We wanted to go to another place but they were booked out for a week. Our hotel concierge recommended this as an alternative. I am always a bit Leary but this turned out just fine. Like many French restaurants we have tried, the seating is very intimate. The maître d' was very friendly and offered us choice of seating. We chose a small table in the corner and there was room for our coats on a rack above. With that out of the way we started with and entree that was called a traditional French pork pie. Well, I wish they made these in the states! It was delicious. I would describe it as a terrine of pork with a ball of incredibly mouthwatering foie gras in the center. Delicious! For our plates I had a veal stew and my wife had pork filets with a smoky mustard sauce and vegetables. While I lived the tenderness and flavor of my stew, I was glad she left some of hers unfinished so I could dig in because it really was a star dish. Every bite was its own experience. I had not had a crème brûlée in Paris so I thought this place was as good as any and it is the dessert they are best known for. It uses organic vanilla bean from Madagascar. The top was that perfect balance of crisp but not overly done with a delicious creamy custard below. My wife is a one bite of dessert type and she had half if that tells you anything. The entire staff here was very friendly and attentive from the maître d' down. They finished our meal with a complementary digestif that is made in house. This may not be for everyone but after a delicious meal like this it was a welcomed soothing finish. read more

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On our first night in Paris we had reservations at a restaurant near our hotel. On the way to the city from the countryside I received a call that they couldn't honor our reservation due to a large party increasing their size from 35 to 50 people. So they functionality rented the entire restaurant. Don't worry, they secured us a reservation at a restaurant that rivaled that dinner and got us complementary champagne to boot! We started with two very traditional dishes that people will argue you cannot miss when you are in Paris: Burgundy Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter Tartare (ok, not traditional since it was with BEETS) with Herbs Cream Cheese Then we split two mains that were absolutely divine. Organic Royal Seabream with Warm Summer Provencal Vegetables in a Light Tomato Sauce Cesar Salad with Lemon Flavored Tender Chicken Breast, Homemade Croutons, and Parmesan Shavings To wrap up the meal, we had to get dessert. And we of course had to get two. Creme Brulee with Organic Vanilla from Madagascar Rum Baba with Whipped Cream and a Jar of Rum to pour more on top of the dish left at the table (no we didn't do shots). _____ read more

Came on a Friday night with reservations. They do allow seating without reservations. The inside is sectioned and well decorated as a French bistro. Service was excellent with timing, being aware of what we needed and respect. 1. Escargot - 4.5/5. Good flavor. A tad too salty. Good herb and butter 2. Duck - 4.75/5. Delicious with very good orange jus and cooked medium well rather than medium as we wanted. Still very flavorful. 3. Strawberry, rhubarb compote, apple and cake dessert - 4.5/5. Very good and light! Not too sweet either. Overall a great experience headlined by great service and accompanied by very good French food. Would try at least once. read more

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Traditional bistro and very good at what it does. Had Viennese sausage w/ pistachios in brioche -yummy. Duck confit was properly prepared and flavorful. Veal stew was huge portion . Crème brûlée desert was spot on. Wine by the glass options were very limited. Very slow service but courteous. Definitely worth considering dining here read more

Authentic French food. One of my favorite French restaurants. Always go back every time I visit Paris.

Food was terrible. Shocked that this was recommended. First bad meal in many trips to Paris. Gets extra star for good service but they should be ashamed to serve that food. Our friends had to go out for pizza afterwards. read more

Classic french restaurant with amazing service and flavorful food! Was recommended by a native Parisian so I knew it would be good. It's a bit tucked away from the action but still worth it read more

Great restaurant. We luckily got there around 7:20pm Saturday evening without a reservation and was luckily seated. The parties coming in afterwards without reservations unfortunately we're not as lucky. The service was top notch, menu was both in French and English, wine selection was great and the food was delicious. The waiters spoke English and that was helpful for us when ordering. Highly recommended but make sure you book a reservation early. Tip to Americans: make every attempt to learn the basics (hello, please, thank you). It goes far and they always appreciate it. If you're paying with CC, be sure to tell them to add an additional cost to it when they run the CC or just leave cash for tip. read more

Au Petit Riche - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My friend and I had dinner at this restaurant at the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel nearby. Wow! What a wonderful experience! We spent nearly five hours in here just relaxing and enjoying the delicious food and wine. Our server, Fanny, was absolutely lovely. She had patience with our attempts to speak French and recommended many items, all of which were delicious. We both ordered the Rossini which included appetizer, entree, dessert, mineral water, wine and coffee for 37 euros. We allowed her to choose the wine and were pleased with her selection. Everything we ate and drank was heavenly. We talked and laughed and just thoroughly enjoyed this dining experience in the beautiful city of lights. read more

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They didn't speak much English at all, but they were very friendly and seated us right away. We were out late and a lot of places were closed, so we were happy to find this place. They sat us in a little room with no other people - so it was sort of odd at first, but it was a very nice atmosphere - linen cloths.. pretty glass separators. reminded me of an old french movie.. The server spoke no English, but she was very friendly. The wine was really good, but the cocktails were sort of weird, my friend trying to have a Vodka martini got this high ball with lots of vodka and a splash of vermouth - but she said even though it didn't look much like a martini, it was good. I really liked the Dover Sole.. very buttery and melted in my mouth. Eventually they say another man in the same room with us, he was also English speaking and there on business by himself, so we chatted a bit with him and he seemed happy to find other American's to chat with while we had dinner. It was sort of cute, like they put us next to each other on purpose. Even though they didn't speak much English, they made up for it with being very friendly and really working to understand what we wanted. Very cute late night spot. read more

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So this place was the only place open at around 10:00pm in the area. We thought the ambiance was nice so stepped foot in here. The menu is quite "upscale" and so is the interior of the restaurant so we had high hopes. Osso bucco (May special menu) - 1 star. The dish lacked flavor and the meat was okay. It came with a macaroni gratin which was unbelievably bland. I'm talking no flavor at all except just the cream that they used. I almost think they forgot to put any seasoning in this dish. Steak dish with frites- 4 star. The sauce was incredibly well done and the steak had great flavor. Service was great. Would we go back? Maybe for the steak but the price is steep for the quality of food. I'd go elsewhere. read more

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Pleasantly surprised. Very fresh seafood and not a lot of Americans here which is nice. The room are tired but charming since this is an old restaurant. Crème Brûlée is superb. Light and thin crispy top. They know what they are doing. Nice neighborhood restaurant to go to on any day. read more

What a gem! Off the main drag, the staff were super professional and courteous. We ordered the duck, food gras, onion soup and everything was excellent. read more

The food was great but overpriced. The menu is nearly the same as what you can get in any French restaurant. The chicken thigh with vegetables was delicious. Service was spot on French service (polite and not overbearing); they even switched out the beef fillet (without hesitation) when we said it was too rare. Overall, it was a good experience and worth it if you want to splurge on a classic French meal. Btw, it was a bit warm inside the restaurant (in summer) so dress accordingly (no dining in a 3 piece suit). Update: had a couple more dinners at other places and the steak and French onion soup here were definitely the best! read more

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Service, Service, Service! I dined at this amazing restaurant after my hotel right up the street recommended it. I was greeted with such pleasant employees, and seated close to the door. I received a complimentary glass of sparking wine as I decided what I wanted to eat, which obviously was a great touch. I started with the french onion soup, which was mind blowing good, and reminded me of the soup that my mom used to make us as kids (though, not nearly on this level). As an entree I ordered the scallops with leeks. Though, there were only a few scallops, they were cooked perfectly and had some incredible flavor. I ended with a chocolate and coffee tart (as per the recommendation of my server). It was the perfect ending, and wasnt too heavy. Highly recommended if staying in the area! read more

Had a very nice dinner here last night, real old school Parisian Bistro. Started with Galleon oysters, very tasty, these oysters from this producer have a very faint saline flavour, fully focussed on the oyster flavour, very good. For main I had steak tartare, green salad, and house frites. My only reservation was the lack of seasoning in the vinegrette, my colleague tells me that this is to accommodate tourist palates, it was too bland. To drink we had a delicious 1997 chinon Loire red, which was very good with the tartare read more

Au Petit Riche - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The steak and frites was DELICIOUS! We also enjoyed all the bread they served, which may have made us full prior to the entrees. The mashed potatoes were delicious as well as the wine. The service is ok overall read more

Au Petit Riche - Steak and frites - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Suggested by the concierge at W and I'm glad I took the recommendation. Authentic traditional brasserie experience 3 blocks east of Galeries Lafayette. Traditional dishes, excellent wine list, historic decor and friendly staff made for a wonderful evening. Dinner for two, plan on about 150 euros with wine. Food beautifully prepared and presented. Reservations recommended. read more

We dined here this evening with a group of 15. We were able to be seated together in a small room. The food was very good. The server was extremely condescending. Yes, we were a group of Americans dining in Paris. I really think that we disgusted him. Not at all friendly. Our first courses all came to the table about the same time. The server removed plates as soon as we put down the utensils. Our main courses came out haphazardly and one of our tables was finished before others even were served. There are so many wonderful restaurants in Paris so choose carefully. read more

3 course lunch plus wine, mineral water & coffee Euro 37pp, good deal in Paris.Located close by Galleries Lafayette 1st course was a very good gazpacho or an equally good green lentil salad, we chose for mains Quennelle , I never had before, I never will again but I can't say it was well done or not well done , just not too my liking, my wife had salmon which we have eaten much better at home, dessert was Creme brûlée & Rum Baba both decent followed by coffee, service was professional , attentive all in all a good example of French lunch time, not really wow, but for the price above average for this high rent area read more

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We enjoying our dining experience. The waiters we excellent -- Exactly what one would expect in a nice French restaurant. We started with the onion soup which was delicious. And then had the sea bass - okay not terribly great -- and the vegetarian option. For desert we had the Crème brûlée of course. Because when in Paris! Wine by the glass was a perfect accompaniment to our dining experience. read more

While in Paris over the Holiday, I had the chance to thoroughly enjoy a very old school classic French restaurant. Nestled on a side street in a business district of Paris, my fiance and I had a lovely 3 course tasting. We both started with the escargot and then I had the calf's head with the brain, cheek and nice onion and fingerling potatoes. I finished with the chocolate souffle and it proved to be a great night. read more

Service definitely not up to par, food below average. Finished my glass of wine and got some cork residual. That was the last drop for me. read more

Au Petit Riche - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was a traditional French experience that we loved. Service was excellent and the tried hard to speak to us in English. The food was excellent. We had a variety of dishes. I got the millet with celery puree as the main course. The items went perfectly together. The celery puree and the dash of dill cut through the strong millet flavor. The deserts were amazing. Prices were very reasonable. Must try! read more

Au Petit Riche - Millet with celery pureé. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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The had an amazing culinary experience during our trip to Paris. The food at Aux Lyonnais was good, not great. The service was inattentive and cold. Not worth the price as there are plenty of other spots with better food and service. read more

I travel quite a bit and I'm always happy to find restaurants that treat single women with respect. This is one of them. This restaurant also has some of the most decadent French food I've had in a while and the wait staff was beyond perfection. They were completely attentive to my every need and each course was delectable. I loved the fact that when I was there almost every table was filled with French people. This is always a good sign for me and I always enjoy hearing French being spoken around me. I enjoyed 3 courses that started with Foie Gras, their signature fish dish for my meal, and creme brûlée for dessert. It was spectacular. read more

My daughter and I went for dinner tonight for our last evening in Paris. Delightful experience. Service was very personal and friendly. Best escargot we have had all week. I had veal and my daughter had pork loin. Both meals were very well prepared and very enjoyable. The host recommended a wine pairing for us which was a delightful complement to the meal. Desserts were very nice read more

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I didn't know about this restaurant, but someone recommended it and  asked him to bring me the onion soup and to make a green salad. He said categorically - no. You see in the menu salad come only with bacon. And yet, yes ln the end he brought me a salad like I asked. Onion soup I also received, but was very surprised when I tried, it was very, very sweet. I called the waiter and I said that this soup reminds sweet taste diluted onion marmalade. He immediately took the soup without saying a word. Eventually he let includes soup. I asked why, because I did not eat and did not even suggested in his stead. He replied that it was my problem and I have to pay. I refused categorically. He continued to swear and still has written a new account. This evening was broken. read more

It was fine, not excellent, not life-changing, just fine. But I thought the staff was nice, so three stars. We went three-course prix fixe. The best thing I had to eat was the pistachio tart dessert. I thought both the pork shank and the lentil salad were pretty average; not bad in any way, just average. The pork shank lacked some basic seasoning. The lentil salad was too large of a first course, but was probably better than the main course. read more

Quaint and Perfect. Such a cozy atmosphere that takes you back in time. A must have if you are in the area. Also, if you stay at the Marriott around the corner, make sure you let them know you were referred. read more

If you're vieux jeu, vielle fille, or looking for the mediocre, then this is the PERFECT restaurant for you! We knew we were in trouble when we looked around and all we saw were tourists and Americans. I think this is the "go to" restaurant for all of the local hotels, when visitors are looking for an "authentic" french experience (far from it). Being a foodie from Charleston, SC, I was totally and completely disappointed. It's my fault for allowing our destiny to be determined by the concierge. And we knowingly disregarded the reviews on Yelp! The staff was overall friendly and they've definitely been working on the the speed of cook times, since our apps and meals came out disturbingly fast (see other reviews of slow service). I ordered the Lobster salad. The lobster was poached properly, but it stops there. The tail was not de-veined and I ended up removing what I believe to be an egg sack. To the side was a poached tomato with what appeared to be baby food (diced carrots, green beans, and potatoes). On the other side, a luke warm bed of the same diced green beans with zucchini layered on top. It was completely devoid of taste or seasoning. For the main entree I ordered the Sea Bass with risotto. Sea Bass was fine, gravy was fine, risotto was horrendous. The risotto was disgustingly overcooked and could have been used as a wallpaper adhesive. By this point I was ready to get the hell out of there. We skipped dessert, and opted for the Tour Eiffel by night. Side Note: My hubby actually liked his meal. The oysters were fresh and the fish quenelle was decent. I guess I wouldn't be so rough with my comments, but when you pay $182, you expect a decent meal. It left me wishing we had gone to Cafe de Flore for the french onion soup and chocolat chaud. Please don't make the same mistake we made... read more

This is an old favorite of mine in Paris. It's the kind of restaurant that older French couples will go to for an anniversary. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is always attentive. My suggestions are the foie gras, the escargots and the oysters! read more

We got here at about 7:15. They had just opened and we were NOT used to the French eating times. First day. They said we needed reservations, but, my wife can be quite pitiful. A little tilt of the head, a little pouty lips and a sad little "please" and we had a table for 4. Yay! We had 4 different dishes to try out the French food, and, 4 different deserts. The Rum Baba was FANTASTIC. We raved over the RUM on it, and, they brought us the entire bottle, so, of course all the deserts now had their rum on it. Yummy. The wait staff was very attentive. And, of course, we heard how the French really don't like us UGLY Americans - but - you could not tell it from the way we were treated. Almost like celebrities. We had our first experience - waiting for the check - and guess what? You don't get it until you ask for it, and, the reason you need reservations? There's only one seating from what we could tell, and, we went there twice during our stay. We were there, laughing, eating, having fun (and that bottle of rum was almost gone when we left - with no additional charge). But, everyone else was doing the same. When we finally asked for the check - and left - around 3 hours later - the same people were in there that were there or came in at 8pm (seems that is the go-to time for evening meals in France) .. I loved it. I'll go again just to go there. Really. I think I should have given it 5 stars, oh, and a booth they keep just outside the eatery .. just for oysters .. fresh .. on the shell .. and very inexpensive. Had to have a few of those before I left the place. I can't understand why many give it 4 stars and say the same things I'm saying .. mostly. Things that make you say hmmmmm. And if you come in later than 8pm .. or 8:30pm .. remember - it's a place that is open for dinner not late night snacks .. you need to go to La Taverna just about 1/2 block away for those times. You'll see my review on that too. read more

one of the best meals I've had in Paris. Their filet of sea bass was to die for! very moist, fresh and prepared with a side of greens that were pickled that complimented the soy sauce very well. Their wine selection was superb and I had a great creme brulee desert and left very satisfied. Definitely coming back here and my suggestion, go early to do some shopping at lafayette mall and then grab dinner here. you won't regret it. read more

Nice, old-fashioned restaurant with white linen table clothes and good service, recommended by my Parisian friend who i dined with. Food was outstanding. Opened with a very savory lentil soup and tasty escargot. Friend had the brains (too hardcore for me) and I had a very good steak with aubergine side. Baba a rhum dessert was divine, and the wine was good at a reasonable cost. It was a great last dinner in Paris. After 9:00 pm on a Wednesday so was very quiet. Highly recommended. read more

My husband and I are currently honeymooning in Paris. This evening, we were looking to experience authentic French cuisine. The concierge at La Maison Favart recommended that we take dinner at Au Petit Riche. We had explained to the concierge that we were on a quest for classic French cooking, and his recommendation did not disappoint! Upon arrival at Au Petit Riche, we were treated to champagne and a warm greeting by the staff and management, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. For appetizers, we ordered the escargot and rabbit tarrine, both of which were exquisite. After ordering our main courses, the waiter recommended an excellent Sancerre that beautifully complimented our main dishes. I had the half-baked tuna, and my husband ordered the pan-seared veal liver, which he raved about throughout the night. Following our main courses, we moved onto dessert. We ordered the Chef's specials -- I had the chocolate cake and my husband had the sweet egg whites served with English cream. After our dessert, the staff and management treated us to brandy. The manager of Au Petit Riche, Frederick, runs an excellent restaurant with kind and courteous staff. We could not have asked for a better example of French hospitality. We highly recommend that you sate your palate at Au Petit Riche -- you will not be disappointed. read more

If i could give this restaurant six stars, I ABSOLUTELY would. My boyfriend and I were in Paris for vacation and came to this restaurant for a traditional French Bistro experience. I had the beef cheek, while he had the duck liver. Both delicious. Melt in your mouth type of food. Services was the best we had while visiting multiple countries and cities in Europe. A MUST if you are visiting Paris!!! read more

I this place IS Paris! Best creme desert ever. Staff is wonderful. This truly says it all

We found this place by accident. We left our hotel on foot in hopes of finding a restaurant that ended up being closed. We didn't feel like walking anymore so decided to dine here. What a neat surprise. We felt like walked back in time, such a quaint and charming little restaurant, old-fashioned service, white linens and hardwoods, polite and well-dressed wait staff. Limited English was spoken here, but we managed perfectly fine. Delightful experience. We ordered off the prix fixe menu, having our main course which was the special of the day. Delicious and artfully presented. We chatted briefly with another couple who told us a Parisian friend of theirs, a gourmet, suggested this bistro for them. We give our stamp of approval, eat here, it is a treat and will enhance your Parisian adventure. read more

The service here was top notch. The staff, management, and servers were very personable and attentive. They spoke English very well. We all thought that the crème brûlée here was the BEST we've EVER had! It was a beautiful space and the food was beautiful as well! read more