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!

My expectations for Café Mademoiselle were low. It was late in the lunch hour and the place I…read moreinitially chose was already closed. Café Mademoiselle was nearby, had a sidewalk full of diners, and I grabbed a table quickly, fearful of getting shut out of lunchtime offerings entirely. I should know better than to order a salad in Paris. Not that they'e bad, simply that they're quite different than California salads. Quite different and not as appealing in my opinion. But another dish was also ordered at my table, an unusual choice for the two of us dining there. It was a special of the day, Araignee de Porc (23€), and not something I'd personally have chosen. It was delicious. French chefs know what to do with this cut of meat (pork) and I was wowed. The salad (Salad Nicoise, 23€) was almost forgotten as the pork dish took center stage. Service here is terse. The restroom is down a steep flight of stairs. The place serves many tourists, and does so in a manner that doesn't inspire one to harbor overly fond memories. But here's the recipe for success: find out what the chef's special is that day and order that. That's how you do Café Mademoiselle.

The onion soup is delicious!! And finish off with crème brûlée…read more I have gone back every time I have visited Paris. It is a great lunch spot if you are out walking around.

There is a reason that this is now tik tok famous (unfortunately). There is a line for…read moresandwiches.... But it's worth it!!! They are delicious. The bread is crispy and the butter is slathered on, and the ham finishes it off. Don't stop at one get an extra to share, you will not regret it!

Le Petit Vendôme is one of those places you'll see all over social media and travel guides, often…read morepraised for serving one of the best sandwiches in Paris. Naturally, we had to see what all the excitement was about. ambience has that old-school Parisian bistro feel We ordered their best sellers and while both sandwiches were made with quality ingredients, fresh bread, and generous fillings, they just didn't live up to the expectations. They were good, but they weren't the kind of sandwiches that make you stop after the first bite and think, this is amazing. I honestly don't understand the hype. After waiting in line, I expected something truly memorable, but it turned out to be just a good sandwich, nothing more. If you happen to pass by when there's little or no queue, it's worth trying. But if there's a long line, I'd skip it and head to one of the many other excellent sandwich shops in Paris. For me, the wait simply wasn't justified.

I was looking for a simple meal on my last night - my hotel recommended Capucine Cafe, so I gave it…read morea try. Literally a walk around and found the cafe, which was cute and quaint. As I walked up I was quickly greeted by someone and sat down outside. They do have an English menu- if you're wondering. And the staff is very friendly. After looking over the menu I decided to try the mussels appetizer with garlic sauce and French onion soup. The mussels were very simple but flavorful nothing special, but to hit the spot. The French onion soup on the otherhand was so full of flavor and really hit the spot. Loved the ratio of soup to bread and cheese. It's one yummy soup. All in all it was a quick meal, but a lovely one at that.

Great table overlooking the theatre goers and in this case a concert too. Lots of fun people…read moreWatching. The service was a little slow as it got incredibly busy! Loved the chandeliers!

I am a self-professed Francophile who has been visiting Paris several times a year for many years…read more Without fail, I drag a group of friends to L'Ardoise on every trip. The menu changes with whatever the chef finds at the markets that day, and it never disappoints. Every meal showcases ingredients at their freshest, prepared with creativity, restraint, and a deep respect for classic French cuisine. What keeps drawing me back, however, is more than the food. There is an authenticity here that has become increasingly rare. The dishes are never contrived or designed for social media. Instead, they celebrate the simple elegance of French cooking, where impeccable ingredients and flawless execution speak for themselves. If you want to experience the kind of neighborhood bistro Parisians treasure, rather than a restaurant catering primarily to tourists, L'Ardoise is as close to perfect as it gets.

Friendly staff. Food…read morewas so so... bit salty to my taste, but good overall... I would say nothing stood out..

I stayed the hotel so this was my spot for breakfast and dinner when we were too tired for going…read moreout. The breakfast was good with greens, meats and cheeses, pastries, eggs and bacon, and your cold cereal. Dinner is pretty good, affordable pricing that included a bottle of wine. Small, quiet. Friendly staff.

From the owner: Le St Ô dont le nom évoque la prestigieuse rue Saint-Honoré offre une carte d'aliments nutritifs de…read morehaute qualité dont les goûteux plats nous rappellent des saveurs de notre enfance. Cuisine simple et classique avec une touche de naturel et de fraîcheur, servie dans un cadre chic et chaleureux, en rupture avec le brouhaha du quartier.

Dinner in Paris happens much later than I'm used to in the US. We popped into British eatery…read moreL'Entente at opening time to find we had the entire place to ourselves. Intimate restaurant with blue banquettes & clean lines; we chuckled at the banana leaf design above the paneled walls that matched Blanche's bedroom wallpaper in "The Golden Girls." I didn't try my dining companion's Scotch Quail Eggs (18 € for three eggs, halved) but I did taste their Fish & Chips (26 €) which was pleasantly mild & came with a tangy tartare sauce. My Onion & Stilton Tart (24 €) was incredibly savory & delicious. Texturally interesting with the creamy bleu cheese & cooked-down onions to offset the flakey tart & frisée salad atop. Perfect restaurant for when you want to deviate from classic Parisian fare but still want a sophisticated meal. Charming, lovely server, as well.

We had our first meal of our Paris trip here - and did not order French food. Whoops. I ordered…read morethe fish and chips, and it is HUGE. The soup of the day happened to be vegetarian and was excellent. Service was prompt, attentive and very warm. The ambiance is nice and small, while still providing a fancy-adjacent feel. Highly recommend the fish and chips.

There were some locals eating outside on their sidewalk cafe, speaking French, so we took that as…read moreour sign to give this cute place a try for a late lunch. It was great to sit outside when the weather was good and people watch. Both my friend and I really enjoyed our food! We each had different starters, then both had the salmon and mashed potatoes. Everything was prepared well and tasted great. The complimentary bread was fresh. Our server came by regularly. I would return for a casual meal when in the area again.

Lovely restaurant. Lunch was wonderful. Service impeccable and friendly. We don't speak any French…read morebut it was not a problem. The path to the restrooms is a modern marvel.

Came to this local family owned place to try their Bourguignon. Service was Ok and the food came as…read moreif it was warmed up in a microwave was hoping the fish was fresh and had more color and flavor. Was disappointed as this was our last night in Paris.

We were greeted immediately and sat down even though we didn't have reservations. It felt like an…read moreItalian cafe with the decor. We went there because I love beef bourguignon which is their specialty. We started with onion soup and champagne. The champagne was really good, the soup was okay, then came the beef bourguignon, let's just say it was disappointing. I got a red wine with it and it tasted like it had been an opened bottle for a couple of days. We won't be back.

What a perfect first dinner on our recent tip to Paris! Started out with a great Americano…read more Shared an Escargot appetizer (Entrée here is Paris). 6 Escargots de la Maison Valentine. Snails served in shells on top of a light sprinkling of greens and a piece of toasted bread with the same garlic sauce that was on the snails. Although I've had escargot in the US, I don't think that I've ever really tasted them before. The garlic sauce was light and subtle so that I could taste a very balanced combination of snail and sauce. The greens, red onion and tomato added excellent counter points between snails. We couldn't help it. We had to go with the Confit de Canard Manoir Alexandre (duck legs, bone in) on a bed of thin slices of potato. The potatoes were sauteed with a crispy outer and creamy inner (I'm pretty sure in duck fat). The duck was fall-off-the-bone with a fork. No knife needed. Outer skin perfectly crisp. Nice little touches included a roasted cherry tomato and a sprinkling of chives over all. Paired well with a half litre (50cl) of Cotes du Rhone. For dessert, Crème Brulee and a Gateaux Basque. The Gateaux was like a cookie with a somewhat creamy center. It was not overly sweet but with the black currant jam accompaniment, I was able to add just the right amount of extra sweetness that I wanted. It went well with my after-dinner Kir Vin Blanc. Village Madeleine is definitely a great value-for-dollar-spent and a restaurant that we will absolutely return to.

Just an amazing meal. We just popped in being the place we intended to go had no electricity and we…read morewere very happy with our meal and service