Had to come for their world-famous steak au poivre. Online reservation is not available and you must call them directly to book a dining slot. Since I can't speak French, I asked our hotel concierge to help us with making a reservation about a month ahead. We went for lunch and we were seated by the window. Loved our table but the only way for the inside people to get out to go to the bathroom or something was to move the entire table, which made it a bit tricky. But heck, we're here for their steak and frites! And we ordered their smaller sized steak with fries that was part of their lunch combo as well as one order of their original steak au poivre. They both used the same amazing pepper sauce but the cut of the meat was slightly different. We ordered the meat medium and the meat was very tender. The steak itself was not the type where it melts in your mouth good but I think the star of this dish is their amazing pepper sauce. Man, I ended up licking the plate in the end. It was so good. The appetizers and the desserts were also good but really, the pepper sauce is what you come here for. I am definitely coming back. For that sauce. read more

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Bistrot Paul Bert serves my favorite steak au poivre--anywhere. A perfectly cooked, juicy, tender cut of beef with just the right amount of cracked pepper and that luscious, creamy sauce... I'm literally dreaming about it as I write this. I need to go back soon. Hubby ordered the steak tartare, which came with crispy fries and a simple green salad -- classic, no-nonsense, and absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and efficient, the kind of old-school Parisian hospitality that's warm without fuss. Now, fair warning: they don't answer their phone, and getting a reservation can be tricky. But if you show up right when they open on a weekday, you might just snag a table -- that's what we did. It's a little out of the way, but trust me, it's worth every minute (and every euro of the taxi ride). Our total came to around USD 120, and the bill came with a couple of adorable little canelés on the house. A perfect Parisian meal from start to finish. read more

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Wonderful steak au poivre for lunch. Service was excellent. Sitting on the sidewalk in Paris could be worse. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Steak au poivre - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I tried to call probably for a whole week to make reservation as the website said, no one ever picked up. Decided to just come on a Saturday noon when they first open, it seems like several outdoor seats were kept for walk-ins so we were able to sit outdoor, it was nice out so it worked out. Literally came for the steak, it was slightly more raw than my usual go to but it was delivered perfect, sauce was great as well. My favorite might be the fries, it was crispy yet soft inside. Almost finished the whole plate! Although quite expensive but lives up the hype, it sort of becomes more of a tourist spot but oh well! Gotta be good to be on international map. read more

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Quintessential steak Au poivre! I come just for that but am always impressed by everything. The pork chop on the menu was also out of the world good. The artichoke starter was also good and the eggs and morel was special. Service is friendly and English speaking. Atmosphere is charming bistro. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Pork chop - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

We did not have a reservation but came extra early before opening to get a table. The extra tables are outside only. It was raining so not all the tables could be used. You will have to line up outside the restaurant if you want to snag a table. Reservations can be made by phone but my American phone wouldn't go through. We sat outside and it wasn't too cold. Our table was tiny and right by a bush. We waited for almost an hour before our order was taken. I was very hungry. The menu is very interesting but I came specifically for the steak au poivre. It's expensive, about $60 usd. But honestly the best steak of my life. I would buy again. The steak is tender and cooked to perfection. The sauce is peppery and rich. It's absolutely perfect. My friend only got fries and asked for a condiment. They do not have ketchup or anything, only aioli. The fires were 7 euro and the sauce was a whopping 10 euro. Biggest ripoff ever. I felt so bad because she had no idea and our waiter didn't tell us. He was very nice though. I would definitely come back with preferably with a reservation. read more

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Came for lunch. We had tartare and terrine and one narrow. The food was ok. Very basic and homey food. The restaurant was busy at lunch. Service was ok, very basic. read more

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This was on my husbands list of places to try in Paris. We didn't have a reservation, the place was packed, but we were still able to be sat within about 10 minutes. The steak and sauce was pretty good. Fries were super fresh and hot. We didn't order a dessert that they forgot but no big deal. read more

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Per usual, this restaurant did not let us down! Everything was scrumptious! The oefs with mayonnaise and caviar I'll be dreaming about for the next 10 months. The beef with pepper sauce? I've died and gone to heaven! Make sure you drag your fries through the sauce. It's a perfect balance of flavors, and the pepper isn't too peppery, IYKYK. YUMMMMMM. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Scallops with butter, herbs and coco beans. Seemed like an odd combo but was divine! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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This is my favorite steak in Paris!! I even bought the cookbook. It is a must do every time we come to Paris and I recommend it to all my friends. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert is well known to tourists and was been extensively reviewed. We had a 7:30 reservation when the restaurant opened and were surrounded by other parties of tourists. When the tables turned over French speakers started to file in. We had a nice corner table. The staff were OK but were noticeably nicer to francophones. We were started off with good gougeres. Wine by the glass was disappointing. We tried one white and two reds and they were all meh. Appetizers were very good. We had the biggest artichokes that we have ever seen in our lives. Our friends had the pig trotters and the burrata- two thumbs up. Two of our party split the some meunière. It was excellent and surprisingly easy to debone. Two of us had really good steak au poivre. We shared an excellent cheese board for dessert. Prices were fair. The space is straight out of central casting. It was a fun night at a nice bistro. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Ginormous artichoke - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I came on a Wednesday night 30 mins after opening with no reservation, so I didn't expect for there to be a table available. The restaurant was indeed busy when I arrived, and yet I was seated right away! I was given a seat next to the restroom, so perhaps a reservation would've allowed for a better seat. Nonetheless, I was given equal attention by the kind server as other guests, whom were a healthy mix of Parisians (like the person who recommended the restaurant to me). I received bread prior to the meal that I didn't try given that I was saving room for the main course. I ordered the famed " Filet de Bœuf au Poivre de Sarawak avec frites maison ". Given how busy the place was, I was very surprised when I was served within what felt like 10 minutes. Whenever I order steak, I always leave the cook of the meat up to the chef. I was right to have done so: it was cooked beautifully! I was pleasantly surprised by how soft it was without it being so rare. The sauce was yummy, and definitely peppery. Maybe too peppery? Yet again, this was also my first steak au poivre, so I'd take my opinion on that with a grain of salt. The fries were thicker than what I've had in other establishments, but were still enjoyable and went well with the sauce. Nonetheless, I cleared the plates. Although I wasn't being rushed, I was in and out within one hour of being seated (which is golden for a New Yorker like myself). All in all, I had a lovely experience, and see why it is so popular! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Filet de Bœuf au Poivre de Sarawak avec frites maison - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The ouefs mayonnaise, the White Asparagus, and the steak au poivre, that glorious, glorious, steak au poivre were the best things I ate in 12 days in Paris. We walked in at 10:15 on a Tuesday night and ordered quickly, and it was beautiful. Once the waitress decided she liked us she said it was a good move to have come in when we did, no wait, prompt service. The au poivre was the most delicious of my life. Magnificent. I told the waitress I'd never had au poivre until then. Awesome service, perfect atmosphere, a proper perfect French restaurant. I cannot stop thinking about that meal. read more

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Very good food and service. The creamy poivre sauce with the steak was amazing. Save room for the soufflé! The servers were friendly, attentive, helpful and very efficient. Pro tip- you have to call for reservations, but they do save a few tables for walk-ins on the patio if you get there at opening time (7:30PM usually) first come first served. The patio has a nice ambiance and I think was better than inside since it was a nice evening. Also, don't ask for an English menu as they don't have them. First timers just get the steak. Or use google translate, or the server will help you with a selection. They don't take Amex so plan for that. read more

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Incredible filet au poivre (done perfectly rare), scallops that blew our mind, the best bread we ate in Paris, and two amazing desserts: a paris-brest and some really outstanding cheeses. The only thing I'd sub out next time was a wild boar stew which was good but there were dishes on other tables that looked better. read more

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Q. Will success spoil Bistrot Paul Bert? A. It already has. This used to be the quintessential Parisian bistro. We have had wonderful meals here over the years. Now it's an authentic tourist trap. The menu is ludicrously limited to a few simple standards. The torchon of fois was average . The asparagus were good. Steak tartare was very good. The steak frites was sorta ok ( excellent sauce, frites and steak, meh). I ordered the only interesting thing on the menu, langue de Boeuf. It was a half pound of flavorless, boiled tongue in a thin , bland tomato/cayenne sauce ...with a few capers. Desserts were excellent. Prices were through the ceiling!! Speaking of the ceiling: During a June heat wave, none of the ceiling fans worked. It must have been 90F. This place is raking in euros. They could easily afford air conditioning, let alone a working fan. read more

Must have a reservation, it is not very big and they pack them in, but everything was tasty, especially the steak ! read more

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So on my 2nd trip to Paris (7 years since my first visit) my wife and I were able to get a walk-in seating. I had been looking forward to coming back since my first time because of a tomato salad I had there the first time. It was life changing. But they changed it and it wasn't nearly as good this time. It had no cucumbers or onions this time. And it had dollops of olive tapenade on it. I don't like olives so I maneuvered around those. But it just did not taste like i remembered. We both got the steak - frites for our mains and that was fine. I have to mention that the frites were the best I had on the trip. 1/2 inch batons that were perfectly crisp and fluffy interior and great flavor. I suspect they were fried in duck fact or tallow. It put any fries I've had in the US to shame. We cancelled our soufflé for dessert because we were just too full. I've attached pics of the 2017 version and the current 2024 version of the tomato salad. read more

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My lovely bride and I were first in line at noon on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. We didn't have reservations, but we were lucky. We had the absolute best steak au poivre and steak frites ever. For dessert my bride had the ile flottante and I enjoyed the Crème Caramel. The desserts are generously portioned and incredibly delicious. Service is prompt, pleasant, and professional. Highly recommended! read more

My favorite Bistro experience in Paris! Can't say enough: everything was delicious especially their steak a poivre sauce and soufflé. Everything single dish hit the mark and if you are adventurous there's always some French delicacies for you to try out. Service is effective and ruthlessly French ! Wien list is great. Ambiance is the best bistro experience you could ask for. read more

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We took a chance and showed up at lunchtime without a reservation and got massively lucky! We had heard from various folks that this was the best steak au pointe in all of Paris and OMG this was spot on! Artichokes had just come into season and our waiter recommended this. It was spot on. Delicious sauce, tender artichoke. Oh so good. We both got the steak - medium rare, cooked perfectly and the frites were divine. Service was phenomenal - so glad we took a chance and highly recommend! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Artichoke season! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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I went here and the waiter beat me up and called me American scum. Then he fed me two bottles of French wine and the best meal I ever realized I wanted post-order- veal kidney. If you want to fall in love with Paris and French food- you go here. I'm now following everyone associated with this lovely bistro- and their 3rd cousins too. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Hands down my favorite and the best spot for steak au poivre in Paris. It's a bustling, unassuming family-owned eatery without printed menus, just boards. A local Parisian took me there for the first time, and the tenured waitress remembered her right away as if they were old friends. It was definitely an amazing introduction to Paris. They kick things off with scrumptious bread, but it's the fries and peppercorn sauce combo that really steals the show. Absolutely delicious. I find myself constantly craving it. Send me some in a dog baggie pleaseeeee! read more

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Best steak frites I've had in Paris, and the oeufs mayo are to die for. I was afraid this place wouldn't be able to live up to the hype machine, but man it was good. Showed up without a reservation as lunch service was beginning, and were seated promptly. Great service, great ambiance, great food! read more

Good Resturant but small and crowded, great waitstaff and great dessert. Food was good not great probably would not go back.

My family and I ate there while in Paris in September 2023. It was a beautiful restaurant, but very packed with people. There were six of us and everyone enjoyed their food. We did think it was overpriced, but it still was a wonderful night. One note, we felt that our server was very hurried, mainly because I think she had a lot of tables to take care of. It was a nice visit, but I wouldn't go back. read more

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This was the worst experience during our honeymoon in Paris. They only accept reservations by phone, so we started calling weeks in advance. After numerous attempts, I was finally able to get a hold of someone, only for them to hang up on me when they couldn't understand the spelling of my name for the reservation. While in Paris, we were luckily able to reach them again, but were told they were fully booked. When I asked if I could walk in, their response was, 'You can try.' My wife and I decided to arrive 30 minutes before opening, but walked around nearby since they were obviously closed with no one in line. Fifteen minutes before opening, a line had already formed with a few people ahead of us, so we waited outside in the cold. Once they opened, they took the two couples in front of us, then rudely told us they were full and they didn't have any tables available, even though 90% of the restaurant was empty. In the restaurant business, there are OFTEN cancellations, yet they appeared irritated that we were there and made no effort to accommodate us, despite spending weeks trying to get in touch with them--and even being hung up on once. Please do not go here! You will find many other bistros that are eager to serve you and offer a much better reservation system and customer service. read more

After attempting to make a reservation for a couple weeks, we decided to go for it and arrive at opening time (7:30 PM) and try our luck. We were fortunate and that they had a space for two but we saw a number of people turned away by 8. We have been wanting to try the steak au poivre for quite some time and of course, each ordered the same. It came perfectly cooked and quickly. The sauce was much more delicate than I expected, and the pepper flavor really came through. The fries were very crispy and a nice accompaniment to soak up the extra sauce that was left on the plate. The Grand Marnier soufflé was tremendous, fluffy, flavorful, and airy. The waiter was quick and fairly attentive and a bit comical. We sat outside and it was a lovely Paris evening. We Very much enjoyed this meal. read more

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A Great Bistro in the 11th. Away from the tourist hordes (well somewhat away) you will find this perfect neighborhood place -- Bistro Paul Bert. We started with what we called pig nuggets: deep fried bite - sized porkie goodness and the absolute best bone marrow of my life!!! We followed that up with a massive cote de beouf (bone-in ribeye for two) which would easily feed three, especially if you are like us and have been on a glutinous rampage for a week. Nice wine list, including an affordable Crozes Hermitage. A note on French beef: many reviewers of various restaurants in Paris speak to their meat being tough. I am afraid poor ignorant Americans that you do not understand grass fed beef. Unlike most American beef that is corn finished in a feed lot, French beef is pasture raised. This develops a much more beefy flavor but a little less fat. Make sure to not order it past medium (a point) and if you really want a tender steak, order filet, as in filet mignon. Not my favorite cut in France or anywhere else for that matter, but to each his own. I prefer entrecote (ribeye), onglet (hanger), or the before mentioned cote de beouf. Afraid there was no room for desert. Next time! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - My idea of Steak Frites -- Cote De Boeuf with Sauce Bernaise! - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Incredible food and service. Hard to get reservation but we showed up at opening and sat outside.

This is the classic French bistro at the highest standard. I had a beat salad tartare that was outstanding. The dish comes out looking like a steak tartare. Vinaigrette and fresh herbs balance out the dish. All exceptional market fresh ingredients delicately prepared. I also had a sort of shepherds pie that I forgot to write down the name of. Also excellent! Reservations highly recommended as the entire restaurant was full while the ones next door were empty. read more

Best meal I had in Paris. Steak is good quality meat, the sauce makes it supreme. Good fries, good wine, and tasty deserts. Service was top. I'd definitely return. read more

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We had an excellent evening! They lost our reservation but were very accommodating. We went for the steak au poivre, and were not disappointed. read more

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What a phenomenal meal! This place is always booked. The front staff was able to accommodate me despite not having reservations. I decided to skip appetisers since I knew I was going to have a Filet with peppercorn. Note: My fellow Americans may want to order the steak bien cuit (well done) and it will come out medium. That's the way it is here. I had the île flottante (floating island). It is meringue in cream with caramel and almonds. Really good. I wanted to order the cheese platter, but the server noted it is too much for one person. And service was exceptional. I think 3 out of 4 servers speak English, which is a bonus. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Filet au poivré - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I stumbled into Bistrot Paul Bert for an evening dinner reservation after about one glass of wine too many. This may (at least partially) explain my thoughts on this restaurant: their steak au poivre is the single most delicious steak I've tasted in my life. I'm normally not much of a steak fan but this is something else. Buttery, peppery sauce paired with perfectly tender medium rare steak--it doesn't get any better than this. And yes, I will have frites with that. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Yes that is a half-eaten steak in this photo. Yes it was so good I forgot to take a picture until halfway through. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The writer Henry Miller said, "Hell is probably quite similar to most Paris bistros ... a bit overheated, somewhat too crowded, and a little too noisy for my tastes....but, and this is the important part, the food will be marvelous." He must have eaten at Bistro Paul Bert. We loved Paul Bert. You can tell it's an institution. Bustling, festive and slightly chaotic atmosphere with very good bistro food. Here are the best things we ate: Sole meuniere. A classic, well executed. Excellent preparation of this very delicate fish. They cooked it whole and I thrilled friends and family by deboning it myself. It was cooked in a light butter sauce. Foie gras. Huge slab with a ribbon of yellow something or other around it (don't be alarmed), either fat or jelly of some kind. Creamy and deep umami flavor. A lot of geese made the ultimate sacrifice for this dish, so reverence is in order between bites! Veal kidneys. I don't know if I got this because I wanted it or just to gross out my family, but regardless, I liked it very much. Excellent preparation. Family repulsed. Mission accomplished. Paris Brest. I haven't always been a Brest man but I may be now. I never ordered a Paris Brest but have seen them in bakeries. Our waitress explained that this dessert was named after a bike race between Paris and Brest, the regional capital of Brittany. When the dessert came to the table, I was blown away. It was huge in size and was like a gigantic doughnut cut in half and filled with a chocolate chestnut cream and drizzled with light caramel sauce. We loved this place and would return. They were also very accommodating to our children who also enjoyed it. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was so delicious. The steak and frites with that sauce, so good. One of Anthony Bourdains favorite spots, so we had to try it. Did not disappoint. The floating island cake is a must as well read more

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We came here after an absence of five years and it was just as good as we remember. The ambience is perfect and the food is divine. We started with the homemade pork terrine and sweetbread. The terine was nicely balanced and the lamb sweetbreads and mushroom In puff pastry could not have bEen better. Due to the richness of the sweetbreads my partner opted for the sole which had a lovely butter sauce, while I opted for the Lapin which is so rarely served in the US. The rabbit was lovely and the mustard sauce perfectly complimented. The deserts were veRy traditional but remarkable in their depth of flavor and lightness of touch. If you don't speak French don't worry everyone does even though everyone else in the restaurant appeared to be French the day we were there. read more

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Traditional french cuisine near the Charonne metro stop in Paris. We did the Prix fixed for 41 euros each and every dish was very good and the service was some of the best we saw in Paris. I ordered their scallops and mushroom starter, the monk fish cheeks and the Paris Brest desert. The scallops were cooked in the shell with some rich butter and the mushroom oil made for a flavorful taste. The monkfish checks were cooked over cous cous with a tomato sauce. It was tender. This was my least favorite of the dishes but it was still very good. The Paris Brest was like a cronut with a hazelnut cream. This was to die for. This was too much food for one, but a great way to sample their different options. My wife ordered the tuna tartare, pollard and soufflé. All three were fantastic. The pollard was cooked in a sauvignon wine sauce and served with some mashed potatoes. The sauce was rich and really highlighted the pollard. The soufflé was amazing. The soufflé was prepared with grand mariner and cooked to perfection. It was perfectly textured on top and airy in the middle. This made for way too much food but one of our top dining experiences in Europe. It is also worth noting that they have a great wine list that covers everyday bottles of cotes du rhone to a chateaux Margaux from Bordeaux and covers several of the more popular wine regions. So you can definitely find the right pairing for your meal at a price point you can work with. read more

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There's a lot of hype about this place on the internet and it somehow has a Michelin Star. We traveled 30 mins each way to try this restaurant on our last night in Paris. Our experience was sub-par. First, our party of 4 had a reservation for 7:30pm, which is when the restaurant opens. We were seated at the VERY back of the restaurant and crammed on top of the other 7:30 pm tables. "Why are we being packed in like sardines?" I wondered as we passed by the front, open dining room with a view. I quickly learned that the jerks running this place put the majority of the English speakers in the crowded back room with one server, while the front dining space with a view of the street and open air is reserved for locals. This place is popular enough to get away with this BS, but it's still disappointing. Having traveled thousands of miles to try supposedly great French cuisine just to be relegated to the back room and treated like ugly Americans was a bummer for sure. After we sat for 20 mins, our waitress spoke to us for the first time. No introductions or niceties, just "ready to order?" We hadn't even received water yet, but we knew the drill and placed our orders. 45 mins later we received our meals. The 2 person beef entree looked great but it was at least 50% fat and the fat carnage on our plates was disgusting. At least the frites are great. We also ordered the famous pepper sauce filet and frites. The sauce was good, the filet was tough and WELL DONE. Let me repeat: WELL DONE - not what we ordered. I was so disappointed. We ordered the soufflés when we placed our entree order and probably only waited another 30 mins for dessert after dinner. Unfortunately, after dessert we waited for at least 30 mins to get the bill - even though we had asked for the check 4 times since we had early morning travel the next day. If you are coming here to Instagram a famous spot, then sure, absolutely, this is a gem for your social media feed. If you are passing through Paris and are hoping to enjoy a classic Bistrot or steak frites, I urge you to go elsewhere. There are many other quaint local spots that have friendlier service and better quality food. Lastly, our bill was €251 euros (plus we tipped €25 because as an American that is ingrained in our brains) and we didn't even order wine - just a few beers, the steaks dishes, and the soufflés. Horribly overpriced. 2/5 stars at most. read more

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