I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most comforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars. read more

THE FOOD ------------------ = Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada. read more

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- Located right along the River Seine, just a short walk from Notre Dame Cathedral - They accept reservations (we had one for 12pm), though it didn't seem necessary for a Monday lunch--we were only the second party seated - Very small space, with room for about 5-6 small groups inside and a handful of tightly packed tables outside; seating feels a bit cramped - Service was friendly overall, but not very attentive--we had to ask for bread after our gratins were already served - Food was just okay: the cheese wasn't as gooey as expected; the chicken option leaned a bit watery and lacked richness; the flavors felt under-seasoned and both dishes could've used more meat read more

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Very small place, reasonably priced and great French food with a somewhat limited menu.

The fermier was delicious. I definitely enjoyed the dish. Service was slow. Minimal seating. Crowded.

Reviews for this place were so good. I thought that I would probably have a wait when I got there. I was there about noon on Sunday morning. I could not believe that there was only one other table taken. What a great fine! Delicious! read more

Pretty spot near The Seine. Showed up with no reservations and got seated shortly. Delicious gratins for a good price. I definitely recommend. read more

This spot was close to where we were staying in Paris and we were able to finally try it on one of our last days there. We arrived for a late lunch and were seated inside right away! The location is small inside. Service was great! Minimal interaction but just enough to not feel ignored. We never felt rushed. The food was absolutely delicious! The food took a bit to come out but I understood why as it was made on the spot and very fresh. It was all very filling! The Nordique was my favorite! read more

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We didn't have a reservation and it was crowded. Every table was filled, but one. The server behind the bar said to wait that a reservation might not show. He was right and sat us within a few minutes. He recommended the gratin. So we had the vegetable one and shared. It's really big and so good. Get bread. We also shared the salmon salad. Fresh and delicious. They have a big selection of wine by the glass. read more

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Small interior, slightly slow and inattentive staff, okay food. I was slightly dissatisfied with the vegetarian gratin. It was watery and tasted like a bunch of Italian seasoning. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Vegetarian Gratin - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here since it was close to the hotel and had lots of good reviews. The place is small and we walked right past the front door! Inside is small but cozy. Server spoke English so it was easy to figure out how to order. It does get busy after 7 so go early or make a reservation! I got a glass of red wine (server picked), I got the duck gratin, hot and so delicious. Hubby got a glass of beer and ham gratin! All was excellent. Friendly service and food is amazing! read more

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Fun little family-owned bistro in Paris! The ambiance was typical French seating, close together, and was warm and cozy. Seems like a local favorite from all the French being spoken. The service was friendly, especially when you can order in French. We went for lunch and enjoyed the recommended Gratin speciality dishes. My Gratin Nicois was extremely hot and flavorful - with ham, egg, and anchovy, and herbs of Provence. My hubby liked his Gratin Fermier (Farmer), with chicken & herb de Provence. You definitely want to clean up your plate with the bread served on the side. For dessert, we had the Café Chocolate de Viennois! Yum! If we had more time in Paris, I would have gone back to try another Gratin! read more

Bistro des Augustins - Gratin Nicois - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

A must stop for dinner while in Paris, the gratins are amazing. Located right across the street from the Seine in a cute neighborhood.

A table waits with quiet grace, Warm welcomes softening the space. No rush, no noise, just voices low, Where kindness finds a gentle flow. The service--calm, sincere, and kind, With thoughtful touch and heart aligned. Each course arrives with care, not show, And every bite delights the soul. The flavors rich, the season true, Each plate a craft, both old and new. No need for flair, no boast, no pride-- Just honest food, well-made inside. So here's our toast to what feels right: Good food, good hands, and smiles bright. A meal, a moment, sweet and clear-- We'll come again, and hold it dear Culinary Kiss from France In a quiet corner, soft and bright, Where kindness shines like Paris light, We found a place, both calm and true, Where service smiled and gently flew. No boast, no rush, just thoughtful care, With every course a love affair. And oh, the food! It tempts, delights-- With morsels born of French-born rites. Compulsive tastes that charm and tease, A whispering waltz of wine and cheese. But none so bold, so rich, so true-- As onion soup in golden hue. A velvet broth, slow-cooked and deep, Where onions melt and secrets sleep. With bread afloat and cheese sublime, A savory ode to love and thyme. This bowl, this joy, this perfect art-- It warms the hands and fills the heart. A dish that hums of care and fire, And stirs in us a soft desire. So here's our toast to meals like this-- To simple rooms, and quiet bliss. To food that sings, and hearts that swoon-- And soup that feels like a French monsoon. We'll come again, we always do-- For moments sweet, and flavors true. Jose Pienknagura Josepienknagura@gmail.com 2025 read more

Do you like potatoes? If yes you must come here. This wonderful restaurant serves a bunch of delicious potatoes gratins that do not disappoint. Ours was the chicken one and it was so flavorful, cheesy, creamy that we scarfed it down. The waiter was very friendly and made a good suggestion for wine pairing. This location is near the river so it gets a nice breeze. Would I come here again? 1000% yes read more

Bistro des Augustins - Fermier gratin - Delicious! Delicious! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Great service, great food, and a beautiful view next to the Siene. Our family loved it.

Quiet Close Friendly delicious Honey feeling. Will be back, bartender was our waiter, small place. read more

For our last dinner in Paris, we visited Bistro des Augustins near Notre Dame, famed for their gratin dishes. We began with a tasty salmon salad and a glass of white burgundy. For my main course, I had a soul-warming duck gratin. My wife enjoyed her veggie gratin just as much. read more

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Our favorite small restaurant spot in the area. Small shop, but very friendly and open to walk ins. The gratins are huge and so tasty. Great wine and cheese selection as well. The American music was a bit of a surprise but it fit the vibe. Will return! read more

An amazing recommendation from a local! I highly recommend the au gratin with duck, its cheese and potatoes coming out so hot. It's super creamy and delicious. We also got a deli meat plate to start which was very good. It takes time to get the au gratin, but it's worth the wait. The space is small, but it's a great stop for lunch! read more

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MAGNIFIQUE! Or, at least I think that's how the French say it- I just got by with "Vous parlais Anglais?" Came here on a local's recommendation that I stopped on the street. He didn't seem too pleased with me, but the Bistro des Augustins' cuisine more than made up for his attitude. Absolutely smashing. They're known for their gratins, which I definitely partook in; the French are praised worldwide for their cooking and this tiny place certainly represented that. When I tell you that the gratin was mouthwateringly delicious, I mean it- try for yourself! Also served with a complimentary basket of freshly baked bread. Service was great, very personable staff that gave excellent recommendations. Seems also that locals frequent it, which is also an excellent sign. Wine is excellent, as expected. The best part? Very inexpensive, especially for what you get. I'd recommend this place 10 times over, don't miss it! read more

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Quaint restaurant along the Seine, limited seating inside and outside. Wonderful menu with creative potato dishes. Food was outstanding, we had Au gratin, chocolate cake & apple pie. Service was excellent, recommend to make a reservation. read more

This place was great! French but still excellent for kids that are a little picky. Food was amazing. Service was also good. read more

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First, great food. Their gratins are hearty French country fare, and really good. They also make a nice, simply charcuterie plate to start. Second, nice atmosphere in a cute place. The service is friendly. Wish I could eat here every week! read more

the signature dish here is great. you can't pick a much better spot to have dinner near Notre Dame. Service was great food came out quick and plenty of water. read more

Wow! The gratin is amazing. Perfect meal on a cool fall evening. Friendly staff in a cozy space. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Bistro Gratin - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The food was delicious, but there were very few pieces of very thin slices of duck in my meal. It was not enough protein for an evening meal. The red wine was pleasant, but the pour was unusually small, especially for a E9 charge. The staff were friendly and professional. The ambience was charming. read more

We came here after the Louvre museum had a bite to eat sat here outside small sidewalk area across from the art vendors an the seine river. Nice place friendly people food was good read more

Bistro des Augustins - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Our server happily greeted us and sat us down. She gave a rundown of their most known dishes and recommendations. Food was quite filling. I got gratin du poulet, any dish with gratin is their popular dish. It was quite comforting meal, warm and savory. We were sat outside to people watch as you face the Seine. It's a small restaurant, but that's how you know how special it is. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Salmon tartine and chicken gratin - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Just a few steps from our hotel, we had wanted to try this restaurant ever since we arrived in Paris. It always seemed so busy but this time it was the middle of the afternoon, not so busy. We stopped in. It is a small place, like many places here in Paris, a handful of tables inside, a few more along the sidewalk. We sat inside. The menu was not what I expected, not sure what I expected. There were two main groupings, stuff on toast and Gratin dishes. I went with one of the Gratins Chauds called Fermier which included chicken. There was an accident where dishes and food were dropped, not ours, but I think that delayed us getting ours. It took about 30 minutes before we were eating. Initially I didn't care too much for mine, it was temperature hot, very hot, and hard to enjoy. As Americans, we were in a bit of a hurry, the food took so long to come out, and now it was too hot to eat. But as it cooled and as I ate I took a liking to the dish more and more, and ended up finishing what was quite a lot of food. Of course the cheese was my favorite part, but the chicken slices were also very good. I'm glad we stopped in. I took a real liking to the woman who ran the place as I watched her work, no nonsense but good with customers, including us. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Fermier - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

YUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! Everything here is just insanely good that we had. You seriously must stop. It's small. Quant. Amazing service. And just so delicious. We're going to come back to figure out more how to make the house speciality dish. It's INSANE!! read more

Honestly the food was 4.5 and the waiter just gave the worst service. He was definitely drunk and hitting on every girl there. Pretty annoying when food takes 30 min, smells like diesel outside and can't get a refill. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Be forewarned that the wait for a gratin here is exceptionally long. This is because they appear to only have enough room to cook maybe 4-6 at a time and each one seems to take at least 20+ minutes to cook. At any rate, we were lucky enough to get a table immediately since we went in the off season, but the wait for food was still pretty long. I don't think they give you bread unless you ask (we didn't). Anyway, Scott got a gratin with bacon and I got one with chicken. I thought both gratins had so much potential in terms of flavor, but again, the recurring theme on our trip was the lack of seasoning in the meals. It was a miracle that right behind me against the wall was where they kept all the salt and pepper shakers, and lo and behold, hot sauce! I know it's sacrilege, but we both did add a few dashes of Tapatio in addition to a generous shake of S&P. It was there, so why not use it?! I also found one of ours to be somewhat burnt on top, but otherwise, it was a decent meal after the seasoning was added. read more

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Galettes! My husband and I had a lovely homely meal in this cosy restaurant. It's a really simple menu and their speciality is galettes so we shared a Landaise (with slices of smoked duck) and a Fermier (with chicken, herbs, egg) with 500 mls of their house viognier. This is a good option for a cheap and cheerful meal. It's a very very small restaurant and quite popular so you'll need to make a reservation. read more

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This tiny eatery along the Seine on the left bank has the best Gratins in all of Paris. Nothing hits the spot on a cold winter's day than piping hot potatoes, ham, cream and melted cheese washed down with a delicious house wine. Prices are ridiculously low. The ambiance is comfy and communal. The staff were very helpful and courteous. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Small place on the River Seine. Lucky to find the last table at lunch time - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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Amazing duck gratin and an even better view of Notre Dame. Great beer wine and champagne selection. Server was perfect in every way, even toasted a glass of champagne since I was sitting alone. One of the best dining experiences of my life. read more

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I am so bummed we wasted a meal here during our visit. We had absolutely terrible service, and the food was not worth putting up with the poor treatment. This is definitely a place that blatantly treats Americans worse than the locals. They repeatedly walked past us without offering menus, water, utensils, anything. Mind you, tables were seated next to us and served immediately. We tried getting help, and we were completely ignored. Please note, we were very polite, quiet, and friendly customers. Once we finally ordered, we ended up waiting over an hour for our one order of gratin to arrive. My husband also never got the drink he asked for, but we decided this was a lost cause. We saw a couple of other tables give up and leave due to the service, and we contemplated doing this but did not want to repay the unkindness we received with more unkindness. We stuck it out, ate our food once it finally arrived, paid, and left very disappointed. The gratin came with lots of soupy sauce and not much else. The amount of filling was lacking. read more

Bistro des Augustins - Menu (that took FOREVER to be brought to us) - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

My wife and I decided to try this place out for our first night in Paris and oh my goodness, delicious! The service was great and the wine selection they had was amazing for this small cozy Paris restaurant! I took the server's recommendation Landais and it was so good!! Great flavor and a top choice for my hopefully soon next time in! And the smoked salmon appetizer was a great surprise to start the night! I would highly recommend this place for a great date night out for delicious food and a great atmosphere in Paris! read more

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Some of the most delicious food I have EVER had. I wish I could snap my fingers and be there instantly to enjoy whenever I want. Small and cozy, has the perfect feel for date night. read more

The food was AMAZING, I had the vegetarian vegetable grating and it was layered perfectly with the right amount of cheese potatoes and veggies. Everything came together in a delightful bed of toppings covered with a crispy cheese topping that added so much texture to the dish. The service was also great, our server was really attentive and was going a great job taking care of not only us but the other table as well. The ambiance was relaxing, this was defect for our last Night in Paris, next time we come around this will be a definite stop. read more

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