrusy. Again, I was extremely impressed with the presentation. The oysters looked like it came straight out of the green waters of the sea! To make the meal a little more special, I decided to have the oysters with some Daurenki Royal Caviar (extra 15€). The caviar had a soft and fruity flavouring and paired very nicely with the sweet flavours of the oyster. The 2nd course was Pike Perch and Smoked Eel. The Pike was so perfectly grilled that it was crispy on the outside but still warm, tender and soft inside. This was the perfect vehicle to encase the smoked eel filling which was incredibly light and fluffy.  Altogether, the pike and eel made for an incredible light fish flavour and the caviar and splash of citrus on top added just a touch of sweetness and brightness to balance out the fish. The 3rd course was a Guinea Fowl which was juicy with a light crispy skin. The top of the skin was sprinkled with lavender which had a light floral flavour and actually paired very nicely with the white meat. The sweet carrots and lavendar-carrot purée added bright creamy notes to the dish and the tangy and sweet jus added a pop of acidity and vibrancy. This course was served with a side of perfectly fried potatoes balls which were crispy and light on outside while also being fluffy creamy and smooth inside. Think of the fluffiest mash potatoes encased in the lightest and most aromatic deep-fried shell. I think I might have liked the potatoes even better than the fowl (and I LOVED the fowl). This is the way all potatoes should be served! For the last course, dessert was a Smoked Chocolate served with Peat Ice Cream. The chocolate was surprisingly light with lots of air bubbles integrated into the chocolate thus producing a very delicate texture. It also had an intense smoked flavour which was quite enjoyable. The peat ice cream tasted a bit like brandy and made the dessert quite refreshing. The creamy chocolate mousse helped to ground the more airy dessert and made it seem more substantial. I'm usually a bit impartial to chocolate but this dessert thoroughly impressed. Finally, I was presented with a selection of sweets at the end of the meal of which I chose the lollipop, the marshmellow and the jelly. The lollipop had a white chocolate shell which was filled with an apricot mousse and a lavender liquid center which was extremely aromatic. The outside of the lollipop was topped with crushed hazelnuts which gave it some crunch and added even more aroma to this delicious bite. And while I thought this sweet bite was very well executed, I was even more impressed with the marshmallow and jelly both of which had a bold and intense lavender flavour while not being overly sweet. The jelly was also infused with some apricot but the floral notes was really what stood out. Before leaving, I was also presented with one last gift of a boxed madeleine to take away with me so that I could have something to snack on later on in the day. It's these little touches that I really appreciate.

Do not do the tasting menu here, order a la carte and you'll have an excellent experience. We loved…read moresome of our dishes a lot and some were disappointments so we'd rather save the money and enjoy our whole meal. Servers here were amazing, truly attentive and responsive. Despite the inconsistent dishes, we had an incredible experience and would come back again. The restaurant is gorgeous and the ambiance is wonderful. Highly recommend the macaroni and lamb. The rest of the tasting menu wasn't great, especially the turbot which was not a good texture.

The restaurant was beautiful, the location was beautiful too. The staff was very attentive. The…read morebread alone won my heart. I would give anything for the the croissant style roll. The courses were paced well. They did not have an English menu available, so I had to leave some to the imagination while ordering. I highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Permanently closed Sign down and locked up wish it had been open. Duck confit sounded great !read more

Our first meal in Paris. The server was very patient with my husband as he tried to order in…read moreFrench. He got a steak with mash potatoes. I got a chicken caesar salad. Then we got espresso after.