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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3 stars - Should have listened to yelp.. and Antony Bourdain. Do yourself a favor and get the classic - Steak and Frites (which is not what I did). I came here for the French cuisine bistro experience. I will admit - I have 0 understanding of what is "great French food" and my review is based solely on whether my taste buds appreciated it or not. I strayed away from Bourdain's recommendation and got the Steak Tartare. It was just.. too much tartare on my plate. The visual look affected my ability to finish it or enjoy it. I got the EUR41 menu - bone marrow, tartare and soufflé. All just okay. I spent a lot of time deciding between the Paris Brest and Soufflé and I think either ways it would have all been mediocre. My husband on the other hand made the wise choice of getting the Steak and Frites. It was just right - good peppercorn sauce and solid fries. I should've done the same. Return? Hmmm no. Too many places in Paris now that the bistrot experience has been "checked off" my list. read more

It's hard to get a reservation, we got lucky and the minute they opened my husband asked if they had an extra table and it turns out they save just a couple for walkins. We got the last one. We had a very simple dinner of steak and frites, and everything was delicious! We got the steak with the peppercorn sauce, I had no idea pepper could be that spicy. Maybe I'm starting to become more sensitive to spice, but wow there was some kick. I really loved it though! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Steak frites. - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

In the years I have come to Paris, I have never had a bad experience with service. The wait staff are always polite, and professional, even if they are harried. If it was just based on the mediocre steak and meal we had or the fact that there was not one French person in the restaurant and that we were surrounded by tourists, I wouldn't be writing this review. And frankly the host that received us was absolutely warm and wonderful. However....our night was ruined by our server, Natalie. We are polite and considerate diners and did nothing to offend her or to receive the absolutely awful, rude and dismissive service we endured. So yes, you can visit Paul Bert with the hopes of getting another waiter other than Natalie or you can just go to the multitude of other French restaurants with superior food where the French actually eat. read more

This is the second time I've dined at BPB. The first time 3 years ago was deserving of 5+ stars! We even met the owner last time! The food here is great, but the service is lacking. The steak au poivre is delicious but you cannot get it in the 3 course menu - we asked if they would include it with an up charge but they said no. For €38 it is probably a bit pricey for the portion, but the sauce is amazing. We asked for it to be cooked medium well, otherwise they probably would have made it rare. They probably won't ask how you want it cooked, so be sure to speak up! The soufflé was delicious for dessert and Cost €11. The reason I deducted stars is because we were sat next to the window with cold air blowing in on an already freezing night. It's no fun to eat with cold air blowing in your face. I kept my jacket on during dinner. I told the waitress but she said sorry it's because it's an old building. They weren't willing to move us either. They should plug in some space heaters, it's not difficult. There was one waitress for the entire dining room, which is unfair to her. They should have more staff to ensure better service. Most of the diners were speaking English, so I guess the tourists have discovered it! Maybe go there if you're nearby, but I probably wouldn't spend €30 to Uber there and back again. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Bistro Paul Bert oozes that local bistro feel that had I expected from this understated neighborhood eatery. The menu is brought to your table on a large chalkboard and the waiter was kind enough to try to explain the choices in English. Make sure to also take a look at the chalkboard on the wall which is filled with specials and their specialties. Most of the memorable dishes we had were from the chalk board on the wall, which included the famous Eggs with Truffles and the best Pepper Steak I have ever had. Another standout was the Scallops, which were still on the shell. I love when restaurants present scallops that way. Service was kind and helpful. Prices reasonable, including the wine. Great place for a week night meal to enjoy some hearty bistro dishes. read more

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Had my go to French favorite Cote de Beoff. The food was fantastic. I'd for sure go back to this place, and in fact I hope I do on my next trip. We had scallop appetizers, Cote de Beoff, and a soufflé for dessert. All of this was paired with a delicious red wine. Dinner took about two hours. We got there taking the metro subway system. read more

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(Visited in 2014) According to more recent reviews, people don't think the place is worth going to; I can't comment on how it is now, but when we went, we had a great meal and a great time! The server brought over the chalkboard menu (more specials on the wall, too) and of course I was ordering the Eggs with Truffles! Delicious, as you might expect. Jim G loved his pepper steak and we both enjoyed the fresh, properly-cooked scallops. Friendly service and some wine, what more could you ask for? read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Bistro Paul Bert. The food was fine but didn't impress us, except for the spectacular Grand Marnier soufflé. To start, our Roasted langoustines were fine and we enjoyed the Green bean salad and foie gras: beans were prepared just right, and the foie gras was light. Main course: Steak entrecôte with Bearnaise and fries. I'd ordered the steak "bloody" ("saignant") and was surprised to get it more cooked and tougher than expected. Guinea hen was overcooked, served with roasted radish and carrots. Dessert: Crème caramel was good. Grand Marnier soufflé was heavenly, light and perfect. Just divine. Best soufflé I've ever had. Service was good. Two 3-course dinners with a small fillette of red wine cost 87 Euro in June 2013. A three-course set menu cost 36 Euro. read more

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Paris gets so many things right: baguettes, steak, fries, croissants. It was hard to find any type of food or restaurant that wasn't executive perfectly. Unfortunately, Bistro Paul Bert was our ONLY bad meal in Paris. After reading so many good reviews, our concierge made reservations and we took a very long cab ride to the restaurant. It would have been worth it had the restaurant been good. It wasn't. Among the items we had were: tuna, carpaccio (with gross raw mushrooms), pork (ALL fat, barely any real meat), steak, soufflé, and a flan type of dish. Not one item was memorable. It was really sad. Also the service was really confusing as 2 people kept coming to our table and repeating what the previous person had said. read more

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After being disappointed by a few of my first French dining experiences, I tried the ace up my sleeve; it was my last chance to eat here before leaving Paris. I reluctantly rushed to the place with only an hour before closing. We walked in expecting to be turned away ( especially since I'd called earlier to make a reservation and failed ) The employee inside greeted us and sat us immediately; I was relieved and excited. We ordered the fromage de tête, asparagus and the steak au poivre and my ace delivered. Thanks, Bourdain. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I had a wonderful evening dining at Bistro Paul Bert last night. We decided to each order the pre-fixe menu which includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. I ordered the beef carpaccio, pork chop with red currants and floating island. My husband ordered the pork terrine, entrecôte and creme caramel and my Dad ordered the octopus, sole fish and trio of sorbets. Every single dish was very fresh and properly seasoned. You could tell they take great pride in what they serve. In addition, we wanted to pair our meal with a bottle of wine. The house sommelier made a great recommendation for a wine that tasted amazing. My favorite dishes of the evening however were the octopus, the floating island and above all the pork chop. I firmly believe that it was the best pork chop I have ever tasted. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned, was a great cut of meat, and the potatoes it was paired with were a delicious compliment. On another note, I know some people wrote reviews regarding the service. I found the service to be wonderful. Our waitress was attentive and professional. All the staff seemed to enjoy each others company. We made a reservation by calling a few days before and were immediately seated upon arrival. I would definitely recommend that others go while in Paris to soak up a local scene and enjoy some freshly prepared French dishes. read more

Insanely rude front desk guy and food was just eh. Not by any means the best I've had in Paris. I guess it's iconic ? but you could literally visit most bistros in Paris and get as good as you get here -- and there are too many newer more interesting bistros popping up all over the city. ‍ If you're American they put you in the back with other Americans. When asked why we couldn't sit in front we were told some nonsense. We left mid meal. Hard pass. read more

Wonderful food, wonderful ambiance. Great service, perhaps slow, but it is Paris, so c'est la vi. You must get the desserts... the island on a cloud is incredible. Would eat here again, would recommend to friends. Can't say enough good things. read more

Came her for our first dinner in Paris. Our hotel concierge made the reservation about a week earlier. We arrived about 30 minutes early for our reservation and were immediately seated. Folks in Paris dine a bit later than we are use to. Service - The service was great. Our servers were very tentative and quick to help us with whatever we needed. Food - It was ok. We had the Razor Clams, the Steak au Poivre, the bone marrow and the soufflé . Everything was pretty good but we had far better food at this price point in Paris. The soufflé was by far the best part of our meal. Don't get me wrong, the food was good but if you do you research, you will find a ton of great restaurants at the same price range. Would I come back? Not likely. read more

Visited Paris for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was looking forward to Bistrot Paul Bert and it did not disappoint me! I had one of the specials, a filet of beef in a creamy pepper sauce with house fries. The steak was cooked perfectly for me. The black pepper sauce packed a mild heat, tempered by the cream, and paired well with the beef. I thought the fries were perfect too. Golden, crispy, nice for dipping in the plentiful sauce. My dinner mates didn't agree with me about the fries. Both acknowledged a fondness for thick steak fries over crispy thinner fries, so I guess that was the reason they weren't as taken with them as I was. I also had my first taste of a "floating island" dessert. I'm normally not excited by meringue-centric desserts but the Île Flottante at Paul Bert was highly recommended by David Lebovitz on his blog so I decided to give it a try. A huge wedge of airy, perfect meringue was dusted with toasted almonds and colorful praline roses, surrounded by cold crème anglaise. It was attractive on the plate but incredible in the mouth. I can't describe how delicious this tasted. I've never tasted anything like it and it is my new favorite dessert. The decor was inviting with quirky details and good lighting. We got there at opening and it filled up fast. The crowd was a diverse mix of mostly tourists... maybe a few Parisians. It got bustling but our waiter was friendly and attentive (shout out to Vincent!). It was also very reasonably priced. I was expecting a higher tab in the end, given the quality of my dinner. My dining companions were not as impressed with the restaurant as I was and although I am not taking their opinions into account in my rating I thought I'd share their thoughts anyway. My husband ordered the fish which was bland and not deboned, two big no-nos for him. Both he and the friend who accompanied us weren't impressed with the fries, as I mentioned above. I feel that neither of them took into account the fact that bistro food is supposed to be unpretentious, and the price was very good for the quality, especially the quality of that pepper sauce and the floating island dessert. Or maybe it's a matter of personal taste. They both loved Les Enfants Rouges (our dinner destination the following night) which I thought had interesting concepts but was ultimately a pretentious and not very enjoyable dining experience (overly crowded room with plain decor; artfully presented but not very tasty food; aloof and unhelpful wait staff; expensive). Nobody looked like they were having fun at Les Enfants Rouges whereas everyone seemed to be having a good time at Bistrot Paul Bert. That plus good food can't be beat! read more

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Wow what a great place to dine. Great food, great wine, great waitress, and great atmosphere. I had carpaccio, steak, and salad (sorry I'm sure they have some fantastic French names but can't recall). Unfortunate part was no air conditioner. It was 99 degrees and i was dying from the heat - they could bring in a fan or spray but this is paris everyone must suffer together. We would have had another bottle of wine, but it was just so unbearable and had to leave. I will definitely come back during cooler time. read more

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A truly memorable meal with the finest sauce au poivre and most perfectly cooked frites in the city! Attentive service and a cool atmosphere in the 11th arrondisement made this a meal to savor. Make a reservation in advance if you can! read more

For years I had wanted to go here, and finally on our second visit to Paris where we had more time on our hands, my husband and I made the worthwhile trip after visiting Pere Lachaise cemetery. We had an incredible lunch where our waitress was both welcoming, friendly and patient. The prix fixe lunch is an unbeatable deal, where we were able to get a starter, their famous steak frites, and a dessert for around 18 euro. I would return in a heartbeat, as I would love to try their steak au poivre and Paris Brest pastry for dinner :) I second the review below this, that it is a great idea for lunch or dinner to ask your hotel to make a reservation for you and get there on the early side - we too were seated promptly, but it filled within 20 minutes after opening for lunch on a Tuesday! Thank you for a fulfilling experience that I have been dreaming about for years, Bistrot Paul Bert! read more

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The food was OK we had ribeye cooked fine too much pepper sauce but let me tell you the waitress was awful she just about ruined our evening slow, inattentive,snotty. I leave this for the Parisians Americans don't need it read more

Pretty long overdue of a review, but this was our first dinner in Paris. Luckily it was right around the corner from where our hotel was. We had front desk make 9pm reservation for us and was greeted and sat right when we walked in. At first glance, it looked kind of small, but there's another room behind the bar. We sat in the corner that fit me and my newly husband perfectly. We got a piece of bread that was a nice treat. I ordered the hyped steak with cream sauce which was pretty darn yummy in my tummy. Fries were watevs. Ended with the soufflé that was melt in your mouth creamy delicious. (I probably could have finished it to myself!) read more

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The food was okay- 5/10, the service was terrible... There are so many fantastic restaurants in Paris, don't waste your time or money here. We walked in and politely asked in our best French for a table for two. The woman who greeted us told us they were completely booked and ushered us out the door. Four seconds later, she came back out after us and said they had a cancellation and found us a table. We were excited to have a table, but felt rushed by the waitress who had greeted us. She was not friendly or helpful with the menu- I smiled and gently asked for a suggestion between the Steak, Lamb, or Pork and she said you pick whatever. That's great- I'm sure everything is good but was looking for a little help and she didn't care to assist or seem to want to. The food was okay- we had beef carpaccio and cucumber gaspacho, followed by Sole and Lamb Shoulder. It wasn't anything special. We also saw 4 other American Couples try to walk in, only to be told they were full, then told that there was a "cancellation" (two of these couples ended up saying no thanks and leaving after all). It seems like a gimmick to get people to think that they are fortunate to get a table, but why not just say there's a table and be friendly about it? Definitely wouldn't come back. read more

I was looking forward to eating here on our second to last night in Paris. We were met with incredibly rude and snarky service. Were told contradictory information and my Mom at one point even asked me "do you think he's treating us like this because we are women?"It ruined the entire dinner, we couldn't wait to leave. For the money it was such a waste- I'd rather have better service and a welcoming atmosphere with ok food than have to endure this place again. read more

I saw Bistro Paul Bert featured on Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmerman, but even more than that- my dear foodie friend Ken gave the recommendation. Enough said. I made the reservation. It was booked for dinner but I got in for lunch and it was wonderful! Started with scallops in garlic butter. The plating was beautiful. The taste- divine. House made pork head cheese. Um- I didn't know what this was, and as they say, ignorance is bliss. It was delicious. Steak and fries. Perfection. Pork chop- obscenely addictive. Flavorful and tender. I've never had a pork chop like this before. The restaurant is a cozy typical French Bistro. I snapped some shots of the place. I'm sure its even more charming at night. I was pleased the waitress spoke English! A treat in Paris, trust me. If you are going to Paris- plan ahead and make a reservation at Bistro Paul Bert for dinner. You will not be disappointed. read more

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If you arrive early, you'll probably get a table. It was a Friday night at 7:35 (they open at 7:30). I apologized for not making a reservation, and without hesitation we got a table outside. It started raining a nice warm drizzle, but we were protected by the awning. We came for the Steak-frites, and that's not one of the choices on the prix fixe menu. But they do have the special side menu, and you can order the cote de bouef with fries for two for 64 euro. Then you can order the entree (appetizer) and dessert individually for 10 and 9 euro respectively. C'est parfait. After my experience with the transcendent ceviche at Square Gardette, I wanted to see how Paul Bert rocks it. Once again, the French deliver ceviche at its best. Not as mind blowing as SG's, but I loved the creamy twist. We ordered one to share. The side of beef was exactly that. Huge. The bernaise sauce was good, but like David K. says you really do need it to get down all that meat. In truth, I've had way better steak at Mastros and Lucques in LA, but then I'm not a steak for the sake of steak girl. I had a glass of Champagne for 9e; we also got the large pichet of the house wine, a cote du rhone for 15e, and by the end, we ordered one more glass (4e) with dessert. The Paris Brest is a ring-filled pastry with hazelnut and praline cream. It's not the type of thing I usually like, which is to say there was no chocolate involved, but this is a must. I can still taste it. I can't imagine eating one of these by myself, especially after the steak. Total: 112 euro; $152. Unless you LOVE beef, skip the steak-frites and order from the prix fixe. Still, a great meal and fun time. By 10:30 I wanted to pass out. I could barely walk home. I had crazy dreams from eating so much. read more

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We'd heard great things about this place on Foursquare, but Yelp was mostly focused on the amount of Americans in the joint. We thought, "Why are all these Americans upset about Americans being in there? I understand you want a French bistro experience, but if Anthony Bourdain and David Lebowitz loved it and all these Americans go there, it must be good, right?" EH... We were told to make a booking in advance and that likelihood of receiving one on a Thursday night might be slim, but we were able to be seated at 9:30pm. We were so excited for what we thought would be a dimly-lit, intimate, French bistro dinner at a coveted establishment. I don't want to be one of "those tourists" who bitches about their lack of authentic French experience, but call me a cliche, that's exactly what I'm doing. I kind of felt like I was at a French TGI Fridays. What we got was a brightly-lit backroom full of english-speakers (Americans, Brits, Aussies), packed so close the table next to us felt compelled to chat to us through the entire meal, as though we were companions. The menu was served bistro-style on a chalkboard and they provided us the English version, which they loudly and demonstratively displayed and asked us if we needed help loudly. I felt very conspicuous, when really I just wanted to have a romantic dinner with my girlfriend, even if I couldn't pronounce it. The 41€ per person prix fixe menu was SO much food, so we decided to instead split the cote du boeuf (ribeye steak) for two with frite for 75€. Our starter was fried whiting fish (pretty basic, rather flavorless) and bread with no butter. We were served a fairly unseasoned gigantic brontosaurus steak with bearnaise sauce that looked like it had been sitting for a while as it had tightened up quite a bit. The fries were tasty, but needed salt, in my opinion. We tried to order wine -- and my expensive tastes wanted Pinot Noir, which turned out to be anywhere from 120-500 per bottle, much to my dismay, so I was forced to awkwardly have him recommend something in a 40€ range (not so smooth). We got one that was nice and fine, but with a wine list of over 500 bottles, the list is terribly overwhelming and you feel panicked to hurry and pick something as there is a sense that they just want to get on with it. We couldn't come close to finishing the brontosaurus or the heaping massive Mount Frite, but taking away food isn't a thing they do there. So sad how much was wasted. We opted out of dessert and decided to leave. I'd heard the grand marnier souffle was amazing, but we felt like awkward tourists and our 120€ dinner wasn't worth the price tag. It should be noted that the sidewalk seating and front rooms of the restaurant were dimly-lit, with quiet chatter and full of French people. Had we called to make our reservation and spoken French, we might've been treated differently. Someone called it a tourist trap and maybe once upon a time it was this amazing intimate bistro experience, but honestly, it just wasn't that great. So many other amazing places to eat in Paris. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - cote du beouf - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

The most understated thing about this place is how much of a value it is. This place costs less than the white table cloth French restaurants in San Francisco but delivers more tasty/higher quality food. My friends and I all ordered the entree + plat + cheese or dessert. It was less than $50 per person (that's including tax and tip)!!! Our waiter was very helpful and courteous. He explained EVERY item on the menu in English even though we had someone at the table that spoke French and could translate. Couple of tips: -If can eat shell fish try the Langoustines. Odd looking, great tasting. -If you order the cheese plate at the end of the meal, it is basically an all you can eat setup. They bring out a cutting board with 4 or 5 wheels of cheese. I thought they would take it away after I cut off how much I cared to eat but they didn't take away for at least 15 minutes. Then they asked me if I had enough before taking it away. I think I ate a respectable amount of cheese after eating a bicycle seat sized pork chop. Why not five stars? I'm comparing it to the other great place in France. If it was in LA, New York or San Francisco Paul Bert would get five stars. read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Pork chop with mustard sauce and pasta - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

I love this place! Good service and comfortable environment - not overly tight seating arrangements like some other bistros. My husband and I indulged in the steak and fries for two, cooked blue. Sooooo good. The creme caramel dessert was wonderful (like flan for those flan lovers out there) and the floating island dessert won over my husband, who said it tasted like the fake marshmallows in Lucky Charms cereal. Make a reservation for lunch, as it gets very crowded. Take advantage of a 36 euro prix fixe for Saturday lunch, or a 18 euro prix fixe for a weekday lunch. read more

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A friend of a friend recommended Bistrot Paul Bert for my birthday dinner when I requested a place that was traditional and laid back. BPB fit the bill perfectly, although I do think it suffers a bit from too many American tourists; I'm guilty of being one myself so I guess I can't complain too much. The barkeep who greeted us was friendly and welcoming, and even though the reservation I'd made over the phone wasn't in their books (probably due to both my poor French and the poor English of whomever it was that took my call), they happily seated us at one of the few unreserved tables available. The waitress serving us was a no nonsense, doesn't-have-time-for-your-American-pleasantries kind of woman, but personally I liked her no frills attitude and she seemed to appreciate my mediocre attempt at speaking French to her. There is a prix fixe menu in English from which you can choose an entree (which is actually an appetizer in France), main plate, and dessert, all for just 38€. The specials are written in French on a separate board. We ordered a la carte, since the dish I wanted to try was not part of the prix fixe offerings. The anchovies were light and fresh out of the fryer, and the homemade tartar sauce was the perfect accompaniment. It was hard not to devour these in an embarrassingly short time. For our main courses, we both ordered off the menu of specials. I had the eggs with morels and husband had the filet au poivre with fries. The eggs were so simple yet so lush, I could've licked the sauce clean if no one were looking. The filet was perfectly cooked to the requested medium rare, and the sauce was so rich and flavorful, I wished they sold it in jars so I could put it on everything back home. For dessert we reluctantly ordered the Grand Marnier souffle even though we barely had room; we were not disappointed. Although the size of it was daunting, we ate every last bit. It was the lightest, fluffiest, egg-iest souffle with just a touch of orange flavored liqueur. Divine. Overall a perfect meal for our first dinner in Paris, even if we were eventually joined by a table of loud American girls celebrating some sort of occasion, "Woo!"-ing and "Yay!"-ing every 5 minutes (please don't be THAT American tourist when you come here). read more

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Only 3 1/2 stars? Seems a little harsh. Our experience here was exceptional. From the food, the friendly service and (what I thought), reasonably priced pre-fixed options. Our server was awesome! He did a great job explaining each dish and how it would be prepared. His knowledge of the wine list was outstanding. Be prepared for the desserts, as they are HUGE! Our table of five could have easily shared three. But nope, were little piggies and each got our own. Though I hardly put a dent into my soufflé. If you are into cheese, just a word of caution. The tray is communal, which means take what you intend to eat as the rest of the selections are intended to last the rest of the night. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

It's great, soup to nuts. Does exactly what it sets out to do, e.g provide great bistro food made from quality ingredients. Don't expect anything too inventive, or some special service or decor. Frenchie this ain't. But honest to god some of the best mushroom dishes, including a mushroom and foie soup and a stuffed grouse with wild "trumpets of death" (hilarious literal translation). Also the Paris Brest is life-affirming. Update: after a few more recent visits, I'm downgrading them from 5 stars to 4. If anyone with an accent calls for the reservation, you'll end up in what I refer to as the "tourist ghetto" at the back of the restaurant. Again, Frenchie this ain't... because at Frenchie, they seem to treat all guests with respect, regardless of whether they're tourists, expats, or Parisians born-and-bred. read more

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My friend, mother and I went to Paul Bert last Thursday in the hopes of getting a very French meal with good simple French service (as one would expect at a traditional brasserie). On arrival we were sat at a very awkward table right next to the bathroom, it felt kind of like they were trying to fit in as many people as possible so just shoved a tonne of tables together, but it was comfortable enough. To start we had the green beans with foie gras (very light on the foie) and the beef carpaccio. Then for the main my friend and I had the beef tartar and my mum had the guinea fowl. All the dishes were good but not anything special. I have had better food at similar places in Paris with a much better price - was a little overpriced in my opinion. Whilst the service wasn't dismal it wasn't great either - don't get me wrong, I don't expect smiling, first class service. But I do expect to have a good French brasserie standard where the waiters are efficient; sadly this was not the case. Our overall experience of the place was ok and it's a good place to go for a tourist - it's a bit off the beaten track, away from highly touristic areas. However, I don't consider that I would return as it just wasn't up to scratch in terms of service, quality of food and price. read more

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Solid 4 stars. Very good bistro in a very cool neighborhood. Make a reservation, get there but don't be quick to sit down, have a drink at the bar, relax and take in the ambiance. When you sit down, they bring you a chalk board menu with the prix fix menu, you can go with that, a good deal, or ask for the menu and order off it. We did the three course meal and it was superb. I started off with two soft boiled eggs in a red wine reduction sauce, mixed with bacon, mushrooms and topped with croutons. This tasted like beef bourguignon sans the beef, very good. My main was the steak with fries, classic French and seared to perfection. One thing to note is that French cuts of beef are chewier than the cuts we find in the states, so you have to use some energy to cut into the steak. We ended the meals with a chocolate cake, soufflé, and ice cream. The wine list is great, heavy on the burgundies and Bordeaux. Staff is cool and very helpful. Cheers read more

Absolutely love this place! Been here on each of our trips to Paris. Make a reservation & when you get there, make sure to order the Steak Au Poivre. So darn good! Expect some American tourists here. read more

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I must admit, after reading the mixed reviews, I felt a little uneasy eating here for dinner! But my sister heard about how great this place is and gave me a nudge, and it was her birthday so I couldn't really say no. We came here with our cousins and friends who also live in France. Not sure if having french natives with us made the whole dining experience better compared to others. In any case, we all got the steak and fries. Mine came out a little too well done. Ugh. But the sauce it was doused in made up for it. Most of us were pleased with our steaks but a couple of us thought it was a little too peppery and they couldn't handle it. They couldn't handle it yet they managed to finish every single bite, lol. It's that good. Can't wait to come back and try the beef tartare, and eggs and truffles! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Make reservations! I've tried beef tartare many a times, and I'm just never a fan. However, I would eat Bistro Paul Bert's tartare off the plate with no hands. Absolutely amazing, light, and not gamey whatsoever. I had a flakey white fish that melted in your mouth. Soufflé was perfectly done and so fluffy yet airy! Their menu is continually changing, and they serve traditional french cuisine. Well worth the stop! read more

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Best. French fries. Ever. I think they were cooked in delicious buttery oil. And I had their mushroom omelette as a starter and it was the most moist, buttery piece of heaven I've had in my entire life! FANTASTIC desserts - try the grand marnier souffle! Everything was marvelous, and it's a solid place to try the streak frites. I know, I know, some people say "I've had better" but if you're like my family, who rarely eats steak, you will be ecstatic with this one. A word to the wise - don't call the day of to make a reservation - we did on a Tuesday night and had to eat at 10:30. Call a week in advance! They are super english-friendly and even called a cab for us. read more

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We visited bistro Paul Bert in the 11th upon recommendations on several blogs - it was certainly very popular by foreigners and tourist and we managed to get the last open table for the night when we called for reservations an hour before dinner service began. This place is great for their steak and frites and would recommend to come here if you want to have a hearty meal of boeuf! The cote du boeuf is served on a rustic wooden board with bernaise sauce on the side and a plate of frites. For us, the steak was amazing but I would recommend that you specify medium rare if you typically order a juicy pink medium. Other than this, the atmosphere is a typical bistro - with small round tables and wicker chairs, dark wood interiors and a lot of salons for which the diners can sit in. Staff speak English well and are very knowing many of their guests are mixed between local and foreigners. Would recommend to come back, if you have a big appetite! read more

Bistrot Paul Bert - Cote du boeuf with bernaise sauce and frites (for 2 people) - 75 euros - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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I should have posted this Last night but I was on a high and super buzzed with that being said. If you get a chance to eat here you are in for a treat for a place that normally run off reservations we were seated in what's considered the chef's table which amazing. I'm a big dude in a small place and these folks work like a well versed orchestra. The food here is amazing and service was spot on. This steak a sauce left me speechless fries have always been hit or miss with me and this squid appetizer all and all one of best meals of my life and to top it off they gave me rum soaked dessert situation that was F amazing. The Chefs posed for a pic and if the night couldn't get any better Chef Paul Bert himself to a moment to thank us for eating at his restaurant and took a pic yep I'll go back to this Michelin Star restaurant and pay another pretty penny for this food and experience... If you haven't guessed I cleaned my plate read more

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Overrated- this place has been hyped up by Bourdain and online recommendations. We ordered the scallops, and mushroom on eggs (30 euros!) based on the waiter's recommendation. And got the steak and fish as entrees. scallops were very average, mushroom was also just very average but way overpriced at 30 euros, the fish was good and the steak was decent but not something i would come back for even if i live in Paris. This meal cost a total of 111 euro for lunch. it really feels more like a 70 euro meal. There are sooooo many better restaurants in Paris. I highly recommend avoiding this one. read more

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