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    Au Petit Tonneau

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    PriceyBistros
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef dish
    Elnaz A.

    This restaurant is really pleasant. It's our second visit here. We ordered two different beef dishes, and both were delicious. Moreover, everyone is friendly and speaks English very well. It is a bit higher priced than last year, but I think it's worth it. I highly recommend this place.

    Alexa Linn W.

    Truly one of my FAVORITE meals on my whole month in Paris. I sat outside and opted for the pre-fixe lunch special. Was truly to die for and cooked to perfection. Will make it a priority to return and recommend to others.

    Poached eggs in wine sauce
    Sandra K.

    Don't get me wrong--I really wanted to adore this place. We spotted this restaurant on Eater's essentials list so naturally came in with high expectations. The atmosphere is charming with picnic tablecloths and the service is good, but the flavors fell short. The highlight of the meal was the garlic escargot, flavorful, hot and delicious. But the rest of the experience was less than satisfying once we received the flavorless sea bass tartar (on special) and the Chateaubriand entree (mediocre). To end on a positive note, they do provide fun little extras - complimentary salami taster, cucumber gazpacho, and tiny cookies.

    Chateaubriand with a peppercorn sauce and fried potatoes
    Matt M.

    We came here after some friends recommend it and are happy we did. Close to the Eiffel Tower this restaurant is perfect because it has a local feel and amazing family oriented customer service. We have never felt so welcomed. For starters the waitress brought over some complimentary Radishes with sea salt and some fresh bread. We then ordered the escargot which were served deliciously in the shell in the traditional garlic and basil sauce. For entrees we had the beef and the chicken. The beef was a chateaubriand and had a delicious green peppercorn sauce. The chicken was the most tender we have ever had and was amazingly savory. Both were served with an amazing roasted (almost fried) potato which were mouth watering. Although we were too full for desert the kitchen brought out complimentary shortbread and chocolate shortbread cookies. Awesome experience that we look forward to repeating.

    Nancy C.

    This was my favorite dinner over my extended weekend trip to Paris. The family who owns the restaurant was so warm and welcoming to our group of four girls from New York. It's quite nondescript and small, but not far from the Eiffel Tower. We were recommended a lovely white wine from Bordeaux which was inexpensive and most of all delicious. I was surprised because I normally gravitate towards full bodied reds but now I'm seriously questioning my loyalty. I'm still on the hunt to find it in New York! People often associate French food with rich sauces, loads of full fat, cheese, etc. but it wasn't the case here. We tried nearly all the main proteins and sides - lamb chops, veal, duck, roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes, endives, haricot verts, and escargot. The lamb was my favorite actually! At the end I surreptitiously informed our server that it was my friends birthday, and they kindly brought out our desserts with a candle. Don't expect a song and dance tho - they classy.

    La S.

    09.14.2018 For our first night in Paris, my friend and I decided we should start with a bang at a fine dining restaurant. We were staying in the 10th arr. and decided to head to the 7th arr. for a spot we made a reservation to a month in advance. This place was such a treat and Marcel (I hope I did not mess up his name) was a delight. The workers are so welcoming and helpful. Marcel explained the menu to us and provided suggestions which we followed and because of this and many more reasons I hope everyone adds this restaurant to their list of musts when in Paris. We started out with tomato soup and a plate with radish, salami, and baby pickles. The tomato soup was the perfect temperature. It was warm enough to eat without scolding the roof of your mouth or tongue. It was flavorful and a good start to what turned out to be an amazingly eventful meal for my tastebuds. Let me just add that I do not care for tomatoes at all but I would eat their tomato soup every day if I could. As a starter we had the HOT GOAT'S CHEESE ROASTED WITH THYME ON TOAST WITH SALAD. I did not care for the goat cheese but I enjoyed the salad. For the main dish, Marcel recommended that I try the steak with gratin potatoes. He based his recommendations off of the fact that I was trying to order the rib steak. I am paraphrasing loosely but he explained that the rib steak is something I may not like because of the way it is prepared. It is a french thing so to speak. I hope what I am saying makes sense. I took it as like how steak tartare is very French so I went with the suggestion. Let me just take a moment of silence to celebrate the goodness that was that steak and gratin potatoes. The steak cut was perfect. PERFECT. It was also cooked to the perfect temperature. It was tender. It held so much flavor. It was accompanied with like an au jour sauce which was also packed with flavor. The potatoes...I should have asked to meet the face behind the food. The potatoes were too good to accurately describe so just order them...ok...just order the potatoes in addition to any meal you have. I do not care if all you have is a glass of water....get the potatoes. No meal is complete in Paris without chocolate mousse! The mousse was velvety and smooth. It was rich but not so rich to where you could not finish it. I forced my friend to share my mousse because I had to make sure she was also about her mousse life. I remember taking 4 years of French in high school and being apart of French club and random days of being treated to mousse was a favorite pastime. I forgot to mention that we also enjoyed glasses of white wine while being on this euphoric dining journey but unfortunately I cannot recall the details of the wine. After we completed our dinner and getting to know Marcel, we decided to walk to the Eiffel and take night pictures and explore the area on foot since it would not be as tourist filled during the night hours. I have added Au Petit Tonneau on my list of musts when in Paris. I will be back in 2019 for another meal. Make sure to add it to your list as well.

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    Laura B.

    My husband and I went here for dinner on our first night in Paris. We were emphatically welcomed. The man who was helping us explained everything thoroughly and gave great recommendations. Had the chicken special and it was the best chicken I've ever had. Not to mention the escargot, bread, pickles and radishes, and chocolate mousse. Would go back here in a heartbeat.

    Kevin L.

    French restaurant serving a great variety of traditional cuisine. I had the escargot and the chicken breast, both of which were delicious. Restaurant owner, as well as the waitresses, were very warm and welcoming. Inclusive atmosphere. Reasonable pricing.

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    Escargot and Chateaubriand were great. Hospitality was even better. Already planning a return.

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    Best was the chateaubriand with cheese potatoes followed closely by the escargot and veal.

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    4.6(98 reviews)
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    If you're looking for elevated, modern French food, go here!…read more I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for a special occasion. When we arrived, we were seated immediately and it was pretty quiet given we were on the early side (7:30). Our server spoke great English, was super friendly and helpful. My family and I ordered wine and cocktails, along with an appetizer, our main dishes, and the two desserts that needed to be prepared in advance. The appetizer was thinly sliced potatoes with a celery root puree and cheese on top. Absolutely delicious, and not as rich as you'd think. They served some great bread to mop up the sauce. Then the mains came. I got the wild boar and mushroom pasta. I do not love mushrooms but I honestly couldn't taste them in the dish, which is a plus for me. They did not skimp on the meat, and it was so tender I didn't even need my knife! It came with a roasted beet on top which was a little weird but I like beets so I didn't mind. My mom ordered the scallops which she loved, and my dad ordered the steak. He actually thought it was too rare so he sent it back, and they cooked it perfectly to his liking! Both their dishes came with the most amazing mashed potatoes, so creamy and garlicky. Then dessert! So the two desserts that needed to be ordered at the beginning of the meal were roasted pears with chocolate and hazelnut, and the orange and grand marnier soufflé. Both were absolutely worth the wait. So definitely come, make a reservation, then walk 10-15 minutes toward the Tour Eiffel for an extra treat!

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    Restaurant de la Tour - Duck Liver Pate with Celery Remoulade. Incredible starter dish.

    Restaurant de la Tour

    4.8(71 reviews)
    1.3 kmTour Eiffel/Champ de Mars, 15ème
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    PARIS -- In a city teeming with culinary landmarks, the true test of a restaurant often lies not in…read moreits proximity to a monument, but in its ability to make you forget it. RESTAURANT DE LA - TOUR, nestled comfortably in the shadow of the Iron Lady, passes this test with resounding flair. It is not a place that leans on the postcard views for its appeal; instead, it commands attention through the quiet confidence of its kitchen and the warm, genuine hospitality that feels both classic and refreshingly sincere. The menu is a love letter to French technique, but one written with a modern, inventive hand. A meal begins with a clear statement of intent. The Mixed Salad with Pears and Blue Cheese is a masterclass in balance, where the sweet, delicate slices of pear cut through the bold, creamy tang of the cheese. Even more compelling is the Warm Snails Escargots cassolette with Artichokes mousseline and Hazelnuts. This is a definitive departure from the garlic-and-parsley butter trope. The snails, tender and earthy, are nestled in a luxuriously smooth artichoke mousseline, their richness punctuated by the satisfying crunch of hazelnuts. It is a dish that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Enhancing Dining Experience R... The main courses continue this narrative of elevated tradition. The Roasted Filet of Salmon arrives with a crisp skin giving way to a flawlessly moist interior, resting on a vibrant ratatouille that sings of a basil-infused summer. For the richer palate, the Pan-fried Duck Breast is a standout. Sliced into rosy, perfect medallions, its robust flavor is brilliantly offset by a sharp, sweet raspberry sauce and the decadent, creamy embrace of potatoes gratin. Other classics are rendered with equal precision. The Pan-fried Duck Liver, seared to a silken texture, finds its soulmate in a doting apricot marmalade, its sweetness teased out by a whisper of rosemary. The Roasted Chicken Breast, a dish so often mundane, is transformed here. It is supremely juicy, elevated to grandeur by a profound Brie and truffle cheese sauce that is as indulgent as it sounds. No French feast is complete without its final act, and the pastry chef does not disappoint. The Warm Apple Tart Tatin is everything one hopes for in this iconic dessert-caramelized, buttery apples on a sturdy base, its warmth melting the cool vanilla ice cream alongside it. Its rival in decadence, the Warm Melted Chocolate Cake, delivers that timeless, gooey center, a rich eruption that is perfectly tempered by the clean, cold vanilla bean ice cream. RESTAURANT DE LA - TOUR understands that a memorable meal in Paris is more than the sum of its dishes. It is an atmosphere, a feeling. It is the kind of place that doesn't just feed you, but reminds you why French cuisine remains a global beacon. You may come for the landmark nearby, but you will return for the landmark meal.

    I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Restaurant de la Tour in Paris! The food was…read moreexceptional--every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal in the heart of the city. I would love to come back the next time I visit Paris. Highly recommended!

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    Le Petit Cler - Profiteroles

    Le Petit Cler

    4.2(448 reviews)
    0.4 km7ème, Tour Eiffel/Champ de Mars
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    No better place for an end of day cocktail or a light dinner. The ambience, service and setting on…read morerue Cler keeps us coming back many times every week

    Our first night in Paris we ended up in Le Petit Cler. After some research on what was nearby we…read moredecided on this quaint little place with lots of good reviews on Yelp (I know this is mainly an American thing so as an American, I'll trust it LOL). The place is quite small, located in a nice walkable neighborhood within close distance to the Eiffel Tower, they offered French and English menus and I got to look at both and saw that the prices were the same so that was nice! I got a fish of the day (which was salmon for that evening) along with homemade ratatouille and my husband got the grilled sirloin steak. With every order comes with a basket of bread and butter (which I completely OBLITERATED) and I think the server dropped off two more baskets after the initial one. In my defense, I was very hungry after an extremely long day of travel. As for the wines I got myself the Argentine whereas my husband got himself a St Nicolas De Bourgueil, both paired well with out respective dishes. The portions of the food were great, the salmon was a bit bland for my liking but they did have salt and pepper on the table ready for use so I added those and paired with the ratatouille made for a tasty dish. My husband was happy with his steak, but also wished it was a bit more seasoned (American tastebuds and all). Overall, the service, food, portion, and prices were great and I definitely recommend this place for a nice little cozy dinner in Paris!

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