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    Bistrot Richelieu

    4.2 (243 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Breakfast & Brunch
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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

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    Ribeye Steak Frites
    Ricardo J.

    This was the last night of our October 2024 trip to Paris and we were hoping for one last amazing dinner. We rolled the dice on this place, and were not disappointed. We were greeted warmly at the door and brought over to an excellent nook, great for seeing the street and the interior. Of course I had their French onion soup, which was delicious. We each had a steak, and I opted for the XL Ribeye, which was cooked to perfection. The accompanying frites and au poivre sauce were perfect. We ended up with a dessert order of profiteroles, a French indulgence we hadn't tried yet. It ended up being one of the most decadent and satisfying things we ate all week! I highly recommend this place if you are close to the Louvre, it is just slightly off the beaten path, which is where you will find the best places.

    Jay O.

    Amazing food. Good service. True French gem of a place. Everyone there looked so happy and satisfied. Great atmosphere to experience fun and great hospitality

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    Grace W.

    Stopped in for lunch. Thankfully they were able to seat us without a reservation. They were able to provide an allergen menu for one of our guests who has celiac! Lunch was delicious and the spot was cute!

    Dianna H.

    My friend and I stopped by for lunch on Friday afternoon at 1 pm and the restaurant was about half full. I had a reservation, but don't think I needed it. To start, my friend got a beer and I got a glass of one of their white wines. Both were good. In addition to the regular menu offerings, they also offer some daily menu items. I went with the frog leg appetizer ($19.90) off the daily menu and the duck confit ($21.90) from the regular menu for my entree. The frog legs were cooked with parsley and butter. I haven't had them in a long time, but I liked the ones here after adding some salt. For the duck confit, it was okay as well, but I did find it a bit on the dry side. My friend got the chicken breast with ratatouille ($20.90) and really liked it. I tried a bite of both and agree that the chicken and ratatouille were incredibly flavorful. I chose to come to this restaurant because it came up in my research for a good ratatouille spot, and I'm glad it didn't disappoint on that regard!

    Escargot... ummmm yes!! I'd eat these all day every day
    Elle Z.

    I was in search of a good Beef Bourguignon and snails. I pretty much nailed it. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and on-point. I sat outside. The snail flavors were outstanding. They handled my food allergies like champs, and I felt very safe. I was even able to eat the bread. Again, I drank another real-sugar Coca Cola. So delish. I would definitely return here when I return to Paris.

    French onion soup
    Diana M.

    Great little spot near the opera. We loved stumbling upon this little bistro on our recent trip to Paris. The service was wonderful and the food came out quickly. Our favorite thing here was the French onion soup!

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    Francesco R.

    After first trying to get into a place down the street with a line out the door and down the sidewalk it was time to find a new place. Spooted this other well reviewed place on Google maps and walked down the street. Not disappointed in our decision. The service and the food were both very good and on a Sunday morning with all the tourists about there was plenty of room for us. Maybe it's a hidden gem that won't be so hidden after a few more good reviews.

    Wine,snails bread basket
    Jennifer S.

    We came here for our first night in Paris. It was a short, walking distance from our hotel, hotel du louvre. Our concierge at the hotel recommended it. We went in there ordering the snails and intended to order duck or chicken, but quickly saw so many people ordering the burger and fries so decided to do snails and the burger. The waiter's name was Marc and did a great job recommending wine for us. He was very patient. The ambience was great. We were able to sit by the window as we requested. It definitely had a vibe that the locals eat there often we ended up sharing the burger and snails and was perfect. Sad that we don't live in Paris so we could try this place again, but hope to be back someday.

    Katherine L.

    RACIST and unrespectful. I ordered a 3 course diner + wine + coffee that costed 65 euro. Note this is not a cheap expense. While I have a show to watch next street at 8pm where's 15 mins walk distant, and I finished the dinner around 6:40 ish. So I planed your stay a bit till 7:30 before the show start. Cos it's cold outside and I don't have anywhere to go anyways. So I opened the laptop to reply on some emails. BTW there's another lady siting beside me worked for hours here ordered just coffee and not get kick out. But the waiter later told me that the restaurant is full reservation and I should leave in 10 mins. However the restaurant is still having quite a lot seats !!! I don't see why this is only to me . Maybe because I'm Asian ? This is doubtably RACIST!! BTW the food is way too SALTY !! Won't recommend this .

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    Hayden S.

    Bistro Richelieu was our first breakfast stop in Paris and while we definitely enjoyed the breakfast, what we really enjoyed was the super friendly associate that waited on us. He was kind and gave us recommendations for our time in Paris and made us feel welcome. Regarding the food, we both got the La New Yorkaise, which came with a hot beverage, fresh orange juice, baguette with butter and jam, croissant, and eggs. The croissants were SO soft and yummy. The eggs were "fluffy," which is different from what we're used to, but they were also good. We wanted to return another time during the trip, but unfortunately didn't have time. Merci beaucoup for a great first morning in Paris!

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    Service, food and ambiance are exceptional and authenticly French. A wonderful place that I plan to visit every time that I am in Paris.

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    Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend this ridden gem. Great food choices.

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    The food was amazing. We chose the burger it was delicious. Achilles was kind and very polite.

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    Food is good, service is excellent. We went there for lunch, we were very satisfied we went back for dinner another night.

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    Came to this place on my way to the Louvre and saw that was filled with people so I decided to stop for lunch.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.6 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(556 reviews)
    1.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
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    I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting 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.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= 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.

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    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(294 reviews)
    1.3 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

    Maybe my timing was off? I didn't enjoy dining here as much as I hoped…read more I reserved and had New Year's Eve dinner at Chez Ferdinand Christine. I could only get the 8:30pm seating. When I arrived, there was a rustic table in the entry room where I was seated. I ordered an entrée of mini mushroom raviolis in truffle sauce, a plat of scallops over orzo which had chorizo chunks and a dessert of frozen Grand Marnier soufflé. The portions were generous. I enjoyed the mini mushroom raviolis and delicious Grand Marnier soufflé. The plat was somewhat odd because the chorizo chunks were really strong flavored which overpowered the scallops. I ate one chorizo chunk and pushed the rest aside. The scallops were cooked perfectly but not seasoned. The service was gruff/quite brief with dishes dropped by assistants. My biggest complaint was the stressful ambiance during the meal. It was freezing outside. The door constantly opened and new patrons came in hovering over diners in my room. Luckily I was not closer to the door and didn't have anyone over me. For ~170 Euros, the food was good but the experience was not.

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(505 reviews)
    2.1 kmMontmartre, 18ème
    €€

    This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

    I was there in 2021 and the food was very good, though the salad stuff on the main course was…read moresuperfluous, if they still serve that way. However, the eggs cocotte with foie gras was divine! This fall (2026), I shall return to Paris and that dish is on my hit list for sure. In fact, I may order 2! Service was very personable. Small place but the largest table had 6 locals who livened up the joint. Americans planning to be in Paris Sept 28-30 hit me up we'll meet for din din. Zig

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